Sip, Sip, Hooray – it’s time to parTEA! We just celebrated Elle turning three with a Birthday Tea Party and, honestly, it was such a tea-rrific day. Really brew-tiful (I can’t even help myself when it comes to the Mum puns, guys). Today I’m sharing all the inspo in case you’re thinking about hosting a… Read More Let’s ParTEA – Elle’s 3rd Birthday Tea Party
American Thanksgiving is less than a month away! Looking for some pretty-in-pink entertaining inspo? Today I’m sharing my easy greenery and blush pink fall tablescape with a pumpkin vase centerpiece. So, something I’ve found interesting two years into launching chandeliersandchampagne.com is that blogging really makes you more conscious to the passing of time. Though our… Read More Greenery and Blush Pink Fall Tablescape
Looking to be the ghostess with the mostest this Halloween? Whip up this Haunted Blackberry Margarita and treat your witches to a chilling beverage that’s 10/10 fang-tastic! As I’m sure you’ve noticed, my blogger bff Alex and I are always here for the boos! So when a fun-filled holiday like Halloween comes around, you know… Read More Wicked Blackberry Margarita
In this post: I’m sharing the recipe for my Ultimate Hendrick’s Elderflower Gin and Tonic! Have you ever been to the Rocky Mountains? The air is so crisp and refreshing that it calls for the perfect drink. So when my husband asked what I’d like for our picnic while on a recent trip to Canmore,… Read More The Ultimate Hendrick’s Elderflower Gin and Tonic
A wineglass the size of your head is pretty great. But when that wineglass is full of Raspberry Sangria? Well – it doesn’t get much better than that! The other weekend, Aaron and I went out to our friends’ lake with this ginormous glass (we knew it would be good for a laugh) and a… Read More Giant Raspberry Sangria
Looking for a cocktail that tastes delicious AND has some wow-factor? Your search is over! My Layered Gin Pineapple, made with lemon and pineapple juice, muddled mint and simple syrup, is refreshing down to the last drop. Plus, it’s color changing. YUP – you read right: color changing. Seriously, it doesn’t get much cooler than… Read More Layered Gin Pineapple Cocktail Recipe
This summer I’ve been ALL about decorating with lemons. Bowls, baskets and trays of the pretty yellow fruit have adorned my tablescapes and kitchen counters. And now, with summer winding to an end but the sun still shining strong, I’ve decided to try my hand at something I first saw on Pinterest a few years… Read More How to Make a Floating Lemon Vase
I’m all about making things easy when I can, and this Layered Grapefruit and Rose Vodka Soda recipe fits the bill. It’s super easy to whip together, tastes delicious and looks fancy AF….which, let’s face it, is half the fun. My blogger BFF Alex and I made it recently for a ladies’ night and it… Read More Layered Grapefruit and Rose Vodka Soda
Any fans of The Bachelor or The Bachelorette out there? Well, turns out I’m channeling my inner Chris Harrison. Just like he always declares that you’re in for “the most dramatic season yet”… each week I share “our most delicious cocktail recipe yet!” But guys, my Chris Harrison days might be over – this one… Read More Frozen Water-Yellin’ Watermelon Tiki Drink
When my friend Alex calls and asks if I’m free to do research, I get excited. Ten years ago, when we were in journalism school together, I would’ve been less than ecstatic at the prospect. But these days she’s referring to researching drink recipes for our summer cocktail series. And our latest creation, the sweet… Read More Prickly Pear Vodka Soda Recipe