Spring Cocktails & Cheshire Cat Grins

Today the temps are in the low 70's (talk about turn around) and 

I have one thing on my mind! Fun spring cocktails! 

I absolutely love mixing up or ordering a concoction that is

all glammed up and ready for a good time!

You know the kind that make you stick that little pinky out just a little bit further and 

with a Cheshire cat grin you chuckle oh darling...make it a double!

Here is a round-up of my most favorite eye-catching spirits perfect for 

all the gorgeous spring days to come. 

Blueberry Mint Fizz with Fruit Ice

via Mountain Side Bride

1 1/2 oz. Smirnoff Blueberry Vodka

Fruit Ice cube

2 1/2 oz. Club Soda

5-8 Mint Leaves

Blueberries

Muddle mint leaves in a cocktail of shaker. Add plain ice 

(not your fruit ice), Vodka, and Club Soda. Shake. 

Pour the cocktail over your over your fruit ice and enjoy.

Lilac Pisco Cocktail

Via Sugar and Charm

2 ounces lemon juice
1/2 of a lemon in chunks with the rinds on them
2 ounces pisco
1 ounce St-Germain Liqueur
1.5 ounces simple syrup 

  4 mint leaves
1 tablespoon lilac flowers, washed.
Combine the lemon chunks with the rinds, simple syrup, 

mint and lilac flowers in a cocktail shaker and muddle.

Then add in the Pisco, lemon juice, St-Germain and ice. 

Shake for about 20 seconds.

Then strain into a coupe glass and garnish with a few more lilacs.

 Lillet Rose

via Martha Stewart

12 ounces Lillet Rose

6 ounces Ruby Red grapefruit juice

6 ounces gin

6 edible flower blossoms

Combine 6 ounces Lillet, 6 ounces grapefruit juice, 3 ounces gin, and ice in a cocktail shaker. 

Shake until well chilled. Strain and divide cocktail among 3 stemmed cocktail glasses, 

such as Champagne coupes. Repeat. Garnish with flowers. Serve immediately.

Ready...Set...Cleanse {7 Day Detox}

My sister in law, Caroline and I have been looking for a cleanse for a couple months now and I believe we have finally found one we can actually stick with and really give a go.  I have tried cleanses before that are all liquid or liquid with a few snacks here and there and this girl just gets entirely too grouchy when you take her food away.  
This is a seven day detox cleanse and my hope is that I will feel a sense of renewal with a fresh outlook to help me jump-start my spring rush to get fit before I have to slowly start removing the bulky, hide the hibernation weight I’ve put on under the winter sweater.  The clocks spring forward this weekend and that means it’s time to get outside and start running.  These feet don’t hit the pavement until the clocks move up.  I will be updating you all on our progress and anyone who wants to join us comment below and we can link up or follow along on our 
Delightfully Chic Instagram feed.

 

 

 

Wish us luck and stay tuned for updates!

Images via Delightfully Chic & Pinterest

Quote of the Week {We Declare it Spring}

Happy Monday!   

I have decided no matter the forecast (more snow expected on Thursday), 

from this moment on and in the world of Delightfully Chic it is officially spring!    

 

Who's with me?! 

Fashion Fix Friday {The Almost Never Go Wrong Denim Shirt}

A denim shirt has always and will always be a classic that you 

can never (well, let’s never say never) but almost never go wrong with.
Whether you rock it with layers (my personal fave)

 or keep it simple and classic, the look works. 
No matter your skin tone or hair color, it just works!  
 Don’t have a denim top in your closet? 
Why not cruise your guys closet and swipe his for the day?!

Layered 

 

Simple Classic

 

Boyfriend Denim

And because a girl always needs a little glamour in her life...

What's your style?!

Happy Weekend!

Finding Patience and Bedroom Decor

We moved into our new home just 3 months ago and are working room 

by room to pull our forever home together.  I have been reminded so many times

that I need to have a little patience and that some of the envisions and plans 

I have for our home will take a little time.  Example, no matter how much I want to believe 
that each Saturday morning when I wake up I will head outside to 
plant gorgeous hydrangea bushes, reality check, it's winter and with 6 inches of 
snow on the ground as we speak, outdoor landscaping isn't happening right now. 

One thing I can work on at the moment is the decor over our master bed.

Since we are newlyweds I do find myself leaning towards incorporating wedding images

over us as we dream.  But, I also want to mix things up a bit by maybe incorporating 
drapes or shelving or some other eye catching piece.  As I'm snowed in again today 
I took to my old friend Pinterest and a few glossy mags to brainstorm a little further.  

Here is our room now...

Now remember this is a work in progress so just look over the drapes (they are being replaced)

and night stand updates are also on the to do list. 

And here are a few ideas I'm loving...

What do you suggest?! What looks are you loving?

For the Love of Cooking {Mixed Berry Smoothie}

Yesterday morning I woke up to a total surprise of a snow covered yard.

I gave it my best go and ventured out to a slippery mess!

I get an A for effort but in the end after a short drive and FIVE slip and slide tricks in the car…

the snow won and back to the homestead I went.

As beautiful as the snow was I still continue to dream of spring and warmer days ahead.

So, yet again trapped indoors I pretended it was spring and decided with the remaining fruit

I had stashed in the refrigerator I would make myself a little tropical concoction full of fiber and antioxidants.

Here are all the details on my

Mixed Berry & Mango Smoothie

{What You Will Need} 

1 1/2 Cup of Blueberries

1 Cup of Strawberries

1/2 Banana (optional)

1/2 Cup Mango

1 Cup Honey Yogurt (I suggest using Greek Yogurt for tartness and creamy texture)

1-2 Cups of Orange Juice (Adjust amount depending on your blender size)

*If you prefer a thicker smoothie freeze your fruit or if you are like me and like it more smooth just toss in about 4-6 cubes of ice. 

{How to make it Happen}

Combine blueberries, strawberries, banana, and mango into blender

Blender should be no more than halfway filled with fruit

Add 1-2 cups of orange juice to the blender and blend until smooth

Add yogurt and ice (if you did not use frozen fruit) to your smoothie and blend until smooth and creamy

Pour smoothies into two large glasses and serve with a festive straw!

Bottoms up!

 

How to Host a Favorite Things Party

A couple weeks ago I hosted a "Favorite Things Party" with my bridesmaids.  

After the wedding shenanigans came to a close on August 2nd we made the best decision! 

Just because the wedding was over, the fun did NOT have to end. 

We just loved all of the togetherness we were able to share over the 7 months of planning our wedding. So, we decided that we would each take turns hosting a party.  

I decided to kick things off with a party that featured all of our favorite things.  Today, I wanted to share all the fun details with you so you can start this tradition with your girlfriends too! 

So, how does it work?! 

{Invite your favorite friends}

There were 8 of us which I felt was a perfect size 

{Each friend will bring four of their "favorite things"} 

(all 4 items will be alike)

We set a limit on the price so all of our gifts had to be $8 or less.  At first we all thought finding items at that price point and items that we loved might be tough but, we put our thinking caps on and all worked out perfectly. 

{Each friend will fill out a "favorite things" sheet upon arrival}

Some of the questions I chose were favorite flower, favorite type of food, 

favorite store, favorite guilty pleasure, favorite color etc. 

Prior to everyone's arrival I had placed each persons name into a basket 4 times. 

{How to play the game and gifting}

The host (me in this case) gathered all of the "favorite things" questionnaire sheets and read off the answers.  The host will also complete the sheet.  As I read the responses to the questions out to the girls, they shouted out who they thought the favorite things sheet belonged to.  Once I read them all and revealed who the sheet actually belonged to (I believe we nailed them all immediately-we know each other so well haha) that person pulled 4 names out of a basket and those 4 ladies received that persons favorite things item. Then I moved on to the next sheet... 

Since each guest has their name in the basket four times, each guest goes home with four different items! I picked up small gift bags from Target for all to collect their goodies in.

I made place cards so everyone could see who brought what as we sipped champagne

prior to starting to the game!

A few close up shots of our favorite things! 

Our first reunion party was a blast! 

So much fun and I highly recommend you hosting one yourself!

We have already planned who will host what next so stay tuned! 

Rebecca:  Kitchen Gadget and Recipe Party

Caroline: Makeup Tutorial Party

Christy: Craft Beer Party

Katie: Beach Bash Party

Brittany: Essential Oils Party

Austin: Cocktail Mixology Party

Tina: Butt Blast Workout party followed by Spiked Smoothies! 

Quote of the Week {Take the Step}

This week I challenge you and myself to take the 

first step. If there is something you've been struggling with,

if there is something weighing heavy on your heart,

don't let another minute pass you by.  Go for it!

Listen to your heart, you are a lot smarter than you think!

Don't be afraid, chase your dreams and turn them into reality.

 

Wishing you all a beautiful week!

 xoxo