For those of you who follow along on Instagram and Facebook, you may have noticed that we have opened a new creative space/studio with my sweet and talented friend Emily of E.H. Floral. Our new Studio No. 8 Creative Space is located in the historic Tannery Marketplace on the riverfront in Littleton, NH. The Tannery is an amazing and inspiring place to be – there are so many other awesome creatives, including Linney Kenney Leather, Fresh Salon & Day Spa, a massage therapist, yoga classes, and more.
The other day we decided to just shoot for fun, for us, and for getting into the holiday spirit. Our friend Kristin of By Emily B. joined us. Emily made some amazing flowers, Kristin styled and mixed our festive cocktails (recipes below), and I did my thing – photos!
I love how everything came together {with lots of Moët!} and it was great to start using the new space! Last weekend Emily held her first floral design workshop and we plan on offering more classes in the future from both of us and from other creatives as well. I’m excited to have a place to meet with my clients and photograph editorials and promotional materials. We just did a shoot with Emshika of Chang Thai for her new cooking show, and recently shot a boudoir, as well as a quick mini session with my niece Thora. Stay tuned for our updates and lots more fun at Studio No. 8 Creative Space.
Happy Holidays!
Quick Holiday Champagne Cocktail
Made with just a few ingredients, this champagne cocktail is delicious and easy!
1 oz fresh squeezed clementine juice
1 oz Jack Rudy Cocktail Co. Elderflower Tonic
3 oz Gruet Brut
Garnish with rosemary and a clementine slice
The elderflower can be also be St. Germaine but we love the small batch story behind Jack Rudy Cocktail Co.
Cranberry Thyme Cocktail
A seasonal twist on your classic gin and tonic.
1 oz cranberry syrup
2 oz Hendricks Gin
4 oz Fever-Tree tonic
In shaker combine cranberry syrup, gin, and ice. Shake and pour into a glass over ice (we like an elegant tumbler or even a copper cup for this cocktail. Top with tonic, garnish with a sprig of time and lemon wedge.
Cranberry Syrup Recipe
3/4 cup cranberries
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
2 oz orange juice
1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
Fresh thyme leaves
In a saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, water, orange juice, vanilla extract. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes until the cranberries are soft. Add thyme and stir. Strain the syrup to dispose of the cranberry skins.
