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Priya | The Pretend Poet's avatar

Love the idea of a signature drink!

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Kristen Garaffo's avatar

Ahhh yes! It’s something so simple that makes a gathering feel special. Plus I love pre-made cocktails, it makes it easy! πŸ˜‚πŸ’•

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Sheila (of Ephemera)'s avatar

I'm totally doing that Boursin/fig jam/pistachio dip and crackers for my next Winesday offering, Kristen! That is my kind of dish! I love that you went all in on the theme (and it's good to know when to say "fuck it!"), especially that amazing dress! I encourage you to wear it out one day, just for fun! You need to share that happiness with the world!

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Kristen Garaffo's avatar

Ahhhh yes, you must let me know what you think of the dip! And you’re so rightβ€”the dress needs to make its way out into the world πŸ₯ΉπŸ’• The last time I wore it out in public a stranger said I looked like a princess but likeβ€”not in a kind way? Looking back I should have shaken it off and taken it as the ultimate compliment! It was from a guy πŸ™„ If a woman said the same thing genuinely it would have been a totally different vibe! πŸ˜‚

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Sheila (of Ephemera)'s avatar

I will try to remember, but can’t promise (meno-brain…it’s like a wall of hairy velcro, not much sticks these days, lol)!

Yeah, β€œcompliments” from guys are never about you, but about them and their feelings. I was told once by a guy - a stranger on the street! in construction clothes! - that my glasses didn’t work with my outfit. It boggles. Embrace the princess!

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Kristen Garaffo's avatar

The audacity of men πŸ™„ UGH! That is wild. But I love having *this* moment where we can roll our eyes and move forward with our impeccable style πŸ’πŸ»β€β™€οΈ Cheers to us!

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Sheila (of Ephemera)'s avatar

Yeah! Cheers to us! πŸ₯‚

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Jess's avatar

Really loving this series!!

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Kristen Garaffo's avatar

This makes me SO happy, yayyy! 😍

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samantha nagel's avatar

I love this series

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Kristen Garaffo's avatar

Eeee yay! I’m so glad Samantha, tysm for reading and sharing! πŸ₯ΉπŸ’•

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Sunday Ripley's avatar

You just inspired me to do this!!

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Kristen Garaffo's avatar

Omg yay! Please let me know how it goes, I hope you have so much fun! πŸ˜πŸ’•

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Nina P.'s avatar

Okayyy, taking notes about the Boursin appetizer. I have fig jam in my pantry that someone gave me for xmas and it's just sitting there. Great idea.

And yes--cutting things into tiny pieces somehow elevates them. Those TJ sheet cakes are too good.

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Kristen Garaffo's avatar

Oh perfect! Tell me how you like the Boursin dipβ€”I sometimes do a honey drizzle too 😍 I need to try the other mini cake flavors as well, carrot cake is next I think! πŸ₯•πŸ’•

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Olivia's avatar

Love the theme! The extra light in the evenings has been a game changer - now we just need the weather to cooperate!

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Kristen Garaffo's avatar

Tysm Olivia and I so agree! It’s been in the 50s and raining here all week πŸ˜‚ I’m so ready for more sun!

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