Happy New Years Eve! I can’t believe 2014 is almost over. It was a great year filled with lots of adventures including the start to this blog. Blogging has introduced me to new people, allowed me to be creative, provides an outlet for my passions, and has kept me exploring new possibilities. I really encourage you to try something new this year something that you always wanted to do! Don’t be scared to fail because at least you tried. Speaking of fails I totally lied…today i

I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and you’re finalizing your plans for the New Year! Today I’m sharing a delicious treat that would be the perfect addition to a New Year’s brunch, Coconut Vodka Brioche French Toast! It is absolutely divine! Here’s what you need: 4 pieces of Brioche Bread cut into 1in slices 2 eggs 2 ½ caps full of Coconut Vodka 1 tsp of stevia or sugar Pinch of orange zest Tbs coconut oil Bananas and honey to garnish *Makes four French toasts serves 2 What

We are six days away from Christmas! Can you believe it? I hope everyone is finishing up their shopping and finalizing their plans with family and friends. In honor of the holiday, I'm sharing the last of our home Christmas decor. I spent my budget on my upstairs sitting room, so I had to get creative downstairs. I happen to have lots of wine bottles lying around, so why not put them to use. Can't beat FREE...well kind of if you don't count the wine that was in them before! T

Happy Hump day and welcome to the Lavish Lemon Link up! Today I’m sharing a yummy cocktail that is perfect for your holiday get together. Originally I intended to make a true coconut martini inspired by an absolutely delicious martini I had in Miami, but things didn’t go as planned. Instead, things got a little more tropical and now we have a Hawaiian Christmas martini. I wanted to name it the Mele Kalikimaka Martini, but my friend Alli said it really didn’t roll off the ton

Holiday parties are so much fun, especially when everyone brings a dish to pass and shares a little taste from home. As much as I love to spend time in the kitchen cooking, during the holidays I need dish ideas that are delicious, quick, and easy. Today I’m sharing a tasty Tomato and Basil Panini on Focaccia bread with pesto, pepperoni, and whole milk mozzarella. Here’s what you’ll need… Large loaf of Focaccia bread. The one I used was approimatley 12inx6in (you can find o

Happy Friday! Hope everyone enjoyed a lovely week! Today we are keeping things simple and I'm sharing some ideas for simple Christmas centerpieces. I love using cake plates to put together an impressive centerpiece. Mercury glass Christmas tree-TjMaxx Give Thanks Napkins- TjMaxx Gold glass owl- Dollar Tree Candle- Dollar Tree White foliage- Michaels Everything else was thrifted at Goodwill Here is our dining room table centerpiece. I used a milk glass pedestal dish for the ba

I absolutely love hosting parties and dinners during the holidays! I grew up in a very large family, so having the ones I love surround me during the holidays makes me feel even more at home. Our gatherings range from a simple dish to pass, cocktails, or a full on dinner party. Whatever the occasion, if I’m hosting I love to provide a small favor for my guests. Favors don’t have to be elaborate or costly. I find simple works best. Favors are an extra touch that shows your gue

Today I'm sharing some gifts for your best girlfriends. Here's a wide selection of gifts with price points for every budget and an idea for every gal pal in your life! 1. The No Brainer Every girl loves a great candle! My pick is from Anthropologie, the Voluspa Candle in Amaranth & Jasmine. Not only does it smell divine it’s a steal at $16 2. The Professional Everyone has that one girlfriend that is the boss ass bit** of the group. Her life is super organized and her hair

Well hello December...I'm so excited that the holidays have started. This is my absolute favorite time of year. I love the food, fun, and most of all the time spent with family and friends. Usually we spend Christmas in Missouri with my family, but this year we are staying put in the Mitten state. We are looking forward to hosting some family gatherings this year! A couple weeks ago I got out the Christmas decorations, put on the infamous Elvis Christmas album, and danced aro