There's no better year to celebrate a half birthday than the 31st. Right? Right?! Okay, maybe it was just the most convenient.
Besides giving myself some extra attention, it was also the perfect time to try out two new syrups for lemonade and/or bourbon. I made a rosemary version and a delicious ginger syrup. All to be sipped out of a mason jar.
... which would have been even BETTER with a striped straw!
Thankfully, I located some later at
Paper Source. Yes, I do rock a striped straw at all times.