St. Patrick's Day Irish Coffee

Are you a fan of specialty coffees? I most certainly am! We have one of those fancy cappucino machines (Michael has a cappucino or espresso daily - he's very Italian!) and sometimes I get Michael to make me a cappucino with Baileys.

Being that St.Patrick's day is only a few days away I thought I'd share this Irish Coffee recipe.

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Ingredients

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 3 cups strong hot coffee
• 4 ounces Irish whiskey, such as Knappogue Castle

Directions

1. Whisk cream and sugar together in a medium bowl until stiff peaks form. Divide coffee and whiskey among 4 coffee cups, then top each with 1/2 cup whipped cream. Serve immediately.

Fancy Place Card Holders

Recently tablescaping has been a big passion of mine. When you're hosting dinner parties weekly you're constantly trying to find ways to make your table memorable and entertaining.

I'm currently on the hunt for multiple Scrabble games so I can use the letter and wooden boards as a unique place card holder.

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What do you think, is this something you'd try? Do you already use place cards and if so, what's your card holder of choice?

Live By This.....

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Have a great Monday!

Statement Pieces

Are you a chunky jewelery type of gal? I'm a big fan of big earrings and no necklace myself, but the ladies that can pull off stunning necklaces win over my heart every time!

I want to incorporate some fun arm candy into my day to day life but haven't found pieces to layer nicely. I'm hoping to find some tomorrow while I'm out and about in the city.

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What type of jewelery gal are you? Would you wear any of these pieces?

Crack Open A Cold One

Are you a beer drinker? I'm not, I'm more of wine or martini gal BUT the idea of using old beer bottles and caps is interesting to me.

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 I love the beer cufflinks more than I should. They're adorable and perfect for your man's birthday!

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 This is so lady like you almost don't realize the vase is a beer bottle!

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 How about these fabulous wine charms. I'm a big fan of the Keep Calm And Carry On line and these are just adorable!

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So, what do you think? Will you be incorporating any of these into your next event?

Easter Themed Stations

The fact that Easter is a month away has me giddy with excitment. Easter means spring is coming and who doesn't love that!

I came across these sweet Easter themed stations and fell in love. They're so bright, warm and filled with the anticipation of spring.

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 I love the use of green and pink in the first two photos. Who doesn't love an Easter egg banner, right!

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Could you see yourself doing something like this?

Girl Crush ~ Olivia Palermo

I have a serious girl crush on Olivia Palermo. From her fabulous wardrobe, amazing hairstyle and taste in jewellery, I just can't get enough. I don't think there's an outfit of her's I don't like. She's very trendy and always classy - something I try and aspire to. She's a risk taker with her outfits and in my opinion they all pay off!

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What's your favourite look? Is Olivia a style icon you look up to also?

Love & Respect!

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Hope you had a fabulous weekend like I did!

Raspberry Chocolate Baskets

Happy Friday!

I don't know about you but I'm so glad it's Friday. I've had this horrible cold for over a week that just doesn't want to go away. Needless to say, I need this weekend for some sleep and fun!

I saw this during the week and thought it was way too cute not to share with you.

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How great would this be at almost any event!

We have a pretty busy but very fun weekend planned. Tonight we're off to one of our favourite restaurants for dinner. Tomorrow night we're going to wedding and Sunday we're having our families over for dinner.

Have a fabulous weekend!

Pillows

We've been in our house about 3 months now and we've loved every second of it! It's slowly coming together and starting to feel homey. Do I wish the house was fully furnished, art on the walls and fabulous drapery, yes, but that will come.

My big issue with the house right now is our greatroom. I feel like its very confused - and by it, I mean me!
We I still haven't figured out the theme/colour scheme for the room. One big thing I hate about the room are the throw pillows we have on the couch. I bought them a while ago and I hate them but I don't know what to replace them with because I can't figure out how to decorate the room!

I've found these pictures for some pillow inspiration.

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Not only do I love the pillow styles I also adore these rooms.

Tell me, how did you figure out how to decorate your house?