Europe · Events · Tips · Travel

What is the 2015 Milan Expo?

If you follow travel lists and blogs, you’ve probably heard that Milan has topped many lists of places to visit in 2015 due to the 2015 Milan Expo. Since I’ll be traveling to Italy this September (much more to come on that look out for posts with #italiansoiree2015) and hope to attend the expo, I thought… Continue reading What is the 2015 Milan Expo?

Drinks · Pudding Shots

Limoncello Cocktails: Lemon Pudding Shots

If you’ve been following our blog, you know that pudding shots, jello shots grown up and more delicious cousin,  are one of our favorite things to make for parties. So far, they’ve also been our most popular drink posts! This week we thought we’d share a variation using one of our favorite liquors, Limoncello. These Lemon… Continue reading Limoncello Cocktails: Lemon Pudding Shots

Northeast · Travel · United States

The Daily Soiree’s Guide to 36 Hours in NYC

Although I didn’t visit New York City as a tourist until I was nearly 20, I’ve definitely made up for it since. While NYC is huge and there are a million things to see. After years of practice, I think I finally have nailed down what to show friends and family who are visiting that only… Continue reading The Daily Soiree’s Guide to 36 Hours in NYC

Fashion Finds · Shopping

The Perfect Gift: Dogeared Jewlery

While I love a good statement necklace, there’s something so perfect about simple and subtle jewelry. This is exactly what Dogeared Jewelry is all about. Just a quick browse of their website will have you falling in love with their minimalist look. To sweeten the deal, a lot of their items have cute sayings about what that necklace… Continue reading The Perfect Gift: Dogeared Jewlery

Cakes · Food

Summer Sweets: Lemon Berry Trifle

With strawberries in season, and blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries not far behind, it’s the perfect time for berry desserts. One of my favorite desserts featuring fresh berries is my Lemon Berry Trifle. It’s incredibly quick and easy to make, but still looks and tastes like you spent hours making it.

Food · Food Finds · Shopping

Food Obessions: June

Whenever I’m at the grocery store, especially Whole Foods, or at festivals (both food and arts & crafts), I’m always on the lookout for new and unique food products to try. Sometimes I love my impulse buys and other times not so much. But for all of you foodies out there, I’ve decided I should start… Continue reading Food Obessions: June

Events · Festivals

Favorite Festivals: Hop Sauce Festival

This past weekend I was able to attend the Long Beach Island, NJ 2nd Annual Hop Sauce Festival, something that I had been looking forward to since last year when I found out about the 1st Annual Hop Sauce Festival the day after it occurred. Needless to say, I was seriously bummed I had missed… Continue reading Favorite Festivals: Hop Sauce Festival

Fashion · Summer

What to Wear: Summer Basics

With the weather seriously heating up these last few weeks, it’s time to put away all our bulky winter clothes and pull out our summer staples. The key to an effortless look this summer is having all of your basics now. I don’t know about you, but I really hate putting on the same outfit I wore… Continue reading What to Wear: Summer Basics

Cupcakes · Food

Creative Cupcakes: Mini Limoncello Tiramisu Cupcakes

Whenever I have to make desserts for a party, I always try to come up with at least one new recipe to try out on my friends and family. Tori’s Penn State graduation weekend, was no exception. Along with making blue velvet macarons, mounds cupcakes (keep an eye out for a future post about them),… Continue reading Creative Cupcakes: Mini Limoncello Tiramisu Cupcakes

Food · Food Finds · In Season · Shopping

In Season: June

I’m sure all of you have heard that eating local produce is the way to go. While it’s great for the environment and economy, I think the most important reason to eat local is because it tastes better. When you’re buying local, you’re typically getting vine ripened fruits and vegetables that were picked a few… Continue reading In Season: June