Cranberry Eggnog Bread

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One Friday night a few weeks ago it was snowing and I was hungry. I had a bag of cranberries that were close to their last breath and some eggnog in the same boat. And thus. Cranberry Eggnog Bread was born!

Cranberry Eggnog Bread
• 3 C cranberries
• 1 C sugar, divided
• 3 C flour
• 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 C eggnog (I used light)
• 2/3 C unsalted butter, melted and cooled

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Rinse off the cranberries and lightly chop them up if you wish. Place cranberries in a bowl and coat with 1/2 C sugar. In a separate medium-sized bowl, combine flour, remaining sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine eggs, eggnog, and butter. Add dry ingredients in increments and mix on low until combined. Fold in sugar-coated cranberries. Grease two loaf pans and divide bread mixture between them. Bake 45-60 minutes, or until a toothpick poked into the center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack for 10 minutes, then run a knife around the edge of each pan and invert. (You can add a glaze of 1/2 C eggnog and 2 C powdered sugar at this point if you’d like! I prefer mine slathered with cold butter.)

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This week on Design Crush:
A mega-roundup of homemade sweet treats, savory bites, and spirits to give or enjoy yourself.
Twenty-seven gift tags to put the icing on the proverbial gift cake.
Twenty more holiday cards to spread the cheer in part 5 and part 6.
Gifting with Pickwick & Weller‘s super soft tees (and a great discount!).
A bevy of DIY holiday gifts for everyone on your list.
Intricate paper-cut art from Molly McGrath.
Ornaments galore!
Our final roundup for 2014 Calendars – Part 6.
Will you be making an appearance at my (imaginary) Christmas?
Incredible photo manipulated tree trunks from Sally Lundburg.
My favorite candles for chilly winter nights.

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Holiday Cards – Part 6

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1. Happy Holidays by Crane & Co. for J.Crew   2. Holiday Nest by An Open Sketchbook   3. gee whiskers by fancy seeing you here   4. Holiday House by Red Cap Cards   5. Happy Holidays by Swash Letterpress + Design   6. Happy & Delightful by Sugar Paper LA   7. Polar Bear by Alice Potter   8. Happy Hot Chocolate Season by Grey Moggie Press   9. Be Merry Stripes by Hello Lucky Press   10. Warmest Wishes by One Plus One Design   11. Letterpress Christmas Cards by Duet Letterpress   12. Fox in the Snow by Red Cap Cards

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Warm Winter Candles

If you visit my home chances are there’s a candle burning. During warmer months it’s almost always my favorite burnt sugar scent, and when the temperature drops it’s something warm and comforting. An almond/tobacco I can’t get enough of or something with cloves and cinnamon. To me scent is a big part of the personality of your home that should be subtle yet evident the moment someone sets foot in the door.

 

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ROW 1: Comme des Garçons hinoki candle // Woodfire Candle // Joya Candle    ROW 2: no. 3 sugar & spice // Byredo Parfums Bibliotheque    ROW 3: Mineral Goblet Candle // Whiskey in the Jar // Gleaming Bear Candle    ROW 4: Firewood Signature // Jacinta Holiday Candle // Winter Is Coming

 

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My (Imaginary) Christmas 2013

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Seriously, don’t even worry about bringing anything because I’ve got it all covered! Longtime readers might remember last year’s dream Christmas dinner as the start of this extravagant/gluttonous series I create for most major holidays. And let me tell you, I should really throw make believe parties more often because they’re so much fun! This Christmas I decided to go with plenty of color and whimsy with a dash of nature and DIY thrown in to keep it real. Hope you can make it! (Links and sources at the end.)

 

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THE DECOR
Felt Ball Garland – The Fickle Felt Tree
DIY Himmeli Garland – The House That Lars Built
Paint Dipped Ornaments – Bomisch
Pine Cone Wreath – West Twin Creations
Plated Glass Votives – Serena & Lily
Still Life Taper Candles – Anthropologie
Town Square Sculptures – Anthropologie
Wire Sprinkle Line Lights – CB2
Wood Chain Kit – Sideshow Press

THE COCKTAILS
Cider Pomegranate Smash – Clara Persis
The Bourbon Épice – coco + kelley
Hot Buttered Hazelnut Whisky – Adventure in Cooking

THE APPS
Brie and Cranberry Bites –  Crumb
Sweet Potato Tahini Crostini – Love and Lemons
Whipped Ricotta with Lemon and Olive Oil – Joy the Baker

THE TABLE
Blush Champagne Coupes – Monique Lhuillier
Colonnes Stemware – Anthropologie
DIY Pie Crust Place Markers – You Are My Fave
Gold Napkin Ring Set – West Elm
Gold-Dipped Flatware – Anthropologie
Nomades Table Linen – Anthropologie
DIY Reversible Tree Flatware Mat – Confetti Pop
Silver Manzanita Candelabra – West Elm
Verge Dinnerware – Crate and Barrel

THE FOOD
Apple Herb Stuffing – Smitten Kitchen
Balsamic Brussels Sprouts with Red Grapes – Nutrition Stripped
Cheddar Herb Baked Apples – JJ Begonia
Creamy Chive Potatoes – Annie’s Eats
Drunken Cranberry Sauce – The Speckled Palate
Hot Butter Bean Salad with Lemon – BBC Good Food
Kale Salad with Lemon, Almonds, and Pecorino – Heather Christo
Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Caramelized Onion, Brie, and Sage – Recipe Girl
Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon Parsley Dressing – Epicurious

THE DESSERTS
Caramel Apple Cake – Pinch of Yum
Gingerbread Coffee Cake with Ginger Cream – Dine & Dish
Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Dulce de Leche – Martha Stewart

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Ornaments Galore

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COLUMN 1: Emily Thompson Blue Juniper Globe – Terrain // Dog and Cat House Ornament – Crate and Barrel // Hand Painted Glass Ornament – Schemata    COLUMN 2: Black and White Hexagon – Melissa Maya Pottery // DIY Angled Starburst Ornament – Poppytalk // DIY Scandinavian-Inspired Clay Ornaments – Julep //  Geometric Gold Leaf Ornaments – Selfridges // Hand Painted Wooden Christmas Ornaments – 10 ante meridiem    COLUMN 3: DIY Balsa Wood Diamond Ornament – A Beautiful Mess // Forest Wood Ornament Set – Terrain // Hand Painted Sounds of Winter Bell – Free People

 

 

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COLUMN 1: North Ornament – Jessica Swift // Quill and Quiver Ornaments – Jayson Home // Silver Plated Glass Ornaments – Serena & Lily    COLUMN 2: Winter Icicle – Joel Haffner Studio // White and Gold Ceramic Christmas Tree Ornament – Hook n’ Loop // Porcelain Pinecone Ornament – LEIF // Silver Round Bell Ornament – Crate & Barrel // Snowshoe Ornaments – Henderson Dry Goods    COLUMN 3: Ornate House Ornament – Crate and Barrel // Round Navy + Copper Ornament – Honeycomb Studio // Silvered Glass Christmas Ornaments – Horchow

 

 

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COLUMN 1: Turned Wood Ornaments – Crate and Barrel // Felt Mistletoe – west elm // Matte White Ribbed Onion Ornament – Crate and Barrel    COLUMN 2: snug.trio – snug online // Soapstone Pebble Owl Ornament – Crate and Barrel // Ceramic Santa Ornament – Target // Golden Acorns Ornament – Stacey Winters // Paper Origami Star Ornament – Crate and Barrel    COLUMN 3: Wooden Creature Ornaments – Urban Outfitters // Agate Ornaments – west elm // Double Glass Sphere Ornament – west elm

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