This recipe for Spanish Churros was one of the very first I saved when I started collecting recipes online about a year ago. And have I made it yet? No! So someone please get after it and let me know if this homemade version of the chewy, cinnamon sugar dusted donut-like treats are as tasty as they look!!
:: recipe and photo via My Kitchen Snippets
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1. victoriana scarflette
Stretchy and soft, featuring a highly textured body, the scarflette is adorned with dainty ruffles. It easily gathers around your neck and fastens with four delicate long cords/tassels, threaded through the length of the scarflette; each of the tassels is decorated with a pretty hand-crocheted flower. Feminine, sexy, and a little decadent, the scarflette will pair up beautifully with your cool and cold weather outfits.
2. the little dictionary of fashion
A timeless collection of fashion tips from designer Christian Dior, discussing everything from dressing for travel to the ideal wedding garb.
3. Proenxa Schouler 5013 sunglasses
Oversized Cream Acetate Frame with Cream stripe and features a Brown UV Gradient Lens.
4. all that glitters jewelry holder
Hang your shimmery-shinies on the plumes of this proud peacock.
5. tahiti pendent lamp
This modern pendant is bound to be the center of attention in any room!
6. Givenchy pocket beauty case
Create the opulent look of the season with the Givenchy Pocket Beauty Case, an accessory for glowing lips and cheeks. It can be used as a light lipstick or applied to the cheeks, in a circular movement, for a glowing effect.
7. nine strand bracelet
Nine strands of recycled chain make up this stunning bracelet. Measures 7.5″
8. rare beauty eye pillow
Our prescription? Chill in the freezer while at work. The instant you arrive home, recline and apply for 15 minutes. Viola! Your Rare Beauty is completely restored, and Your Evening suddenly beckons.
9. Arik Levy bar of gold doorstop
This whimsical door stop by Arik Levy is rich in style but not in price. Each Gold Bar door stop is gold flash plated and is available for a limited time only.
We’ve been blasting anything Flight of the Concords for the past two days here in our office. But Business Time trumps all other songs and always leaves me giggling! If you haven’t already, have a listen…
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A little late, but here nonetheless, November Mad Props!
Marie Antoinette Coup Stemware that practically screams swanky soiree and Happy New Year! Yes, please.
PS: November’s Mad Props are running a bit behind, but I promise they’ll be here shortly!
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Few flavors say the holidays like cinnamon. My own personal holiday baking is about to commence in the kitchen and I had an inkling that yours might be as well. Enjoy Cinnamon Week!
Shortbread is unchartered territory for me, so I made it my mission to try some this month. This recipe for shortbread with Christmas spice sounds mouthwatering!
:: recipe and photo via Stuff yer bake
Posted In recipesI’m so excited to be putting together Design Crush’s very first series of holiday gift lists! Between today and December 23rd you can expect seventeen lists compiled for everyone on your list. Happy shopping!
1. foldable bird house
Follow a few simple steps, you’ve created a sweet eco shack for your outdoor feathered friends. Made of water repellent cardboard, this foldable birdhouse measures a roomy 10″ tall. The hole size will accomodate many different varieties. There’s even a happy perch included.
2. Sagaform’s trio herb pot
Scandinavian in its simple, unadorned and practical design, this ceramic pot is an ingenious way of enjoying fresh herbs much like flowers: Insert a bunch in the enlarged opening, and keep hydrated by pouring water into the corner hole. The broad base ensures that all those little stalks have access to water, while allowing air to circulate so herbs keep from becoming limp and waterlogged.
4. market tote with bottle pockets
The bag’s main compartment can hold a ton of stuff, has four grommet “air holes” at the bottom corners to let groceries “breathe”, and two flaps that zipper closed. With six bottle pockets on the exterior, you can carry bottles securely and well balanced. There’s an inside zipper pocket, a mobile phone pocket, a tiny plastic pocket to hold change for the parking meter, a removable zipper pouch to use as a cosmetics case or wallet, handles and shoulder straps. Made from durable polyester.
5. ‘i am not a paper towel’ kitchen towel
More than just an environmental statement, this set of 100% organic cotton towels are manufactured in an eco-friendly way using water-based inks and biodegradable detergents. These clever towels are an absorbent waffle weave and feature a hanging loop.
6. indoor wall planter
These wall-mounted and freestanding models are an easy way to add a breathtaking plant display to your home. Each kit includes the planting grid, top and bottom trays, a cedar frame, mounting hardware and complete instructions.
7. twist & spout
Twist & Spout fits virtually any soda or water bottle with a screw-on cap. Use the Garden style to create an instant watering can. Use the Kitchen style to make those big two-liter soda bottles easy to handle.
8. kayaki wood tea cups
Keyaki wood is a Japanese elm and has been much prized for centuries by Japanese woodworkers for the dramatic and beautiful grain. Each teacup is carved from a single block of wood and has a unique pattern. They are light and wonderful to hold in the hand.
9. ‘i am not a paper cup’ ceramic cup
No you are not, we agree. You are a double-walled porcelain cup with silicone top.
Hello there! I hope you had a spectacular Thanksgiving.
I’m feeling quite rejuvenated after my four days off. Along the way I even managed to do quite a bit of shopping – some even for Christmas presents! – and win the Thanksgiving dessert contest. All in all a fabulous holiday.
Stayed tuned today for the start of the holiday season here at Design Crush!
:: via ffffound
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Tonight I’ll be baking this for my family’s annual dessert-off. Wish me luck! Tomorrow is one of the only “off” days of my year where I actually set the alarm clock so that I can watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. It’s been a tradition since I was a kid and I don’t plan on stopping any time soon! Then it’s off to my mom and stepdad’s for loads of grub.
I’ll be taking Thursday and Friday off in every way possible, but see you Monday to kick off the holidays!
Lots and Lots of Thankfulness for …
… the very best friends and family and gal could ask for
… the new(ish) roof over my head
… my awesome job when so many are lacking even a crappy one
… two fuzzy kitten-cats waiting for me at the door
… my relatively decent health
… candy
:: photo via ffffound
Posted In holidays, listed, thanksgivingEveryone needs a drink or ten to get through the holidays. Especially when it involves family!
Ingredients:
– 1 Macintosh apple, peeled, cored and sliced
– 1 1/2 ounces Bulldog gin
– 1/3 ounce simple syrup
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– 1 1/2 ounces spiced apple cider (preferably Reed’s brand)
Muddle 2 slices of the apple in the bottom of a cocktail shaker. Combine the gin, simple syrup and lemon juice in the cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously. Pour into a Collins glass over ice. Add spiced apple cider. Garnish with more apple slices. If you like, rim the glass with cinnamon and sugar before mixing the cocktail. Serves 1.
:: cocktail recipe and photo via NY Daily News
Ingredients:
– 3 oz gin
– 1 1/2 oz apple cider syrup (see link)
– 1/4 oz pomegranate syrup (see link)
– 1/4 oz Tuaca
Shake gin and apple cider syrup together with ice and strain into a cinnamon-sugar rimmed cocktail glass. Stir Tuaca and pomegranate syrup together and pour into the center of the glass. Serves 1.
:: cocktail recipe and photo via rejiggered
Ingredients:
– 2 oz Partida Reposado Tequila
– 1 oz fresh lime/lemon juice mix
– splash of pumpkin puree
– sesame seeds
– lime wedge
Rim a cocktail glass with lime juice and sesame seeds. Mix ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake well. Strain into cocktail glass. Garnish with a lime wedge. Serves 1.
:: cocktail recipe and photo via Talk Drinks
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