It’s that time of year again… the season of entertaining is officially upon us, and being the hostesses that we are, we’re totally here for it! Though we may be well-seasoned when it comes to throwing a memorable dinner party, we know how very intimidating and overwhelming entertaining can be! Lucky for you we’re here to demystify some of that seemingly complex, aesthetic party goodness. We’ve compiled six tips to help you elevate any entertaining you may have ahead of you over the next few months.
Read MoreThough the first day of Fall isn’t technically until September 22nd, we’re all for getting into the Fall swing of things... Besides, faux Pumpkins have been in Michaels since like July 20th, so we know we can’t be the only ones ready to embrace the change of seasons. Cringe? Sorry not sorry, we’re spooky gals around here! As we mentioned the other day, for many of us here in New England the Fall season's arrival means pumpkin picking and hay-bale rides… However, what we really love about Fall is all the yummy food that can be made from local farm-fresh ingredients! We’ve pulled together a healthy handful of cozy recipes to give you all a push into the autumnal spirit.
Read MoreThough we may be a little extra and are in the truest meaning behind the name of this blog “a bit Moore”, we love crafting all sorts of beautifully creative cocktails. We first made this cocktail on a picturesque summer afternoon at our Coaster’s Chance Cottage in Maine and have been ruminating about the creation ever since. It’s a relatively simple “mixy” as far as craft libations go, but it’s sure to satisfy all those sultry end-of-summer cravings. We named her after the woman who is pretty much as close to the spirit of the village of Cutler as you can get in a worldly form. She’s the Coastal Grandmother, a wealth of maritime knowledge, and one of the sweetest “Mainers” we’ve come to know yet — she is, none other than our lovely neighbor Delia. We created this drink in Maine, so it’s only fitting that it’s named after her. She’s sweet, tart, and can definitely come on a bit strong — if we can be so bold, it’s basically a Coastal Grandmother in a cocktail.
Read MoreWe’ve shown you a few spaces original to the cottage in our Captain’s Suite and Wheelhouse Loft Reveal, but there’s more! Brimming with New England charm, these spaces feature 200-year-old horsehair and plaster walls, warm wood tones, and wide-planked floors — quite the setting for some of our favorite custom-designed pieces. We don’t like holding these kind of secrets, so it’s a relief to finally be revealing the last spaces in our Coaster’s Chance cottage — the Morning Room and Dining Room!*
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