Need a refreshing drink this weekend? This Mixed-Berry Limoncello Sangria is the way to go! I altered the BHG recipe I found just a little bit. Instead of one pink lemonade, I added 2 and added a bit more limoncello to the mix.

In a large pitcher or glass jar combine raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, and lemon slices. Stir in lemonade concentrate and limoncello. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours to blend flavors.

Just before serving, add a handful of your favorite berries!

Need a sweet treat too? Check out my mini fruit tarts!

Happy Weekend!

Kelley's Island 2013

For about 7 years now we have tried to plan a family vacation tradition with our best friends & it has never worked out.  Until this year that is! It was short a short trip, but a sweet one full of memories! Though I love the ocean, we decided to stay closer to home & went to Kelley's Island Ohio. I had not been there since high school.

Kelley's Island is beautiful. You take a ferry to get to the island & it is so peaceful there. We kept asking each other, "why don't we come here more often?"  It's an island in Lake Erie & has a population of approximately 313 on the 4.1 square mile island.  Most people drive golf carts or ride bikes around the island, we did both and it was so much fun! All the kids said the golf cart was there favorite thing!

We spent our time at the pool, eating at the local restaurants, searching the beaches for shells, taking walks, exploring the island, getting ice cream down town & watching sunsets over the water. It was a great vacation!

I found that I couldn't stop snapping pictures of the scenery, especially the water. I have always felt most alive by the water!  I have dreamed of owning a little beach cottage one day. I always pictured it by the ocean, but I am considering changing my dream to owning a lake house!

My best friend of 24 years & our kiddos. 

Did you go on vacation this year? Where are your favorite vacation spots?

The Dreaded Swimsuit Search...

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There are little hints of Spring popping up & you know what that means.  That's right...the dreaded swimsuit search. UGH.

Every year I search for the perfect swimsuit.  And since I faced the fact a long time ago that I will never again wear a bikini...I am forever in search of a stylish, super cute suit that I don't feel like an old lady in.

I found a few I like & even though I don't typically spend this much on a suit, I really want to reward myself this year.  I have lost a total of 18 pounds since Thanksgiving & I feel I deserve it! ;) 

But, I can NEVER make a decision...so I'm hoping for your help!

Will you help me pick? 

Black & Blue and a Summer Update

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I don't know about you, but I could browse Etsy all day long adding pretty things to my favorites! And you know I love sharing them with you, so today's Black & Blue Collection highlights just a few of my most recent favorites!


Let's point out the obvious...it has been forever since I have done a Monday Mash Up...and it's a crying shame, because these are one of my favorite things to do! Sharing handmade, buying handmade, making handmade, I just love this handmade community! 

Speaking of forever since I have posted, I know I have been so lack about blogging lately, but on top of being extremely busy in the shop, it's Summer & we have been super busy enjoying it! 


It has been on my heart so much lately that life is short, my kids won't be little forever & I just want to slow down and enjoy it.  So I have been trying to iron out a better work schedule & have not been blogging as much...maybe that will change come winter.


Forgive me? ;)