Mid-week Cocktail Cool Down ~ Tequila Grapefruit Splash

Tequila Grapefruit Splash from Real Simple

Tequila Grapefruit Splash

This is the perfect punch to serve at your next summer cocktail party.  Make this cocktail the night before your get-together and serve in carafes so you guests can serve themselves.

Serves 20

In a large bowl, combine:

2 quarts of fresh pink grapefruit juice
1 liter of tequila
1/4 cup Triple Sec
3/4 cup Campari 

Directions:
Mix well and refrigerate for up to 6 hours.  Add 2 liters of ginger ale before serving. 

Celebrate the 4th in style with these easy and fun ideas

With the 4th of July right around the corner (ummm it's Monday in case you didn't know) and if you've found yourself stressed for a little "extra" time to plan an amazing celebration - you can now sit back and relax because we've got you covered.  Our friends over at Hostess with the Mostess has come up with some super cute/quick/easy and affordable ideas that will have you and your guests celebrating in style!

Check out some of their cute ideas here.

Wishing you and yours a safe and happy 4th of July!

Join us on Saturday, July 2 special guests Cookies and Corks and The Wine Coach

Art of the Reception ~ Talk about adding that WOW factor

I came across this amazing time lapse video from Celeste Studios of Greg Kalamar a performance artist from California who comissioned to create a painting of a couple wedding reception.  He painted the reception as it was taking place at the venue.  Talk about adding that "WOW" factor to your event.  Plus at the end, the couple had an amazing piece of art to commerate their special day!  The time la


TIME LAPSE: The Art of the Reception from Janice Celeste on Vimeo.