Summer Cocktail - Peach Sangria

A few weeks back my husband, myself, my brother in laws, future sister in law and friends went out on our boat for a relaxing Saturday out on the water. The sun was shining, the weather was hot and we cooled off with some dips in the ocean but also with some ice cold beers and a nice batch of peach sangria.

I made the concoction the night before to get the fruit juices simmering. I personally tripled the recipe (yes I know that is a little much) but it was the perfect amount for the 7 guests we had with us on a boat for 8 hours.

A lot of people have asked for the recipe and although I am a few weeks late sharing it, here it is!

Peach Sangria

Ingredients

• 2 ripe peaches cut into wedges
• 4 peaches diced, peeled and puree
• 1 pint strawberries, cut into quarters
• ½ cup peach schnapps
• 2 bottles white wine
• 1 cup granulated sugar

We used Barefoot Sauvignon Blanc for the white wine. It has just the right amount of sweet. Plus the double bottle was only $11.99.

We cut up all the peaches and added strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, lime and orange to the mix.

The fruit all cut up before we added the alcohol and pureed peaches

Letting it all soak in!

Directions
1 Combine the peaches, strawberries and any other fruit you choose to add into the container or pitcher. In a separate pitcher combine the schnapps, wine and sugar in a large pitcher and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Then add the liquid to the fruit. 

2 Let stand 1 hour or overnight.

3 Add some ice &  serve.

CHEERS!

XO,

Coffee Table Styling

Who doesn't love a well styled coffee table? I do! Shocker? Not just because I am a designer but because they can be so personal to each individual. You place what you love on the coffee table, for every guest to see. It's not just a place to lay your remote.

I am currently styling a coffee table for a client that has very modern home but wants to bring in a side of shabby chic! What a combo and I think it's going to be a perfect mix. The table is going to be so fun to style. I already have so many ideas and can't wait to put it together.   Here are some of  my favorite table styling for you all to drool over, oh and get a little inspired too!

Lucite, Zebra & Magenta = Amazing styling

I love how soft and serene this room is. The table is a bit modern but the black legs and right angles work perfect. The elements selected really soften the hard lines.

This mirrored tray is everything. I love it mixed with the pop of yellow fabric on the ottoman below.

Books & Hydrangeas. Nothing else needed.

Sexy set. I love the small vase. The table mixed with the vase brings a lot of texture.

GLAM. gold, white & pink. What kind of candies are those?

I love this porcupine book topper. Fun. It would keep my dogs off the table too!

Normally I would say to take an item away but in this case the mix of all the books works. I love the white candles in the mixed levels of hurricane vases.

This is some of the items I would put on my coffee table if I were to style it....Again.

Jewelry Dish | Lucite Monogram Tray | Tom Ford Book

Back to work....I am definitely inspired!

XO,

Dinner Date ~ Appareled Abode

This week's Appareled Abode is one I found a lot of fun.  I find designing fun all the time but this was especially fun because I was thinking I wanted to do a dinner date ensemble and decor, even if the dinner date is a fancy one in your own home. Those are sometimes the best ones!

I love the mixture of creams and golds with a pop of yellow. Very calm with a little unexpected of happy!  Of course you have to mix in a little texture.

This color scheme compliments all skin tones and with just a little candlelight the room would be radiant. Who doesn't look good in candle light? Even Jerry Seinfeld's "two faced" girlfriend could pull it off well! (Seinfeld fans will understand).


Dinner Date Apparel:

Dinner Date Abode:

Where to get the look:

Apparel: DRESS | SHOES | CLUTCH | BRACELETS | WATCH | EARRINGS

Abode: BRASS CENTER PIECES | RUG | CHAIR | DINING TABLE | FLOOR LAMP | CHANDELIER | BENCH | DRIFTWOOD BOWL

First off I must state that I am obsessed with the shoes and they are on my wish list. Read that D? I would accept them for my birthday, Christmas (bday & Christmas combined) just because.  I digress....

In apparel design I mixed a bit  of high end and low end pieces. The room is a little more high end than low with all the pieces from Arteriors but their pieces never disappoint. (Little designer secret....Home Goods will randomly have some of their last season items so there is another excuse for you to make your weekly visit.) This room can easily be recreated with less expensive furniture and still get the same look. I have seen a table very similar to this at Jordan's furniture just last week. 

Every Friday I have a new Appareled Abode segment so make sure to check back! 

If you have a suggestion for an outfit or room you would like to see my create feel free to send me a message! 

Have a great weekend everyone!

XO,