The windchill outside today is 0º (it was 70º yesterday morning…) and on days like this soup sounds like heaven – try this Butternut Squash and Sage Soup recipe on for size!
:: recipe and photo via The Bitten Word
Posted In recipesFeast your little eyes upon Martha Stewart’s fabled prop room. What wouldn’t I give to have a Supermarket Sweep – like few minutes in here?!
1. Flyer little miss flyer scooter Radio
Your child will ride trouble-free with the uniquely designed ergonomic grip handle. With just the push of a button, the fold-down handle will hug the base making storage and portability easy. This adorable and practical scooter is the perfect first scooter for your child.
2. sock monkey slippers
Slip on these snuggly monkey slippers, reminiscent of the sock monkeys from the 1940’s. Classic, nostalgic and trendy in one!
3. name poster
give us the name (or any word!) and we’ll make it magically appear from a sea of monochome letters. choose from 4 color ways, in 2 different sizes.
4. crayon rocks
Specially shaped to allow small fingers to color in large, wide strokes, promoting confidence in creating kids’ art.
5. organic cotton giraffe blanket
Sweet and classic, this organic cotton giraffe is all-natural and chemical-free, with no chemical dyes that might irritate baby’s skin.
6. animals 5-piece children’s utensil set
This flatware set re-imagines the most familiar pieces of cutlery as exotic animals. A dessert spoon becomes a giraffe, the soup spoon is a smiling hippo, the knife is a toothy crocodile, and the fork is a playful shark. The set even includes a unique French fry fork in the shape of a baby alligator.
7. moon in my room
Detailed light-up moon hangs on wall and shines just like the real thing!
8. slide whistle
Play it like a slide trombone, imitate bird calls or make wonderful “cartoon” sound effects!
9. les Deglingos
A unique species of quirky animals!
The days went slow, but the week went fast and I’m glad the weekend is right around the bend. This is my last one at home before heading off to Pennsylvania for the holidays and I’m going to have to move at full speed to get everything that needs accomplished done! As much as I complain about the craziness and busyness of the season it really is a special time of year. But during any of the other remaining eleven months it’s completely unacceptable!
This Weekend:
• finish last batch of cookies (orange-cranberry sugar cookies for you curious-types)
• ship boxes of gifts and cookies to PA
• ship gifts to L, A and K
• deliver baby shower gift to J
• laundry, laundry, LAUNDRY!
• “Christmas” with my mom and stepdad
• clean up around the house
• prep kitten-cat sitter
I’m getting sleepy just thinking about it…
Happy Weekend!
:: image via ffffound
Posted In happy weekend
During the season of rampant parties – not to mention colds – it never hurts to have a little distinction between glasses and/or bottles! And these 123 Cocktail Napkins are a lot nicer was of doing it than oh, say, telling an acquaintance to keep his gross germs to himself. Unfortunately you can’t invite more than six guests!
:: via Design*Sponge
Posted In entertaining
I’m a nut for pound cakes of all kinds. And I have to admit I’ve never tasted one with pomegranate seeds. So I probably need to try Pomegranate Pound Cake asap!
:: recipe and photo via Dishing Up Delights
Posted In recipes
Another great DIY project – a paper wreath – from CraftStylish. I want to make a gazillion in different sizes and color palettes!
:: via evie s.
Posted In christmas, holidays, make it
1. cube tube vases
This unique glass vase features a moveable tube in each cube that holds a single flower. Two or three are a nice idea for a simple table setting. Or cover a table with ten or twenty or more for a more magnificent display.
2. stainless steel bar & wine bottle opener
3. Hargreave carafe with glass
5. Dirt Devil kone vacuum
This cordless handheld vacuum is so beautiful—yes, beautiful—you can stand it on a table as a piece of art. Twist off the top and—voila!—you hold vacuum in hand.
6. water pitcher
Using Iouseki stones and Binchotan charcoal, the Charcoal Water Pitcher creates filtered, mineral-rich water. In addition to being an eco-friendly solution, this elegant Water Pitcher can go from fridge to table, rather than having to pour the water into a suitable serving vessel.
7. IronKey 1GB flash drive
Your IronKey gives you military-grade security in the palm of your hand, allowing you to protect your data, passwords and web surfing with hardware-based encryption.
8. under-an-hour glass
Finishes up in 45-minutes, flat!
9. Persona business card holder
Persona, the Latin word for character, is designed to look after you and your business wherever new opportunities occur. Just run your thumb along the front to present your business card.
Only two weeks left until Christmas Day. Are you on schedule?
:: photo via ffffound
Posted In christmas, holidays“It began this spring without explanation: fire hydrants, street signs and bicycles all over Park Slope and Carroll Gardens in Brooklyn were suddenly standing watch over their own distorted chalk outlines, as if anticipating some violent demise. Whoever did this left no clue other than an ambiguous signature: “© Ellis G. 2007,” scrawled next to the chalk etchings.”
Ellis Gallagher (aka Ellis G.) started his art career as graffiti artist. After brushes with the law (including fines and nights spent behind bars) and the passing of a friend. It was then that Gallagher turned to temporary graffiti – tracing any and every shadow he came across. Check out the whole story here.
