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Showing posts with label Fun Fridays. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fun Fridays. Show all posts

Friday, May 27, 2011

sasha - i love you

anyone have advice on how to train a siberian husky???



ok... so we finally got another dog!
this lovely husky is not ours but zillions of people on YouTube have seen her saying "i love you!"

did you know siberian huskies don't bark? they howl!

the cutest thing!

(they also run and chase small animals, but that's another story!)

you know i have been "itchin for a pet..."





well we got one and her name is SASHA.

Friday, April 8, 2011

no lo carb here



normally my "fun fridays" are about some sort of libation...

i am so in need of bread,
Greece,
a vespa,
a flat tummy,
and this little boy!

thank you to dustjacket attic for this series of fabulous photos!

anyone been to Greece???
that is my dream.

Friday, October 22, 2010

halloween cocktail




happy fun friday everyone....

found this via a cool blog called Cheeks Clebrations!

enjoy...

Friday, October 8, 2010

the breakers



Happy Fun Friday everyone!
Does this not look lip-smackin' good???

Off to celebrate my son's birthday...
Enjoy your weekend, and you know the drill...

Drink Responsibly!

(photo via Wedding Blog by the Breakers, Palm Beach Fla)

Friday, October 1, 2010

just a simple wish



I just want to "wish" everyone a fun friday today.

Especially a dear blogger friend...

via FrenchCharming

Friday, July 23, 2010

yellow polka dot



I need me a very "Fun Friday" people!
Diggin' this cover art by Mickey Paraskevas for Dan's Papers...

Enjoy your weekend..., and wishing you all some unabashed fun.
Tell us what YOU have planned!!!
-Kelley

Friday, June 25, 2010

sorbetta


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Lemon, Strawbery + Orange. Yum!

I wanted to give my Aunt (from Michigan) at taste of Long Island. I think I have found it here. Sorbetta!

Some of these "artisnal cocktail" recipes sound divine! Can't wait to try some, and hope Auntie likes them!

Happy Fun Friday Everyone, and please be responsible... (You know the drill!)

In tribute to this new family of Spirits, Dale DeGroff has created the following series of Sorbetta based cocktails:

Springtime
1 1/2 ounces Sorbetta Strawberry
1 ounce Hendricks Gin
1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
1/4 ounce agave nectar
1/2 ounce egg white
Preparation: Shake all the ingredients well and strain into a short Highball glass over ice. Garnish with strawberries and mint sprig.

Lanai Cocktail
1/4 ounce Pimm#1
1 1/2 ounces Sorbetta Orange
1 1./2 ounces Lillet Blonde
Half orange wheel
Preparation: Season and old-fashioned glass by coating the inside with 1/4 ounce Pimms #1 toss out the excess. Fill the glass 3/4 full of ice and pour in the Lillet and the Sorbetta Orange and stir. Garnish with half an orange wheel and serve with short straws.

MÈNAGE Á TRIOS
1 1/2 ounce VSOP Cognac
1 ounce Lemon Sorbetta
1/2 ounce Cointreau
Preparation: Prepare a cocktail glass with a sugar frosted rim. Assemble the three spirits in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake well and strain into the prepared glass. Flame an orange peel over the top of the drink and drop the peel into to drink.

Beaumont Cocktail
1 ounce Sorbetta Orange
1 ounce Mount Gay Extra Old
1/4 ounce homemade cinnamon syrup*
2 ounces fresh grapefruit juice.
Orange or grapefruit zest garnish
Preparation: Assemble all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake we’ll. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with an orange or grapefruit zest or both.
*Cinnamon Syrup: 1 cup pure water, 2 cups granulated sugar, 12 cinnamon sticks. Assemble all the ingredients in a sauce pan over medium heat and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Turn the heat down to simmer and simmer for 2 hours covered. Cool. Strain and bottle for use.
NOTE: Cinnamon Syrup is available commercially but the homemade is so easy to make and so far superior to the commercial product I encourage you to prepare your own.

Punch Primavera
1 Liter fresh Watermelon juice*
500ml bottle Sorbetta Orange
4 ounces fresh lemon juice
2 ounces honey syrup (two parts honey dissolved into one part pure water)
24 mint leaves
Mint sprigs for garnish
Preparation: Combine all the ingredients in a large pitcher or punch bowl. Serve over ice with Lemon Wheel and Mint sprig garnish
NOTE: The punch is wonderful by itself , but as you will see from the drink below it is VERY mixable. Make a batch and tuck it away in the fridge and try with your favorite spirits.

Apertivo Primavera
5 ounces Punch Primavera
1 1/2 ounces Aperol
Lemon wedge
Mint sprig.
Preparation: Fill a wine goblet three quarters with ice cubes. Add the Aperol and then the punch primavera. Squeeze the lemon wedge into the drink and drop it in. Garnish with the mint sprig.

Pimms Suffolk
Ingredients
1/2 ounces Cointreau
1 1/2 ounces Sorbetta Strawberry
3 ounces Long Island Blanc de Blanc Sparkling wine (Suggest Shinn Vineyards)
1/2 Strawberry with greens
Generous mint sprig
Preparation: Fill a goblet 3/4 full with ice cubes. Add the Cointreau the and Sorbetta. Top with the Brut Rose sparkling wine and garnish with the strawberry and mint sprig.

Friday, June 4, 2010

birthday girl = baby



One of my favorite blogs is Birthday Girl..., and one of my favorite Inspiration Boards ever is the one she did for an Alice in Wonderland theme (last year, before all the new movie hype!)

Well, please visit her blog and wish her well, because she is gonna be a busy momma soon!!!

Happy Fun Friday everyone! I can't think of a more "Wonderful" way to start my "Girls Only" weekend!

See you soon.

"Eat" or "Drink?"
(you choose, but responsibly, please!)

Oh, and WHO IS GONNA BE MY 200TH FOLLOWER????

Friday, May 14, 2010

lazy margarita



(via lemondrop)

Happy Fun Friday's Everyone! I am feeling a bit lazy today... maybe even lazy enough for the laziest margarita!? How fun is the cat in the hat too???

The My Island Wedding Inspiration Board contest is still on, but due to technical difficulties, the submissions have not been posted yet! There is still time to submit yours... have a great weekend!
-Kelley

Friday, April 30, 2010

jose cuervo did it again - oranjo



I guess you can tell what I will be doing by the pool this weekend! Have you seen the latest from Jose Cuervo? It's got an orange based liquor/tequila thing going on!

I recommend it highly!

Have a great weekend everyone, and please drink responsibly!

(Yes, that's our pool and yes, we open it in April!)

Friday, April 2, 2010

whitewall style




do you have style?
what do you drive?

does it make you feel good?

happy fun friday...

and thank you Rachel Claire for her images!!

-kelley

Friday, March 26, 2010

it's all about the girls


Today's "Fun Friday" is all about the girls!

Two things:

1. Bachelorette Trip ideas found here... (NYC, Aspen, Vegas & Tulum!!! Now, that's what I'm talkin' about!!!!)

and...

2. I need your help in finding women in music (any era and any genre) for a CD I am making for my 7 year old girl. (only wholesome lyrics may apply!!!)

Thanks for your help, and have a fantastic weekend everyone!

Friday, March 12, 2010

"cocktail capers" - by Colin Cowie



"Spring Drinks" via Colin Cowie..., Looking quite right in this video from 2006 on The Early Show. If you have about 6 minutes, I guarantee you many "gorgeous and sexy" drink recipes to get you in the mood for better weather!!!

COWIE TIP: did you know that you should plan for one pound of ice per person at a party?

Also, "Let Colin Cowie Plan Your Next Party"

(image: via Colin Cowie HSN)

Happy Fun Friday Everyone...

Friday, March 5, 2010

here's to happiness


Happy Friday Everyone!

Got this great idea from the rockstar diaries to make a list of 10 things that make me (or you) happy!!!

Here are mine..., feel free to leave a comment with a link to yours!

1. The crazy laughs of my children;
2. Hubby's Huge Hands (and feet too...);
3. Lemonade (preferably spiked) and "Tasty Sandwiches";
4. Getting a phenomenal sale price on something I need (or didn't need!);
5. Reading a book by the fire;
6. Camping in our pop-up on the beach;
7. Potty Training is almost over;
8. Telling my daughter all about me as a kid and her grandma's, great-grandma's etc.;
9. Pool parties in Summer with wet towels, BBQ's, fresh fruit, etc.
10. Looking forward to the next holiday or get-together with family.
11. Reading other people's blogs like this one with their cool ideas..., Oh my. I guess I have 11 too!!!

(Cool Doggie pic from rockstar diaries)

Monday, February 22, 2010

FRENCH CHARMING



Love There Is Like No Tomorrow

Happy "Mmmmmm, Monday" everyone...


(via French Charming... she has everything I love right there on her site.)









Friday, February 19, 2010

more beer, more wine



Thank you.

Happy Fun Friday everyone..., no recipes today..., just some ultra cool coaster sets via skirt!

You know... I've been to tons of weddings..., some "beer and wine," some "open bar," and some "cash bar..."

What did you do, or plan to do???

We want to know!

Friday, February 12, 2010

gum and men



(via skirt.com)

For "Fun Friday" today I decided to have TWO topics..., neither of which are libations!

This gum could totally come in handy, not just on Valentine's Day...

And I want your vote on the hottest actor of ALL TIME!!!

Please leave a comment with the man that makes YOU swoon (other than your own hubby, of course...)

My overall picks include these fantastic guys:











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Friday, February 5, 2010

pink flamingo party & Colin Cowie



Maybe it's not the most popular drink for Super Bowl Weekend..., but it looks like a "Fun Friday" to me!!! The Pink Flamingo!!??

Thanks for this recipe la marquise des anges...

What are you doing for the game???



Colin Cowie has some amazing Valentine's Day options...
You NEED to check them out!

(Including his "Courvoisierpolitan" that might rival the Pink Flamingo?)
You decide!

Friday, January 22, 2010

valentine aphrodisiacs



Gotta love my Aunt for sending me a subscription to Reader's Digest for Xmas this year!!! Check out this article just in time for Valentine's Day!

Thanks Auntie!!!

Love you,
Kelley





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Friday, December 11, 2009

vintage cocktails



I think this would make a fantastic gift!
Love the Vintage Theme...

Ooh, and "garnish" with these silver cocktail spoons!!!



Happy "Fun Friday!"

Have a great and safe weekend...



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MIW 2nd Inspiration Board Contest Winner

MIW 2nd Inspiration Board Contest Winner
Iced Tangerine

Our First Inspiration Board Winner!!!

Our First Inspiration Board Winner!!!
by Brenda's Wedding Blog

My Island Wedding Inspiration Board

My Island Wedding Inspiration Board
by The Perfect Palette

Another Inspiration Board for MIW

Another Inspiration Board for MIW
by grey likes weddings

to me for my 40th

to me for my 40th
by birthday girl