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Write More On Paper
Durham, Gifts, Shopping, Weekend Plans Jessica Payne 8/23/23 Durham, Gifts, Shopping, Weekend Plans Jessica Payne 8/23/23

Write More On Paper

Don’t get me wrong, I love my technology - but there’s just something about putting pen to paper that I love…

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My Week In Review
Food, Durham, Weekend Plans Jessica Payne 6/24/22 Food, Durham, Weekend Plans Jessica Payne 6/24/22

My Week In Review

I’ve had a pretty fun and eventful week, so I thought I would capture everything in pictures for you!

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HOW TO MAKE A PEACH AND THYME-INFUSED GIN COCKTAIL
Cocktails, Durham, Home Jessica Payne 7/1/20 Cocktails, Durham, Home Jessica Payne 7/1/20

HOW TO MAKE A PEACH AND THYME-INFUSED GIN COCKTAIL

I picked up some fresh peaches from the Farmer’s Market and decided to make this delicious thyme-infused cocktail. Here’s how I made it!

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MY ONE ENTRYWAY CHALLENGE
Durham, Home, Thrifting, DIY Jessica Payne 6/25/20 Durham, Home, Thrifting, DIY Jessica Payne 6/25/20

MY ONE ENTRYWAY CHALLENGE

It’s been a long time coming, but my entryway (which I started back in March, at the beginning of the Pandemic) is finished and now I get to finally show it off!

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HOW TO MAKE A OLD FASHIONED COCKTAIL
Cocktails, Durham, Home Jessica Payne 6/22/20 Cocktails, Durham, Home Jessica Payne 6/22/20

HOW TO MAKE A OLD FASHIONED COCKTAIL

I’ve had a week and when I start to feel a little stressed and anxious - there’s no better cure than sipping on a classic Old Fashioned while listening to some jazz. Here’s my recipe:

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HOW TO MAKE A FLAMING PINA COLADA TIKI COCKTAIL
Cocktails, Durham, Home Jessica Payne 6/15/20 Cocktails, Durham, Home Jessica Payne 6/15/20

HOW TO MAKE A FLAMING PINA COLADA TIKI COCKTAIL

This weeks happy hour video (a Flaming Pina Colada - yep, there’s fire!!) is now available and it’s so delicious

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I'M OBSESSED WITH MY NEW PIECE OF ART
Durham, Home Jessica Payne 6/15/20 Durham, Home Jessica Payne 6/15/20

I'M OBSESSED WITH MY NEW PIECE OF ART

This piece of art has been on my wish list for over a year now, and I finally pulled the trigger

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HOW TO MAKE A SPICY MANGO MEZCAL MARGARITA
Cocktails, Durham, Home Jessica Payne 6/15/20 Cocktails, Durham, Home Jessica Payne 6/15/20

HOW TO MAKE A SPICY MANGO MEZCAL MARGARITA

I’m pretty much a baby when it comes to spicy anything - but I think I’ve finally found the perfect balance of sweet and spicy in this cocktail. Check it out:

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HOW TO MAKE A RASPBERRY SMASH COCKTAIL
Cocktails, Durham, Home Jessica Payne 6/15/20 Cocktails, Durham, Home Jessica Payne 6/15/20

HOW TO MAKE A RASPBERRY SMASH COCKTAIL

Sharing one of my favorite cocktails to date, The Raspberry Smash Cocktail.

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SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES DURING THE PANDEMIC
Durham, Food, Home Jessica Payne 6/15/20 Durham, Food, Home Jessica Payne 6/15/20

SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES DURING THE PANDEMIC

During this shelter-in-place, I’ve really tried to support all of the local restaurants here in Durham, NC.

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HOW TO PICKLE VEGGIES
Durham, Food, Home Jessica Payne 9/8/19 Durham, Food, Home Jessica Payne 9/8/19

HOW TO PICKLE VEGGIES

This morning I woke up and the first thing I said was “I’m going to pickle some veggies today”. Weird, right?

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THRIFTED VALENTINE TABLESCAPE
Durham, Home, Thrifting, Tablescapes Jessica Payne 9/8/19 Durham, Home, Thrifting, Tablescapes Jessica Payne 9/8/19

THRIFTED VALENTINE TABLESCAPE

For over a year now, I’ve been slowly building my collection of pink depression glass and I couldn’t think of a better day to pull it all out and set up this beautiful tablescape for dinner this evening.

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THE POTTERY STUDIO IS MY THERAPY
Home, Pottery, Durham Jessica Payne 9/8/19 Home, Pottery, Durham Jessica Payne 9/8/19

THE POTTERY STUDIO IS MY THERAPY

Using my hands to create is my biggest passion. I’ve been back in the pottery studio for about a year now, and it’s truly been the therapy that I’ve needed.

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HOW TO ADD MORE WHEN THERE'S NO SPACE
Durham, Home, Thrifting Jessica Payne 9/8/19 Durham, Home, Thrifting Jessica Payne 9/8/19

HOW TO ADD MORE WHEN THERE'S NO SPACE

Everyone staying cool out there? This week has been so brutal and I'm all the way over this heat. I have really tried to stay highly hydrated this week by drinking more water than I typically do - but I have to be honest, getting in my water is something that I struggle with. You too?

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CHEERS TO THE GROOMS
Durham, Events, Gifts Jessica Payne 9/8/19 Durham, Events, Gifts Jessica Payne 9/8/19

CHEERS TO THE GROOMS

I had the honor of curating the gift boxes and wedding decor for my dear friends Mike and Charles, and I had so much fun working with them to help execute their vision.

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Oh What Fun Christmas Dinner Party!
Events, Durham, Home, Tablescapes Jessica Payne 12/24/18 Events, Durham, Home, Tablescapes Jessica Payne 12/24/18

Oh What Fun Christmas Dinner Party!

I curated an intimate Christmas dinner party for some of the special women in my life, right in my 650sq ft apartment.

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PUMPKIN SPICE AND EVERYTHING NICE GIFT BASKET
Food, Durham, Gifts Jessica Payne 7/15/18 Food, Durham, Gifts Jessica Payne 7/15/18

PUMPKIN SPICE AND EVERYTHING NICE GIFT BASKET

Every month I am commissioned by the Liberty Warehouse Apartments here in Durham, NC to curate a box for one lucky resident.

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