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French 75 Ice Pops

A Twist On A Classic Cocktail That Dates Back to World War I

A simple, yet classic cocktail in the Lavin family is the French 75. This drink became popular during World War II, although it is named for an innovative piece of French artillery that was used during World War I. This drink was popularized by New York City's Stork Club, and you may even recognize it from the movie Casablanca. However, before the public came to love this drink, it was the drink of choice served at parties before American soldiers left for the second World War. All of the wives would come visit their husbands, and the night before they departed, there would be a huge celebration filled with dinner, drinks and dancing--and the French 75 was the go-to drink for this occasion. Over the years, Americans came to love this cocktail, and it is considered an…

Palmetto Bluff Home Tour

A Quintessential Southern Home Tour

As most of you may know, I'm working with Leah Bailey, from Savannah, to design our dream home. Our house is coming along nicely and we are almost finished with the framing. I had the chance to meet with Leah this past week to discuss the layout of the home, our color palette and favorite fabrics! As you can imagine, I'm constantly browsing online home tours for inspiration. Leah recently designed this beautiful home along with the guest house in Palmetto Bluff, South Carolina, and I can't wait to share it with you! I immediately loved this house for the traditional style and crisp whites that are seen throughout the home. However, the pop of colors and patterned fabrics add just the right element of design. Both the blue and orange themed bedrooms have a…

Ruffled Off-The-Shoulder Dress

A Statement Dress For Summertime

If you're looking for a long navy dress this season, I have the perfect look for you. This Tibi maxi dress is loose and flowy, which is perfect for the hot summer and early fall days. The beautiful embroidery and cut-out designs add elegant details to this dress. Not only is this dress comfortable, but you'll be rocking one of the biggest trends this season: the off-the-shoulder style. This statement dress could be worn for a summer evening, or paired with boots for an early fall look. The ruched waist is also flattering for everyone. Since I wore this for a beautiful summer day, I paired the dress with my Loeffler Randal tassel heels. These shoes are a fabulous summer nude shoe, and the tassels add the perfect element of style to this look. I carried one of my…

DIY Airplant and Hydrangea Arrangement

An Easy + Unique Arrangement That Will Last For Days

I absolutely love the look and feel that air plants add to a home, especially given that they're low-maintenance plants. Today I'm sharing a DIY video on how to assemble a unique air plant arrangement with the help of The Vine Garden Market. These tropical plants thrive in a warm environment where they're exposed to plenty of air and regular moisture. Since they don't require any soil, they're perfect for terrariums and can easily be combined with nearly anything, including gravel, shells, pebbles, or even wood. You may not know that the gorgeous Spanish Moss draped across the Oak trees that the Golden Isles are famous for are actually air plants since they grow off the trees and absorb moisture through the air. Air plants come in a broad variety of shapes, textures and colors, thus it's easy to…

A Feminine Off-The-Shoulder Dress

A Must-Have Off-The-Shoulder Trend

Since there's still a full month of summer left, and far more warm days for those of us that live in the south, I have a beautiful off-white feminine and flirty dress that could be worn for several different occasions. This dress is light and breezy enough for the summer heat since it's off-the-shoulder. If you love the style and cut, it's also available in black and could be worn into the fall with flats or boots. This lantern-sleeve dress is sure to make a statement at your next summer party with the cut-out shoulders and bell sleeves. It gets even better because if you're a local you can find this dress on sale right now at Tibi's St. Simons Outlet. I paired this dress with the Elizabeth Newton large beaded bracelet that has quickly…