Hopefully you all had a great post-Thanksgiving week, full of holiday shopping and decorating! Keep up the good work.
This Weekend:
• cookie bake my face off
• copy a few recipes for a friend
• start packing boxes of gifts to ship
• finish wrapping gifts
• take photos of my handy decorating
• buy cards for December birthdays
Happy Weekend!
:: photo via ffffound
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We all make mistakes. We all hate to admit we make them. Oh sets them free for you.
In the 6th grade I told everyone that this girl, Jessica, who was a year older than me was my half sister from my mother’s first marriage. The facts are that I’m an only child and the closest J was to being my halfsie was that she lived a few doors down from me. Oh, and my mom had only ever been married to my dad. Cool, huh? Oh.
Not so long ago I was out doing some shopping and in a foul mood. (Let’s hear it for retail therapy!) When I came out of the store there was a shiny Mercedes parked next to my Xterra. Did I mention that they were only pulled up halfway into the space, crooked, and semi blocking my way out? Well, then that explains me scraping up their nicely painted rear bumper with my slightly less expensive rubber one. It doesn’t? Oh well.
Sometimes I don’t think soup qualifies as a real meal. So I eat another. What, that’s not ok? Oh my.
:: via Mackin Ink
Posted In onlineHave you seen the holiday loveliness going on at amenity? I adore the print they’re featuring in their first ever holiday collection.
What’s better than a cookie baked right into a cupcake? Nothing. (Did you get the answer right?) If you like that idea give these Snickerdoodle Cupcakes a shot! I know I plan on it.
:: recipe and photo via Cupcake Project
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Kate Spade is a genius and I love, love it when she takes her handbag talent into other areas. Right now that love is shining on her Holly Heights Tidbit Plates. The geometric design is dainty and snowflake-like while the colors are just like candy.
1. bacon of the month club
A different artisan bacon delivered to your door each month for 12 months.
2. watch cufflinks
A gorgeous pair of vintage ruby jeweled Swiss watch movement cufflinks on a handsome silver bezel with a “braided rope” detail.
3. godfather spaghetti-measuring device
This beauty is primarily used to measure the amount of Spaghetti you’ll need, not to intimidate anybody.
4. small gear clock
Observe the gears turning inside this exposed clock while it steadily keeps time. Rests upon a desk or can be mounted on a wall.
5. MAKR one wallet
The One Wallet is a single pocket card holder for cards and folded cash. The curves of the opening mimic the natural position of thumb and forefinger when removing cards.
6. crowbar bottle opener
reak into that beer bottle with this fun crowbar bottle opener.
7. black deck of cards
A deck of cards entirely in black. The design, particularly for Jokers, Kings, Queens and Jacks, also add another unique touch.
8. vintage smiths wall clocks
Some are domestic, others industrial. At the time of writing we even have some fantastic and huge 75cm factory clocks amongst our stock. All clocks are professionally restored and work perfectly.
9. bullet ice cube tray
Freshen up that killer drink with a round from the Bullet Ice Tray!
The quiet simplicity of these ceramic monogramed candle balls is beautiful. I’d love to see an illuminated set across a mantel spelling something out!
I started baking last night – Honey Ginger Snaps for those of you interested – and packing the cookies up for shipping to Pennsylvania ahead of my departure (until then they’re in the freezer). I’m sticking to large Gladware containers that I can pack up nice and full and that will keep things as fresh as possible.
I’m not giving cookies to friends and family here this year, but when I saw these monogrammed candy gift boxes I really, really wished I were! Modeled after packages from a Parisian confectionery shop, they’re made of sturdy, stain-resistant paper stock accented with scalloped edging and decorative borders. Your gold-embossed monogram even appears on the lid flap. So classy!
Cinnamon pancakes are a mighty tasty alternative to your run of the mill blueberry!
:: recipe and photo via Sugarlaws
Posted In recipesI’ve always been told I have nice printing and handwriting.
Sarah Gardner has artsy printing and handwriting.
I’d rather have that.
