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plant a tree.  or a garden.  recycle.  turn off a light.  ride a bike. just a few of the ways that make a difference. {pic via here}

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pic via here Ingredients 2 parts silver tequila 2 parts fresh mango juice 1 part orange liqueur  1 part lime juice 1 tbsp. habanero-infused simple syrup 1/4 lime wedge, for garnish Directions Shake all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and then pour into a chilled glass.  Garnish with lime wedge.  Serve & enjoy.

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There are a gazillion bar gadgets out there for absolutely everything you can think of including mixers, blenders, ice machines, various ice trays, special wine racks, mini-fridges, sparkling water makers and even cocktail rimmers for sugar & salt.  Although it's fun, funds are important so stick to this basic list of bar accessories. 1.  Linens.  Cocktail napkins or

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pic via here Ingredients double shot espresso 1/8 oz. absinthe 1.5 oz. gin coffee beans, for garnish Directions Add all ingredient to a cocktail shaker & shake galore.  Pour in a chilled glass over ice, garnishing with coffee beans.  Enjoy.  

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pic via here Ingredients 8 raspberries 1 tsp. honey juice from 1/2 lime 2 mint leaves 1 oz. Tito's silver tequila cold sparkling water Directions In a chilled glass, place raspberries, honey, mint and lime juice.  Using a muddler, mash the ingredients to release their flavors and then strain into a cocktail shaker.  Add sparkling water, ice and tequila.  Shake, shake,

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pic via here Ingredients 3 dashes Orange Bitters 1/3 Italian Vermouth 2/3 Rye or Bourbon (try Hudson's) lemon rind cherry, for garnish Directions Pour over bitters, vermouth & rye over ice cubes in a tall glass. Stir clockwise, chuck in a lemon rind, stir some more, and then pour into a chilled glass with or without a maraschino cherry for garnish.  Enjoy.  

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pic via here When it comes to the art of drink-making, I definitely score a D- and am as amateur as they come.  However, it's been my goal lately to infuse a little of the 50's women's hosting skills into my household - from fully supplied guest bedrooms, to all-out brunches, and now a cocktail hour worthy of gathering your gal pals.  The only problem was, I knew almost nothing.

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This past weekend I had this amazing drink called a Paloma at our favorite burger joint - fresh squeezed grapefruit juice and Tito's tequila with a dash of agave nectar for added sweetness.  It was absolutely divine and I enjoyed every second of that drink.  Here's the recipe in case you're suffering from a case of the Monday blues. Ingredients 1 ounce gin or 2 oz of silver

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pic via here   Since I'm feeling very blah today, here's a cozy picture of where I'd love to be.   pic via here   And one to make you smile.

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Outdoor spaces are important for kiddos - especially because their attention is so divided by TV and video games so it's always good for them to have a fun reason to be outside playing.  These amazing spaces look so awesome, I am ready to put on some shorts and hang out in the sunshine.  They can camp out one night under a striped tent, build & paint tunnels

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one / two / three / four / five / six / seven / eight     Everyone loves a great cake topper, but Etsy artisans have a way of taking them to the nex level by creating some of the most darling wedding cake toppers ever.  From whimsical to classic, you can find almost any kind on Etsy - fancy a set of frogs or Mario and Princess Peach?  They will have it and so much more

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  Have you been indulging in the maxi trend?  If so, here are 9 looks to steal from boho, to rocker, to casual and dressed-up.  Pleated maxi skirts are a great look that make your outfit look effortless while keeping you comfy and it's a huge trend this Spring because of our changing weather.  My favorite look is definitely the fuchsia&

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Truth be told, I haven't seen this trilogy yet, but I have heard crazy-amazing things about these movies and can not wait to see both, including the upcoming release of Before Midgnight.  The movies take a real look at relationships - it's many difficulties, the ups & downs, the giddy beginning and painful endings.  The story of Jesse and Celine begins in Before Sunrise,

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pic via here It has been a cold and rainy start to April for Austin with work-filled days, so I am really looking forward to a weekend filled with sunshine and family time.  Tomorrow is my sister-in-law's baby shower so my Mom and I are traveling to East Texas for the weekend.  To our surprise, we received a phone call yesterday saying she had gone into labor but the doctors

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  Art and photo walls are super popular these days - I myself have two, one in our dining room and another in our hallway.  Because of the huge walls in our apartment, it felt necessary to add a large collection of photos and artwork on one wall but I started to feel as if it was becoming redundant.  As a result, I decided to find larger pieces of artwork

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one / two / three one / two / three Spring is here and with that comes shorts, slip-on shoes, dresses and many days in the park having picnics and playing on the swings.  The little ones are sure to look cute in anything they wear, but if you're looking for ideas, here are two Spring outfits to keep them stylish and comfy.  I love the print on the dress - the

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I am overwhelmingly happy to report I have completed my first ever re-upholstery project.  A few weeks ago, my boyfriend found three of these chairs at a dumpster when visiting his Grandma.  He sent me a text message with a picture of them and I encouraged him to bring them home so I could teach myself how to re-upholster chairs.  So I scoured the web and fabric stores for some

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one / two / three / four / five / six seven / eight / nine / ten / eleven / twelve My boyfriend absolutely loves clocks, specifically because he likes to know what time it is at all times.  As a result, we have over a dozen clocks all over our apartment so that he can tell what time it is from any angle and he's been exceptionally particular to keep them all synced up.  I, on

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So, I was just going through my "likes" on Pinterest and found the heart umbrella I posted about earlier today! Now I know I was meant to order this thing. And how romantic & sweet is this picture with it?! Hope you're having a lovely Monday.

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one / two / three / four / five It's the start of April showers, and already Austin is brewing with thunderstorms and golf-ball sized hail is falling on our rooftops.  I love a great thunderstorm, especially on weekends when I can cuddle up on my couch and watch romantic comedies like Annie Hall on TV.  This morning however, I couldn't find a single umbrella I loved in our

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pic via here Have a lovely Easter Sunday!

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On Tuesday, one of our favorite LA cousins flew into town to surprise our Grandma for her 88th birthday.  So we (mainly my mother-in-law) quickly put together a surprise birthday party and headed over to her place to surprise her.  All of the munchkins were thrilled and couldn't wait to see her reaction. She was completely surprised and had no idea the entire family

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While rummaging through the pages of Etsy, I happened upon the cutest little shop filled with the most enchanting children's coats - owls, and lions and dinos, Oh my!  Seriously, they are ridiculously adorable and also made by a fellow Texan so I thought I would dedicate this week's Darling Thursday post to Little Goodall, a whimsical shop featuring handmade coats for the little ones.

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