Guest Post & A Nomination

Just wanted to pop in and let you know that I'm guest blogging today about finding Affordable Vintage Treasures over at Style Blueprint. While my focus is Nashville, there are some other tips non-Nashvillians might find useful, so please check it out.

One of my flea market finds that is featured in the post.

If you're not familiar, Style Blueprint is an extremely popular Nashville-based lifestyle blog that shares the latest information on where to shop, where to eat and what to do in Music City. They've also ventured out into other Southern cities as well like Louisville, Memphis and Birmingham, and they feature specialized hand-picked daily deals (sort of like an elite local Living Social or Groupon). I'm honored they asked me for my shopping tips.

In other news, I've been nominated (along with about a million other design blogs) for Apartment Therapy's The 2012 Homies Awards in the Best Home Design Blog category.

While I'm pretty sure someone I'm related to nominated me, I'm thrilled nonetheless. Really, it's an honor just to be nominated. Go check out the list (it's VERY long) of nominees, and if you pity me enough feel so inclined, feel free to vote while you're there (My Interior Life is WAY down at the bottom right now with 2 votes - yay!).

I know I don't say it nearly enough, but I so appreciate all of you who read my blog. It really means a lot to me!

Happy Weekend & Guest Post

I've been estate saling, flea marketing and getting my hair "done did" today, so I didn't have a chance to stop in and let you know that I'm guest blogging over at Alison's wonderful blog, My Little Happy Place, today. If you haven't read her blog you're missing out, so go check it out! Thanks, Alison, for letting me share my little happy place with your readers.

I'll be back on Monday to share my finds from today. Wishing everyone a wonderful and happy weekend!

Belly Up to the Bar & Guest Post

While I will occasionally indulge in a nice cocktail, I've never been a huge liquor drinker (I'm more of a Pinot Grigio girl like Ramona). Thus, I've never really needed a bar cart . . . until now. I've finally found a reason to display my hooch proudly . . .  St-Germain.

Are you familiar with this French liqueur made from elderflower blossoms? I wasn't until just recently. It all started a little over a week ago when I tried a French Gimlet at a restaurant in Chattanooga. It was so nice and refreshing - a little gin, a little lime juice and a little St-Germain. After our exhausting yard sale Saturday, my sweet husband went out and gathered the ingredients to recreate it for me. Little did I know how beautiful (or huge) the St-Germain bottle was. It's like an art deco work of art. 

And the French gimlet he made? 

Delicious, if a little strong. The next one might need some tweaking. With such a beautiful bottle, it made me want a bar cart or at least a bar tray to bring out for special occasions (since I truly don't have the room for a full-time bar/bar cart). Here are some inspirations . . .

Love Lindsey Coral Harper's fun inspiration board behind her bar.

Classic

If only my bar cart came with a view of New York in the background.

Must have that tortoise-shell ice bucket.

All these bar carts might be enough to drive me to drink. Well, at least to have a well-stocked bar just in case I fancy a libation. 

If you're interested in trying the French Gimlet for yourself, here is the very simple recipe from the St-Germain website: 

French Gimlet

2 parts Gin or Vodka

1 part St-Germain

1/2 part freshly squeezed lime juice

Method: Pour all ingredients into an ice-filled shaker and shake well. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a lime twist. Enjoy!

Also, today I'm guest blogging over at Meet Me in Philadelphia as sweet Ashley is on her honeymoon in Greece. Surely, you've visited her blog before as she is absolutely delightful and has wonderful style, but if not, it's the perfect time to pop over and check it out.