Q-Cumber Cool...!

Summertime is about to arrive...sunny afternoons, lazy weekends and trips to the beach! So I created a summertime cocktail to cool down and refresh whether its by the BBQ, by the beach or just chilling at the pool. This one incorporates fresh English Cucumber, Organic Sweet Basil, Hendricks Gin and St.Germain. One of my favorite Gins, infused with cucumber and rose petals - just what a little summertime could use! Enjoy...!

English Cucumber & Basil Cocktail

The EC & B

2 oz. Hendricks Gin

3/4 oz. St. Germain

3/4 oz. Fresh Lime

1/2 oz. Agave Nectar

4 slices of English Cucumber

4-6 Basil Leaves

Muddle the English Cucumber & Basil in a mixing glass. Add agave & lime juice as well as Hendricks Gin & St. Germain. Add Ice. Shake it like a poloroid picture. Strain into an old fashioned glass. Add some fresh ice. Sprinkle just a touch of sea salt on top of the drink for added complexity....Drink / Enjoy / Repeat.

Trending Thursday: Tropical Summer Entertaining

 Colors that remind you of the ocean and the beach in today's Trending Thursday ...

Image via SBChic

.... the long weekend is still lingering, I'm daydreaming of  lazy summer days at the beach ... outdoor entertainment and lots of fun. Here are a few ideas in anticipation ...

1. Trio Beverage Dispenser $69.95
2. Mason Jar Sippers $48.00
3. Portofino Paper Lantern $6.95
4. Citronella Travel Candle $9.89
5. Perspective Tray Lemon $24.95   
6. Nito Condiment Caddy $59.95 
7. Embroidered Outdoor Pillow $39.99   
8. Perspective Dinnerware $19.80

Cool Rack!!!

This custom made book rack allows your books to rest on wooden plates so that pages stay intact. The plates can be moved back and forth to arrange the books by height.
Your bookcase can now look like art ... very cool!!! Available here.

Travel Tuesday: a Gem in the Big Apple!!!

The Crosby Street Hotel in New York City is located on a quiet cobbled street in the heart of Soho. The design is unique, fun and cheeky. Forty different design schemes were created for 86 rooms, ranging from bright paisleys and florals to gray pinstripes while incorporating rustic folk pieces alongside contemporary art. The hotel bar is worth checking out if you are in the neighborhood.