HAPPY HOLIDAYS

I would like to extend warm wishes to you and yours for a beautiful and festive season! “May all your days be merry and bright.” Happy Holidays! -Image via Ruffles & Bells

A Holiday Drink Recipe: ‘Coquito’

Served at every Christmas and New Years, I recall growing up, my family would make batches of our traditional holiday drink, which was our version of eggnog called Coquito (pronounced “Koh-kee-toh”) (aka Puerto Rican Eggnog). Of course as kids, we were served the non-alcholoic version and I remember loving the flavor of the creamy coconut…

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HAPPY FRIDAY

Only four more days till Christmas! Time seems to fly by, no?  One day this weekend will be spent wrapping all the presents under the tree and what better way to get you in the spirit as you cut, wrap and tie then with holiday music playing in the background and with winter beginning on…

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DECORATED STAIRWELLS FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Sometimes I concentrate more on how I plan to decorate the Christmas trees and the small vignettes around the house that I tend to neglect the main foyer stairwell. After seeing the beautiful ways these festive stairwells are decorated, I will be sure to add a little more pizzazz from now on! After all, it…

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OUTERWEAR FASHION TREND: Pom Pom Hats & Faux Fur Vests

Have you noticed the growing trend with Pom Pom Hats? Who knew they could be so fashionable, especially when paired with a faux fur vest! I never used to be a hat wearing kind of girl but as I grew older, I was happy that hats were becoming more stylish and popular.  With colder temperatures…

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