heavenly bliss....

HAPPY HOUR THURSDAYS...

This cocktail is a classic with a twist, which in essence is a little how I see myself. Every girl should be lucky enough to have her own signature drink to sip away at on a day all about her! I highly recommend it for your New Year's soiree.


Rosemary Infused Greyhound
1 oz Grapefruit Juice
1 oz Herb’s Rosemary Infused Vodka (or make your own!)
1 tsp Organic Sugar
1 Sprig of Fresh Rosemary for garnish


In a shaker, add rosemary vodka and grapefruit juice. Stir and serve over ice in a sugar-rimmed (technically this makes it closer to a Salty Dog - don't sugar your rim for a more classic Greyhound) rocks or martini glass. Serves 1.

images via Food and Wine

this is glamorous

"you know you're in love when you can't fall asleep
 because reality is finally better than your dreams"

                                         -dr. seuss







{images: pia miller by darren mcdonald on location in bora bora pearl beach resort & spa, styling by karissa fanning; via studded hearts, originally from the lane}

free holiday cards!

Just in time for last minute gifting, artist management group has teamed up with

CWC International and a few of the talents they represent to bring you a fabulous collection of free printable holiday cards. Pop on over to see all the designs, choose your favorite, print, and give!

newly obsessed

mara hoffman is an amazing designer who i just recently came upon. her clothing is absolutely stunning and transports you to a place of freedom and relaxation. her line encompasses everything from swimwear to cashmere coats. hoffman pulls her inspiration from nature, world travel and fantasy. i am beyond excited to purchase numerous pieces from her spring collection! visit her website at Mara Hoffman

girlfriends...

i'm blessed to have pretty fabulous female friends... some days i don't know what i'd do with out them. xoxo

oh so sweet...

sweet shipwrecked dreams….

last night i had a dream….

i was lost at sea…then shipwrecked…

and feeling all alone….

but then…there you were…..

i dreamed a dream & you dreamed with me….

and our days drifted by….

effortlessly & full of tenderness….

we were still…together…

in love…

& there is no place i’d rather be…

shipwrecked & dreaming….

with you…

if i had but one wish….

i would would wish for you….

& that no-one would ever find us….

for this is our happily ever after…xoxo

Kiss the Groom

Finally Friday 12.17

ladies... try to head to Wollman Rink located in Central Park. its absolutely beautiful and highly recommended for anyone looking for a fun, romantic evening in this fabulous city... xoxo

HAPPY HOUR THURSDAY'S!

AHHH... its that time of week again! and lucky for us, that time of year - it's Christmas time baby...

Happy Holidaze!

Ingredients:

2 cups hot chocolate

3 tablespoons green Chartreuse

3 tablespoons Cointreau.

Preparation

Add Chartreuse and Cointreau to hot chocolate, stir and serve in heated mugs.

Yield: 2 drinks.

Who doesn't enjoy a little holidaze cheer! Especially when there is alcohol involved ;) Enjoy, xoxo

dreaming...

it is again FREEZING in nyc... so all i have been day dreaming about lately is sitting on a beautiful beach some where far away from the city. its times like these that i need to unsubscribe to luxury travel websites. below are some of my favorites and hopefully future destinations.

Le Rêve Hotel & Spa, Playa del Carmen, Mexico



Sri Panwa, Phuket, Thailand



Hermitage Bay, St. John, Antigua and Barbuda

 
 
AYANA Resort and Spa, Bali, Indonesia




Beach House Maldives, Manafaru Island, Maldives


ps - maybe i'll find my blue lobster... xoxo

all photos courtesy of Vacationist

what i'm hoping for this weekend.

new years... oh so soon!

coco and kelly posted this fabulous outfit as perfect winter wedding attire. i must agree! although i also think this would be perfect for a new years night out on the town! xoxo

may i recommend...

down a tiny little alley in Manhattans lower east side lies the most cozy restaurant named Freeman's i've been there multiple times and have never been disappointed. they serve traditional american cuisine. i must recommend their macaroni and cheese. amazing...

head here if you're looking for a magical night...



and i'm outtie...

have a groovy weekend all! i know i will. in fact, my weekend begins now! xoxo

its FREEEZING.....

but that doesn't mean you still can't look good.... xoxo

Finally Friday... 12.10

well ladies this weekend i turn the big 28! well, not so big, but i'm starting to feel my age. its finally my time to start exploring everything this wonderful world has to offer and meet so many more awesome people... and i can't wait to get started! the festivities will be being with cake and champagne of course!

no no no... my cake won't look like this... but it would have if i didn't decide to share my birthday with a good friends significant other. instead my birthday cake will look like this (if you haven't already noticed, i'm obsessed with all things cake!)

my absolute favorite bakery is The Rivera Bakehouse located in Ardsley, NY. worth the trip if anyone is ever close by. i have some pretty fabulous friends who always lend me a car just to drive from the city upstate.

each year i gather my closest and dearest for my birthday. and each year we toast to yet another year of great friendships, life lessons and most importantly happiness and health. the festivities wouldn't be nearly as grand without some Champagne

and lastly, (and possibly the most important!) the birthday gal's costume by DVF for the evening....

oh yeaaaaah. xoxo lovelies.

HAPPY HOUR THURSDAYS!

Thursday nights used to be my favorite nights... the perfect night in NYC to hit up many happy hours! SO...each Thursday I will feature a most delicious cocktail for my fabulous readers to enjoy. I am currently craving a Ron y Pina. It is only 11am here in New York, but once 5pm hits, its on!

INGREDIENTS:

2oz rum

4oz pineapple juice

1 lime slice

DIRECTIONS:

Pour rum over ice in highball glass.

Stir in pineapple juice and add lime slice.

COMMENTS:

The drink of choice on Roatan, Ron y Piña (rum and pineapple) is an deliciously refreshing way to toast the sunset. The mildly sweet, fairly acidic flavor of pineapple juice smooths out the rum’s bite while not overpowering the drink with sweetness. The drink can be made more tart by apply small squeezes of juice from the lime slice.

Note: Best with amber or spiced rums, especially with Flor de Caña Gold 4 Year, an amazing “bottom-shelf” rum served in most Roatan bars.

some days...

this is all i want to be doing. xoxo

may i recommend...

to anyone that currently resides in the fabulous city of new york, i must suggest you try this new restaurant called The Lion. i happen to get a tuesday night reservation, and i have to say, it was well worth it. the lobster pot pie and cheesecake in a jar (just the names themselves are mouth watering!) were absolutely delicious. located in the heart of the west village, the trendy little restaurant offers a homey and welcoming bar. if you can't make it for dinner, at least pop in for a drink (or two!) i tried the lions paw - a cucumber infused vodka - that was insanely good!