Holiday Cookie Extravaganza

1. Chocolate Coated Peppermint Cookies – Clockwork Lemon
2. Double Dark Chocolate Shortbread Cookies – The View From Great Island
3. The Perfect Dark Chocolate Sugar Cookie – Sweetapolita
4. Chew Lemon Snowdrops – Bake Sale Week
5. Vanilla Almond Orange Cloud Cookies – Joy the Baker
6. Molten Chocolate Cookies with Sea Salt, Rosemary & Orange Zest – reading my tea leaves
7. Tangerine butter Cookies – Better Homes & Gardens
8. Chai Shortbread Cookies with Sea Salt – foodiecrush
9. Chocolate-Caramel Tartlets – David Lebovitz

 

10. Pumpkin Pie Cookies – Betty Crocker Recipes
11. Nutella Waffle Sandwich Cookies – Just a Taste
12. Cinnamon Puff Pastry Bites – Noshing With the Nolands
13. Cranberry, Walnut and Feta Shortbread Cookies – Kitchen Tested
14. Brownie Cookies with Maple Bourbon Buttercream – spicy icecream
15. Marshmallow Biscuits – Ginger Fig
16. Soft Almond Sugar Cookies – Confections from the Cody Kitchen
17. Apple Pie Cookies – Food Pusher
18. Brown Sugar Cinnamon Coconut Cookies – Chocolate Moosey

 

19. Chewy Chocolate Ginger-Molasses Cookies – Martha Stewart
20. Salted Chocolate Brownie Cookies – Seasons and Suppers
21. Chocolate Gingersnap Cookies – Jen’s Favorite Cookies
22. Coconut Thumbprint Cookies with Salted Caramel – Martha Stewart
23. Cream Cheese Cocoa Nib Cookies – rachel cooks
24. Orange Butter Cookies with Grand Marnier Glaze – Find Cooking
25. Dark Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroons – Barefeet In the Kitchen
26. Eggnog Cookies – Savory Simple
27. Fruit Cake Cookies – A Spicy Perspective

 

28. Brown Butter Ginger Cookies with Mascarpone Cream – Not Without Salt
29. Chocolate Peppermint Cookies – Fueling Endurance Performance
30. Cranberry White Chocolate Oat Cookies – Fabtastic Eats
31. White Chocolate Apricot Oatmeal Cookies – Provecho Peru
32. Peppermint Crinkle Cookies – Bakers Royale
33. Pumpkin Cookies – My Baking Addiction
34. Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies – The Novice Chef
35. Salted Caramel Shortbread Bites – She Knows
36. Satsuma Cranberry Sables – Brooklyn Supper

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Super Holiday Decor

Row 1: DIY Modern Christmas Tree Set – Curbly, Holiday Doormat DIY – A Beautiful Mess, Glittered Geometry Garland – LEIF  //  Row 2: Prop Some Art – Real Simple, DIY Modern Perforated Tabletop Trees – Curbly  //  Row 3: Naughty (& Nice) Boxed Glass Candles – ILLUME, Snow Globes – West Elm, ConfettiSystems Garland – West Elm  //  Row 4: Handmade Paper Star Garland – Toast UK, Teluria Candelabra – Note Design Studio for Klong, Glittered Twig Tape Candles – LEIF

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2013 Calendars – Part 8

1. 12 Month Wall Calendar – REDSTAR ink  2. 2013 Letterpress Calendar – W+K Studio
3. Instrument Collection 2013 Wall Calendar – Paper Sparrow  4. 2013 Wall Calendar – Girl and Parrot  5. Holy Crap It’s 2013 Calendar – Emily McDowell Illustration  6. 2013 Polaroid Camera Illustrated Desk Calendar – Giveable Greetings  7. 2013 Typography Wall Calendar – maple lane  8. 2013 Reusable 12 Month Calendar – Letter & Lark  9. Globe Trotter Calendar – Anthropologie  10. Circle 2013 Wall Calendar – Veekee Workshop

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24 Merry Days – Day #11 Giveaways

It’s Design Crush’s turn – Day 11 of 24 Merry Days – to give away some amazing things! We’re one of the lucky sites having not one, but two giveaway – for this virtual advent calendar filled to the brim with a new giveaway at a different blog each day through Christmas Eve. And since we’re only halfway through the month, you have plenty more giveaways to enter if you’re just now hearing about this fun collaboration!

 

There’s something perfectly wintery abut cozy fleece, which makes the Striped Fleece Laptop Case and Striped Fleece Backpack from POKETO especially fitting for this time of year. Try not to cuddle with them too much.

TO ENTER GIVEAWAY #1
Visit POKETO and tell me what else you find especially lovely in the comments section. For an extra entry LIKE Design Crush on Facebook and let me know you did! Note: You must enter each giveaway with a separate comment. U.S. entree only please.

 

May28th‘s InstaWATCH is so much fun! Choose any of your Instagram photos to adorn its face (That’s my handsome cat Peanut above!). Such a great personalized gift for yourself or someone on your list.

TO ENTER GIVEAWAY #2
Tell me in the comments section what Instagram photo you’d put on your watch face! For an extra entry LIKE Design Crush on Facebook and let me know you did! Note: You must enter each giveaway with a separate comment. U.S. entree only please.

Both giveaways end December 18th at midnight. Two winners will be chosen at random and announced here shortly after.

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Dream Christmas Dinner

Every December I fly back to Pennsylvania to celebrate Christmas with my dad’s side of the family. And while I love getting to see friends and family in my hometown, it’s always a bit hectic and I naturally wonder what it would be like if lots of things were different and I were hosting Christmas dinner at my house. It would (obviously) be amazing and no doubt tons of work, and maybe someday I’ll get the chance to find out. But for now here’s how the dream evening would go down, enjoy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE APPETIZERS
Ricotta Flatbread with Pomegranate Salsa –  Family Style Food
Herb and Mozzarella Mushrooms with Garlic Toasts – Donna Hay
Bourbon Maple Toasted Pistachios – Lemons & Anchovies

THE BEVERAGES
Mulled Cranberry Apple Cider – the kitchn
Ginger Pear Cocktail – The Boys Club
Lemon Thyme Eggnog – The Kitchen Finesse

THE TABLE
Mono A Edition in Black – Peter Raacke
Mud Plates – Mud Australia
Cross Dye Basic Napkins – West Elm
Lempi Glass – littala
Evergreen Placecards – via Bloom
Raw Wood Placemat Set – West Elm
Spun Vinyl Runner – Chilewich
Mercury Votive Holders – West Elm
Numi Candle Holders – CB2

THE EATS
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Lemon – Real Simple
Roasted Cabbage Slaw with Hazelnuts and Lemon – the kitchn
Orange and Pomegranate Salad – Brooklyn Supper
Domino Roast Sweet Potatoes – Brooklyn Supper
Corn and Potato Casserole with Gruyere – Some the Wiser
Quinoa, Sweet Potato and Dried Cranberry Stuffing – With Style & Grace

THE DESSERTS
Pumpkin Icebox Pie – Martha Stewart
Brown Sugar Custard Cranberry Tart – The Galley Gourmet
Spiced Persimmon Cake with Brown Sugar – The Kitchy Kitchen

THE DETAILS
Crackers – Toast UK
Wreath – IKEA
Votive Candles – House Doctor
Strasburg Tree Candles – Wisteria
Zinc Star Wreath Garland – Father Rabbit
DIY Holiday Gift Box Backdrop – Studio DIY
Mod Brass Trees – Jayson Home
DIY Wax Paper Candle Holders – Design*Sponge
Winter Playlist – Kinfolk Magazine

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Happy Weekend

01/ Loving these driftwood horse sculptures.
02/ How to stock the perfect winter pantry.
03/ I never finish a bottle of nail polish, DOSE minis are perfect.
04/ I wish I had a big mug of this lavender hot chocolate in front of my right now.
05/ Lollipops in grownup flavors.
06/ It’s a little late, but you can still make a DIY Beer Advent Calendar.
07/ Oh my gosh, I want to hide a gift in this confetti surprise jar so bad!
08/ This Is a Memory, audio recordings of strangers’ memories.
09/ I’ll be eating more of these now that I know how to easily seed a pomegranate!
10/ Beautiful macro photos of snowflakes and ice structures.

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2013 Calendars – Part 7

1. 2013 Vortex Letterpress Calendar by INK + WIT  2. Dreamcats 2013 Calendar by fieldguided  3. Letterpress Calendar 2013 by Lark Press  4. Modern Shapes Mini Calendar 2013 by Monkey Mind Design  5. A New Tribe 2013 Mini Calendar by Little Low Studio  6. 2013 Astrology Wall Calendar by Prismatic Print Shop  7. Beer/Food 2013 Calendar by redcruiser  8. 2013 Season Wall Calendar by Katie Vernon  9. 2013 Botanical Watercolor Wall Calendar by Fine Day Press  10. 2013 Typographic Desk Calendar by Ruby Red Design Studio

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Win It: UGallery

This Is Only a Temporary Solution (Deer) by JenMarie Zeleznak

Today we’re talking about art in an often neglected space: the kitchen! With all of the cabinets, countertop necessities, and inevitable space issues most kitchens present it’s easy to see how the walls go under our radar. In fact, the only space my kitchen offers in the wall department is the backsplash. In the four years I’ve owned my home I haven’t really bothered to do much with it, but after some thought I realized it’s the perfect place for a miniature art gallery!

 

Coney Island Beach, New York by Bryan Solarski

That’s why I’ve partnered with UGallery, to make my once boring backsplash the exact opposite. I hung two prints, but you could also set frames on the counter and lean them against the wall. I wanted the art to be the focus, so I opted for simple glass frames with no edge. I hope to continue filling in the space over the next few months for the total gallery effect.

Now here’s the fun part, you have a chance to win the same two prints from UGallery that I have on my walls! Coney Island Beach, New York by Bryan Solarski and This Is Only a Temporary Solution (Deer) by JenMarie Zeleznak. The beach photo is sure to make you think of summer all winter long, and the whimsical watercolor will make you smile each time you catch a glance.

 

Congratulations to comment #22 Kirsten!
This giveaway is now closed.

 

To Enter:
1. Follow both Design Crush and UGallery on Facebook.
2. Leave a comment here saying you followed both.
3. Do it before Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at midnight CST.
4. Cross your fingers! A winner will be chosen randomly and posted here.

UGallery is also offering Design Crush readers 15% off of your entire purchase when you use the code designcrush15 at checkout through December 15th!

Giveaway Rules + Disclosures. U.S. entrees only.

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Ornamental

Vertical Row 1: Porcelain Santa // Sentimental Ceramic Gift Tag Set // Agate Ornament // Woodland Bronze Creatures
Vertical Row 2: Dip-Dyed Apple Green Ball // Natural Himmeli Ornaments // Origami Cub // Mercury Glass Monogram // Sputnik Ornament
Vertical Row 3: Porcelain Woodland Animal Set // Golden Nugget // Sequin Bow // Birds of a Feather Set of 7

I put my tree up earlier this year than ever, the Monday before Thanksgiving (I blame it on a thing called “Blog Time”). The dogs stared at it like I was completely messing with their minds, while the cats couldn’t wait to nap under it and chew on the lower branches. This was the first year where I didn’t have to use what I refer to as filler ornaments, cheap boxes of bulbs to fill in the empty spots between the ornaments I actually like. I finally have enough baubles for my silver, clear, pink, and blue glass tree – it was sort of momentous. The only new additions were a shiny silver starburst, a big white metal feather, a silver owl, and a mercury glass K (like the monogram above). Oh, and a silver-gold star for the tippy-top.

So, is your tree up and twinkling yet? Do you always put it up on the same day every year or just play it by ear?

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