Beverages always taste better out of a fancy glass. This set of 6 glass flutes is the perfect vessel to hold your champagne or cordial. After the party you can use them for vases too. They measure about 7" tall and each one is unique. $49 for the set. Get them at Rain Collection.
Ticings are decorative sheets of icing that allow you to add a touch of modern design to your baked goods. You create the canvas, the ticings make it special. Top cakes, cupcakes, brownies and cookies with designs for holidays, weddings, showers, birthdays, kid parties.... No one will ever know your cupcakes came out of a box if you place a ticing on top!
Vanilla infused sugar... well not just plain old sugar.... organic turbinado sugar combined with Bourbon vanilla bans from Madagascar. Um, yum. Pear & Peony sells a set of 5 glass tubes full of this aromatic sugar sealed with an air tight cork and complete with a label and pairing suggestions. What a perfect treat for house guests or a favor for your next bridal or baby shower. Pour some of this in your morning cup of coffee and you have instant heaven. $25 for a set of 5.
Okay, someone answer me this... "where have I been that I am just NOW discovering Pioneer Woman???" Heard about it Sunday and now I am hooked... completely. Pioneer Woman chronicles the life of a woman, Ree Drummond, who lived in LA and moved to a ranch after meeting her Marlboro Man cowboy husband. She is a ranch wife, a mom of four, a photographer, a blogger and a cook. The recipe section is unbelievable. From cowboy nachos to chocolate sheet cake and everything in between. She has a cookbook too! Get it here. Now if you'll excuse me, I am knee deep into reading her posts about how she met her cowboy.... it's seriously better than any romance book you could ever imagine. I must get back to it....
I was blown over when I saw the Herriott Grace website for so many reasons. 1) The products are absolutely beautiful! The woods... walnut... birds eye maple... all stunning. The collection includes spoons of various sizes, rolling pins, salt bowls, cheese boards, pedestal plates and mortar & pestles. 2) The photography is some of the best I have seen. The cheese board staged with evergreens, walnuts and a slice of pomegranate... genius. 3) The story behind it all. It's a father/daughter shop which I love. My dad is also a talented woodworker that gives me the most beautiful gifts.... I wish I could showcase his pieces as beautifully as Herriott Grace has done.
I am a huge fan of Dwell Studio's line of kitchen linens and aprons (especially the aprons). They are made from 100% linen using low impact dyes, contain no known toxins and meet all criteria for eco-friendly pigments. At $44 for 100% linen, you can't go wrong. If your new year's resolution was to hit the kitchen, you might as well look good while you cook! Oh, where are the red winged blackbird plates from??? I love those!
I love these SEA candy bowls from ShopSwedish.com. They come in blue, yellow or green and can be used to hold a votive candle or any type of candy, nuts, sweets etc... Prices range from $13.50 to $25 depending on which size you get. A lovely addition to your New Year's Eve affair!
Ah, the holidays. I time to drink more than you should and say things you wish you hadn't. Well if you are going to thoroughly embarrass yourself, you might as well do it with a yummy holiday cocktail. Whattodrink.com has you covered in the recipe department. Everything from peppermint martinis to new year's sparklers. Drink and be merry (not mean).
We all know Bodum for their double walled glasses, french press coffee pots and funky espresso cups. But did you know they have a selection of holiday goods? Check out their online shop for goodies like the tree and owl candles, red snowflake ornaments, festive bistro mug and circular kids placemats. You'll also find silicone cupcake molds, cookie cutters, aprons and TABLE RUNNERS!
First of all, sorry for skipping a post yesterday.... but back to it! I LOVE these khaki recipe cards from Backyard Ink. What a perfect hostess gift, teacher gift or present for the baker in your life. The picture helps you complete the gift... get a wooden bowl and spoons, the recipe cards and a fun tea towel or dish towel and voila! Instant hit!!! Check out their shop and BUY HANDMADE!
