SIS'S APRIL FAVORITES

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I'm loving this spring more than I've ever loved spring! The flowers are so abundant and gorgeous -- they're taking my breath away everywhere I go. I'm getting better about going to the Farmers' Market and connecting with my food more. It's all bringing to view those things that would help give a little "spring refresh." So here are some of the things that are currently on my mind for April -- not including that butter dish that I really need to get.

Every time I buy flowers, I think, "I need the perfect vase." And I think it may just be this brass hexagon vase from Leif.

I want to be by the water as much as possible so love this elevated picnic at the lake via Mel Denisse.

Brighten up your kitchen with this neon coral checked tea towel from Leif.

Doesn't every little girl need a playsuit? Mabo's grey star version is perfect for spring to summer.

Bring some art and color to the party with the Meri Meri marble plate.

Zuzii classic copper sandal for cutest little feet.

If there's one thing I know in life, it's that you can't go wrong with palm. Palm leaf print pillow via Leif.

This balloon installation from Geronimo? All day every day!

Tropical party decor seems to always be on my mind, but this tropical breakfast bar via What to Cook has me already dreaming about summer.

SPRING COCKTAIL: THE PUCKERBERRY FINN

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Photo by: Jenna Elliott of One Eleven Photography

Photo by: Jenna Elliott of One Eleven Photography

I created this cocktail for our recent Spring dinner party. There is something about muddled blackberries and fresh, sour lemon juice that is super delicious and refreshing. It's the perfect spring cocktail, if I do say so myself! I have also become a big fan of gin lately -- particularly small batch, organic ones, like Peak Spirits' CapRock. It has a really lovely flavor. The splash of elderflower liquor adds a really nice fruity and flowery sweetness to tie it all together.

Huge thank you to Borrowed Blu for the gorgeous crystal cut and milk glasses and Jenna Elliott of One Eleven Photography for the stunning photographs.

We were thrilled to have this recipe featured on Domaine Home a few weeks ago. In case you missed it, here it is!

5 Blackberries

1 oz. Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice

1 oz. Simple Syrup

1+1/2 oz. Gin

1/2 oz. Elderflower Liquor

Ice

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In a cocktail shaker, muddle blackberries. Add lemon juice, simple syrup, gin and elderflower liquor. add several ice cubes and shake vigorously. Pour through a strainer and garnish with an edible flower or blackberries (I froze mine to give them an extra special look). Enjoy!

Photo by: Jenna Elliott of One Eleven Photography

Photo by: Jenna Elliott of One Eleven Photography