Saturday, November 30, 2013

The Biggest Party Night of the Year!

The Biggest Party Night of the Year!

Thanksgiving Eve is known as one of the biggest party nights of the year next to New Year’s Eve. As everyone heads back home for family festivities, the night before is dedicated to reuniting with hometown friends at places where the good-time memories are plentiful and you can relive the glory days! To kick off the night right, invite your closest friends over for a pre-outing and let the reminiscing begin. Try the recipe below for the SMIRNOFF Wish You Were Here cocktail – it’s the perfect mix to get your taste buds ready for all of the deliciousness that’s to come the next day! SMIRNOFF Wish You Were Here •1 oz. SMIRNOFF Wild Honey Flavored Vodka • 2 oz. dry white wine • 3 oz. lemon lime soda ...Read More
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Thanksgiving Dinner Take Two

Thanksgiving Dinner Take Two

Some might argue that the best part of Thanksgiving is the days of delicious leftovers that follow. Think about it, you get to redo the biggest and best meal of the year BUT without the prep work. Everything is ready for you to heat up and enjoy! Now some simply reheat their meal, just as they had it on November 28, but then you have those that look to make simple but delicious variations of their Turkey Day feast. For those looking to stray from the norm, we have two recommendations that will take things to the next level: Thanksgiving Leftover Sandwich paired with the SMIRNOFF Loaded Leftover Bloody Mary. During the weekend, get the crew together for lunch and set up the pickings on the counter – heat them all in the oven...Read More
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On Avoiding Cold Weather Hibernation

On Avoiding Cold Weather Hibernation

While I may be in the minority here, winter is truly one of my favorite times of year. Chalk it up to a childhood spent in New York State and my many fond memories of snowy winters, nighttime sledding excursions, and (of course!) holiday lights. That said, each season, it tends to get a bit harder to stay motivated as the season drags on and temperatures linger below zero. I’m a doer by nature, as many of you likely know, so I recommend embracing the season. A few tips to staying active, engaged and ENTERTAINED during winter: ·Upgrade Your Style: As a fashion-centric person, I LOVE Winter. Thick, big chunky knit sweaters and scarves, a statement-making coat and a gorgeous pair of books (over the knee is major this season – consider...Read More
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Monday, November 25, 2013

Thanksgiving Entertaining

Thanksgiving Entertaining

A simple fruit inspired reward for eating well during the holidays. A cocktail with fewer calories, and full of flavor. #smirnoffsorbet #raspberry #pomegranate While all opinions expressed are my own, this post was produced in collaboration with Smirnoff and Style Coalition.
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It's Officially Fall and Time Your Home Looks...

It's Officially Fall and Time Your Home Looks...

One of the best parts of the change of seasons is getting to re-decorate your home. Take some time this season to really make your home feel like fall without breaking the bank. There are plenty of do-it-yourself decorations that anyone can create! Try a fun Corn Husk Wreath for starters. What you’ll need: ·Corn Husks ·14-inch Straw Wreath Soak corn husks in water until they are pliable then tear into 1- to 2-inch-wide strips. Start from the outer edge of a 14-inch straw wreath and secure rows of strips with pins. You’ll want to make sure you overlap each row to hide pins. Finally, for the last row pin the strips to the back and bend to cover the inside edge. The strips hold their shape once they are completely dry....Read More
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"Honey, I'm Home!"

"Honey, I'm Home!"

OCCASION: Date Night THEME: 60's - Mad Men COCKTAIL: Pre-Dinner Drink called the "Honey, I'm Home!"
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Thanksgiving Entertaining

Thanksgiving Entertaining

#SmirnoffSorbet Light is the perfect light cocktail to offer before the big meal on Thanksgiving. Mango Passion Fruit Drivers (Serves 1) 1.5 oz. Smirnoff Sorbet Light Mango Passion Fruit 3 oz. of orange, apricot or peach juice Pour over full glass of ice While all opinions expressed are my own, this post was produced in collaboration with SMIRNOFF and Style Coalition.
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