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Simple Summer Cocktails

Whether you’re hosting a party or just relaxing after a long day at work, there is nothing better than cooling down with a refreshing cocktail. If mixology is not your strong suit, however, a lot of mixed drink recipes may leave you shaken, not stirred. Today we’re here to alleviate your fears with 18 deliciously simple cocktails that use only 3 or 4 ingredients.

1. Margarita | 2. The Bees Knees | 3. Negroni
4. Gin Buck | 5. Tequila Sunrise| 6. Mint Julep
7. Moscow Mule | 8. Old Fashioned | 9. Grapefruit Cocktail

Simple Summer Cocktails | Vicky Barone

10. Caipirinha | 11. Porch Crawler | 12. Whiskey Sour
13. Mai Tai | 14. Blackberry Mojito| 15. Blueberry Lemonade
16. Paloma | 17. Pineapple Hemingway Daiquiri| 18. Cuba Libre

If you’re looking for some non-alcoholic drinks, check out this post!

Have a wonderful weekend, everyone! Stay cool!

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Simple Christmas Table Setting

Here are a few shots of our dining room table all ready for Christmas dinner! It may be a little early, but having the table set in advance not only helps eliminate last minute preparations, but it is also a nice way to get into the holiday spirit. We don’t use our dining room table every day anyway, so why not dress it up with the rest of the house?

Simple Christmas Table SettingThe table runner and metallic place mats are from Pier 1 Imports, the red chargers are from the dollar store, and the reindeer is from Pottery Barn. We used a felt mistletoe garland from Target as a decorative table runner and red ribbon to tie the silverware.

Simple Christmas Table Setting

Simple Christmas Table Setting

Simple Christmas Table Setting

Simple Christmas Table Setting