Above, the "Christmas Mint-ini" that I whipped up for Kendrick last night.
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Perfect Christmas Cocktail / Nantucket Red
I have no idea where I got this recipe from, but I've been making one version or another of it during the holidays since before I was legally allowed to purchase the ingredients. It's gorgeous and festive, and everybody loves it.
Such Are My Dreams
Last night, I dreamed that a reader wrote in, saying that at her holiday office party there had been tons of leftover tinsel garlands strewn about, and that she wanted to know if I had any interesting ideas for how to incorporate tinsel garlands into holiday decor. (I really did dream this.)
Reader Question / Traveling With Dogs
Q. I'm flying with my dog onboard for the first time. Do you have any tips, from having flown with Lucy or Virgil?
Holiday Tipping Guide
This week is a great time to get around to organizing your holiday tips, if you haven't already (but FYI, any time before New Year's is technically fine).
HOLIDAY TIPPING GUIDE
Doorman: $10-$100
Superintendent: $50-$200 (less if you tip throughout the year)