Up Up & Away

Congratulations to all my friends for graduating and to taking flight on new adventures after college!

I know all of you will fly sky high in your accomplishments! Love always.

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Lavender Lemonade Lady

With lots of graduation celebrating on the horizon, my eye was caught by this lavender vodka lemonade recipe.

This is what you need to know to make the perfect lavender vodka lemonade at home:


INGREDIENTS:

Glass:
* 1.5oz Vodka
* 1.5oz Lillet Blanc
* 1oz Lavender Syrup (recipe below)
* 1oz Lemon Juice
* 2oz Chilled Soda Water
* French Lavender Flower for Garnish

Pitcher (makes 4 glasses):
* 3/4 Cups Vodka
* 3/4 Cups Lillet Blanc
* 1/2 Cup Lavender Syrup
* 1/2 Cup Fresh Lemon Juice
* 1/4 Cup Chilled Soda Water for each glass
* French Lavender Flower for Garnish

Preparation:
1. Mix first four ingredients with spoon
2. Pour over ice
3. Add chilled soda water and 
4. Garnish with lavender flower (or lemon wedges if you can’t find fresh organic lavender)

Lavender Syrup:
1. Add equal parts sugar and water to a medium saucepan and bring to boil
2. Add fresh organic French lavender to taste (or 1/2 cup dried food grade lavender for every 4 cups water/4 cups sugar) 
3. Boil for one minute over medium/high heat
4. Remove from heat and let steep for an hour

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April Showers Bring May Flowers

The forecast says rain but I'm not disappointed because all I can think about is flowers. Boulder is blooming and I'm sure a few sprinkles will only brighten the city more for my upcoming graduation. Happy Wednesday my floral friends!

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Move On Up

Congratulations to my dear friends AJ and Courtney! Today they are college graduates. Cheers to moving on up in the world, loves!

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