super birthday sale, house elves and mr. dearie's hot buttered rums! 🎂🎄🍸🎉
happy holidays, dearies!
december 23rd finds darlingdearie at 3 years old! i am thankful and grateful to each and every one of you, old friends and new friends, who have been with me on my journey. to celebrate, i've listed my reprise refashioned frocks at 30% off through the month of december. there is free shipping, too, so please share the news with friends and family (or just forward this missive to them).
additionally, just for you, my beloved dearies, i'm offering an additional 20% off the etsy sale price when you use this code: DEARIESLUV during checkout, giving you a total of 50% off original prices! coupon code good through the end of december 2018.
for those of you in the u.s.a., don't forget to order the perfect holiday gift for someone special from darlingdearie by tuesday, december 18th, for your gift selections arrive in time for the holidays. may i suggest something from my new oddment collection, regalia? consider one of my lovely medallions to bestow upon that special someone in your life!
the dearie daughters love to partake in our annual family holiday traditions, including the arrival of our house elf, ellie. she always, like clockwork and without fail, arrives the day after thanksgiving. where we'll find her hanging out each morning until christmas, we never know!
as the end of 2018 quickly approaches, it also means it's time to gear up for new years eve parties and celebrations. whether you're staying in or hosting your own soiree, i encourage you to try one of my favorite winter libations, compliments of the marvelous mixologist, mr. dearie! fully detailed instructions with step-by-step photos can be found here.
mr. dearie's recipe makes one serving of this classic, spicy hot cocktail, although it can easily be doubled with excellent results. also, it's imperative that you only use real butter (not margarine) for optimal results!
mr. dearie's hot buttered rums
1.75 oz. spiced dark rum
6 oz. hot water
1 thin slice of unsalted butter
1 tablespoon of dark brown sugar (light will do)
a pinch of ground cinnamon
a pinch of ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 star anise pod (optional, mr. dearie indulges me because i love them so)
place butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla extract into a heavy glass or crystal tumbler (heck, even a coffee mug will do). using a metal spoon, blend the ingredients until creamy. add boiling hot water, poured over your metal spoon and stir. add the rum and stir again. if desired, garnish with a star anise pod. cheers and enjoy! most delicious, right? mr. dearie says, "you are welcome."
wishing you and yours a beautiful, final 2018 - see you in the new year for the start of another trip around the sun!
until my next missive...
xoxo
darling