Friday Cocktail // Moscow Mule

Happy Friday Loves! I'm leaving you this week with a very tasty and refreshing drink that would pair perfectly with any BBQ's you may be attending this weekend.

 

I had my first Moscow Mule while on date night at a new restaurant in downtown Columbus called The Pearl. I was immediately hooked! The tasty burst of ginger beer mixed with the refreshing lime juice poured over ice and served in a frosty copper mug... It may be the perfect Summer cocktail!

 

Unfortunately, I do not have copper mugs {If anyone is looking for wedding gift ideas, you can buy us these ;) }...However, a frosty Ball jar works just as well :)
 

 

 To download and print this recipe {click here}
 

 

 

I'm also leaving you with an ensemble that would be a perfect transition outfit from the pool to a BBQ party you may be attending...

 

 

 

I'm linking up with {av} for Friday's Fancies! Hop on over and check out some more Memorial Day inspired outfits!

 



Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

 

DIY Tassel Garland {SPD}

I have wanted to try {this DIY} for a while now and I'm so glad I was able to make one for the Love Sweet Love bridal shower I co-hosted this past weekend.

It is surprisingly not as tough as it may seem. The trick is to find a higher quality tissue paper that is thick enough to not rip or tear while twisting and gluing.

{Materials needed}

3 packs of preferred color of tissue paper
twine or string of choice {make sure it is not too think so you can string it through the tassels}
hot glue gun
scissors

{Directions}
 

   

1 // Start with one sheet of tissue paper on a flat surface.

2 // Fold it lengthwise.

3 // Then, fold widthwise.

4 // Then, fold again widthwise.



5 // Cut strips into the tissue paper leaving 2 inches of space at the top.

6 // Unfold once and cut down the middle section.

7 // Unfold again and cut so you have 4 separate fringed pieces {one sheet of tissue makes 4 tassels!}

8 // Roll each piece lengthwise. Make sure not to get the fringe tangled. 



 

 

 9 // Twist each tassel in the middle section and bend to create a loop.
10 // Dab a few dots of hot glue to keep loop in place. Hold in place while the glue dries for a few minutes.
11 // Line up tassels in your preferred color order.

Lastly, string and enjoy!



This red, pink and white garland worked perfectly in front of the sweets table at the shower.
 



 

If you don't have time to make your own, I am selling this tassel as well as other items from the shower on my new and improved Etsy Shop!

 

I'm linking up with Steph for Saw it, Pinned it, Did it! Hop on over and check out some more Pinteresting projects!  

 

4 favs // Current Obsession...

I am currently obsessed with studded accessories....

 

First of all, this dress needs to be in my closet STAT! Loving the tie-dyed effect and the cut-out back.

 

Secondly, these gold studded earrings would be the perfect little accent. Top this outfit off with this studded cuff.

 

Oh, and HELLO cute little studded Michael Kors crossbody. I need you in my life!

 

I'm linking up with Ashlyn and Kristen for this week's 4 favs. Also, linking up with Shanna for Random Wednesday. Hop on over to check out some more favs and random fun!

 

Happy Hump Day!



Love Sweet Love Bridal Shower

My weekend was consumed with crafting and decorating the house for a close friend's bridal shower. The theme was "Love Sweet Love", so the M.O.H. had the brilliant idea of having a little sweets table. She found the adorable "Love Sweet Love" banner form a shop on etsy and we decided to tie in the colors of red, pink and white through out the shower décor.

 

 

 

 

 {ribbon photo backdrop}

 

 

 

 

 

 

{Delicious strawberry cake balls made by the M.O.H.}

 

 

{the beautiful bride-to-be!}

 

I had so much fun styling this shower! The bride-to-be was very happy and thankful :)

 

If you are looking to add a little style to your next bridal shower or event, please contact me at lindsay@llstyling.com for more information.

 

Also, I may be selling some of the items from this shower on my etsy shop. More info coming soon!

I'm linking up with Sami today! Hop on over and check out some more weekend shenanigans!

 

 

 

 

Friday Cocktail // Champs + Berries

So sorry I was unable to post the DIY tassel garland yesterday like I promised. I was having some technical difficulties with my computer that hopefully have been resolved as of today. I am really excited to share the tassel garland with you because it is something I've wanted to try for a while. I will save it for next week and will group it with a few other little DIY projects I've been working on for the upcoming bridal shower I am co-hosting this weekend. 

For now, I will leave you with a sweet little cocktail in honor of the "Love Sweet Love" red, pink and white themed shower mentioned above. This is what I like to call a K.I.S.S. idea....aka Keep It Simple Silly {I would never call you stupid!}. Sometimes, we go a little over board with the themes and the color coordination and all the gadgets to make a party great and creative. However, sometimes we need to just dumb it down and take on the "less is more" approach. That is what I am doing with today's {and the shower's} cocktail...

It's a simple recipe...find your favorite champs {anyone watch Real Housewives of OC? Heather is my fav!}, add some frozen berries and voilà! You have Champs + Berries! The frozen berries start to melt and their juice starts to mix with the champs in your glass. Plus, the cold berries keep the champs cool! It is refreshing and delicious!

I used frozen strawberries and raspberries here. I think we are going to be using frozen raspberries this weekend. We may even add a splash of pink lemonade to add some color and to go with the red and pink theme.

Hopefully, I will get a post together with photos from the festivities this weekend and will share with you all Monday for a little Weekend Update! 

I've still got some work to do this weekend to get the house ready and finish up some projects...

Wish me luck! 

As always, you can follow along with me this weekend on instagram and twitter. 

Happy Friday!

4 Favs...Beach Dreaming!

Currently, I am on a shopping freeze for another month...but, that doesn't mean I can't day dream about buying some fun beach items for my honeymoon in 6 months!

 

I am obsessed with this maxi beach dress from ASOS...I can definitely imagine myself strolling down the beaches of Hawaii in this and a floppy hat...

 

I am loving the jewel tones of these gem drop earrings and cuff...perhaps a little much for the beach, but they go with the blue maxi perfectly :)

 

I'm gonna need to buy these jeweled sandals from Nine West as soon as this shopping freeze is over!

 

I'm linking up with Ashlyn and Kristen for 4 Favs! Hop on over and check out some more fab 4's!

 

Berry Smoothie Recipe

This year I am focused on becoming healthy and am constantly on the quest for healthy easy recipes I can make. Breakfast is always tough for me because I typically don't get hungry until about 10am, yet I know that breakfast can be the most important part of your diet as well as a boost to your metabolism. This is a recipe for a quick, easy and healthy smoothie that I LOVE and could drink everyday for breakfast...

 

 

 

{Ingredients}

 

1 c. of frozen mixed berries

1/2 of a banana

1/2 c. baby spinach leaves

1 tsp. flax seeds

1 scoop of protein powder (not pictured - I use vanilla flavored)

1/2 c. Silk Pure Almond Milk

 

Blend together until smooth in blender or smoothie maker. I use {this} guy to make single serve smoothies in the morning. It's the best!

 

*This recipe yields 1 smoothie. Double recipe to make enough for 2.

 

+++

 

This week I am busy crafting and preparing for a very special bridal shower I will be co-hosting this weekend. I will share some of the DIY crafts later this week!