If Valentine’s Day is a made-up holiday for love, then we might as well celebrate Galentine’s Day, the made-up holiday for bestie love, too! I have the PERFECT drink for you and your gals: Just Peachy Pink Punch with Torani Strawberry Syrup, peach juice, bubbly, sherbet and lots of pink. #pinkdrinkseason
This post is sponsored by Torani and created by me!
Just Peachy Pink Punch
I have been a loyal user of Torani Syrups and Sauces for coffee drinks, but don’t sleep on them for cocktails! Torani Syrupsmix perfectly in cocktails and have the best fruity flavor options like strawberry, peach, mango, passionfruit and more.
For today’s recipe I’m using Torani Strawberry Syrup with peach juice and strawberry sherbet. You could definitely play with the combos here like Torani Mango Syrup with peach juice!
Recipe
2 Tbs Torani Strawberry Syrup 1/2 cup peach Juice 1/2 cup rosé sparkling wine or champagne 2 oz white rum 1-2 scoops strawberry sherbet
1. Combine Torani Strawberry Syrup, peach juice, and rum in a liquid measuring cup or extra glass.
2. Scoop sherbet into your serving cocktail glass.
3. Pour combined liquids over sherbet.
4. Top with sparkling wine and enjoy!
This recipe is for one serving, but you can easily make a pitcher of it! Just save the sparkling wine until you’re ready to serve.
Have you ever celebrated Galentine’s Day? Let me know how your gals like this drink!
It’s officially Peppermint Mocha season and today I’m bringing you a delicious twist, Peppermint White Mocha Cold Foam Iced Coffee with Torani syrup! To make this coffee I used my new Ninja® DualBrew Pro Specialty Coffee System and the brew over ice feature.
This post is sponsored by Ninja and Torani, but created by me!
THE MACHINE
I have been using the Ninja® DualBrew Pro Specialty Coffee System for a few weeks now and love it! The machine can brew with coffee pods or ground coffee with filters, which is great for convenience or if you want your own grounds.
Add half & half and Torani Puremade White Chocolate Sauce to a mason jar.
Using a (cold) frother or mixer, whip until you achieve a fluffy & creamy texture. Set aside.
Brew coffee on the “over ice” setting with your Ninja® DualBrew Pro Specialty Coffee System.
Add 3-4 tablespoons (depending on your sweetness preference) of Torani Puremade Peppermint Syrup to your glass of iced coffee and stir.
Top iced coffee with White Mocha Cold Foam and sprinkle with peppermint candy.
Enjoy!
*Optional: make coffee ice cubes with yesterday’s brew by pouring it into ice cube trays and freezing. Use in the coffee instead of regular ice so it doesn’t get watered down!
It’s about that time where you’re either finishing your Holiday shopping or just starting! For me, I’m mostly done but still searching for a few perfect items. Some of my favorite gifts to give are ones that make the receiver feel the warm and cozies.
That’s why I’m introducing you to Sunday Citizen, a brand with the coziest bedding and loungewear!
Since purchasing our home in January 2021 we have made many cosmetic updates, BUT the tiny bathroom was put off. I finally decided to knock it out and it only took a weekend for this DIY tiny bathroom makeover!
BEFORE
Our home was a flip and you can tell the owners just used any random fixtures they had :/
The vanity/light was gross and bulky so obviously that had to go!!
I changed the light fixture myself, here is the YouTube video I watched! I wanted to change the faucet, and successfully removed the old one BUT the new one didn’t fit 🙁 make sure to measure!
Fall is in the air and so is…PUMPKIN 🙂 Forget Pumpkin Spice, today I am making a Pumpkin French Toast Iced Macchiato with Torani French Toast Syrup!
My favorite Pumpkin sauce for fall drinks is Torani’s Pumpkin Pie Puremade Sauce. It has the consistency of caramel and a great pumpkin flavor without the spice. To get a cozy little fall drink I am adding Torani French Toast Syrup that has yummy hints of vanilla and cinnamon, just like your favorite breakfast.
This recipe is sponsored by Torani and created by me!
Pumpkin French Toast Iced Macchiato Recipe
For the espresso I use my little Nespresso machine with espresso pods. A traditional macchiato is a 2:1 ratio of espresso and milk, however, for this recipe I am using the Americanized version you are used to.
Today I revamped the classic Dalgona recipe with Torani Puremade Black Sugar Syrup for a rich summer drink. Remember Dalgona whipped coffee? How could you forget this sweet treat!
This recipe is sponsored by Torani and created by me!
Dalgona Whipped Coffee
If you didn’t participate in the 2020 trend, Dalgona coffee is made with equal parts instant coffee, granulated sugar, and boiling water. Served over ice, it’s a fun and SWEET coffee.
Normally, the Dalgona coffee will get to the consistency of whipped cream if done correctly. However, I have found I actually don’t like it that thick as it is harder to mix in with your milk!
With that in mind, I knew I would love the Black Sugar Dalgona Iced Coffee because it is much thinner. Since I am using Torani Puremade Black Sugar Syrup in the mixture instead of pure granulated sure, the coffee does not whip up as much as the traditional recipe. You still get foam and the same great taste!
Black Sugar Dalgona Iced Coffee
This recipe is super simple but can be a little finicky.
To start you want to combine the dry instant espresso granules with the sugar and syrup. For the boiling water, I like to put about a cup in a microwave-safe bowl and heat it until boiling.
Once boiling, start the mixer on low and add the water one tablespoon at a time. Turn your mixer on high.
Remember, you might not get that thick whip, but should see it start to foam. When you do, turn off the mixer and pour over your milk and ice. Take a cute picture and stir your Black Sugar Dalgona coffee! If you find the taste too strong or sweet, just add more milk.
How I gave our small coat closet a makeover that is both cute and functional for our entryway for under $60!
Tiny entry closet -> functional & cute drop spot 👌🏻 I LOVE a nice foyer, but our home just DIDN’T have a grand, jaw-dropping one (or one at all 😂) Right when you walked through our front door you saw this small coat closet. It had two shelves but not even a bar or hook for coats 😑
$60 Small Coat Closet Makeover Steps:
Took off the door (YouTube it, it’s pretty easy)
Painted what wasn’t getting wallpaper
Added removable wallpaper (not fun but cute, $34 Target)
Our boho mid-century modern living room is finally (semi) finished! This space is where we spend most of our time working or watching Netflix. I love how airy and bright the space ended up being!
The first step after we purchased our home was to paint all of the walls white (they were grey). We LOVED the coved ceilings in our 1951 home and luckily they were already white. Our hardwood floors were also newly refinished.
When I started envisioning this space I was planning on far less color and more clean lines. But, I realized I am not good at minimalism haha. This was the last space we finished, so it was fun to play off of our other rooms and add in boho and mid-century modern touches to the living room.
Furnishings and Decor | Boho Mid-century Modern Living Room
The hardest part, honestly, was finding the perfect sectional! That and the mismatched, but coordinating, throw pillows (eek). I did a lot, A LOT, of research for sectionals because 1) they are expensive and an investment 2) I really wanted something comfy but structured.
Stores I found had the best options: Interior Define, West Elm, Article, Joybird. Most of these stores are custom orders, AKA that couch is going to take a while. I ALMOST ordered from Interior Define, but just could not wait 18 weeks!
HOT TIP: I have heard that West Elm fabric PILLS! So only order leather or velvet.
West Elm came through with this coffee table that was 50% off when I snagged it! The style probably isn’t for everyone, but I love the little tray part. The other big design element you see is the rug. It’s a 100% wool rug from RugsUSA (gifted). I am a little worried about how the weaving will hold up over time, but for now, I absolutely love it!
Boozy Caramel Churro Milkshake just sounds like the best combo right? In case you’ve been in the dark as an adult, boozy milkshakes are the BOMB. This recipe is so easy and made with Torani Puremade Caramel Sauce, RumChata, and churros (you don’t even have to make them!).
This recipe is sponsored by Torani and created by me!
Before the pandemic, Brandon and I loved to visit our favorite movie theater and sip on boozy milkshakes while watching a new flick! I was inspired to make my own version with Torani Puremade Syrup for National Sauce Month. I’ve always been a huge fan of Torani, and their Puremade Sauce gives you the perfect taste you love with no artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives! The caramel sauce is a must-have on my coffee cart as it mixes into drinks like a dream AND is great for drizzling.
My Boozy Caramel Churro Milkshake is such an easy little treat, and can be made without the liquor for your kiddos or if you don’t consume alcohol. The easiest part is that you can grab the churros from your fave little Mexican food spot or even Costco! I highly recommend getting Mexican for dinner and saving the churros for your milkshake dessert 😉
Boozy Caramel Churro Milkshake
The best combination of Torani Puremade Caramel sauce, churros, booze, and ice cream!
¼cupTorani Puremade Caramel Sauce, plus more for drizzle
¼cupsliced churro
¼cupmilk (optional if your milkshake is too thick)
Toppings
whipped cream
Torani Puremade Caramel Sauce
cinnamon
Instructions
Cut your churro into ½ inch pieces.
Add all ingredients into the blender and mix. Add more RumChata or milk if it is too thick. More ice cream if it is too thin.
Drizzle Torani Puremade Caramel Sauce in your glass.
Pour the milkshake into your drizzled glass. Top with whipped cream, caramel and cinnamon.
Notes
Makes two 16 oz shakes or four 8 oz shakes.You can easily make it a regular milkshake by removing the liquor. Substitute milk and add 1/2 tsp of cinnamon into the milkshake.
Our boho white kitchen makeover is finally finished! Check out how we turned around a dark and dated space for under $3,500.
How it Started
When we bought our house, it had just been flipped by a management company. They did a great job but left the kitchen pretty basic. As a galley-style kitchen, it seemed small and the dark cabinets didn’t help.
We started the project around December 10, 2020, and finished on February 10, 2021. This is with us mostly working on it on the weekends! Overall it was a pretty quick turnaround.
How it looked like when we purchased it:
The Design: Boho White Kitchen Makeover
Hi! I’m Emily and I’m not an interior designer! I love design and decorating and have always been very visual. If you are really lost, I definitely recommend finding a contractor or service that will help you design your space. You don’t want to go too trendy or bold for resale!
For our white kitchen makeover, I had elements I already knew I wanted and worked from there. The very first thing we did was remove the upper cabinets on one side, which made a HUGE difference. It immediately opened up the room, and we weren’t losing too much cabinet space.
We picked a white quartz remnant because our countertop square footage was fairly small and we could get away with a remnant which is cheaper. Full disclosure, a family member gifted us the countertops, but honestly, it wasn’t that much more than laminate! Our estimate for laminate was about $1,000-$1,500 (Lowes) and quartz was $2,000. Not only is quartz a more durable surface than laminate, but it will add more value to your home. We used the company CKF in Omaha for the countertops.
For the backsplash, I picked a white hexagon tile that is classic, but a bit more interesting than a subway tile. Light grey grout helps the shape of the tile stand out more than white would. We did consider going all the way up the wall with tile, but the cost just wasn’t worth it to us. Our tile was installed by Footprints Floors in Omaha.
The finishing step was our open shelving! My dad and I went back and forth trying to decide on wood, shelf types, and brackets for a while. Ultimately we picked light wood from Menards and gold brackets from Amazon. I like how the brackets aren’t obnoxious and tie in the gold of the faucet.
The Process: Boho White Kitchen Makeover
Brandon and I are not handy. Let’s just start it off there. We decided what our limits were with DIY in the kitchen and what we would need to hire out. Here is a list of everything we knew needed to update and how we were going to do them:
*I did not include the cost of decor as I already had some of it and it is optional.
The Final Result
I am in love with how our white kitchen makeover turned out and had so much fun styling it! For the open shelving, I spent a lot of time on Pinterest figuring out how to make them look clean while still being functional. Things we don’t use as often, like glasses—we both have water bottles—I put on the upper shelves! Choosing different heights on the shelves and scattering the pink pieces really balanced it out.
Adding different types of wood, like the bowl and cutting boards, adds some warmth and texture to the space since it’s all white! My plants and rug also give the space that little touch of boho cozy that it needed.
