Holiday – Page 2 – The Roost View

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November 22, 2021

Prepping for out-of-town guests

'Tis the season for welcoming friends and family from afar! After nearly two years of limited travel and gatherings, most of us are ready to fling open our homes and host out-of-town guests. While I'm thrilled to have visitors once again, there's no denying that our guest room suffered a bit of neglect during the pandemic. The space collected more than dust, accumulating all sorts of random objects, clothing donations and a few unfinished projects. Thankfully, I had my mother-in-law's visit to spur me into action a few weeks ago. Our degenerate guest room re[...]

ROOST STYLE

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November 9, 2021

we know what guys want: the husband-approved gift guide you’ve been waiting for

Every holiday season, I'm at a loss when it comes to selecting gifts for the men in my life, particularly my husband who can be persnickety. Admittedly, I've had a few gift-giving fails over the years, such as the motorized tie rack and the "James Bond Weekender" bag that turned out to be just big enough to hold a tampon and a lipstick--but not at the same time. Whether you're the most confident gift-giver or you're like me and can relate to some holiday-induced self-doubt, our husband-approved gift guide is here to help. Farrah and I turned to our husbands, Harr[...]

IN THE KITCHEN

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October 26, 2021

A crisp & refreshing cocktail for autumn celebrations

Sometimes it's best to keep things simple, especially when we're hosting and there are a million other things demanding our attention. This crisp and refreshing Autumn Apple Cider Mule is the easy cocktail we'll be mixing up throughout the fall season as it's equally suitable for Halloween night and Thanksgiving celebrations. You could even multiply the ingredients and mix up a batch ahead of time. If so, just follow the instructions through step 3 and add the ginger beer and garnishes before serving. Cheers! AUTUMN APPLE CIDER MULE Makes 2 servings[...]