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Dark And Irish Guinness Cocktail
You have heard of a Dark + Stormy, now try a Dark + Irish! Guinness, Dark Rum, Cold Brewed Coffee and Simple Syrup come together to create a rich beer cocktail to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day or for that matter… any day of the year! This beer cocktail is surprisingly rich in body and flavor, and drinks more like a cocktail than a beer – sip it slow to enjoy the deep flavor profile. Serve it as pre-dinner beverage to welcome guests or as a twist on after dinner coffee. I love the look of the Irish Coffee mug and feel it elevates the beverage but this beer cocktail could…
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How Does Karen Gillman of After The Band #CelebrateEveryday
In this interview with Karen Gillman, author of Life After the Band, we discuss An Appealing Plan, the book and how she finds ways to #CelebrateEveryday. For the book launch I wanted to ask a few of my favorite people how they find ways in their busy schedules to celebrate everyday. The #CelebrateEveryday Interview Series is a collection of these interviews. Enjoy! Learn more + pick up your copy of An Appealing Plan here! MORE ABOUT KAREN GILLMAN :: Karen’s book ‘It’s Never Too Late’ was written to share her battle with obesity and how she overcame it with weight loss surgery. She provides encouragement and support to those…
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The Paloma Cocktail Recipe
The Paloma Cocktail is a refreshing Mexican cocktail with grapefruit juice and tequila! Similar to a margarita but with a sweet tart twist of grapefruit. The Paloma is a tequila-based cocktail, prepared by mixing tequila with a grapefruit juice and served over ice with a lime or grapefruit wedge. The glass may be rimmed with salt or sugar – or in this recipe a combination of the two. THE PALOMA COCKTAIL RECIPE INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar 1 grapefruit ¼ cup tequila ¼ cup fresh grapefruit juice 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon simple syrup ¼ cup club soda grapefruit wedge for garnish METHOD Sprinkle…
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How Does Violette De Ayala #CelebrateEveryday
In this interview with Violette De Ayala we discuss An Appealing Plan, the book and how she finds ways to #CelebrateEveryday. For the book launch I wanted to ask a few of my favorite people how they find ways in their busy schedules to celebrate everyday. The #CelebrateEveryday Interview Series is a collection of these interviews. Enjoy! Learn more + pick up your copy of An Appealing Plan here! MORE ABOUT VIOLETTE DE AYALA :: Violette realized her destiny was to enrich both the professional and personal lives of talented women looking to grow their businesses, revenues, and connections. As a serial entrepreneur with an obsession for business growth, she…
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It’s All About the Pink. Tablescape Inspiration.
Setting a romantic table for two or for a girlfriends brunch can be pulled together quickly with just a few pretty pink items on hand. In this episode of An Appealing Plan TV I create a sweet tablescape complete with Pink flower arrangements and Pink Ombre XOX Sugar Cookies. Pink large plates or chargers go down first to set the spacing and tone for your vintage inspired tablescape. Top them with pink linen cocktail napkins and a sprig of blooming wax flower. Group birchwood votives around taller taper candles to set a romantic but natural feel.
- Floral Arrangements, FLOWERS, GATHERINGS, TABLE IDEAS, VALENTINES DAY, Winter & Holiday Entertaining
Pink Rustic Flower Arrangement
In this segment of An Appealing Plan TV I create a pink rustic floral arrangement perfect for a pink themed table, a girlfriends brunch or a romantic valentines meal for two. Using a combination of pink flowers with various textures it is possible to create a romantic feeling centerpiece for your dining table or to be placed in any room of your home to add a natural beauty. Allow the colors and textures of the flowers to dictate the feel of your arrangement rather than forcing it – this lends itself to an overall vintage tablesetting. Using coordinating colors in your napkins, dinnerware and glassware brings a calm feel to…
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How Does Desha Peacock Of Sweet Spot Style #CelebrateEveryday
“Don’t let jealousy depress you. Let it fuel you.” ~ Desha Peacock – Click to tweet this! For the book launch I wanted to ask a few of my favorite people how they find ways in their busy schedules to celebrate everyday. The #CelebrateEveryday Interview Series is a collection of these interviews. Enjoy! Learn more + pick up your copy of An Appealing Plan here! MORE ABOUT DESHA PEACOCK :: Local celebrity, author and award-winning TV Show Producer/Host Desha Peacock is a career development and lifestyle expert. Known for her eclectic style and helping others see the possibility within themselves, their homes and personal style, Desha has helped hundreds of…
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How Does Lisa K Ford #CelebrateEveryday
For the book launch I wanted to ask a few of my favorite people how they find ways in their busy schedules to celebrate everyday. The #CelebrateEveryday Interview Series is a collection of these interviews. Enjoy! Learn more + pick up your copy of An Appealing Plan here! MORE ABOUT LISA K. FORD:: Lisa is a Certified Image Consultant through Association of Image Consultants International, the world’s most recognized image consultant organization – certified in color theory, significance of human coloration, and twelve tone personal color analysis. Before launching Invent Your Image, she enjoyed a successful corporate career with Victoria’s Secret and worked over 25 years in the…
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How Does Holly Gillen #CelebrateEveryday
For the book launch I wanted to ask a few of my favorite people how they find ways in their busy schedules to celebrate everyday. The #CelebrateEveryday Interview Series is a collection of these interviews. Enjoy! Learn more + pick up your copy of An Appealing Plan here! MORE ABOUT HOLLY GILLEN :: Holly started her freelance career in 2008 as a cinematographer, producer, and editor working with big industry names including the Sundance Channel, Sony Music, Nick.com, HBO, Bono, Big Time Rush, Forest Whitaker, Robert Townsend and many others. Her skills and experience run the full gamut from producing and directing to shooting and editing, she…
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How Does Desiree East, Creativity Coach #CelebrateEveryday
‘The artist’s task is to save the soul of mankind…’ Terrence McKenna For the book launch I wanted to ask a few of my favorite people how they find ways in their busy schedules to celebrate everyday. The #CelebrateEveryday Interview Series is a collection of these interviews. Enjoy!Buy your copy of An Appealing Plan today! Desiree East is a Creatively Fit Coach {or as she likes to say, a life coach disguised as an artist}. Desiree helps women tap into their creative intuition by using artmaking as a vehicle to connect to their souls’ purpose – No art experience required, she helps you tap into your…
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How Does Tabitha Blue of Fresh Mommy Blog #CelebrateEveryday
For the book launch I wanted to ask a few of my favorite people how they find ways in their busy schedules to celebrate everyday. The #CelebrateEveryday Interview Series is a collection of these interviews. Enjoy! Buy your copy of An Appealing Plan today! MORE ABOUT TABITHA BLUE :: Tabitha has been named Tampa Bay’s most influential mommy blogger and is the writer behind FreshMommyBlog.com. She has made appearances on Daytime TV and has been featured multiple times in print and online magazines, other blogs and websites. Tabitha has been pursued for her eye to maximize space and potential in the own home while maintaining a sense of style and comfort for kids.…
