Hi Friends! We celebrate both Hannukah and Christmas over here. Although I grew up with Christmas... (my birthday's right around the holiday and my parents named Merry Christmas-- Malia means Mary in Hawaiian and my middle name is Noelle)... I have grown to love and appreciate Hannukah too. Hannukah is all about light... it was a miracle that kept a lamp burning for 8 days and nights-- which is why we light the menorah every evening at susnset for eight nights. But I want our family to … [Read more...]
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Ornamental Inspiration
Hi Friends! There are some stunning and oh-so-creative ornaments for sale on Etsy: Tiny Bird Cuteness viaBeautifully made Jack Russell Terrier ornament viaOrigami Christmas Trees via Sweet Partridges viaYour initials in a heart from a fallen tree via Holiday Owl viaCustom Silhouette Ornament via Happy Tree Decorating! XO … [Read more...]
Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp kosher salt 2 cups bittersweet chocolate chips (12 oz) 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature 3/4 cup sugar 2 large eggs 6 Tbsp heavy cream 8 candy canes, smashed (about 3/4 cup)Recipe PreparationHeat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Melt 1/2 cup chocolate chips in the … [Read more...]
Festive Freebies
Cute Vintage Card from Pretty Little StudioJolly 8 x 10 Decor created by Blissful and Domestic Christmas Planner courtesy of Eighteen25 5 x 7 Joyful Art by Sprik SpaceSubway Art and Banner from Eighteen25 … [Read more...]
Ice Cream Cone Wreath
The holiday palette is pink and aqua around my home this year.Supplies: Styrofoam wreath form, acrylic paint (Plaid), Modge Podge, 4 silver garlands, twine (The Twinery), 8 sugar cones, fine glitter, Epsom Salt for snow, pearlized sprinkles (Wilton), pom poms, hot glue. 1. Paint the outside of the cones 2. Paint the inside 3. Coat with Modge Podge 4. Sprinkle glitter on leaving room for "Snow" (Epsom Salt) on the bottom5. Twist garlands around wreath form 6. … [Read more...]
Sweet Little Doughnuts
Hi Friends! I love cupcakes as much as the next girl, but baked doughnuts are also an easy and delicious treat.Baked Mini Cake Doughnuts Wilton Mini Doughnut Pan (find it here) 1 1/4 cups cake flour sifted 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 1/2 teaspoons butter, melted Directions Preheat oven to 425. Spray Mini Doughnut Pan with nonstick cooking spray. In a large mixing bowl, sift … [Read more...]
Vintage YoT: Grateful Pocket Banner
{Grateful Pocket Banner} I like the idea of upcycling jean pockets into a banner for Thanksgiving. You and your family can tuck little messages in the pockets and share what you're Thankful for on turkey day. Supplies: 4 pairs of toddler-size jeans, letter stamps, StazOn ink, light colored fabric. Not pictured: Crop-a-dile, 16 eyelets, string, twine or ribbon (I used kitchen string), a circle template or glass to trace, sharp scissors, pinking shears, craft glue (I use Crafter's Pick). … [Read more...]
Freebie: Be Thankful Banner
Hi Friends! Here's a free printable Thanksgiving-ish banner for you:be th an kf ul The flowers are made out of a few other simple supplies:Circles punched from grocery bags, 8-10 cup coffee filters, rit dye, raffia and bradsThis is how it all fits together to make the flowers. Just trim some of the filters to give the flower a little dimension.First, dye the filters with the Rit Dye. I use salad tongs a metal bowl. The less water, the stronger the color. Set the filters on … [Read more...]
Free November Printable: Gratitude Book
Hi Friends... Happy November! This is such a busy month as the chilly weather sets in and we start preparing for Thanksgiving, Hannukah and Christmas. I'm someone who savors the holidays and all the hoopla that comes with them. I tend to get caught up in daydreaming about decorations and planning menus... but don't spend enough time thinking about what actually nourishes me. Specifically-- taking stock of my life and consciously being grateful for all the little and big things that I … [Read more...]
