Glamorous Gatherings: Spring Cocktails

Cherry Blossoms and a Well-Stocked Bar—Let’s make some springtime cocktails!(via)

Hi LDV readers! This is Manvi from Mochatini with a fresh installment of “Glamorous Gatherings”. We previously picked the perfect decor for a springtime gathering, now for the really important part - the cocktails. I've rounded up four tasty libations to start your rooftop garden party off right, and a bonus non-alcoholic drink that is just as refreshing and fun. Kew Garden by Mixologist Jim Meehan (via)

2 ounces Banks 5‐Island Rum
3/4 ounce fresh lime juice
1/2 ounce simple syrup
1/2 ounce St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur
8 mint leaves, plus 1 sprig for garnish 3 cucumber slices, plus 1 for garnish
club soda

Add 8 mint leaves, 3 cucumber slices and the simple syrup to a mixing glass and muddle. Add alcohol, lime juice and ice. Shake and strain into a Collins glass filled with ice. Top with club soda. Garnish with a mint sprig and a cucumber wheel.  The Bright and Bold Blood Orange 75 (via)

1 1/2 ounces Gin
1 ounce blood orange simple syrup
1 1/2 ounce blood orange juice
4 ounces chilled Prosecco
1 slice blood orange, for garnish
Simple Syrup: Add 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water in small saucepan. Bring mixture to slight simmer to dissolve sugar. Once sugar dissolves, remove pan from heat and place 6 slices of blood orange into mixture and let steep for 30 minutes. Remove the orange slices and pour simple syrup into a squeeze bottle and store for up to 1 week. In shaker, combine ice, gin simple syrup and blood orange juice. Shake well and pour into glass, top with Prosecco and garnish with orange slice.  

Edible flowers seal the deal in this Lillet Rose Spring Cocktail (via)

12 ounces Lillet Rose

12 ounces Ruby Red grapefruit juice

6 ounces gin

6 edible flower blossoms (optional)

Combine 6 ounces Lillet, 6 ounces grapefruit juice, 3 ounces gin, and ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake until well chilled. Strain and divide cocktail among 3 stemmed cocktail glasses, such as Champagne coupes. Repeat. Garnish with edible flowers and serve immediately.  

Refreshing and non-alcoholic Lemon Thyme Spritzer (via)

6 large lemons

2 12oz. cans of soda water

2oz. simple syrup

Many sprigs of thyme

Juice and strain the seeds from lemons into a pitcher with ice. Add simple syrup and soda water, stir. Pour into glasses over ice and garnish with several springs of thyme.  

Color Crush: Indigo

{Thomas Britt’s Dramatic Living Room via New York Social Diary}

 

I am a very visual person by nature. I'm pretty sure you are too, if you read design blogs. Lately, I've been drawn to certain colors more than ever before-- one of which is indigo. People often attribute the color blue to depression, but I couldn't disagree more when it comes to certain hues, especially indigo. I can't get enough of this beautifully saturated shade of blue.

 

{A Collage from Charlotte Moss’ A Visual Life}

{Gorgeous Indigo Lacquered Walls in a Room by Miles Redd}

{Indigo Chest, Rug, and Blue Ikat in a Chic Room by Miles Redd}

{Mary McDonald’s Glamorous Blue Bedroom}

{Pierre Soulages, Composition, 1988}

{Cobalt Blue Birkin}

{Peter Som Resort 2013}

{Tory Burch in an Indigo Skirt from her New Collection}

{1. Anthropologie Louisa Shift | 2. Set of 12 Bormioli Rocco Glass Dinner Plates | 3. Kenneth Jay Lane Cabochon Drop Earrings | 4. Aquazurra Cheeta Bombe Sandals | 5. Set of 4 Murano on the Rocks Tumblers | 6. Lapis Unfolding Giclee Print | 7. Lapis Tassel Pendant | 8. Tory Burch Kelby Skirt | 9. Throw & Co. Whitney Pillow | 10.  J. Crew Tartine Satchel in Casablanca Blue}

 

 

I’m With the Band

Lately, while shopping and perusing some of my favorite online destinations, I’ve noticed a big trend that goes beyond regular stripes: bands. It seems to be the graphic statement du jour! Are you on board with this trend? Which item below is your favorite?

{1. J. Crew Biennial Medium Satchel in Stripe | 2. Robert Rodriguez Graphic Stripe Dress | 3. Rebecca Minkoff Stella Wedge Sandals | 4. Campbell Floating Stacker Ring | 5. Trina Turk Road Trip Dress | 6. Clare Vivier Striped Clutch | 7. Vince Lara Banded Sandals | 8. C. Wonder Golden Stripe Glasses | 9.  Visual Comfort Metal Banded Table Lamp | 10. Matisse Marcus Black and Gold Sandals | 11. Rebecca Minkoff Baby Flat Suede Sandals | 12. Ralph Lauren Home 9’ x 12’ Cameron Stripe Rug}

This Week’s Quote

{Image via Pinterest | Original Source Unknown}

Fabulous Room Friday 04.19.13

Greetings from High Point Market! While at market, it’s hard not to get completely inspired by details—fabrics, textures, patterns, accents, finishes. I usually get so excited about new pieces, both individually as well as in settings. When I came across this lovely living room by Julie Richard of Shelter Interior Design and the synonymous blog, I was thrilled to see a new project of hers since I’ve loved her style for some time now and I immediately thought of market because so many of the details I previously mentioned are present in this space. Julie has incorporated a lively color palette, a number of graphic patterns, and thoughtful details throughout the space. I love all of the seating options and the textiles she opted for in this room. Which element is your favorite?

{I love the gilded coffee table and the David Hicks Hexagon rug.}

{How fun are these red bamboo armchairs?}

{Images via Shelter Interior Design}