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!
I was trying to hold off on this Christmas Card Round Up for as long as possible because I keep seeing more fantastic designs each and every day. But I thought I’d better get it posted before everyone’s cards have already been stamped and sent! Well what are you waiting for? Take a look!
Can’t say that I’ve ever seen the word “toast” in a cocktail name before. However, with that said, Apple Cinnamon Toast looks really tasty!
ingredients: – 1 1/4 oz. Smirnoff Green Apple Twist vodka – 1/2 oz. Goldschlager – Dash of Green Apple Jell-O – Sliced Apple on top – Cinnamon Rim – Garnish with Cinnamon stick, apple slice
Mix all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Strain into a chilled martini glass rimmed with cinnamon. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and apple slice.
I’m in lust with this succulent wreath. It’s made up of five different varieties of succulent plants and the coolest part – it’s alive! And you only have to water it every few weeks.
I’m still looking for the perfect stockings to adorn my newly acquired mantle. This variety block printed stockings from John Robshaw looks like a great place to start though.
I’m running a few days (plus shipping time!) late with my Advent Calendar Round Up. But surely there are some slackers like me out there who don’t mind a late start. Or, who knows, maybe some of you pre-planners are already thinking about next year!
Tower Advent Calendar. This Christmas calendar holds a 24 boxed large tower with the ability to have a gift every day until the Christmas Eve.
DIY Candy Advent Calendar from Alpha Mom. (via Design*Sponge) I attached the cups with brads in a grid-like pattern to a piece of decorative paper, then glued the paper to cardboard. I set the board on a table and filled all the cups with candy. Then I carefully sealed each one by painting glue around the rim and gently placing a piece of number-stamped tissue paper on top of each cup.
Chocolate Truffles Advent Calendar. Twenty-four truffles lead up to a very decadent Christmas. Their accompanying wishes, such as “Peace,” “Hope” and “Compassion” keep the holiday spirit alive. Handcrafted in 12 distinctive flavors, including Italia Espresso, Pear Brandy, French Silk and Conquistador Hazelnut.
Advent Calendar Cabinet. Hide a surprise like chocolate or an ornament behind each hinged door, so that every day of Advent guests have something new to find. Crafted of wood composites and painted with colorful symbols of the season.
DIY Envelope Advent Calendar from Design*Sponge + d.Sharp. Starting on the first of December, each numbered envelope will hold a small treat or a note describing a holiday activity for the day, like going to get a tree or making candy encrusted graham cracker houses.
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!!
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!
