I know having all these holidays against a weekend can totally mess up our days. And yes, today isn't Friday, it's Wednesday. But what I wanted to share with you would do us no good on Friday if I wanted to share a New Years Eve recipe on New Years Day. So hello Wednesday #FuzzyFriday! Bring out the bubbly to toast in the new year, toss out the old and bring in the new. If we're busy hosting our friends, let's keep the beverages simple. … [Read more...]
I’m Thankful For…
I'm thankful for my family. The Mister and my babies. For loving me with all that I am, with my quirks and all of my passions and for my days of craziness when I just won't stop. I'm thankful for my parents. I can't say enough about these two. They taught me everything I know about the rules of life. What a scare I had with my daddy this week, so that makes this season of Thanksgiving one to be even more thankful. Just discovered this … [Read more...]
The BEST Cranberry Sauce EVER
The BEST cranberry sauce EVER. Requested EVERY year. Don't know if I'll ever make another. There. Enough said. I'll be making it for Thanksgiving this week. Recipe from my Williams Sonoma book I got eons ago. But you can find the recipe HERE. SO good if you like the fresh stuff vs canned. Just sayin... ... to grandmother's house we go.... Tell me if everyone raves about it! … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Bloody Brain Shooter
In the holiday tradition of the weekend, I wanted to share a festive drink that will be quite the statement maker in your grossly ghoulish spooky parties. Did you ever think I'd teach you to be a mad scientist? Well, I want to teach you lots of skills, and this one will impress your guests. The chemical reaction from the acidic lime juice with the Irish Cream causes the cream to curdle, creating brain-like curls and strands. Isn't this the … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Pink Fizz
I'm heading out to Chicago this weekend and I'm absolutely BESIDE myself excited. Business or pleasure? Pleasure! I'm going for a cousin's wedding, and some of these family I haven't seen in 30 years! So today I thought of a celebratory type of cocktail to share with all of you. We tend to think of champagne for toasting and weddings, and bellinis for much of the same. So today my Pink Fizz is a little twist on this, combining sparkling … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Red White and Blue Cocktail
Tis the weekend for Red, White and Blue. So in good fashion, we must be On Purpose and celebrate our patriotism with a red white and blue cocktail, shall we not? Well of course! Firecracker Cooler Grenadine Vodka Blue Curacao Pour grenadine in a glass with ice. Add vodka. Then slowly pour in your Blue Curacao. The fun part... watching the blue part separate the red and the white. ... and you'll see it before drinking ANYTHING! … [Read more...]
Sweets On The Side
This past December I was honored to be a part of the Polished Nail Salon holiday party where I got to experience the most DARLING cookies designed into OPI nail polish bottles. So I had to reach out to this cool cookie mastress, Sweets On The Side. I recently was in charge of my high school reunion, and asked her to do something for us. Decorative sugar cookies seemed like a fun dessert option because they were an easy finger food for … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Mother’s Little Helper
Oh what a week, I cannot even begin to share with you all that's going on... just keep tuning in and things will begin to blossom here, just like the flowers do every spring. {wink!} .. not to mention distractions of Oklahoma weather, wild tigers running loose, and me being in charge of my high school reunion that is NEXT week. Ya. When you see my hashtag #iwearmanyhats, I'm NOT kidding! LOL! So, as every mother needs a little helper, … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Birthday Cake Martini
Birthday Cake Martini. Ok... Birthday Cake PLUS a cocktail? That sounds too good to be true. Well, April kinda gets me all excited because it marks the start of The OP Life. And this year, The OP Life turns 3! I can't believe how time flies when we're having fun. Wow! So in honor of the birthday month of the blog, you'll see sprinkles of birthday things here, there. And today, on Fuzzy Friday, because we like to end the work week … [Read more...]
Luxe Loves Holiday Gift Guide
Along the theme of the weekend of Shop Local, I'm sharing a few gift ideas from a few of my local luxury loves: Luxe Objects and Lifesquire. First from Luxe Objects in Nichols Hills Plaza, How about some luxurious slippers? ... on a side note, those white ones would be GORGEOUS for a bride! Child Perfume, offered exclusively in Oklahoma City at Luxe Objects. These beautiful leather keychains... A cashmere wrap in a … [Read more...]
Friday Fuzzies: Goblin Glow
As we approach this boo-tiful Friday night, full of spooktacular events on this Halloween night, I thought I would serve up something for you that would give you the fuzzies. {wink} This looks a bit strange but it's OH so yummy! Goblin Glow *1 oz peach schnapps *1 oz melon schnapps *several drops of Bailey's Irish Cream Mix the peach and melon schnapps in a shaker with ice. Divide between 2 glasses. … [Read more...]
Grooming Goodies
".... and don't forget to wash your face and brush your teeth before bed!" Mother's famous words, right? Well, this weekend marks the celebration of lil miss's birthday in the family. And with that came a small gathering of the girls. Now, as I prepare for a house full of estrogen to sleep over, I'm thinking LORD WHEN DOES THIS END? But I quickly remember how this will pass and soon they will be off to college and I'll be left alone with … [Read more...]
Minted Beautiful Distractions
It's already mid October which means the holidays are about to creep up on us before we know it. And me being the busy bee that I am will have gasped come December 10th going, HOLIDAY CARDS? WHAT HOLIDAY CARDS? So I'm beginning the process of searching for what I'm going to do this time around. I stopped by Minted to see what they had because I was so pleased with what I did last year. I found some other lovelies from them HERE back … [Read more...]
Happy Mother’s Day
To all the mamas out there... We finally GET IT when we become one. Agree? Greatest love of all! … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day Sponsor Love
Our heads are spinning for ideas for Mother's day, which is less than a week away, and I'm always FULL of wonderful ideas of what I know I'd love (other than no back talk, listen to me, and just let me have some peace and quiet! LOL!). From the beauties at Luxe Objects... bracelets for layering…. cute little dishes to put beside her bed or sink to put the bracelets … [Read more...]
