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Cannon Green

An Airy Mediterranean Restaurant in Charleston

I love Charleston. I love the history, architecture, shopping and of course the food scene. Every visit I try to choose a restaurant that I haven't yet experienced -- so, on my most recent trip, I stopped at Cannon Green, a light and airy space that houses a facade of an 1840's old Charleston Single in the dining area. Let's just say that I've never seen any restaurant like it. Yes, I fell in love immediately. First, Cannon Green is located in the artsy section of the Upper Peninsula. It's in the same area as my recent posts -- Candy Shop Vintage, The Ordinary and Xiao Bao Biscuit. Once you enter via the kelly green doors, you'll head to the hostess stand that resembles something that you'd see in a greenhouse. High ceilings, pop of green accents and the beautiful…

Brussels Sprouts, Arugula and Hazelnut Salad

The Ultimate NYE Menu with Womanista

Today, I'm sharing a fresh and flavorful salad perfect for your New Year's Eve dinner! Brussel sprouts, arugula and hazelnuts come together in a healthy salad. I love to prepare this salad for friends because it's easy, quick and tossed in the most addictive olive oil based dressing! Sound delicious?! Well then check out the entire menu on Womanista! I've teamed up with some talented ladies to bring you a menu perfect for your New Year's Eve feast! Check out all of the dishes + cocktails by visiting their blogs below! Womanista Pizzazzerie Emily McCarthy Eat, Chef Made Waiting on Martha Mrs. Lilien Libbie Summers The Fancy Ashley Ingredients: 5 ounces Brussels sprouts 2 ounces arugula 1 lemon 2 tablespoons hazelnuts 1 tablespoon honey 2 tablespoons of olive oil Instructions: In a small bowl, add the honey…

Cocktails and Carols with Savannah Magazine

A fresh twist on the Classic Christmas Party

Merry Christmas Eve everyone! Today, I'm sharing my Cocktails and Carols holiday party that I re-created Savannah Magazine! Last year I hosted this party for my friends on St. Simons Island and I had so much fun that I wanted to share it with you! If you're looking for a unique idea for a party that will sure to impress your guests, then host your first Cocktails and Carols party! The idea is that the party is centered around 'how-to' cocktails and Christmas carols. I invited a local mixologist to come and demonstrate how to make three different cocktails so that my friends could serve them at their own holiday parties. It's a great activity that encourages your friends to interact and learn new things. And of course live music can really change the atmosphere of…

Floral Flair DIY

Spruce up Your Home Bar for the Holidays

Last week, I teamed with with Southern Living, The Vine Garden Market and Kelli Boyd Photography to bring you a DIY tutorial that adds floral flair to your stemware. This week, I'm sharing how to apply that same concept to your champagne bottles -- Part II. If you want to make a statement this holiday season, then try this easy DIY for your home bar. Step One. Gather all materials. Collect all of the floral, greenery and ribbon accents that you wish to include in your floral arrangements. You can forage the materials from your backyard or buy them from your local florist or grocery store. For our arrangements, we used the following: Slate gray silk ribbon Greenery (boxwood, evergreen) Juniper + holly berries Garden roses Floral wire Scissors Step Two. Assemble the arrangement. For the top portion, gather your greenery then do the same…

Last Minute Gift Basket with Pier 1

The Perfect Gift Basket for the Holidays

If you're still buying gifts for friends, family and hosts, give a gift basket with all of their favorite things. The toughest part, for me at least, is to package it in a way that is thoughtful and customized. We have a lot of friends who are coffee lovers, so I decided to purchase King Bean coffee that is roasted and hand packed in Charleston, S.C. Then I headed to Pier 1 to find a mug and some other holiday accents that brought everything together. I even brought in outdoor elements such as pine cones and fresh cedar to help make it festive. Photography: Kelli Boyd Photography Styling + Concept: Monica Lavin