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This weekend in Alabama it FINALLY started getting cool outside and I LOVE it!!  Nothing beats sitting outside by a fire.  The cooler weather made me go on the hunt for a warm cocktail.  Check out this recipe from www.fineliving.com .  Hope you are enjoying cooler nights!   Ingredients: 6 oz. ginger-infused apple cider Thin […]

October 20, 2008

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I just discovered the neatest website: www.thebar.com!  There is a ton of info on cocktails and recipes, etc. but the best part about it is their FREE personalized liquor labels!!  You must register on their site, then you can order up to 5 FREE personalized labels a month!  My husband’s 30th bday is coming up […]

October 19, 2008

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I recently threw a fiesta for my 30th.  We had everything "fiesta"!  Decorations, food, music, etc.  It was complete with a pinata..For food I did Rotel cheese dip, fresh salsa, fresh guacamole (from a local restaurant, sshhhhh) and mini tacos and quesadillas.  Everyone loved it and it was all easy to prepare.  For the main […]

October 17, 2008

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Hi, I am in the process of changing my blog over to Typepad.  There is still a lot of fine tuning and designing to take care of.  Hopefully the result will be more user friendly and visually appealing!  Please stay tuned… Cheers! Jo

October 16, 2008

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For those of you who like a bit of rustic style in your decorating these Metallic Bark Candles from Pottery Barn are for you! They are available in different sizes and come in white, silver or gold. I personally love the birch bark candles I bought from them last year and have several compliments on […]

October 14, 2008

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I am busy planning my 30th birthday party and have decided to have a Mexican Fiesta! I’ll have photos and such up next week from it but wanted to share with you my sangria recipe. That’s what I am planning to serve as one of the beverages. You can purchase the mix with fruit and […]

October 9, 2008

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Did you know that stamp-pad ink is removable by glass cleaner??? I didn’t, but am so glad it is. Now you can decorate windows and glassware for Halloween and totally remove them the next day! There are a variety of scary stamps at your local crafts store. Use to decorate windows, glass hurricanes, candle holders, […]

October 7, 2008