Homemade Pear Brandy

PEAR BRANDY

recipe makes: 7 Large Jars

2- 1.75L of Brandy

3lbs- Seckel Pears

1- bag of skewers

1- bag of sugar

7- Lg canning Jars

Directions:

1. Sterilize jars

2. Cut pears into slices and place on skewers. 

Place skewer into each jar.

3. Add 1cup of sugar to each jar.

4. Pour Brandy over pears and fill the jar to

the top making sure all pears are covered.

5. Seal jar and place in a cool, dry storage for 

1 month.

Time to decorate!!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Vivere Grandi,

Ivy

What does your closet look like?

St. Augustine, Fla

Cassandra and her family's beautiful store!!

Cassandra and I went in and re-merchandised the whole thing

just before her 5 year birthday for The Closet.

The party was a success, and I ended up with a Helton Hill skirt. :)

Vivere Grandi,

Ivy

The Levee

Sunset at the Levee

The Levee was responsible for 80% of New Orleans flooding during the Katrina catastrophe.

 We found beauty in destruction. Thanks for sharing this with me Brad.

Vivere Grandi,

Ivy

Uptown to the Garden District

On the first day of being in New Orleans we jumped on the streetcar.....

Headed towards 

STREET

& got a bite to eat at

( Juans Flying Burrito )

 The Highlight 

Margaritas & light fixtures

Vivere Grandi,

Ivy

Isabel & Diana's

After Fredericksburg, Texas we packed up and hauled it to New Orleans for Halloween weekend. 

We stayed at Isabel & Diana's cute anthropology influenced home in uptown.

It was more than nice to be greeted with a beer and 

a warm, cozy home.

Vivere Grandi,
 Ivy 

Nikki Reed

Ahhh finally!!! Here are some of the outfits from the fitting! Nikki looks smokin! Its amazing what you can fit into only a few suitcases. 

6th International Rome Film Festival

Nikki is wearing a Maria Lucia Hohan gown.

From left to right- Michael Kors, Topshop, Alice by Temperly, Jenni Kayne.

Vivere Grandi,

Ivy

Kittycatting Around

MEEEOOOoooooOWWWW

 I'm thinking about wearing my Halloween costume year round, what do you think?

Vivere Grandi,

Ivy

The Peach Tree Inn

3rd & favorite STOP- The Peach Tree Inn

Fredericksburg, Texas

I love Texas, home of the proud, and proud of their home... I would gladly move to a town like Fredericksburg. The hospitality and kind nature of the people here will never be forgotten. 

YEEEEHAAAWW

Vivere Grandi,

Ivy

Silver City's Golden Spot

2nd STOP- The Gila House

 

Cute as a button!

If you're stopping in Silver City make sure to check out the Gila House. The collective array of art

and small town charm is something to be seen! 

Vivere Grandi,

Ivy

The Clarendon Hotel

1st STOP- Phoenix, Arizona

 

Upon entry the walls in the reception area were adorned with jewelry. Love at first sight.

 Don't forget to look up when you check in! The chandeliers look like a beautiful cluster of Hydrangeas. 

Not too shabby. Relax, have a drink at the bar and admire the local art.

  This one is for you Jam, it reminds me of Banksy. Please... recreate. 

The stunning rooftop view.

 Yours truly, and the master planner behind this adventure Cassandra Helton 

Next stop- Silver City, New Mexico

Vivere Grandi,

Ivy

The Big Move.

In preparation for the sale, we had our fit model head over (also big spender for the sale) Carla Weisner.

She modeled about 13 looks... and bought 8 of them. Thanks momma Weisner.

Carla is wearing a vintage black blazer with a beaded collar and a Cache bodysuit.

Day 1....I can not tell you the amount of times these racks fell over..

Day 2...the home goods section is almost gone....

Thats a wrap!!!!! Jam & Goo Bear worked really hard today.

The moving sale was a success... $1,000.00 and a few Coronas later..

It's time to hit the road!!!

While Jam is preparing for her big move- i'll be driving across the country.

Next stop- Phoenix, Arizona

Vivere Grandi,

Ivy