I thought I would squeeze in one more summer cocktail recipe just before the last long weekend of the year...aka the sign for the end of summer. Well that's what everyone seems to believe anyway. I get it....end of August, school starts, I see how it can feel like the end of summer. The reality is that summer goes until September 22 and I personally like to enjoy every last day but I'll give into … [Read more...]
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Tropical Blue Pineapple Coconut Cocktail Recipe
Whoa nelly! It's been forrrrrever since I've posted. In my defence my laptop died on me which is the main reason. And second I took that as a sign and basically took the summer off to just kick back and enjoy it in all its glory. But mostly because my laptop died. Technically it's still summer so there's time to squeeze in a delish tropical blue pineapple coconut cocktail recipe before it's time … [Read more...]
Blood Orange Rosemary Gin Fizz Valentine Cocktail
So we are celebrating Valentines here on the blog but not so much "in your face" kinda way. What that means is that we love celebrating love and everything pink but it doesn't necessarily have to be only for Valentines. Today I'm sharing this delicious Blood Orange Rosemary Fizz Gin Cocktail that would be perfect for any Valentine celebration but also more than perfect pretty much any other time … [Read more...]
DRINK UP: 5 refreshing summer cocktails
It's not officially summer until you've had your first patio cocktail (or two, or five) and have had a go at making herbal cocktails to spice up your drink. Today I'll help you kick off summer with 5 refreshing summer cocktails. You can find these delish drinks and more sunny sipping recipes in the summer issue of Merry, coming next Monday, June 8! Consider this your sneak peek! I didn't realize … [Read more...]
DRINK UP: citrus amaretto sour valentine cocktail
What are you doing for Valentine's day? I have a hot date with a few girlfriends and plan on serving these delish citrus amaretto sour cocktails. They're sweet & sour, just like me. I'm adding a little Valentine twist with a jelly bean stir stick in the hues of love. CITRUS AMARETTO SOUR (serves 2): - 2 pink grapefruit - 1 orange - 1 lemon - 2 oz. amaretto - 2 oz. … [Read more...]
DRINK UP: cinnamon spiced ice tea cocktail
So thanks to my mega cheaters spiced pumpkin cake & maple rum glaze recipe, dessert is taken care of for Thanksgiving. But that's the end of the evening, what about the beginning? You need to have something for your guests to sip on while eagerly anticipating the meal ahead. This Cinnamon Spiced Ice Tea is the perfect fall flavour cocktail to whip up. You can leave out the spiced rum if you … [Read more...]
{DRINK UP: 6 tequila cocktails to try for Cinco de Mayo}
Happy Cinco de Mayo friends. You got to love a holiday that's such a colourful party and a great reason to get your cocktail on. And what's Cinco de Mayo without tequila? It's just May 5th. Grab some tequila and friends and try one of these cocktails to celebrate. I'm really digging the idea of jalapeno & grapefruit together - spicy & sour! RECIPES: French Kiss Margarita / Spicy … [Read more...]
{GOOD EATS: cocktails to celebrate the new year}
I was going to pull together a list of fancy cocktails for you to cheers the new year but I came across these beautiful illustrated recipes by Mirdinara for Oh so Beautiful Paper's new year's event that I thought I would share instead. They are too lovely and delicious not to. Of course champagne is the obvious drink of choice on NYE but it's nice to have a signature cocktail if you're hosting. It … [Read more...]
{ DRINK UP: cocktails from your herb garden }
This long labour day weekend may mark the beginning of the end for summer but it's not over just yet. Use this long weekend as an excuse to try some new summer cocktails. What's more seasonal and fresh than pulling ingredients from your own herb garden? Here's five cocktail recipes that use common summer herbs to help you drink away your end of summer time blues. RECIPESpeach rosemary … [Read more...]
Hello Sunshine by Leon’s is here!
I can't believe it's already been a whole year since I shared last Summer's Hello Sunshine magazine. But it's true, jeez. Well I'm extra excited to share this one with you because it doesn't just live online this time around. You can view the newest issue of Hello Sunshine by Leon's Furniture online, of course, but you can also get your dirty/well-manicured/nail-bitten/soft little hands on it … [Read more...]
DIY Heart String Wall Hanging
So I kinda just took off on you for Christmas and I mean who doesn't love Christmas anyway? If you love Christmas and are feeling creative, then why don't you check out something like these Christmas embroidery designs? Anyway, I'm here and have a real heart on for Valentines day. No really even though I've been single for way too long I actually really like Valentines Day. You know why? Because … [Read more...]
Travel: A Sweet Escape to Paris
You probably didn't even have a chance to miss me but I'm back! It's kinda crazy that I booked my flight to Paris last fall and now it's come and gone. Seriously, time moves at lightening speed. Today I'm going to share with you my Sweet Escape to Paris. If you're looking fora comprehensive guide to the City of Love, this is not it. However, this guide to the "escorte paris" might be what you are … [Read more...]
Hello Sunshine! A guide for your bright & happy home
It doesn't feel all that long ago that I was excitedly sharing with you Hello Holiday - an online look book I created for Leon's Furniture based on my very own Merry Magazine concept. Well the snow has been replaced with sunshine and here we are with Hello Sunshine It's a 90 page online guide full of real life Summer decor inspiration from some of your favourite and talented … [Read more...]
TRAVEL: New York City
If you follow along on Instagram then you know that I recently spent a week in NYC and today I have a bunch more photos and info to share about my trip. So I should start by saying this wasn't my first trip to NYC. I actually lost count but I think it's around 5 or 6 times now and each and every trip has been completely different. That's what so great about New York because there's soooooooo much … [Read more...]
SPACES: High/low Bar Cart Style
It's Friyay!! Where will you be for happy hour tonight? I love going out for cocktails but staying in for a drink or two (or five) with friends can be just as fun, and let's face it, less pricy. Or maybe you and the significant other or your BFF just want to put on some yoga pants and sip martini's, TGIF-style. Whatever your at-home-cocktail-sipping-style may be, like any good (self-serving) … [Read more...]
