by chelsea | Dec 23, 2018 | Holiday, Pittsburgh
The holidays are the best excuse to get out and do things that you don’t always do. It’s a great excuse to spend time with friends, dress up, and cheese on life! This winter I am spending the days leading up to Christmas with my friends and family in Pittsburgh. I’ve made a short list of five things I don’t want to miss!
1.Bob’s Garage – is a Pittsburgh staple. It’s a dive bar in Blawnox, a suburb of the city. Around Christmas the bar is fully decked with decor and lights. It’s so much fun, involves karaoke, and all types of tacky!
2. Phipps Botanical Garden– has an amazing holiday showcase. If you go at night you will get to see everything all lit up.
3. PPG Plaza Ice Rink– You can bring your own skates or rent. It’s a beautiful outdoor rink in Market square. Stop by and skate, have some local foods, and grab some coffee.
4. See a show. Some options include: Elf, The Trans Siberian Orchestra, The Nutcracker
5.Gingerbread Houses and International Santas- There are hundreds are Gingerbread houses submitted to this showcase, in fact you can submit one too! It’s a great way to see the whole Pittsburgh community together. Mixed in are international Santas, with a small description of their history and culture!
by chelsea | Dec 22, 2018 | Holiday, Lifestyle
Cranberry Rosemary Mules are the perfect winter cocktail. It has all the right colors and flavors to be festive through the holidays.
// Ingredients //
vodka
ginger beer (I use Fever Tree)
limes
rosemary
cranberries
Cranberry Juice
granulated sugar
// Directions //
Soak rosemary in cranberry juice overnight.
Sugar Cranberries- Wash Cranberries, roll in granulated sugar, lay on paper towel to dry.
Pour 2oz. vodka, 8oz ginger beer, splash of soaked cranberry juice over ice.
Squeeze in lime
Garnish with a sprig of rosemary and candied cranberries.
Enjoy your mule and Happy Holidays!
by chelsea | Dec 2, 2018 | Holiday, Style
There’s nothing that starts getting me in the holiday spirit like layering up with some red sweaters. As temperatures drop sweaters are the perfect way to layer in all different climates and red brings so much brigtness to your look and the early evenings. I love that a red sweater can be festive enough for the holidays but simple enough for everyday and post-holiday wear.
by chelsea | Nov 21, 2018 | Holiday, Lifestyle
The Best Gifts for the Best Teachers
The best teachers deserve the best gifts. It can be hard to find a small token of appreciation for a teacher who you don’t know well personally. These gifts are full proof ways to show they deserve the finer things in life without getting too personal or spending too much money.
Thanks for checking out Colorfully Grey.