All Of The Fall

Happy Friday and Fall Eve!!

Apples, Pumpkins, and patio oh my! 

Today, on this fabulous Friday I’m sharing a super chic and very fast DIY. Along with, of course, a delicious drink recipe. One of the best things about early fall is that it’s still warm out so patio time doesn’t have to come to an end for a while. Although my back yard is at the bottom of a massive hill so after about three o’clock our sun is gone so it can get a little chilly.

This DIY is not only pretty and festive it’s also inexpensive! 

What you need: 

2-3 dollar store styrofoam pumpkins

plates of your choice (from dollar store) 

glue gun

gold paint

What you do: 

Simply remove the green stems and paint. I did a couple coats. After they dry, put the glue in the center of the pumpkin where the plate would touch and stick your plate on top. Make this as high or low as you want. Keep in mind that it is styrofoam so it could tip if too tall. Also I would use plastic plates

On to the drink recipe! Perfect for a fall gathering!

Fall Sangria

32 oz cranberry juice

1/2 gal apple cider

1 bottle prosecco

1 cup vodka

2 apples cup up and thrown into mixture

cinnamon/ sugar for rim, apple slices for garnish

Combine everything and enjoy!

Have a great last day of summer!

Your Close Up

Happy Friday Everyone!

MK and I have been behind the camera lense having owned our photography company for nine years. We have seen a lot of things...a lot of things. Most of which we can't talk about of course but one thing that we can indeed talk about is how to look good in front of the camera. You may have heard some of these before but they are no fail. Here are a few tips for your next photo with friends, OOTD, or if you see us headed toward you at a wedding. 

1. Sometimes in photos it's hard not to smile big. This is a hard one for me cause I'm a cheeser. But when you do this you usually have squinty eyes in photos. If you put the tip of your tongue to the roof of your mouth you'll avoid the squint and have just the right smile.  

2. The right angle and side. Everyone has their "best side". When you know which one that is, angle a little up or a tad down in a photo. It will eliminate shadows and also help with the dreaded double chin.

3. Do the twist. This is my favorite. Being a former dancer I'm pretty comfortable in 5th position but it helps with posture. Stand in a 5th (ish) position, put your hand on your hip, and twist to the camera.

4.  Criss cross. Another favorite is to cross your ankles in a photo. It always slims you out. If you have pockets here use them!

5.  Don’t be too stiff. When we shoot weddings we always make sure not to pose anyone too much because no one is going to like a photo where everyone looks uncomfortable. Relax. The photo will always be better that way.

It’s Martini time! This recipe is my new favorite. It’s so refreshing and perfect for summer. Put your vodka, Triple sec,  lime juice, and a couple drops of Strawberry Watermelon water enhancer in a shaker over ice. Then strain into a martini glass and top with Sprite. Garnish with lime. Cheers!

Have the best weekend! I hope it’s full of good food, even better outfits, and delicious drinks! 

Patio Punch

Is it just me or is it really hard to tell which way is up or down this week? Might be the holiday or might be my baby that feels sleep is only for the weak. Anyway, it’s patio season and if you know me then you know I love my wine but also a unique cocktail here and there. And by the time Friday gets here I'm more than ready for just that. So for today's Martini Moment I'm sharing the most perfect drink for Summer days and nights spent outside.  

Pimm's Punch

1 cup Pimm's Liquor

1/2 cup Vodka

Lemonade

Handful of strawberries

1/2 orange

1/2 cucumber

Fresh mint

Get your favorite pitcher and add your booze. Fill 3/4 of the way up with lemonade.  Add fruit and ice, then garnish with fresh mint.

It feels like we get another weekend, no? Enjoy it everyone!