This year will be rather tame compared to years past. We have two babies now and no grandma to stay overnight and babysit. Even though there will be no fancy party dress, fun venue to attend or loads of friends surrounding us to ring in the new year I still plan to make it special. [...]
I would have to say this was the best Christmas I’ve had so far. The entire month of December was just really fun, festive and crazy busy. And now I’m pooped. I’m very happy to report that my Christmas Eve dinner turned out amazing. I grilled some filet mignons and made Ina Garten’s Gorgonzola Cream Sauce. [...]
In Germany they have glühwein. In France they have vin chaud (warm wine). I’m sure there may be technical differences between the two, but when I was in France I loved the vin chaud much, much better than glühwein. It reminds me of a winterized sangria. It’s quite delicious and is sure to warm you [...]
German Christmas Market Magical. Cold. Festive. Charming. Quaint. Beautiful. Warm-cider-wine-that-warms-your-soul. Breathtaking. Memorable. Colorful. Twinkley. Delicious. Surreal. Just a few words to describe Christmas in Europe. I’ve been to 4 different markets this year and each one has gotten better and better. It’s a very different experience to be in Europe for Christmas. It feels more [...]
I have a few confessions. 1) These cookies are semi-homemade 2) Despite the fact they are semi-homemade they were still yummy. 3) It only took me 2o minutes to make these and only 2 dishes to clean! (the cookie pan and a knife) 4) It’s noon and I’m still in my pajamas. Ok. I feel [...]
Now that I have two little ones, the holidays seem even more special. As we get older as a family I want our tree to be a reflection of memories of years past. I remember making a handprint ornament when I was a kid and thought it would be fun to do with my own [...]
I have a good idea for a breakast brunch this holiday season! A breakfast burrito buffet! It could be as fancy or as simple as you like. The reason I like the burrito buffet idea is because it’s simple and doesn’t take much time at all. Here’s what I included in my buffet: Homemade salsa made [...]
It has taken me longer than I intended to finally create the designs for my Thanksgiving table. I’ve been a busy little bee. But better late than never, right? So friends if any of you are looking for a simple, inexpensive way to jazz up your Thanksgiving look no further. Simply print my pdfs on cardstock using a color [...]
Gosh. I just love creative people. I love designs. I love pretty things. I love people who make pretty things that I can look at and want. Isn’t this kids Thanksgiving table just too cute for words? It comes from the creative mind of Paula at Frog Prince Paperie. A big part of holidays are [...]
A month or so ago I hosted a brunch birthday for one of my friends. Lots of the little details like the cupcake toppers, banner and cupcake wrappers were printed at home. It is so simple to create a unique and festive party! If you are hosting Thanksgiving at your house or having a kids Thanksgiving party of any [...]
