Just a few of the little things making me quite happy lately….
Harney & Sons Hot Cinnamon Spice Tea
Finally burning the last of the discontinued Pacifica Cinnamon candle, because there’s no time like the present, right? Luckily Pacifica Mexican Cocoa, a very close second favorite, is still available.
Lulu Frost Tortoise Deco Bangles (limited colors available)
Paris Faux Fur Throw c/o Soft Surroundings
The lovely people at Soft Surroundings must have noticed my recent faux fur obsession and generously gifted me with the Paris Faux Fur Throw, and it really hasn’t left my side since its arrival ( if it isn’t on my lap it is being cuddled and napped on by our little terrier). It is cozy, amazingly warm, and super soft, and the ripple stitching looks really gorgeous draped over the arm of our white sofa. You really must take a peek at the Soft Surroundings site, you won’t be disappointed, every time I browse another item ends up on my wish list!
Apple cider and cranberries are two of my favorite Thanksgiving flavors, especially when shaken up with good old American bourbon (my favorite is Labrot & Graham Woodford Reserve) into a delicious cocktail! The only question is which of these tasty treats will I sip while putting the finishing touches on our (much too large) turkey?
Recipes via MarthaStewart
Ah, whisky. So many gorgeous bottles, so many different varieties. Scotch, bourbon, rye, Tennessee, Irish, Canadian, there is truly something for everyone. (If you’ve tried a variety and think you don’t like whisky, try a different type, even just a different brand can make a huge difference.) Any of these stunners would look lovely on your bar cart, and make a gift no cocktail lover could resist! As if you couldn’t already guess, my favorite is that lovely little plaid bottle of Scotch Whisky, isn’t it just perfect?
1. Balblair | 2. Elements of Islay | 3. The English Whisky Co. | 4. Compass Box | 5. Death’s Door White Whiskey | 6. (Ri) 1 | 7. Flaming Heart | 8. Hedonism | 9. Double Single | 10. Basil Hayden’s | 11. Colonel E. H. Taylor | 12. Old Malt Cask | 13. Dalmore | 14. Whistle Pig | 15. Hicks & Healey
Also in this series: gorgeous bottles of gin and beautiful bottles of vodka
A girl cannot live on gin alone so let’s take a look at some gorgeous bottles of vodka! From romantic, to contemporary, to downright girly (how cute is Pinky?) these bottles are certainly worthy of display.
1. Joss | 2. Lovejoy | 3. Black Moth Truffle Infused Vodka | 4. Jonah + the Whale | 5. Pinky | 6. Prairie Organic Vodka | 7. Snow Queen | 8. Belvedere Intense | 9. Chopin | 10. Valentine | 11. Death’s Door
Also in the Stunning Spirits series: gorgeous bottles of Gin
You already know I am drawn to gorgeous packaging (aren’t we all?) so it is no surprise that gorgeous bottles of spirits tend to catch my attention. I will even admit I have brought bottles home just because they were gorgeous and, luckily, I have yet to be disappointed with the contents. A gorgeous bottle will glam up your bar cart and make a wonderful gift for other cocktail enthusiasts in your life! Who could resist a bottle with a smart bowler hat, or all of that gorgeous typography?
We’ll be taking a peek at all sorts of stunning spirits but, of course, we are starting with my personal favorite: Gin!
1. 5th Gin – Water | 2. Ginself | 3. Both’s Old Tom | 4. Small’s Gin | 5. Geranium | 6. The London Gin | 7. Right Gin | 8. Broker’s Gin | 9. Aviation | 10. Tub Gin | 11. 5th Gin – Fire | 12. Death’s Door | 13. Breuckelen
