Happy New Year! It's going to be a great year. Here is a very cute decoration idea for New Years by Martha Stewart.
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December 2009
12/31/2009
12/16/2009
12/15/2009
D.I.Y. photo ornament
I've been wanting to personalize my christmas tree for quite some years now and today I have finally been inspired. I found my inspiration on MarthaStewart.com. Its very easy and fun. All you need is...
1. Holiday cookie cutters 2. Find a print you like such as the sheet music (newspaper or pages from old books would do great also). Wrap the cookie cutter with this print of your choice. It is best to use fast drying clear glue the adheres to metal. 3. Pictures (here is a photo of my grandparents at the beach during their dating years, circa 1930's). Print and size the photos according to the size and shape of the cookie cutter. Printing on regular paper will do! Glue around edges of cookie cutter and place on photo. Once dry take an exacto knife or razor blaze and trim around outer shape of cookie cutter so all that is left is the photo inside 4. Last find some ribbon, create a loop and glue it to the top of the ornament.
I am so excited to do more of these with various shapes and various photos old and new!
12/14/2009
Designer water
Evian is celebrating the season with limited edition designer glass water bottles. Only for the label obsessed, these bottles make me want to have a dinner party just to quench your thirst. Well done!
*Christian Lacroix *Paul Smith *Jean Paul Gaultier
(p.s. I founds some at Big Lots and TJ Maxx!! go get them!!)12/08/2009
12/07/2009
Gift Guide: $25 & under
Some great gift ideas that won't break the bank!
*Peacock earrings $24 *Stila 8 piece lipgloss set $25 *Jonathan Adler s/4 linen coasters $10 *Glass skull shape votive $9.95 *Leather wrap bracelet $12 *Voluspa fragrance diffuser $20 *Stalagmite vase $16 *Hardcover book "The Whimsical work of David Weidman" $23.07 *Monogramed pillowcase $18 (2 for $30) *Capri Blue candle $18 *Air curve iPhone speaker $20 *Monogramed sterling silver necklace $20 *Jonathan Adler "Purity" soap dish $24 *Rock soap $8 ea.
12/06/2009
*Spudnuts
Spudnuts = donut holes. This is my grandmothers recipe and they are a treat! I think they are called Spudnuts because they take on an alien shape all their own. These are the perfect goodies for cozy holiday mornings with coffee and coco. Enjoy!
*1/3 cup Sugar
*1/2 cup Milk
*1 egg
*2 tsp melted shortening
*1 1/2 cups Flour
*1 tsp baking powder
*1/2 tsp salt & 1/2 tsp vanilla
*1/2 tsp nutmeg (make the nutmeg a fat 1/2 tsp)
Mix all together. Drop in hot vegetable oil at 365 degrees until golden brown. Use strainer to pull out of oil and onto paper towel. Immediately roll in cinnamon and sugar while warm. This make roughly a dozen donuts. I recommend doubling the recipe because they go fast!
12/04/2009
Time to shine
Tiz the season to wear some Sequin! Wear it loud, wear it proud! Here are some of my favorites.
* 3.1 Phillip Lim Sequin dress * Marni crystal applique flats * Vintage blue Aurora Borealis earrings * J.Crew crushed glitter clutch * Kate Spade sequin sling back heel * Vintage multicolor cocktail dress
12/03/2009
Less is more
Especially when it comes to this beautiful orchid arrangement. It is simplicity at its finest. From one of my favorite flower shops here in Silverlake, Gilly.
12/01/2009
Couture Christmas
Some amazing creative Holiday decor photos from Livingetc.com. Both of them include possible D.I.Y projects with very couture results. I love the giant paint brushed ornament in the first one, which looks like its painted on a long strip of butcher paper and hung from the ceiling. The second one makes me want to go out to the yard and cut down a giant tree branch, hang it from the ceiling and place ornaments throughout. I also love how there is an eclectic mix of wood chair all painted the same color for uniformity. LOVE LOVE LOVE <3
