December 12, 2007

On the Rocks: Baptist Punch.

Today’s drink is Baptist Punch which is hilarious for two reasons.

1. Because of the region of the country I’m currently living in.
2. I haven’t had Everclear since college.

But besides that, Everclear’s nondetectable characteristics is one reason it’s called Baptist Punch. This way no one knows that you’ve been drinking. Awesome. And I love this photo – I want that punch bowl, or vase, or whatever it is!

Ingredients:
– 1 part cranberry juice
– 2 part orange juice
– 1 part pineapple juice
– Everclear (no exact measurements are given, just use at your discretion!)

:: image and cocktail via yumsugar and her neighbor

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December 11, 2007

Trixie Delicious.

Trixie Delicious always has some great “vandalized vintage” pieces up for grabs on her Etsy shop and I’m really into the latest. I love the retro look and feel of these dishes with hand-painted text. Each piece is a one off which makes Trixie’s pieces that much more wonderful.





Update: Thanks to my fabulous/wonderful/amazing friend Kim the KOOK plate is all mine!

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December 11, 2007

Swallow Mobile.

Swallows have to be my favorite avian friends because they’re just so aesthetically pleasing (or so says my inner Old Lady). The swallow mobile is a perfect example. Flensted Mobiles, of Denmark, create their mobiles so that the elements are in constant motion while the entire mobile maintains a harmonic balance. I dig it.

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December 11, 2007

Holy Icy-ness.

Nope, that’s not a tree from my yard, but it looks like everything in the tri-state area at the moment. You see, Oklahoma doesn’t get snow. We get ice. Since Saturday evening we’ve been in the midst of an ice storm and a third of the state is without power at the moment. We worked from home yesterday and today made it into the office late. Driving to work the roads were fine, but there were splintered trees everywhere you looked. Keep your fingers crossed for everyone who needs it!

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December 11, 2007

Storybook Tiles.


I love these simple storybook tiles by artist Xenia Taler. They’re decorated by hand with glazes that have been made from scratch. The colors really stand out against the beige backgrounds. Each tile has a notch on the back for hanging, as well as a corked bottom for tabletop use.

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December 10, 2007

Round Up: Christmas Cards.

I’m pumped because even though we’ve been in the throws of an ice storm for more than 24 hours my holiday cards are sitting the mailbox awaiting pick-up. Woohoo! There were so many beautiful designs out this season that I wanted to share some of my favorites.


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