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…
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Custom decor: make your own pine toy box
The toy box in the picture was designed based on the beer crates that Detroit Brewing Company used to carry bottles of beer more than a century ago. I loved the cool, industrial feel of the Martzes’ beer crates, but wanted something new and modern for my puppy to store her toys in. When it…
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…
Furniture mods: how to upholster a seat
If you entertain a lot, dining and bar chairs need to be upholstered occasionally. I restored the bar chair in the picture with handsewn black velvet after a merry night with sparklers. Replacing the fabric on a seat is straightforward, requiring nothing more than a little time, some tracing paper, and a needle and thread….
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….
Custom decor: make your own tavern sign
You can make your own custom decor that is authentic and one-of-a-kind without spending a lot of money. A tavern sign like the one I’ve rendered in Runway in the picture can be made for $20 to 50. The centuries-old logo from a family brewery makes it meaningful to me. At-home bars have surged in…
#LKRB principle of design: never be fancy
What makes the interior of a home look fancy or expensive to you? Can you tell if the velvet in the picture is real? What do you consider to be “real” velvet? Silk or polyester? How high should the pile be? Would you consider the luxury bar chair in the picture to be a splurge…