To Host Is To Live

Okay, yes, that's a tad dramatic but not by much for me. By now I'm sure that you know I love to host gatherings. A lot. But I also love to make things easy. For New Years MK and I had a party! Here are some delicious and quick go to recipes I used but would be perfect for anything you might be hosting this winter season.

First, the delicious winter Sangria. Completely ideal for Brunch or a random Sunday:

• One bottle of red wine
• 2 oz Brandy
• 8 oz Sprite
• Two tablespoons sugar
• One orange muddled  

If you are expecting more people double it

Next, appetizers are my favorite. To me, the best parties are ones where there are apps everywhere with lots of variety. This one is simple and elegant. Here is what you do:

• Get some toothpicks, cut cherry tomatoes in half (so that they stand right), add fresh mozzerella and spinach. Then just sprinkle some balsamic dressing and you're done.  

 

Have an absolutely splendid 2016!

-The Kilgores

Cheers To A New Year

Some really great things happened in 2015.

Having said that, I am happy to leave it in the dust.  Who doesn't love the idea of a fresh start? I have always looked forward to this holiday for that exact reason. Normally I have such a huge list of things to change and goals to achieve but this year I am going to take it easy and keep it simple.

I give you my list of resolutions for 2016:

I hope that this evening and year brings you a drink in hand, good company, and a ton of happy.

Ready or not here we come 2016! Happy New Year!

xoxo

What is Glamour?

I sit down at my desk, pull up Google, and type:

What is glamour?

As usual Google didn't disappoint. 

glam·our

ˈɡlamər/

noun

noun: glamour; noun: glamor

1. the attractive or exciting quality that makes certain people or things seem appealing or special.

   "the glamour of Monte Carlo"

   synonyms:allure, attraction, fascination, charm, magic, romance, mystique,exoticism, spell; More

   • beauty or charm that is sexually attractive.

     "George had none of his brother's glamour"

     synonyms:beauty, allure, attractiveness; More

   • archaic

     enchantment; magic.

     "that maiden, made by glamour out of flowers"

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What did I take away from this definition? Charm, allure but most importantly magic. Who wouldn't want more of all of this in their life? Sometimes it can seem a little daunting to achieve. We are all pressed for time and sometimes feel less sparkly. That's how I was feeling before I gave my blog a little visual face lift but ore so a content one.

 So my goal? Glamour and style fast. It's going to be a journey of learning more, becoming more well rounded and appreciating the little things. I'll be sharing easy and fast how-to's on making life just a smidge easier and more shiny. Fast meals, outfit how-to's, and other tips and tricks along the way. All in all effortless chic and a tip of the hat to old school glam.

 I am so excited to share this new venture with you and am thankful you stopped by!