a low key birthday for the man

he wanted sushi. so we had sushsi. and lobstah. and meandered around my favorite city, asheville. and ended the night with drinks at a rooftop bar. we took a really cool, old elevator to the top. it was a fun night for the man who turned 32. me- i'm still in my 20's. i guess you could say i go for the older man. heehee.

Myrtle Beach dreamin'

the hubs and i spent a long weekend in myrtle beach, sc a couple weeks ago with my parents. they have been coming to myrtle for many, many years. although i do prefer charleston for many other reasons , it's always nice to visit here once in a while.

fall pieces

i. love. this. jacket. it would make a great statement piece for fall. it's from anthropologie. no wonder i adore it so much.

i'm rather fond of food

a flourless chocolate torte from the french broad chocolate lounge

my homemade artisan salad with fresh mushrooms, homegrown tomatoes, cucumbers, orange poppy seed dressing, and a side of smoked gouda.

Master of the Mojito

i have been spending my time whipping up this lovely cocktail. it is my new favorite drink this summer. it's light, refreshing, and cool. here's the recipe for the blackberry mojito:

Rough chop about 6-8 mint leaves and put them in an empty glass. add about a teaspoon of sugar. squeeze a good size lime wedge into the glass. add 2-3 plump blackberries. next, add a good shot of clear rum. i use bacardi. muddle the ingredients together. fill the glass a little more than half full with ginger ale and and add a splash of club soda. depending on how sweet you like it, you can add a bit of simple syrup. stir it up and top with ice. garnish with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint. i always throw in an extra blackberry for eating when i drain the glass. so yummy! enjoy!

firecracker, firecracker, boom, boom, boom

stargazers, chocolate lounge, blue skies, limes, homemade mojitos, and firecrackers. it's summer y'all!

sharing

thought i would share this lovely little video.