Crate and Barrel Giveaway on the Half Baked

Half Baked - The Cake Blog is doing a $100 Crate and Barrel Giveaway.  What a great idea!  Visit their blog for a chance to win!

Trimming the Tree

Here is some inspiration for decorating your Christmas tree this year.  I love the idea of doing a theme for the tree.  Hopefully we will get one at our house soon!

Pictures from Martha Stewart.

DIY Wreath Project

My friend Jaime just made a beautiful wreath for the holidays and shared her project pictures with me.  The wreath turned out so great and she got all of the materials on sale at Michaels!  She used gold potpourri to add some sparkle to the standard wreath.  I think it looks great!

Candy Cane Swirl Drink Recipe

In honor of the holiday season that is now in full swing, here is a yummy looking drink for all of you holiday hosts!

Ingredients 1 oz.SKYY® Infusions Raspberry 3 oz. RedCranberry juice 0.5 oz.Grenadine 0.5 oz.Grenadine Lemon Lime soda

Directions Rim martini glass with crushed candy cane. Combine SKYY Vodka, Peppermint Schnapps, Cranberry Juice and Grenadine into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into martini glass. Top with Lemon Lime Soda and garnish with small peppermint candy cane. The Candy Cane Swirl is designed to add a simple, yet festive element to your larger holiday parties, utilizing familiar ingredients easily mixed in larger quantities. A vibrant red cocktail with a whimsical candy cane garnish, the Candy Cane Swirl is sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Holiday Cards - Part 2

Some more of my favorite holiday cards! 

1. Naughty or Nice Holiday Card by Bright Designlab on Minted
2. Married and Bright on Invitation Consultants
3. Banner Live Love Laugh on Boatman Geller
4. Christmas Cupcakes on Snow & Graham 
5. Fushsia Global Greetings on Invitation Consultants

Holiday Cards - Part 1

It's that time of year for the mail to start pouring in.  I know that some people think of the traditional holiday cards as obsolete, but I still love them and there are so many great websites with lots of options.  Here are some of my favorites.

1. Sweet Snow Holiday Card by Candice Leigh on Minted
2. Candy Cane Smiles by Little Pink Designs
3. Joyful Photo by Invitation Consultants
4. Basketweave Red by Boatman Geller
5. Streamers and Stripes New Years Eve Postcard by Pear Tree Greetings

Happy Thanksgiving

I am so thankful for all of my family and friends!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving Printable from Potter + Butler

There is still time! I just came across this really cute printable for Thanksgiving.  This would be really easy to add to your table last minute.  Here is the link to the post on Potter + Butler and here is the link for the printable file.  Check out their great blog while you are there.  They are party ideas and lots of other stuff!

Dreaming of Greece

I was looking around the other day at travel destinations and daydreaming, and I came across this amazing looking resort on the island of Santorini, Greece.  It is called the Perivolas Resort and it looks absolutely amazing! Second honeymoon maybe?

Delicate Candle Displays

I recently realized that I have a lot of candles at my house and not a lot a candle holders.  I have a couple of sets of very nice candle sticks that we got for our wedding, but nothing to hold the larger pillar candles that I tend to purchase. This was really brought to my attention when I had some candles sitting on a placemat that is now covered in wax...opps.  I saw these on Crate and Barrel and I think that they are beautiful!  They are great for anytime of year and still feel delicate and sophisticated.  These would also make a great hostess gift, or holiday gift for someone who loves to decorate.