Too early to start thinking about New Year’s? I’m not saying start making resolutions or anything… Find a roundup of New Year’s treats and crafts ideas HERE at Parents, including clock cookie pops from yours truly and these countdown treats from A Subtle Revelry. (There are treats inside there, how clever is that?)
20 Gift Ideas for Foodies
Because I don’t have nearly enough blog jobs (side note, I just mis-typed “blog” as “glob,” I corrected it, but thought it noteworthy), I’m now assembling Ideabooks of cool product finds over at Houzz. Have you heard of Houzz? It’s a site that lets you browse kajillions of ideas for home decorating, building, design, etc. etc. and they are branching … Read More ...
The 2011 TomKat Studio Gift Guide
It’s here! It’s here! The 2011 TomKat Studio Gift Guide. I was kind of waiting for it, you see. It’s really good.… Read More ...
Lots and Lots of Stuff in Jars
I won’t ever tire of the mason jar trend, I don’t think. I’ve said it a million times before, mason jars (while sure, breakable and not light as a feather) are so convenient and perfect for packaging. Find a roundup of all kinds of ideas for mason jars (including some non-edible-craftsy ones) HERE at The Daily Buzz, some of … Read More ...
Twinkies Stuffing for Your Turkey
Need a new idea for stuffing your turkey? Try Twinkies. Find the recipe at Huffington Post, from the Twinkies Cookbook
. And of course you don’t use the cream filling. No, that you use to glaze the turkey.… Read More ...
The Holiday Issue of Bird’s Party Magazine
I can’t help it. I keep going back to the latest holiday issue of Bird’s Party magazine. It’s filled with a ridiculous amount of detail, definitely a must-read for inspiration if you’re hosting any sort of holiday party this year. Each stunning set of ideas commits fully to a specific feel, color, and warmth, whether classic red and white Christmas, … Read More ...
Gift Idea: Jam-Making Kit
Loving this gift idea from Donna Hay (especially for those in parts of the world where fresh fruit is now in season): a jam making kit. Find it HERE.… Read More ...
Monster Cupcakes!!
Looooving the near-infinite variations of monster cupcakes from makoodle. Find close-ups and see what candy can do what HERE at makoodle. Thanks for the find, Amanda!… Read More ...
Monsters and Pumpkins
And a whole bunch of ideas for each. Find a roundup of Monster treats HERE at from glitter to gumdrops, including monster pudding (coming later this week) and monster cocoa, and a roundup of pumpkin ideas HERE, including pumpkin “seeds.”
Red, White and Blue Candy Corn (for Bastille Day?)
And keeping the Bastille Day theme going… I’m loving this homemade candy corn in any colors you want. Sure it was made for the 4th of July, but I’m co-opting them for Bastille Day. Learn to make homemade candy corn HERE at Taste and Tell.… Read More ...
Bastille Day Recipes
More for Bastille Day… Find a roundup of recipes and Bastille Day ideas HERE at Martha Stewart, including these red, white and blue berry tarts.… Read More ...
French-themed Cookie Basket (for Bastille Day)
I get so caught up in the hype about the 4th of July here in the States, I dare not forget the next red, white and blue holiday: Bastille Day. Check out this amazing French-themed cookie basket created by Bundles of Cookies that I featured on my blog, along with a roundup of French-themed sweets from my archives. Find the … Read More ...
Watermelon Sculptures
Because that’s what these watermelon creations from Trish at Sweetology essentially are. Sculptures. Check out the fun she had with watermelon HERE at Sweetology. Those are watermelon flower pots, by the way. There are also baby carriages, but you’ll have to visit to see those.
Red, White and Blue Shakes
And to keep the sippable theme going… red, white and blue shakes! Learn to make them HERE at Poca Cosa.… Read More ...
Pop Rocks Rimmed Cocktails
This idea from Pizzazzerie has me adding Pop Rocks to my shopping list this weekend. Add a little fireworks to your cocktails HERE at Pizzazzerie.… Read More ...