The Spritz Effect - A lifestyle blog where "extra" is expected.

Jan 25 2023

Two Valentine’s Day Cocktail Recipes

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Here are two delicious Valentine’s Day cocktail recipes to share with your galentines or with your valentine this V-day. Valentine’s Day cocktails are some of my favorite drinks to create....

The Best Antique Stores in Columbia, South Carolina

Dec 15 2022

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The Best Antique Stores in Columbia, South Carolina

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Here is my official guide to antique stores in (and around) Columbia, South Carolina Antique shopping is such a fun way to develop your personal style and shop sustainably –...

Holiday Cocktail Recipe – The Ornamentini

Dec 05 2022

Food and Drink

Holiday Cocktail Recipe – The Ornamentini

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This holiday cocktail recipe is sure to impress your guests and bring the holiday cheer to your next cocktail party. The Ornamentini is a fabulous way to serve up your...

Tired of espresso martinis? Try a Dirty Chai-Tini!

Nov 30 2022

Food and Drink

Tired of espresso martinis? Try a Dirty Chai-Tini!

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This Dirty Chai-Tini is a fantastic combination of Chai Tea concentrate, coffee liqueur, and vanilla vodka. Are espresso martinis on the out? Tik Tok users seem to think so. While...

Nov 09 2022

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15 Gifts for Her Under $50

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Here are 15 gifts for her under $50 that are sure to strike your fancy – whether you’re shopping for your mom, friend, sister, or just trying to create your...

Harvest Margarita – Fall Cocktail Recipe

Nov 03 2022

Food and Drink

Harvest Margarita – Fall Cocktail Recipe

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This Harvest Margarita is the perfect fall cocktail recipe – whether you’re bringing it to Friendsgiving or just making it to sip on on a cozy autumn night. I wanted...

12 Adorable Hostess Gifts That Aren’t Alcohol

Nov 02 2022

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12 Adorable Hostess Gifts That Aren’t Alcohol

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If you are looking for hostess gifts for the hostess (or host!) with the most in your life, then you have come to the right place. These 12 hostess gifts...

Cute Halloween Cocktail – The Mummy White Russian

Oct 19 2022

Food and Drink

Cute Halloween Cocktail – The Mummy White Russian

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A Spooky Halloween Cocktail: The Mummy Spooky Season is the perfect time to craft a creative Halloween Cocktail. I am doing 13 Days of Halloween Cocktails for the occasion! Make...

Oct 11 2022

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10 Bar Carts for Every Space Under $250

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Finding the perfect bar cart for your space can be difficult. I’ve rounded up 10 of my favorite Bar Carts for every space – and they’re all under $250. Best...

Oct 04 2022

Travel

Two Day Barcelona Itinerary

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Two Days in Barcelona This Barcelona Itinerary will allow you to see the city’s most famous sites and more – here is how to spend 48 hours in the city. ...