It’s a good thing!

Caroline channels her best “Martha Stewart” to give us some great ideas for making your home a bit more cozy, and… it’s a good thing.

Caroline Shows you how to spruce up a Votive candle

Herb Embellished Votives:
Things you need
Woody herbs such as thyme, rosemary, or oregano 
Twine
Votive candle in holder
Scissors
Optional: tape

Champagne
Southern Comfort
Orange Juice
Grenadine

Mix 1 Oz Southern Comfort and 1 Oz of Orange Juice
Add a Splash of Grenadine
Shake over Ice
Pour Mixture into a Martini Glass
Add 3 Oz of Champagne, give it a swirl

Here’s a Tip to make being thankful a bit less awkward at family gatherings.

Caroline and Alex mix up the perfect Cosmo!

2 Oz Vodka
Dash of Sour Mix
1 Oz Orange Liquor
1 Oz Cranberry Juice
Ice
Orange Peel for Garnish
Add ingredients into a mixing glass or shaker. Shake vigorously.
Strain liquid into a Martini glass and garnish with a twist of Orange.

In this house, we LOVE cranberry relish

Quick Cranberry Orange Relish
1 pound fresh cranberries
Grated zest and juice of 1 orange
1/2 pecans or walnuts
1 cup sugar, or to taste
Combine ingredients in food processor and process until coarsely chopped.  Set aside for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Caroline had the BEST Idea for a Christmas Gift!

Stay Warm with this cocktail

1 tablespoon Honey
Hot Water 1/3 cup
1 Lemon
Cinnamon Stick
2 Oz bourbon.

Combine Honey and Hot Water to dissolve honey.
Add the juice of half the lemon.
Add Bourbon and Mix with a Cinnamon Stick
Garnish with a lemon slice.

Caroline and Alex concoct a new cocktail: The Peruna Tonic

Peruna Tonic
2 Oz Gin
2 Oz Cocchi Americano
Splash of Tonic Water
Splash of Grenadine
Back Cherry Juice for color.

Mix the Gin and Cocchi with Ice.
Add Grenadine and Cherry Juice for color.
Stir in a splash of Tonic Water.

Check out this quick and easy potpourri

Lemon Rosemary Simmering Potpourri
1 lemon sliced
2 sprigs of rosemary 
1 to 1/2 tsp vanilla
Optional 2 cinnamon sticks
2 cups (at least water)
Add all ingredients to a small saucepan. Make sure there is at least 2 inches of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.  Reduce to a simmer.  Add water as necessary.