Tie One On Tuesday

How is everyone doing with giving up something for Lent? Are you sticking to your guns? Well, if you gave alcohol up for Lent, I've got a few teetotaler drinks for you.

First up on the mocktail menu is a Citrus Collins. This is just like a Tom Collins but not quite. It's a yummy citrus drink that would be wonderful in the hot summer sun.

Citrus Collins
3/4 cup chilled grapefruit juice
1/2 Tablespoon lemon juice
1 Tablespoon red currant syrup
Crushed ice
Shake all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and serve in a Collins glass.

OMP's favorite drink is a Mai Tai. That little cocktail packs quite a punch, but he can't drink one at 8am. Well, he could but really-the day would only go downhill from there. Trust me on that one. So, instead of boozing him up so early in the morning, I'll serve him up a Mock Mai Tai. This is an awesome drink for those future tiki aficionados.

Mock Mai Tai
1/2 cup pinapple juice
1/2 cup cranberry juice
1 Tablespoon lime juice
crushed ice
Place crushed ice at the bottom of glass. Pour ingredients, stir, and serve.

 Everyone knows that I LOVE champagne, but drinking it every day would make me a total lush, and although that seems like a great part time job to have, I really should be more responsible. So, to tie me over until I can enjoy my real champagne, I can enjoy Pink Shampagne.


Pink Shampagne
1 1/2 cups Sparkling apple cider, chilled
1 1/2 cups Sparkling cherry-flavored mineral water (or club soda mixed with cherry flavoring syrup)
1 cup Cranberry juice
Mix together and serve.

So, if you're waiting patiently for Easter to arrive in order to pop the cork on your favorite bottle of hooch, these little concoctions should tie you over until then. Until next week my little sober buttercups! Drink up!

Scrappy Dog Sunday!

 We have a king size bed, or should I say, OMP has a king size bed. I have an edge of a bed.

Feel Good Friday!

 Look at you....making it to Friday! Yahoo! Was it just me or did this week seeming extra trying? Well, I definitely have a few things to make you feel good all over.

The bow is just killing me. This awesome pillow is made by my very special friend schinders. She rocks! 

Have you ever made outfits with Polyvore? I just love it! I can pick styles, designers or color and make up my own little outfits. It's like fashion plates for adults. 

 

This bag is so awesome. It just cracks me up. I think I need it for my next light house adventure. Dutchsisters create wonderful bags from discarded stitching. 

Whenever I am sad, I watch this video. Lifts my spirits every time. 

There now, don't you feel better? I know I do!

Don't Forget Your Vitamin C!

These patterns have been floating around for a long time but I still love them. How can you not love a stewed pear?

Tie One On Tuesday

Oh my goodness, CMT has Stroker Ace playing right now. I love me some Burt Reynolds and Loni Anderson-her hair is AWESOME! So, since to celebrate Stroker Ace and all things 1980's, here are some of the cocktails of that time.

The best drink of the 80's is one you don't even have to mix up. I'm talking about wine coolers. It said you weren't as hillbilly to drink Boones Farm but you definitely were a step down from a martini. It's the "I'm a girl who likes to party, but I'm not 21 yet" kind of drink. Oh the flavors....those god awful flavors......

One drink that became popular during the 80's and that packed a huge punch was a Long Island Ice Tea. Golly Bob Howdy! That is one strong drink. I'm pretty sure this drink was made up on a bet.

Long Island Ice Tea
1 oz. vodka
1 oz. tequila
1 oz. rum
1 oz. gin
1 oz. triple sec
1 1/2 oz. sweet and sour mix
1 splash cola
Lime slices Mix ingredients together in a shaker and give one brisk shake. Pour into a glass and make sure there is a touch of fizz at the top. Garnish with lime.


Fuzzy Navels...oh Fuzzy Navels...how extremely sweet and deceptive you are. Sure, you taste like a girl drink but after 5 or 10 of them, you are dancing on the table top, kissing every person in sight and making all sorts of new best friends (if'n you can still stand up straight). 

Fuzzy Navel
2 oz. peach schnapps
3 oz. peach brandy
1 1/2 oz. triple sec
Orange juice
Cherries
Mix schnapps, brandy and triple sec in a highball glass. Fill with orange juice and ice to taste. Garnish with cherries.

Now that everything old is new again (you do know the 80s is retro right?) - get out there, put on your leg warmers, put on your skinny tie make yourself up some kick in your ass drinks of yester-year!

Scrappy Dog Sunday!

So many puppies write into the Pedersen pups, asking advice, asking for autographs, wondering what makes them tick, that today I thought I would let the pups answer your burning questions.

Dear Pete,
First off, let me just tell you how cute you are. You are my dreamboat and I hope one day to meet you. Now, on with the question. My owner never forks over any treats or scraps or anything good. How do you get your owner to hand the treats over?

Signed,
Starving in Seattle

Dear Starving,
Thank you so much for the compliments. I am currently single and always looking for new ladies to love, maybe a little play in the park? We'll talk about that later.  Now, on to my answer. I have three words...Little boy face. Yep, every time I want something, I just flash mom and dad that little boy face. Gets me anything I want. It's a well known fact that humans love to give little puppy faces food. Have you ever seen a skinny baby? I didn't think so. It's something in their DNA. They love feeding the cute. Show your puppy face and you will get treats pelted at your head.

xoxo,
Pete

Dear Jujube,
I just love your style, what are the current trends in doggy fashions? Please help me! My owner only lets me wear one fleece coat that looks like it's been licked.

Signed,
No Fashion in Nebraska

Dear No Fashion,
Awww, you are so sweet! This season is all about dinosaurs and pink sweaters with skulls. You can NEVER EVER EVER go wrong with pink. Try out what works for you, don't follow the crowd, i know i don't - ever! (except when it comes to chasing squirrels)! Also, if you see my dad, tell him I'm still waiting for my ipod.

kisses!
Jujube

Dear Lola,
I live with a pack and I want to become the alpha dog. Any suggestions?

Signed,
2nd rate in San Francisco

Dear 2nd Rate,
Here is my patent pending secret weapon to becoming the alpha dog.
1-Win over the humans with love, kisses, cuteness. This is a no brainer and super easy for me.
2-Win over the other dogs in your pack. This requires compliments. Let me give you an example.
   Pete, looking good buddy-have you been working out?
   Jujube-Is that a new hairdo? It really brings out your eyes.
   Once you've won them over with compliments, they are putty in your hands.

Signed,

The Supreme Overlord,
Lola


Well, there ya go! All your burning questions answered. Keep those letters coming! 

Feel Good Friday!

Oh my goodness! Today has been CRAPTASTIC! I mean, I didn't end up in jail and I'm still alive and have all my limbs but it definitely tested my level of niceness and nerves. Luckily for mama, OMP had a cocktail, sushi and a kiss waiting for me when I got home today. Did I mention how much I love my friends too? They rock my socks and always talk me off the ledge.

Keeping with the St. Patrick's Day theme of yesterday and because I know some of you are still feeling a little green, so to celebrate that special feeling,  I give you Feel Good Friday, the green theme.

 I like green and I like turtles....Pattern girl can stitch up some cuteness.

Have you seen Elizabeth Holcomb's blog before? Oh for the love of all things cute. A Terrier pin cushion! I am DYING! DYING! I wonder if she wants to swap some embroidery for a pin cushion? You can also check out her main website here.

 

This Christan Dior bag is over the top and way out of my price range but I love it. 

I could totally use a green dress like this. Digforvictory has the cutest vintage dresses.

Ahhhhhh,,,,smell the flowers and blow out the candles....smell the flowers and blow out the candles.....I feel so much better! Nice breath in and out, a Friday night cocktail in hand, lots of stitching to do and great green thoughts to satisfy even the grouchiest OLP (that's me! ). I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!