Around Town ~ Everything Unique

 

For over 25 years Everything Unique has been a downtown Sulphur Springs staple. Ready to help you with all your home decor needs, and now so much more. At The Oaks Bed and Breakfast, Everything Unique helped us fill our shelves with beautiful items in our great room for guests to enjoy or purchase. As with life, Everything Unique has seen change over the years and has adapted to welcome in new products and services to help serve their customers.

 

Located at 124 Main Street in downtown Sulphur Springs, you can visit and shop six days a week, or 24/7 shop online at www.everything-unique.com. Steve and Carrie Nuckolls have owned Everything Unique for the last ten years and have been the driving force behind the changes made in store as shopping and dining habits of their customers have adapted over time.

 

With the addition of apparel in 2020, and the wine bar in 2023 Everything Unique offers customers a chance to shop for gifts, personal items, wine, and apparel in one location. You cannot forget their signature self-proclaimed tag line, The Christmas Store. One of my favorite pastimes is going in to see what each year’s theme will be and what their nutcracker selection will look like each year. Some of my favorite holiday pieces have come from Everything Unique over the years.

 

Bring your group of friends, men and women alike for a fun shopping trip to downtown Sulphur Springs to find the perfect item for yourself, a loved one or to enjoy a great glass of wine while browsing. Some of their best-selling items are related to the wine bar. The beautiful charcuterie boards, spicy bacon jam or cocktail mixers are crowd favorites. Do you want to up your charcuterie game, grab one of amazing cookbooks to better enhance your guest experience at your next dinner party.

 

Do you need a gift that will be loved at your next bunco or party night, look no further than their hilarious kitchen towels or devotional book selection. While upon first inspection the store might seem to cater more to women, there are great options for men in store as well. Especially if he loves to cook!

 

Everything Unique has many different opportunities for you or your group. Plan your next girl’s night out, or just because it’s Tuesday event. Their redesigned wine bar area is perfect for groups to get together and enjoy an evening of fellowship. With wine, beer, and charcuterie options available your group will be welcomed at Everything Unique.

 

Rediscover what downtown and Everything Unique has to offer the next time you are in Sulphur Springs. Shop their store in person, online or have a group event, and find out why it’s called Everything Unique.

Herb Infused Cocktail ~ Fireside

 

               Fall is slowly creeping into the air in Texas, with the morning’s cooler than the day, and the falling temperatures at night once the sun falls below the horizon.  What is a better way to welcome the change of seasons than a great fall cocktail.  Aptly named Fireside, this tangy concoction is sure to warm you up from the inside while sipping at night in front of a roaring fire in the firepit or outdoor fireplace. 

 

               The rosemary in this month’s herb infused cocktail brings out the flavor of fall, and the simple sweetness of the maple syrup mixed together with the tangy goodness of grapefruit.  Each item in this cocktail embodies the season with the flavors of fall.  I like the fact that this drink is full of wonderful ingredients that are typically harvested in the later half of the year.  Grapefruit and maple syrup each are found to be ready around this time of the year. While the rosemary can be cut all year round, it truly feels truly part of the year in the fall.  Early spring will bring out the blossoms while the flavor is full in the fall.

 

               I also enjoy the ease of making this cocktail.  Simple and quick to mix together and enjoy while watching the sun makes it descent and the embers burn away into the night.  Grab a few friends to enjoy this drink with at your next get together.

 

Fireside

 

1.5 ounces Vodka

¼ ounce Maple Syrup

1 sprig Rosemary

2 ounces grapefruit juice

 

In the bottom of the glass crush the rosemary and maple syrup together.  Add in the ice, then pour over the vodka and grapefruit juice.  Mix together well.  Garnish with an extra sprig of rosemary.

 

               While simple the tastes of each element can be enjoyed with every sip.  Be sure to use your favorite Vodka when making this drink, and a good all natural maple syrup.  No imitation syrup here.  Leave the log cabin syrup at the store.  Of course if you want to make this drink a mocktail, just leave out the vodka and add in a little more syrup and grapefruit juice.  If you want it a little sweeter add in a bit more syrup.  You can make this drink to your specifications. 

               As always enjoy your drink responsibly and have a designated driver.  Cheers!