Happy Hour: The Cozy Up

Yesterday was my last day at the law firm.  A lot has changed in my life in the past 12-months, and I’m re-evaluating my priorities and my future.  For the winter, I will be back in Montana, and it feels nice to go home, to re-center.  But last night, when I got home, the weight of the past 18-months just hit me, and I needed a rest.  So let’s start with the attire.

I have posted these Nordstrom Moonlight Pajamas so.so.so many times, but they’re worth it.  If you could wear a deep breath, this is what it would feel like.  I put them on and it’s just like, “Whew. I made it home in one piece.”  They also come in plus size.  (Pro-tip: Wash them on gentle with Damage Defense to keep the fabric its softest and prevent wear.)

Other cozy essentials?  This Unhide faux-fur blanket and I are soulmates.  I also need my slippers.  And, if I can remember, a pair of soothing gel eye masks.

You ladies know that I love a Hot Toddy.  My new favorite thing?  To mix the clove, citrus, and whiskey flavors with tamarind paste instead of honey gives it a tangy sweetness with a bit more depth.  It just makes your traditional cozy up cocktail a bit more special.

Even if you don’t love hot cocktails, you can mix this paste into the liquor of your choice for a burst of flavor.  Just mix citrus flavors, tamarind paste and spirits with a bit of seltzer water, and you’re done.

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