If I were gifting anyone an ornament this year, these geode wooden pretties by Michelle Hartney would be it. It’s the sort of thing you put up for the holidays and decide to keep around all year. I like that. (via design for mankind)
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PHOTO: retroeighties
Gift tags are most definitely my favorite wrapping accoutrement. Free gift tags are my even favoriter. Each December I’m always so happy to see the outpouring of creativity and generosity of artists, designers, and bloggers alike when it comes to sharing free downloads. It really is the thought that counts, and I love being able to pass that on. Here’s this year’s bounty of tags with a few extra things thrown in for good measure. Feel free to add any I’ve missed in the comments section!
01/ Holiday Printables from Thank You Cards Shop
02/ Christmas Candy Box from ISLY
03/ Holiday Knit Gift Tags from Eat Drink Chic
04/ Feather Gift Tags from Love vs Design
05/ Pretty Printable Gift Tags from The Sweetest Occasion
06/ Holiday Gift Tags from Love vs Design
07/ Printable Gift Tags from Hey Look
08/ Wood Type Holiday Printable Kit form Ellinée
09/ Christmas Gift Tags from My Girl Thursday
10/ Holiday Gift Tags from sass&peril
11/ Peace, Love and Reindeer Hugs Gift Tags from Eat Drink Chic
12/ Illustrated Gift Tags from Helen Dardick
13/ Blooming Holiday Gift Tags from the long thread
14/ Gift Tags + Mini Cards from parties by hardie
15/ Naughty or Nice Gift Tag from Brooklyn Limestone
16/ Mitten Tags from present & correct
17/ Gift Tags from jones design company
18/ Holiday Wish List from The Sweetest Occasion
19/ 12 Days of Christmas Tags from Today’s Mama
20/ Christmas Gift Tags from lovelydesign
21/ Christmas Card from evajuliet
PHOTO: Gabriela Da Costa
01/ a papercraft nativity set to print and assemble
02/ the most attractive way to store firewood – ever
03/ I like big buns and I cannot lie
04/ this paper tree looks so fun
05/ gorgeous agate windows
06/ magic beans to keep your coffee warm longer!
07/ great gift idea for a cook
08/ make hot cocoa ornaments
ILLUSTRATION: Winter Wonderland by FloraFauna
It is my belief that a little alcohol (or a lot…) can help take the edge off when family and friends get to be a bit too “festive” during the holidays. And, well, it’s also nice to have a few cocktails in your arsenal for holiday parties, uninvited guests, and Tuesdays in your back pocket. Here’s a little comprehensive list that I’ll be, er, researching over the next few weeks.
01/ Tom + Jerry
02/ Winter Wonderland Martini
03/ Pumpkin Pineapple Cocktail
04/ Apple Smash
05/ Salted Caramel Martini
06/ Christmas Cup
07/ Cranberry Ginger Mulled Wine
08/ Pomegranate Margarita
09/ Pumpkin Pie Martini
10/ Spiced Pomegranate Mulled Cider
11/ Nutcracker Cocktail
12/ Spiced White Wine Sangria
13/ Cranberry Mojitos
14/ Apple Cider Cocktail
15/ Cranberry Orange Cocktail
16/ Cinnamon Bun Eggnog Martini
17/ Orange Salted Caramel Margaritas
18/ Pumpkin + Apple Cider Fizz
19/ Pumpkin Hot Buttered Rum
20/ Hot Apple Toddy
21/ Hot Apple Pie
22/ Pear Almond Crisp Martini
23/ Apple Cider Margaritas
24/ Apple Cider Ginger Punch
25/ Scotchsicle
Holiday decor or year-round accessory? I’d love to see this Swedish star lantern hanging in a corner every single day.
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I’ve been listening to holiday songs, some more in the spirit than others, for the past few days. Hoping to get into the spirit and get past the usual stress and anxiety this time of year leaves seeping from my pores. And you know what? I think it’s working. You won’t find sugary sweet carols here, but then again I’m not really that kind of girl. Check out my Last Christmas mix right here if you need a little kick.
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I’ve never been a big fan of tree skirts, they never lay just so and the cats insist on hiding under them. Tada, problem solved with this bad boy. Who would ever dream of covering this stand up? Now for that real versus fake tree thing… (via swissmiss)
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PHOTO: Country Living
Every year the agency I’m currently freelancing at has a massive cookie exchange party. We’re talking dozen upon dozen, conference tables loaded to their breaking point. It’s no secret that I’m happy to be apart of this year’s festivities and have done my due diligence in research hours. At one point or another these were all in contention – care to venture a guess as to which cookie recipe I settled on?
1. Brown Butter, Brown Sugar Cookies
6. Chocolate Fudge S’mores Thumbprints
7. Crackly Chocolate Swirl Cookies
8. Eggnog Sugar and Spice Sandwich Cookies
9. Fudgy Triple Chocolate Bliss Cookies
10. Gooey Vanilla Sparkle Cookies
11. Honey Cookies
12. Magic in the Middle Cookies
13. Peppermint Cream-filled Butter Cookies
14. Peppermint Patty Cocoa Cookies
16. Pretzel Cookies with Chocolate and Peanut Butter Chips
19. Red Velvet Cheesecake Cookies
21. Salted Brown Butter Shortbreads
22. Winter Cookies
Posted In christmas, holidays, recipes, round up
Why yes, this is the best ornament I’ve ever seen. I would like one hundred and they shall be my bone china snowman army!
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PHOTO: Brent Schoepf
01/ love these modern perforated trees
02/ fantastic patterned tights
03/ candy cane weapons of the North Pole
04/ need help pairing red wine and dinner? this dish towel is where it’s at
05/ learn how to make gold-dipped faux porcelain bowl
06/ hamburger wrapping paper!
07/ the chromatic typewriter
08/ make a geometric holiday garland
09/ the real Daria + Jane