Nearly 200 ladies started the year of America’s 250th with a sumptuous luncheon at a private club on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, each place setting gracefully adorned with a miniature commemorative Apricot’s Home Blossom Candle, a token party favour just the right size for a lady’s afternoon purse . The VIP gift bags were filled…
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Make it for the gram: black and tan
If you’re looking for the perfect March drink, with an Irish twist, the black and tan is an all-beer cocktail that is low-key enough for a pub crawl, and classy enough for entertaining. The layered beer creates an Insta-worthy visual appeal, while the creamy texture and subtly sweet undertones are hearty and satisfying. What makes…
Make it for the gram: stunning candy cane cocoa
Candy cane hot chocolate is my favorite festive drink. It’s easy to make with the right ingredients and looks stunning in a photo. Unlike other holiday drinks, you can’t make ingredient substitutions. If you collect Christmas coffee mugs, this is the drink you’ll want to make! I like using oversized coffee mugs for Christmas drinks…
Make it for the gram: ultimate amaretto coffee
Amaretto coffee is the ultimate after-dinner treat on a snowy, winter evening. Sweet and aromatic, with a lively zing, but not too strong. It can be served on its own, or with a cookie or bonbon. The only secret to a good amaretto coffee is to be mindful with measuring the proportions. The flavour of…
Make it for the gram: quick pumpkin spice latte
Pumpkin spice lattes don’t have to be complicated to make. With the right ingredients you can make your morning coffee into a delicious PSL without any extra time or effort. When I make a pumpkin spice latte, I like to give my puppy a pup cup with a pumpkin treat at the same time so…
Custom decor: the power of an exclusive book
A well placed coffee table book that is exclusive and meaningful both brings authenticity to a space and inspires conversation. My sorority recently published a special edition book as part of the Gamma Phi Beta 150th Anniversary Oral History Project 2024. The Gamma Phi Beta book, In My Words, includes stories and photographs from thousands…
Make it for the gram: easy gingerbread lattes
Gingerbread lattes are subtly sweet with a little tingle of extra warmth that’s perfect for the darkest time of year. Making Insta-worthy hot chocolate and lattes is easy to do with the right kitchen setup. I like to keep my pantry stocked with a hot drink bar all winter long, especially during the holiday season….