This easy snack board is inspired by the Owens aunts and their love of chocolate, fresh fruit, and old-fashioned hospitality. Dark, wild, and a little untamed, it feels right at home at a Practical Magic movie night or cozy fall gathering. What Is an Owens Harvest Board? Inspired by Jet and Frances Owens, this harvest-inspired…
If you’ve ever dreamed of hosting your own Practical Magic party, this guide has everything you need to recreate the cozy charm of the Owens house. From Practical Magic food ideas and Owens-inspired cocktails to vintage tablescapes, botanical decorations, invitations, and magical party favors, you’ll find everything you need for an unforgettable Practical Magic movie…
Inspired by the fearless spirit of Gillian Owens from Practical Magic, this blackberry sage cocktail is dark, mysterious, and just a little wild. While my Sally Owens Cocktail celebrates Sally’s gentle, nurturing nature, this drink embraces Gillian’s wild side with juicy blackberries, smoky bourbon, fresh sage, and fragrant lavender. Planning a Practical Magic party? This…
Gin, pear, lemon, elderflower, and thyme come together in an easy Practical Magic cocktail recipe that feels tailor-made for a candlelit gathering. Planning a whole Practical Magic gathering? My Practical Magic Party Guide has ideas for cocktails, food, décor, and creating a candlelit Owens-inspired celebration. The Sally Owens Cocktail is bright, floral, and quietly enchanting,…
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…
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…
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…
Step back into the golden age of soda fountains with this easy cherry phosphate recipe, a fizzy vintage drink with the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. Long before coffee chains occupied every corner and energy drinks came in colors not found in nature, Americans gathered around soda fountains for a different kind of refreshment….
Learn how to make charming vintage-inspired 4th of July party favors with mini red cups, chocolate raspberry sticks, and gingham bows in just minutes. Call me crazy, but I genuinely love making little party favors for guests. No, they aren’t mandatory, and yes, people survived the 1980s without a personalized snack cup tied with gingham…
This easy homemade cherry simple syrup only requires 3 ingredients and can be made with fresh or frozen fruit. Whether they’re going into a cherry cocktail, homemade cherry pie, or straight into a bowl on the counter, fresh cherries are always welcome in my house. This simple cherry syrup is one more way to savor…
