Happy Hour

Ok, who's ready for the most invigorating

cocktail.ever. This cocktail just screams FRIYAY!

And who's happier about the Happiest Hour of the day...than us!

It has seriously been the hottest it has ever been in Tampa Bay.

Were talking super humid and miserably warm.

You sweat just opening your front door.

I wish I was kidding. But it's intense. And I want to dream of cooler temps...

however it's not close.  A Refreshing Cool Cocktail is just what the doctor ordered for

this Friday's Edition of Happy Hour!

One of my sweet girlfriends introduced me to this New Effen Cucumber Vodka.

It's a staple for your at home bar! It so versatile and so mixable.

Great for a Traditional Mule or Martini.

So this is my recipe for a quick easy and refreshing Cocktail:

Effen Cucumber Vodka

Limeaide

Fresh Cucumbers and Fresh Lime Squeezed

Over Ice

Garnish with 

Grab some friends and celebrate the weekend

with a fresh hand crafted cocktail! 

We work hard so lets play hard!

May today be the Fridayest Friday that ever Fridayed!!!

Cheers!!!

(picture source: pinterest)

Happy Hour

Happy Friday Friends!

Back to School Edition!

Well...today was the 1st day that my 3 B's were

all in school for the first time! That's what I am talking about

for a Friday! What better way to kick "back to school" in with a Friday Happy Hour!

Who's ready? Let's take this Friday up a notch! 

I have a delicious bottle of red wine for you that's under $25.

It's terrific and great a value. Score. Meet Unanime Gran Vino Tinto from Argentina.

Not only do I think this Wine Rocks, but so does Wine Spectator with a lot of great accolades.

This wine will have you at hello with it's deep and lush rich tones. It's a blend of 

Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, and Cab Franc. This wine is dense and hefty 

with layers of flavors that are well balanced. Take a sip of this wine 

and you will have piles of blueberry, black plum, and cassis and on the finish 

you will taste espresso and dark chocolate. Yes please.

Unanime is smooth and inviting. Great for that Happy Hour as we 

celebrate the first days of school. You can find this Unanime at Total Wine Stores.

Crack open a bottle on this Friday and Enjoy your weekend.

Wishing all a wonderful school year!

Thanks for stopping by!

Cheers Friends!

Happy Hour

Happy Friday Friends!

Need something fun and easy for Memorial Day Weekend!

Oh. My. Goodness. These little Spiked Seltzers say it all!

This is my delicious and refreshing drink made easy...easier!

Jumping on the boat or going to the beach you gotta try these refreshing cocktails on the go.

The Spiked Seltzer is only 140 calories, 6% alcohol, and comes in delicious flavors

like Lime, Grapefruit, and Orange.

I would say it's healthy with simple ingredients.

Drink it out of a can or in a pretty glass with a Citrus Wedge....this is Happy Hour!

I like these for on the go little cocktails as is, 

but you can use the Spiked Seltzers with other Cocktail Recipes.

You can find these Spiked Seltzers at most Super Markets.

I found them recently at Publix on a BOGO.

Try all the Flavors!!!

Yippie!!!

Presentation is everything. So I grabbed a few cutie things

at the Target Dollar Spot to spice up my Happy Hour.

How adorable are these collections of Pineapples and Flamingos.

#targetdollarspot 

Happy Memorial Day My Friends!

Enjoy your Happy Hour!

Cheers!!!

Happy Hour

Happy Hour is the Best Hour!

So Welcome, and it's beginning to look like Margaritas from

a Nash Bash in Nashville, Tennessee. 

Margarita's just scream fun with friends.

And this time of the year it is that refreshing "go too" cocktail.

It's all about how they are made and with fresh ingredients.

All Margarita's are not equal and we all remember a time we 

had that not so good Margarita....it usually leaves a mark!

In a bad way! If it tastes like the Ocean..it's probably not good.

 I just got back from one of the best trips ever...

from one of my new favorite cities Nashville, Tennessee and had the pleasure

of being with some great friends who joined me in a Margarita Lunch

at one of Nash's Hot Spots Saint Anejo. 

Put it on your list. It's a must. If you crave good Mexican and fabulous Margarita's

jump into the Gulch in Nashville, Tennessee and check out this Bar/Restaurant

for not only an excellent atmosphere but good eats.

It's adorable and guaranteed a good time. 

Now to the best part.

MARGARITA'S!

Twist my arm with these AHH- Mazing Fresh Cocktails.

I am pretty sure we could all replicate these beauties at home by the pool too!

Saint Anejo uses quality 100% Blue Agave 2 oz Pours of Tequila.

I always recommend a quality Top Shelf Tequila.

 Never go bottom shelf with Tequila. Be Kind to your body!!

Patron, Don Julio, Tezon, and Herradura are all good for a Margarita.

There are 3 types of Tequila: Silver Blanco, Gold Reposado, and Anejo.

In this case go with a Silver Blanco. 

All Fresh Ingredients are what makes a great Margarita.

Fresh Limes, Fresh Oranges (if you prefer), Agave Necter, and Silver Tequila and 

we are bartending! Add a Splash of water. Bam!!!

Skip those Pre Made Mixes!

A fresh Margarita like this always invites you for another.

It's not your one and done kinda of flavor!

Saint Anejo has an amazing specialty selection of Margaritas including:

Ginger Rosemary, Cucumber Habernera Lime, and a Jalapeno Pineapple Cilantro.

Check out some of my favorite Margarita Glasses Here and Here for fun at Home.

So it's Fri-Yay Friends! Gather around a Pool or Table 

and make some fresh Margarita's. And if you are jazzed up enough to

hit a Bash in Nash check out Saint Anejo for a delicious Happy Hour!

Cheers Friends!

Have a great Happy Hour!!!

Candy Corn Princess

Candy Corn Princess that is what my Sweet Girl was 

called all day at the most Magical Place on Earth....yes Disney World Magic Kingdom!

Which of course she loved and embraced because we have watch Spookley's Square Pumpkin

every. single. day. in. October. So needless to say...we are loving the Fall

and all things nice like Pumpkin Spice! 

Check out the details on this cute Candy Corn Dress!

Today I wanted to share how adorable and easy this Candy Corn

Dress was to make for the Season for my little girl.

It is one of her favorites and she loves to wear it!

Great for all the fun activities the Fall brings with Halloween and Pumpkin Patches.

Of course I saw the idea on Pinterest on a Tutorial for Pillow Case Dresses...

so I brought it back to the Honeybee Hive.

Go to your local Craft Store in this case I got my supplies at Joanne's

(with coupons in hand) and bought the Supplies.

The Fabric and Ribbon were the basic requirements to make this 

Candy Corn Princess Dress. Here is a great DIY Tutorial from Pinterest

on making your very own Dress. I will definitely make one next year too.

So super cute...

The fun thing about these Dresses is that anything goes...

you can change the Ribbons or even the Pattern for different Holidays or Seasons.

This little Candy Corn Princess is laughing her little heart out all Season long.

Happy that the Fall weather has arrived and the holiday season is here!

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy making your little dresses too!

Bee Happy List

Well its September already. That's Crazy.

But we can embrace it ...it's one of the best times of the year

for parties and celebrations. Here we come Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas!!!

Check out some of my latest loves on my "Bee Happy List"

Did I hear it's Football Season. Oh. My. Happiness for all!

How fabulous is this Football Entertaining Table Runners from

one of my favorites Ballard Designs. I am just itching to have a Football Party!!!

Kelly Green and Black and White Stripes...sign me up!

Oh. My. Goodness. I just can't get enough of this

series Downton Abbey! This show is a WINNER!

Ok...I might be late to the party. But better late than never!

You must check out this show. It is officially over..

however...you can watch all the seasons on Amazon Video or Apple I Tunes.

I am so obsessed with this family and this show. I love it all...

the Traditions, the Family, the Clothes, the Dinners, and the Parties.

I just finished Season 2 last night....and I'm just chomping at the bit to jump into 

Season 3! Check this show out if you haven't already seen it!!!

This gorgeous picture is from Traditional Home.

Which I so love and enjoy the style of Traditional Home.

My Style of decorating is Modern but Traditional. I have

loved Blue and White Chinoiserie Collections since I was a little

girl. My family always had a touch of it in our home. It's Classic and

Traditional with a Fresh Modern Feel for your home.

You can find some great Blue and White Pieces at a lot of Home Stores...

check out Ballard Design's Collections Here.

My favorite Pieces to these Collections are the Ginger Jars.

Just the right touch to brighten and lighten a Kitchen and make you happy!!

And speaking of Bee Happy!

White Hydrangea's are my Happy Flower lately.

They are so fresh and beautiful. 

I can't help myself but to treat our Kitchen to Fresh White Hydrangea's

every week. And truly my home is much happier with Fresh Flowers.

Or so that's what I think!!!

Goodnight Macaroon is definitely going to make you happy!

This adorable on line boutique is addicting.

I have so much fun shopping on line with a glass of wine...

the most adorable dresses and tops ever. You must shop and check out Goodnight Macaroon Here!

Good News with Goodnight Macaroon is that they have a Flash Sale every Tuesday!!!

Enjoy!!! And Bee Happy!!!

I am loving my Lancome Eyelash Primer. 

Where were you before? I love using a Primer now.

It makes all the difference in the world. And saves your own eyelashes.

Great alternative to putting False Eyelashes on.

And very affordable. Must Have!

Oh this little brand will make you happy!

I am all about hats! 

(Maybe I should do my hair more...but whateves)

These Aviate Hats are super cool.

Very fun! And look great!

Play Hard. Travel Often. The original Airport Code Brand.

Check out these Trendy Hats that are a must have...and make great gifts right Here.

Thanks to my very sweet friends who introduced me...

my New Orleans Hat makes me smile every time!!!!

That about sums up the List for now.

But the good news is the Beauty of Life is always in the details.

So...I'm always enjoying life's happy moments.

Until the Next Time....thanks for stopping by...

Enjoy!!!

Happy Hour

Happy Friday My Friends!

Oh do I have a new obsession for Happy Hour!

I just can't get enough of these Refreshing and Delicious 

"Moscow Mules". Oh these little babies are so divine.

I have been hooked on these all Summer with this heat!

We just got back from San Francisco and I am obsessed!

We played around with the Recipe over the Summer with Fresh Strawberries, but

I am telling you friends...the Traditional Moscow Mule is where it's at!

In my opinion....it's all about the Cold Copper Mug and the Ice!

Oh yes...I have to recreate this little Cocktail at home.

Check out these fabulous Copper Mugs Here. A Must Have for your Home Bar!!!

I am on it...and bringing back that San Francisco Classic and Traditional Bar to Tampa!

Can we just talk about how fabulous the Bars are in San Francisco!

I just love this City! It is so charming. Not to mention

the weather is a pleasure...the Bars were so traditional and Classic.

The attention to details with the Bartenders and their Hand Crafted Cocktails.

Simply Perfection!

After being in the Beverage Industry for 10 years...

it's almost in grained in me to study back bars. I always

look at Drink Menus, Wine List, and Back Bars.

And of course what's hot and what's not.

But I love tradition. And San Francisco was truly a treat

for this Southern Florida Girl. 

It was a fantastic time full of Happy Hour!

And with that being said...you must dive into a 

Moscow Mule. Such a great refreshing cocktail. 

I know it's 5 O'Clock Somewhere! 

Check out a Moscow Mule Recipe Here.

Pay attention to the details...I am pretty sure it can make or break the Cocktail!

Ism't the Beauty of Life in all the Little Details.

Enjoy your Happy Hour!

Cheers!!!