Cocktail Hour: Spicy Paloma Recipe!

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This is Tara, the founder of Daysie, coming to you with a toast to hanging onto summer for just a tad longer! I met Gen and the P+P team at last summer's Creative Club launch weekend in Charleston as I was on my journey to entrepreneurism. I've since officially launched Daysie, a collection of not-so-simple syrups that are certified organic and the perfect addition to coffee, cocktails or anything else that could use an extra touch of flavor and sweetness. Today I'm excited to share a paloma cocktail recipe that has a great balance of spicy and sweet, made using Daysie Madagascar Vanilla syrup. It's the perfect way to toast to the last days of this magical season of vacationing, exploring and gathering!

SPICY PALOMA RECIPE:

Ingredients:

2oz of tequila blanco

2oz of fresh squeezed grapefruit juice

2oz of sparkling water

1oz of fresh lime juice

1/2oz of Daysie Madagascar Vanilla syrup

Instructions:

Fill your cup to the brim with ice. In a cocktail shaker add: tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice and Daysie Madagascar Vanilla syrup.

Shake. Shake. Shake. Pour over ice and top with sparkling water. Garnish with a lime and sprinkle of Tajin.

Pro tip for the perfect spicy rim: before adding ice to your glass, dip the glass rim in Daysie Madagascar Vanilla syrup; place a small amount of Tajin on a little dish and roll glass rim through the Tajin.

Cheers!

Photography via Daysie

Our $40 Fall Boot Favorite + More!

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our $40 fall boot must-have!

With fall just around the corner, we are on the hunt for the perfect go-to accessories, including amazing steals and a few special splurges!

We’re thrilled that the newest J.Crew fall pieces are on sale right now (we’re eyeing this poplin top, this ruffleneck sweater, this colorful pair of heels, and these high-rise jeans!) and sale styles are also an extra 50% off if you’re a J.Crew Passport member! There's a great spend more, save more sale going on at Saks, which includes our latest dress faves from Rhode like this pretty floral midi, this puff-sleeve style, and this color-happy belted dress (see how we styled it here!). Today is the last day to take advantage of the rug sale at Serena & Lily…we especially love this scallop edge sisal, this textured blue and white style, and this classic woven doormat!

Happy shopping!

Main Image via Target

Friday Favorites!

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Happy Friday, y’all! We’re ready for a weekend full of lounging, perusing inspiring books, and getting a head start on our fall shopping! We love that the newest J.Crew fall pieces are all on sale right now (we’re eyeing this wool blazer, this ruffleneck sweater and this quilted vest!) and sale styles are also an extra 50% off if you’re a J.Crew Passport member! There are just a few more days left to take advantage of 20% off the P+P x Printfresh collection when you use the code GEN at checkout…be sure to snap up your favorites by 8/28! If home projects are on your horizon, you won’t wan’t to miss the rug sale at Serena & Lily (we especially love this scallop edge sisal!) and up to 30% off at Ballard Designs, including P+P favorites like this mirror, these storage baskets and these lucite + brass drapery rods!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Photography by Jessica Amerson

Print-Happy Dress Finds!

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We’ll never tire of colorful, print-happy pieces no matter what the season, and we love turning to Saks Fifth Avenue to find our latest favorites from new-to-us designers as well as our go-tos like Johanna Ortiz, Rhode, Sea NY, Agua by Agua Bendita and Silvia Tcherassi! Patterned dresses are the perfect transitional closet staple as the end of summer approaches…just add a closed toe shoe and a great blazer over your shoulders to help usher in fall!

There’s just so much to love about this fun dress…the color palette incorporates our favorite hues, with a great puff sleeve, dramatic volume in the skirt, and the ability to wear it belted or loose. We love adding our favorite straw hat and these comfortable-yet-chic espadrilles!

Browse our latest favorites in the gallery below and check out even more must-haves at saks.com!

Post sponsored by Saks Fifth Avenue / Photography by Jessica Amerson

Fall Fashion Must-Haves!

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We love when autumn is just around the corner and all of the newest fall fashion pieces start to pop up at our favorite brands and retailers! Whether you’re a color lover or lean toward a more neutral palette (or fall somewhere in the middle!), we’ve rounded up our latest finds to help you kick your fall wardrobe transition off in style! To shop our interactive collages, just click or tap on each individual item in the collages above and below, and they will link directly to all of the details!

Today at J.Crew you can snap up great denim finds for just $75…we love this vintage-look straight leg style and this high rise demi-boot pair! Mirth’s summer sale is winding down and you don’t want to miss out on 30% off sitewide (+ an extra 30% off sale styles!)…we’re smitten with this striped tiered dress, this belted maxi and this silk floral dress. In case you missed the news: our entire P+P x Printfresh collection is 20% off through 8/28 when you use the code GEN at checkout, but don’t sleep on your favorites because quantities are limited! They’re the perfect PJs and dresses to wear as we head into fall, and we think this style would be the most amazing gift for all of your color and pattern-loving friends and family (never too early to get a start on that holiday shopping list!). Does your home need a fall refresh too? Rugs are the perfect way to make a quick and easy change to your spaces, and right now all rugs are on sale at Serena & Lily — we’re eyeing this scalloped edge jute style and this pretty geometric flat weave. Today is the last day to take 20% off everything at Amanda Lindroth, including the newest fall releases like these fun tabletop pieces and bedding styles!

Looking for more of our recent favorites? Check out our latest decorating must-haves here, splurge-worthy wishlist here, and don’t forget to visit our Shop Favorites page where you can find our vintage wishlist, Amazon favorites and more! Happy shopping!

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