December 15, 2011

Alcoholidays

ILLUSTRATION: Winter Wonderland by FloraFauna

 

It is my belief that a little alcohol (or a lot…) can help take the edge off when family and friends get to be a bit too “festive” during the holidays. And, well, it’s also nice to have a few cocktails in your arsenal for holiday parties, uninvited guests, and Tuesdays in your back pocket. Here’s a little comprehensive list that I’ll be, er, researching over the next few weeks.

01/ Tom + Jerry
02/ Winter Wonderland Martini
03/ Pumpkin Pineapple Cocktail
04/ Apple Smash
05/ Salted Caramel Martini
06/ Christmas Cup
07/ Cranberry Ginger Mulled Wine
08/ Pomegranate Margarita
09/ Pumpkin Pie Martini
10/ Spiced Pomegranate Mulled Cider
11/ Nutcracker Cocktail
12/ Spiced White Wine Sangria
13/ Cranberry Mojitos
14/ Apple Cider Cocktail
15/ Cranberry Orange Cocktail
16/ Cinnamon Bun Eggnog Martini
17/ Orange Salted Caramel Margaritas
18/ Pumpkin + Apple Cider Fizz
19/ Pumpkin Hot Buttered Rum
20/ Hot Apple Toddy
21/ Hot Apple Pie
22/ Pear Almond Crisp Martini
23/ Apple Cider Margaritas
24/ Apple Cider Ginger Punch
25/ Scotchsicle

Posted In christmas, cocktails, holidays, recipes
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December 14, 2011

Listen: Last Christmas

I’ve been listening to holiday songs, some more in the spirit than others, for the past few days. Hoping to get into the spirit and get past the usual stress and anxiety this time of year leaves seeping from my pores. And you know what? I think it’s working. You won’t find sugary sweet carols here, but then again I’m not really that kind of girl. Check out my Last Christmas mix right here if you need a little kick.

Posted In christmas, holidays, mixtape, music
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December 13, 2011

Tree Stand

I’ve never been a big fan of tree skirts, they never lay just so and the cats insist on hiding under them. Tada, problem solved with this bad boy. Who would ever dream of covering this stand up? Now for that real versus fake tree thing…  (via swissmiss)

Posted In christmas, holidays
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December 12, 2011

Cookiepalooza

PHOTO: Country Living

 

Every year the agency I’m currently freelancing at has a massive cookie exchange party. We’re talking dozen upon dozen, conference tables loaded to their breaking point. It’s no secret that I’m happy to be apart of this year’s festivities and have done my due diligence in research hours. At one point or another these were all in contention – care to venture a guess as to which cookie recipe I settled on?

 

1. Brown Butter, Brown Sugar Cookies

2. Brown Sugar Shortbread

3. Brownie Cookies

4. Candy Cane Biscotti

5. Chai-Iced Pumpkin Cookies

6. Chocolate Fudge S’mores Thumbprints

7. Crackly Chocolate Swirl Cookies

8. Eggnog Sugar and Spice Sandwich Cookies 

9. Fudgy Triple Chocolate Bliss Cookies

10. Gooey Vanilla Sparkle Cookies

11. Honey Cookies

12. Magic in the Middle Cookies

13. Peppermint Cream-filled Butter Cookies

14. Peppermint Patty Cocoa Cookies

15. Peppermint Snickerdoodles

16. Pretzel Cookies with Chocolate and Peanut Butter Chips

17. Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

18. Raspberry Thumbprints

19. Red Velvet Cheesecake Cookies

20. Red Velvet Crackles

21. Salted Brown Butter Shortbreads

22. Winter Cookies

Posted In christmas, holidays, recipes, round up
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December 9, 2011

Happy Weekend

PHOTO: Brent Schoepf

01/ love these modern perforated trees
02/ fantastic patterned tights
03/ candy cane weapons of the North Pole
04/ need help pairing red wine and dinner? this dish towel is where it’s at
05/ learn how to make gold-dipped faux porcelain bowl
06/ hamburger wrapping paper!
07/ the chromatic typewriter
08/ make a geometric holiday garland
09/ the real Daria + Jane

Posted In christmas, create, happy weekend, holidays, house and home, kitchen, make it, online, wear it
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December 5, 2011

Paper Tree

Here it is, my Christmas tree! Well, just for this year that is. I’m living bare bones in my sublet and didn’t even think I’d have one at all until I came across a free printable. He’s about four feet tall and pretty naked, but I’m going to figure out a way to add a little pizzazz. You can get your own right here!

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December 2, 2011

Happy Weekend

PHOTO: Abby Trys Again

01/ I love this Charlie Brown wreath made from tree trimmings
02/ super well-designed pop-up trash + recycling bins
03/ I had no clue disposable loaf pans existed, perfect for gifting
04/ the most insane ornaments + trimmings roundup
05/ learn how to make the perfect omelette in a baggie
06/ Mountain Dew + Dorito cupcakes, whoa
07/ pretty field of light blossoms
08/ make these paper gem tree ornaments
09/ love these revamped Virginia Woolf bookcovers
10/ the storybook fantasies of Dara Scully
11/ 14 charity gift sites, add one to your list

Posted In christmas, create, do good, gifts, grand design, graphics, happy weekend, holidays, house and home, kitchen, make it, photography, recipes, sculpture
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