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…
This Plum Butter is an old-fashioned spread with rustic charm, perfect for capturing the moody flavors of late summer and carrying them straight into fall. If you’ve never made it before, this is one of those simple recipes that will have you hooked after the very first spoonful. The Charm of Old-Fashioned Plum Butter If…
Whether you’re new to shelf styling or just need a fresh take for summer, I’m sharing my favorite ways to source vintage summer kitchen décor, how I style shelves, and a few tricks for telling a story with your space. The kitchen is one of my favorite spaces to decorate in our home. Each season,…
Once upon a sun-dappled afternoon, in a garden brimming with blooms and the gentle hum of bees, a little storybook dream came to life. This Peter Rabbit party, inspired by the beloved tales of Beatrix Potter, unfolded with all the charm and whimsy of a countryside fable. Whether it be a first birthday, a baby…
It’s strawberry season, and one of my favorite ways to devour these juicy gems is in a fresh Strawberry Pie. It’s a refreshing dessert for an afternoon picnic, a summer cookout, or just because you’re craving something sweet and bursting with berry flavor. This strawberry pie is the perfect summer treat for the 4th of…
