Posted: December 21st, 2010 | Author: Jennifer | Filed under: fooooood, Holidays, What I Ate | Tags: cookies, desserts, holidays, recipes | 2 Comments »
Yeah. I know it’s not Friday.
But Friday will be Christmas Eve and that it much too late.
I finally got around to doing some holiday baking this year. In typical fashion, I banged out five types of cookies in one afternoon (and there is still one type in the freezer that I have yet to bake).
Holiday baking makes me so happy. I can’t wait to share these with everyone.
The Recipes:
(I have previously linked to all of these.)
Peppermint chocolate bark by Baked by Rachel
White chocolate peppermint marshmallow fudge from Crepes of Wrath
Angeletti from Real Simple
Earl Grey cookies from Real Simple
Garbage Shortbread cookies from House and Home (I used Smarties, Caramilk and Skor – so good)
In other food news, I also went to a Christmas party over the weekend and went home with this baby:
A mini donut maker! Now between Tanie and I we will have enough mini-donuts to feed a small country.
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Posted: December 18th, 2010 | Author: Jennifer | Filed under: DIY, F-f-fashion, Holidays, Weekend Links | Tags: diy, fashion, holidays, houses | Comments Off
Christmas is really upon us now – only one more week! Do you have any festive plans this weekend? I am attending an annual Christmas party tomorrow and I cannot wait to drink some eggnog!
House Tours
Design Sponge shares a fantastic before/after Part 1 & Part 2
Modern rancher Freshome
Lofty West Seattle Contemporist
More Aussie awesome-ness Freshome
7 Danish Interiors Curbly
2 insanely cool nurseries (really) Sketch42
Before & After The Happy Home
Cool family contemporary Freshome
DIY & Christmas
Pretty paper snowflakes Cut Out and Keep
Mirror light garland AT
Cozy felt mugs Not Martha
Gift wrap round up Curbly
Tons of great submissions at the Readymade 100 Contest
Miscellany
More cool black rooms Honestly WTF
Gown eye-candy with Monique Lhuillier at Paloma81 (that ombre one! gah!)
On Meeting Sarah and Tommy Rambling Renovators
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Posted: December 15th, 2010 | Author: Jennifer | Filed under: Holidays, Wishlist Wednesday | Tags: books, Christmas, holiday | Comments Off
I love reading. It’s my nightly ritual to get cozy in bed with a good book and read a chapter or two. I always have a pile of books to read, as well as a list of books to buy. If anyone is ever stumped on getting me a present ever, they need look no farther than the closest bookstore. Books are a great gift for everyone basically so here are five great ones that might be perfect for someone on your list:
1 – Room – by Emma Donohogue. Although it’s uncomfortable and tense, this book is one of the best I’ve read in recent years. Get out your tissues. $13.72
2 – Furious Love by Sam Kashner spills the volatile beans on one of the most fascinating celebrity couples ever. $18.47
3 – Life by Keith Richards with James Fox. I know the market seems saturated with them but this is a rocker tell all that you actually want to read. $16.18
4 – A Homemade Life by Molly Wizenberg of Orangette. An inspiring memoir and cookbook in one. $16.50
5 – Phaidon’s Decade is full of amazing photography and historical moments. It would make an excellent addition to anyone’s coffee table book collection. $26.37
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Posted: December 8th, 2010 | Author: Jennifer | Filed under: Holidays, Wishlist Wednesday | Tags: Christmas, holidays, yoga | 1 Comment »
Who doesn’t need a little zen in their life? I personally love yoga and anyone who knows me knows how I love to go on (and on) about it’s many benefits. But I’ll put the yoga-spiel down for today and instead offer up this gift guide, full of lovely things that any yogi (myself included) would love to receive:
1 – I make do with a cheapie mat but the more expensive ones definitely make a huge difference in your practice. Like this one: The Mat – from Lululemon – $68
2 – Filter your water on the fly with the Karim Rashid designed Bobble – 1L. $12.95
3 – These are the newest hippest workout aids, said to increase performance in any activity. David Beckham wears four at a time! Power Balance – $40
4 – The Equa towel is a must-have for any sweaty yoga sessions. By Manduka – $40
5 – Keep your new mat in shape with OM Yoga Mat Spray by Soulful Sister – $14
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Posted: December 4th, 2010 | Author: Jennifer | Filed under: DIY, Holidays, Weekend Links | Tags: Christmas, diy, holidays, houses | Comments Off
I’ve been so busy this week! I have yet to figure out how to equally balance projects, blogging and twitter (and the rest of life). It seems I can only concentrate a few things in any given week. If I put more effort into any one area, something else falls off the other end. So balance – how do you do it ladies?
Anyways, it’s time for the Weekend Links. Enjoy & I hope you have a great one!
House Tours
The Engraved House Jax Does Design
Amazing Australian bachelor pad Freshome
Vancouver reclaimed loft Hindsvik
Brazilian monolithic Freshome
This one is a tad too traditional for me but it’s still pretty gorge. The Dream House at Paloma 81
DIY & Christmas
Ladder shelves Centsational Girl
Mini book for the holidays Poppytalk
Tree coasters Curbly
Martha’s Mercury Glass Shelterrific
Book wreath The Happy Home
Paper garland Curbly
Yet more DIY Christmas cards Curbly
Miscellany
More gold love Marcus Design
Dreamy tumbled brass discs Remodelista
The portable party – a great idea! Jonathan Legate
Pendant Freshome
The works of Ned Pratt Ouno
Ryan Korban’s sexy design So Haute
If you are looking to give your space a dose of fabulosity – whether you are splashing out or on a budget – drop me a line. Check out my Hire Me! page for more details.