Love is in the Air.....

 

Awww yeah...it's that time of year again. Time for a little lovin'. You want to make your special friend a little dinner, bring on a little romance and dazzle them with a sexy, saucy cocktail. Well never fear you little love bunnies. I've got a few tricks up my sleeve that will have them eating out of your hand and begging for more.

This drink will make your date giggle like a school girl (which might be a little creepy if your a husky male.) I can't resist the name or champagne.

Pink Flirtini
1 oz.  Raspberry Vodka
2 oz. Champagne
2 oz. Pineapple Juice
Combine vodka, Champagne, and pineapple juice in a highball or collins glass filled with ice.

Say you're having trouble even GETTING a date. Well, mix this one up at your next party and you are guaranteed a little smooching under the moonlight.

Love Potion #9
1 oz strawberry, vanilla or clear vodka
1/2 oz white crème de cacao
1/2 cup ice
scoop of vanilla ice cream
Pour the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. If the mix is too thick, add berries or milk; too thin, add ice or ice cream.

So, you've won them over and wedding bells are ringing. What a better way to celebrate than with a little cake.  (For the record-this sounds a little vile to me, but  I'm sure someone out there will love it-they say it taste like wedding cake-I'll take their word for it.)

Wedding Cake Cocktail

3/4 oz gin
3/4 oz Amaretto
1/4 oz orange juice
1/4 oz pineapple juice
1/4 oz cream

Blend ingredients with ice, and serve in a highball glass. 

 Now, aren't you feeling all warm and fuzzy on the inside? That's not love my friends, that the alcohol talking to you. So, get your liquid courage, tell that special someone how much you love them and enjoy cupid's arrow hitting ya in the tocks!  Bottoms up~

How Do I Love Thee? Let Me Count The Ways.

AH... Valentine's Day! A day that you either want to give everyone some smooches or throw them off a 10 story building. Whether you love or hate the day-I found a few movies that will put you in the mood and a smile on your face.

Now let's get one thing straight. I am NOT a fan of the romance movie. Especially the romantic comedy. They pain me to no end and every time a new one comes out, my soul dies a little. That being said. There is one that touched my heart and made me want to find my own Lloyd Dobler. Say Anything is a romance comedy that will have you begging for more. John Cusack plays a quirky high school graduate who falls for the smart chick. The soundtrack is AMAZING. What girl did not want to have their favorite guy stand outside their window playing Peter Gabriel's In Your Eyes. Melt-absolutely melt!

Another one of my all time favorites, that is now considered a classic piece of comedy, is Bull Durham. I'm not just saying this because it was filmed in my hometown, or because the story has a strong, smart & sexy leading lady in Susan Saradon, but due to the comedic young Tim Robbins and his singing about women getting wooly. If that doesn't make you laugh then you may want to check your pulse. This movie will make you have a new appreciation for baseball as well as the romantic comedy.

The last movie on my list is not a comedy but is definitely romantic. Breakfast at Tiffany's is an absolutely beautiful film. The sets, the costumes, the music- it all swirls around the magnificent Aundrey Hepburn playing the delightful Holly Golightly. The story involves two lost souls who find each other in the midst of finding themselves. And the young George Peppard is really easy on the eyes also.

Now, aren't you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside? Don't you feel loved? Do you have a cavity yet from all the sweetness? If the answers to all three questions are yes-then my job is done here.

Feel Good Friday!

It's a little late in the day but it's never too late for a little Feel Good Friday! The sun is shining here in Portland and it feels like spring. It's just perfect!

Since it was so perfect today, We decided to take the pups for a walk. This is why I drink......


And the actual  walk....

 

LOVE this piece from Mary's Grandaughter. It is so eerie and yet so beautiful. Such a great idea. 

I am in love with Vintage Magpie. I knew from the minute I saw the blog entries about puppies that I couldn't go wrong.

 

I am dying to stitch something up from Follow the White Bunny. Her patterns are adorable! 

 

This is Jake, half chi chi, half pug. So ugly, he's cute! 

For those in the US, this weekend is the Super Bowl, which to be honest, I don't care about BUT the exciting news is it's also the PUPPY BOWL! Animal Planet plays the Puppy Bowl at the same time and it is much more exciting and way cuter. Don't forget to watch the kitten half time show!

Now, don't you feel all warm and fuzzy inside? I know I do! I need a nap after the walk with the dogs, and maybe some cheesecake and a cocktail. Have a great weekend!

What's Cookin'?

For some reason I have a ton of vintage patterns that involve food and the kitchen, I think I might be a little obsessed!

 

This sweet girl is just too cute for words. I love her shoes. Unfortunately the pattern was very worn and was cut off at the bottom.

 

I don't know which is better, the mustache or the egg's surprised look about the sausage ;)

Is it just me or does he look like he's wearing sausage pants?

Bon appetit!

Tie One On Tuesday!

You guys bring out the animal in me! ROAR! Okay, that sounded better in my head then it does typing it out on my keyboard. Now I just feel creepy and weird-like a 40 year old man standing on the corner in a boy scout outfit. This week's Tie One On Tuesday is all about animal cocktails. Now, I'm not talking about drinks with animals in them or even animals mixing cocktails (I haven't perfected the dogs mixing my drinks yet, the no thumbs kind of get in the way). I'm talking about cocktails with animal names.

First up in our cocktail zoo is The Pink Squirrel
1 oz creme de noyaux
1 tbsp white creme de cacao
1 tbsp light cream
Shake all ingredients with ice, strain into a cocktail glass, and serve.

Next on our zoo cruise is the Funky Monkey-a few of these you will be dancing on tables and throwing things at people who are staring at you.
1 oz gold rum
1 oz creme de bananes
5/8 oz dark creme de cacao
3 oz coconut milk
1 banana
coconut flakes
Blend with ice until smooth. Pour into a hurricane glass and garnish with coconut flakes.

Ouch! What just bit me? Oh, that's just the Barking Spider! This drink packs a punch!
1 1/2 oz Tequila
1 1/2 oz Blue Curacao liqueur
3/4 oz 151 rum
1 dash triple sec
1 dash sweet and sour mix
1 splash orange juice
Serve over ice in a collins glass, or blend for a frozen version of this drink.

These animal cocktails are like nothing Noah encountered. If you drink a pair of these babies, you will definitely be seeing pink elephants!

It's Gonna Be a Slobberknocker!

I love wrestling, more importantly I love vintage wrestling and Lucha Libre. Nothing gets out my aggression more than yelling at the TV while my favorite wrestler puts their best high flying move on the bad guy. As much as I love wrestling on TV, wrestlers in movie are even better. Now I'm not talking about today's wrestling heroes-I'm talking those lovely ladies of yesteryear. Those beautiful bombshells who ruled the square circle!

Racket Girls also known as Blonde Pickup and  Pin Down Girl is at the top of my female wrestler list. This 1951 campy favorite stars real life wrestlers Peaches Page, Clara Mortensen (world champion wrestler), and Rita Martinez (champion of Mexico). A wrestling manager also dabbles a little bit in drugs, prostitution and bookmaking. He double-crosses a mob boss and is on the run from the mafia and from the police. Great wrestling footage makes for excellent filler in the high flying, low class film.

Next up is brought to us by our neighbors to the south. Las luchadoras contra la momia (Wrestling Women vs. the Aztec Mummy) is one in a series of three with the lovely luchadoras of Mexican wrestling.These lady wrestlers fight a scary mummy who can turn into a bat or a snake, an evil prince and a group of Asian female wrestlers and they do it with perfect hair and curves that cause a 16 car pile up.

Round three is a little bit more modern than the other two but can still be considered a classic. All the Marbles stars Peter Faulk as a manager of the California dolls, a tag team touring across the United States. The movie centers around the adventures of the incredibly attractive wrestlers and their sleazy, yet lovable manager.

So, ARE YOU READY TO RUMBLE? LET ME SEE YOUR WRESTLING FACE! ARGH! Now head on down to the ring and get your figure four leg lock around these body slamming pile driver movie hits! You will not be disappointed!

Feel Good Friday!

You can purchase this beautiful print at 3LambGraphics.

Ah Friday-how I miss you. It seems like forever since we last saw eachother. You bring such joy to my life. Mmmmm...you make me happy! Now that I'm in a good mood so early in the morning-let's see what I can do for you.

I have the worst sweet tooth. I have not met a cupcake that I do love. Throw some candy my way and I will be your best friend for life. When my friend Kelsey showed me Bakerella, I felt like  died and went to heaven. It's like this website was made for me. Red Velvet cupcake pops-are you kidding me? I HAVE to make them or better yet,have someone make them for me. Her recipes are simple and easy to follow and yet look professional and I'm sure taste divine.

 

I love the swing of her bag and her shoes are so cute. Laura Amiss is so talented. 

Usually I try to stay away from big stores or corporations. I've tried but I could never give up Target, I've tried and it just doesn't work-don't judge. That being said, William Sonoma has the most darling cookie cutters that I can't pass up and as and added bonus-they are fairly cheap. I love that I can make my sweetie an personal message with the letters. It's like a big conversation heart. 

I love disapproving bunnies.

Okay all you wonderful readers! Go forth and enjoy your weekend! You've got blogs to read, cupcakes to cook, cookies to decorate and bunnies that disapprove! Enjoy!

If you are not happy here and now, you never will be.  ~Taisen Deshimaru