Summer Gatherings & Seasonal Charm
From fruity cocktails to thrifted summer décor and desserts nobody “just has one bite” of, this is your excuse to host something fun.
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Red Devil Cocktail Recipe: The Original Cape Codder
Learn how to make the original Red Devil cocktail, a vintage vodka cranberry drink from the 1940s that eventually became known as the Cape Codder. Before it became the Cape Codder, this classic vodka cranberry cocktail was known as the Red Devil. First promoted in the 1940s, the Red Devil combined vodka, cranberry juice, and…
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5 Vintage Summer Gift Basket Ideas with Thrifted Americana Charm
Whether you’re headed to a backyard barbecue, celebrating the Fourth of July, thanking a hostess, or surprising a neighbor with a little summertime cheer, a thoughtfully curated gift basket never goes out of style. The best summer gift baskets don’t need to be expensive or complicated. In fact, some of my favorite gift baskets are…
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Vintage Cottage 4th of July Decor Ideas for an Old-Fashioned American Summer
From vintage quilts and stoneware crocks to cheerful gingham and patriotic touches, here’s how I decorated our home for an old-fashioned American summer. Some people decorate for the Fourth of July with inflatable eagles and enough flags to launch a small revolution. I decorate with quilts. And baskets. And slightly questionable collections of vintage stoneware…
Hi, I’m Jessica!
Interior designer by degree, lighting expert by trade, self-taught baker and cocktail creator by obsession. I’m a small-town girl who loves vintage finds, seasonal parties, and food that tastes as good as it looks (or better).
At Brass Pine, you’ll find creative cocktails, cozy desserts, and entertaining ideas that make hosting feel fun, not frantic. If you’re into old-school charm, a good Manhattan, and celebrating life’s little moments, you’re in the right place.
