Few scents are as universally appreciated as lavender. It’s adored for it’s color, aroma and taste! The latter is what I’m most excited about lately. A while back, I was lucky enough to discover one of the most delicious cocktails EVER, the “Lavender Vesper.” Upon further investigation, I discovered the origins of this tasty bev […]
Author Archives: Alexandra Drake
This may sound crazy cliché, but I’m kind of obsessed with Brené Brown. Depending on your level of Oprah worship, seminar intake, required readings, and TEDTalk fanaticism, you may already be familiar with this insightful Texas professor. *Bonus Tip: She had a cameo in the Netflix movie “Wine Country,” and if you haven’t seen it […]
You know how sometimes you see something that’s just objectively cool, like dinosaurs, and not only are they small, but they’re covered in glitter?? Well, that’s what happened to me when I saw the cutest ornaments ever: Supplies to Make DIY Glittery Dinosaur Earrings: Dinosaur Ornaments Jump Rings French Hooks In Addition to: Needle Nose […]
Confession: I’m having a love affair with my fireplace. Despite living in Houston, where temperatures reach “acceptable for indoor fire-making” approximately half a dozen times a year, I live for those rare occasions. It reaches a fevered pinnacle whenever a cold winter night overlaps with a party I’m hosting, which happened recently. During this fancy […]
It’s December already! I have been plotting this gorgeous DIY since I saw a Halloween-themed mannequin all dressed up way back in October! Several years ago, my crafting-goddess Mom re-covered a dress form and upcycled it into the fanciest lamp: Since I just happened to have this beauty lying around, already wired up and ready […]
The Fall and Winter months are my favorites! Mostly because of the additional fashion accessory choices, with some warm beverages and a pleasant fire pit gathering or two thrown in for good measure. Cooler weather is (hopefully) right around the elemental corner, and that means we can finally wear full-coverage clothing without collapsing! That being said, […]







