Cheers to 4:30 pm

Let's be honest, there are days out there that we just go home thinking "Holy Cow! I just survived another day and I think that in itself, is cause for celebration!" Well, the new Toby Keith song came on the radio at work and usually I am not a fan of TK but his song "Drinks After Work" is quite catchy and happens to be my inspiration for today! Here are a couple of delicious looking recipes that I just might have to try after 4:30 pm...

Enjoy! ;)

Fresh Lime Margaritas

1 1/2 cups gold tequila
3/4 cup Triple Sec
3/4 cup fresh lime juice
4 tbsp. sugar
8 cups crushed ice
2 tbsp. kosher salt
6 lime wedges

 

............................................What To Do.........................................

 

1. Mix salt and 2 tbsp. sugar.
2. Run lime wedge along rim of 6 glasses.
3. Dip the wet rim into the salt & sugar mixture.
4. Combine tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and 2 additional tbsp. sugar in large pitcher; stir to dissolve sugar.
5. Add crushed ice.
6. Pour margarita into glasses & garnish with lime wedges.

Lemonade Sparkler

2 ounces strawberry infused vodka (Svedka)
2 ounces simple syrup
2 ounces fresh lemon juice (or pink lemonade)
sparkling wine
8 cups crushed ice
slices of fresh sliced strawberries

lemon slices

mint leaves 

 

............................................What To Do.........................................

 

1. Pour simple syrup and vodka into a shaker with ice.
2. Add lemon juice.
3. Top with sparkling wine.
4. Garnish with strawberries and mint.

Sneak Peek: Getting the Word Out!

 So, my dear readers, I wanted to give you a little sneak-peek and I would love to hear what you think about my new e-flyer that I will be sending out to my contacts list! This is such a neat and exciting time in my life and I just hope that you will join me on my new career venture and let me assist you on your home venture whenever you are ready!

 

Father's Day

So, this weekend is Father's Day and I wish that I could say that I will be spending it with my dad but unfortunately he has to work so plans have changed (boo) but we will be making a trip up next weekend! Now, with that being said, I still wanted to just take the time today to do a little post dedicated to my dad!

He is my rock and I know that no matter what, I can always call him (even at 2am) and he will be there for me! He is the sole person that raised me and was my best friend and superhero growing up. He taught me to be strong and independent and always made it a point to tell me that the sky is the limit for me. He raised me from a young age to know my value and to never let anyone tell me different! Now, even though over the years, he has at times, tended to over-exaggerate his "battle wounds" (inside joke) he still is one of the strongest people in my life!

Thank you for everything and I love you Daddy! 

So, if you have a father like mine (who is truly a child at heart) here are a few examples of great Father's Day gifts to give him! (no ties included)

 Man Pajama's

DIY: It's GOOOLD!

"It's GOOOLD!" Well, at least everything about this blog post is... Now, I don't know about you but I am a firm believer that by just adding some gold trim or a few polka-dots to an otherwise boring and plain plate or glass can totally transform it! Now, really this concept can be used on so many different projects but I just picked a couple of my favs in which I plan on sharing! These chic AND easy DIY projects are a must-do for me the summer break!

Now, most of these are pretty self-explanatory so I am going to just post pictures but for the others that are "not-so common sense" I will include directions.... Enjoy!

Glass Vase

Or how about with a round glass...

This is the one I plan on doing! :D

Mouse Pad-

Gather your materials:

• old mousepad
• enough suede (or leather, or faux leather — you get the idea) to cover the mousepad
• scissors
• pen
• freezer paper
• hole punch
• iron
• ModPodge
• gold leaf
• two craft paintbrushes
• spray adhesive

Start by tracing your mousepad onto the backside of your suede, and cutting it out. Set that aside. Punch holes in your freezer paper and cut a small square around each hole. Place them strategically on the front side of your suede, and iron them shiny side down so that they stick.

Next, use a paintbrush to paint ModPodge inside of each hole. While it’s wet, apply a small patch of gold leaf. Pat the gold leaf down with a dry paintbrush.

Let the ModPodge dry for about 30 minutes and carefully remove the freezer paper, being careful to keep the edges of the polka dot intact. Let the glue dry overnight before you use the mousepad, and be sure to dust off all remnants of the gold leaf, to keep your mouse safe.

Finally, cover the back of the suede with spray adhesive and affix it to your old mousepad. Be sure that you match the edges well before you press firmly.

Woah! So much better. And now it’s like a little polka dot party every time I use my computer.

Wall Art-

 

 Or you can just find gold stickers if you really want to get simple...

 

Mr.'s Style

Uh, I am smitten with these pictures! I have to admit that I kind of need some help with more masculine decorating designs and these pictures were right up my alley for inspiration! A couple of days ago, I was doing our weekly deep cleaning spree on our bedroom and looked at my husband's night stand which was quite bare... I decided that I had to do something about it so there I went... on a mission.... opening drawers, closets and boxes looking for some masculine things to put on a silver tray that I had not been using! Well, after much searching, I was able to scrounge up a few masculine pieces to showcase but these pictures make me feel like I desperately need to take it up a notch!... and start buying him a lot more cologne! STAT!

Brings a whole new meaning to manscaping, right?

Happy Thursday Everybody!
xxx