No Booze can still be FABULOUS? WHAT?

Summer may be winding down, but "Party Season" is just getting started.

The one thing I love about fall and winter is all the Holidays and Party Occasions on the way...this is truly the only thing I love about Winter...well that and a whole new FAB Boot selection on the way...

So with family , friends and questionable relatives about to descend on your home for a festive gathering, it is important to make all your guests feel special and FABULOUS...

Even the ones who DON'T DRINK...!!! I know, it's hard to believe, but yes, there are people out there who don't partake in an alcoholic beverage. I often wonder how they manage to survive, but they do...And it is imperative to make them feel as welcome and deevine as everyone else.

My tip for this, is to set up a chic Non-Alcoholic mini bar or station at your party. Make it entirely self serve, you only need to check on the ice once and a while.

You only need a few offerings, keeping it simple

is always best. Some carbonated

water, fun flavoured sodas and some juice is a

great choice.

Also offer a small fresh garnish place, some berries or citrus wedges for the guests to add to their bevy. It's a small touch but a fun one to make the libations more fun and festive.

This is a simple way to offer your guest who don't drink or are driving something a little bit more fabulous than coffee, tea or pop.

It also brings your Fabulous Host status way up !!! Look out Martha..

For this last long weekend of summer...A party is a MUST...We need to squeeze out every last drop of summer...

This weekend I am whipping up Water Melon Lemonade...One of my Favourite combinations...

For more Tips and ideas on how to be the host or hostest with the mostest, and more FABULOUS mocktail recipes. Be sure to check out the Deflate the Elephant Website and take the pledge on their Facebook Page. Drinking and Driving affects everyone, make sure your guests stay safe so there are many more fabulous party to come.

Cheers and I hope you had a Summer filled with FABULOUS'NESS....

No Booze can still be FABULOUS? WHAT?

DIY Deeva- DO (drink) IT YOURSELF!

So I don't JUST do Cocktails...but I like to celebrate everything that I do ..do..with a Cocktail..

So here is my DIY- DO (drink) IT YOURSELF...

I was inspired by my friend Sarah who is the Wall Candy Mummy blogger in the Yummy Mummy Club.

She took something old and ugly and made it fresh and fabulous in a snap...Oh how I wish it was that easy to do to my face...boobs and ass...;) oh and let's not forget underarm waddle...

So I looked around my house ( by passing all mirrors) to find

something old and ugly and tripped over my two sofa pillows. These poor things had taken a beating from the kids and were ugly and starting to fray.

So I decided to make them my DIY and give them a new life.

What you will need for this project...

- Fabulous material - amount depends on quantity and size of pillows

- needle and thread ..(i'm old school...no sewing machine)

- scissors

- bandaids (because I am old school and have no sewing machine)

- Vodka ( merely used as a disinfectant for all the finger pricks)

So I crudely cut out a swatch of fabric a tad larger than the pillow, turned it inside out and began to sew...Now it's not pretty, in fact I am sure Stevie Wonder could of done a better job. But I figure all the mistakes will be hidden when I turn it right side in..right?

And...I was right... they turned out FABULOUS!!

Here is the pillows sad look and home BEFORE....

And now...Their Lush and Deevine new look and Home...

So was it all worth it..the time..the blood loss...the cursing...the cost!! ???

Hell Yes...The Deeva also loves a good deal and I got this Fabulous Fabric for a SO

NG! It was already on sale for $14.98 a yard, a bargain in itself. But was also on the BUY 1 get 2 FREE table...SWEET STRAWBERRY PRESERVES IT CAN'T BE TRUE!!! .....

It was and it took me about a yard to do 2 pillows...for a total cost of....

So with every job well done...we must celebrate with a Fantastic Libation...Cheers

DIY DAIQUIRI...with a splash of Martha Stewart...

1/2 cup frozen peaches

1 dash vanilla extrac

juice from 1 fresh lime

1 tbsp superfine sugar

1 1/2 oz Vodka (or rum)

1 cup crushed ice

1 oz peach schnapps

2 ounces white grape juice

Combine the peaches, lime juice, rum, schnapps, brandy, vanilla, and sugar in the blender until smooth. Add the ice with the blender running and process until smooth. Serve in a LARGE chilled cocktail glasses.

DIY Deeva- DO (drink) IT YOURSELF!