Our sequined swizzle sticks were such a hit with you guys! Thanks for the love; we also think they’re pretty fantastic. And now you can buy them in our etsy shop, which we’re really excited about. While those beauties make great swizzle sticks or cupcake/cake toppers for the holidays, we wanted to share a few
Mini Poinsettia Swizzle Sticks or Cupcake Toppers
I fell so hard for these gorgeous crepe paper poinsettias. I made one as a gift topper, and (while it was really beautiful) it was honestly more trouble than it was worth. I love the concept though, so I wanted to incorporate and easier version into our holiday celebrations somehow.
Weekly Love Letter for December 20th, 2013
[ezcol_1half] “This week has been a bustle of Christmas-prep! We’ve been busy finishing our Christmas shopping, wrapping presents, cooking, etc. But my favorite part of the week before Christmas is an annual shopping trip to the big Italian deli in Cleveland, Galucci’s. They have a fantastic selection of meats and cheeses, so we brave the
DIY Monogram Etched Ornaments
A couple months ago, I posted a tutorial to make your own Etched Gifting Jars (go there if you still need some fun packaging for your holiday treats!) and we’re back with a SECOND easy-peasy way to get that gorgeous look- this time on ornaments for your tree!
Infused Olive Oils: Spicy Garlic Oil & Rosemary Oil
I got into a lot of trouble over this post. My parents own an olive oil store where they sell incredibly fresh extra virgin olive oil, a lot of which is infused with delicious flavors. But they don’t have one with only my favorite herb: rosemary. And they also don’t have a spicy, garlicky one.
DIY Christmas Decorations – Modern Metallic Trees
These sleek, modern trees make easy and inexpensive DIY Christmas decorations. You can paint them to match your decor and add fun embellishments like sequins, felt balls, fake snow or bric-a-brac. And you can stack them or leave them separate, depending on your mood!
Weekly Love Letter for December 13th, 2013
[ezcol_1half] “The biggest part of my week was when I chopped 12 inches off my hair! It was sort of a last-minute, impulsive decision but I’m happy that I did it. I donated it to Wigs for Kids, and I hope it will help a child struggling with illness feel a little bit of happiness
Handmade Star Wire Ornament
If you follow lots of blogs, you’ve probably been reading about The Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap. A&C also participated in a Christmas ornament version of the swap as well, called the Merry Mail Ornament Exchange. It’s a great concept: bloggers apply and get matched into groups of 4 people. You make 3 ornaments and