the best gift: CHOCOLATE.

Love these ideas for adding chocolate to simple, yet classy gifts.
Chocolate covered spoons with teacups.
Chocolate dipped peppermint sticks.
Yum, yum, yum.

On the menu: Chinese Style Beef Ribs

I gave a friend of mine a handmade apron and recipe book recently for her birthday and she was amazed that I cook every single day. Is that weird? I guess I never realized how much more we ate out when I was working. It’s been so fun to try new recipes as i LOVE [...]

Handmade Ornaments

I stumbled upon this great blog the other day and LOVE her ideas on DIY ornaments.
I’m especially loving today’s feature.
to make it yourself, click here.

you touch my heart.

This heartfelt (no pun intended) gift would be PERFECT for, well, anyone.
So simple, and makes a beautiful statement.
have a looksee here.

m. rose photography.

I started a new photography blog since I’ve been unsure of where to put my piles and piles of photos.
Follow me at:
www.mylarosephotos.blogspot.com

DIY Christmas Gifts.

BHG never disappoints this time of year.
I’m getting giddy just thinking of who I’m going to make these for.

Quote Jar

Candy Box

Stamped Clock
View all here.

mommy confessions.

I found this site today and thought it was HILARIOUS. Go ahead moms, sound off!

Posted by anonymous
12.07.09 10:20am
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I know I might miss it in 10 yrs but right now I CANNOT STAND rocking u (3 yr old ds) to sleep! If its naptime or bedtime- just go to sleep dammit. I do not want to [...]

Handmade Christmas: Monogram Ornaments

Last Christmas my sister gave me a calligraphy cross-stitch book along with needles and fabric. I love it! So this year I decided to make some monogram christmas ornaments! Classic, and affordable! Especially since I got the framed ornaments at my favorite craft store for HALF off!
Thanks Alana!
*sorry again for the camera phone [...]

flea market finds

There were some great things at the flea market today!
I’m kicking myself now for not taking pictures of everything but I did take pictures of my FAVORITE  thing,
which happens to be the thing that came home with me.

I found this AMAZING Art Deco-ish looking tree star for only $8.22!
I was torn between this [...]

DIY Handmade Christmas: aprons

I’ve been making an effort to make this Christmas a do-it-yourself/handmade one.
I thought I would start sharing a few things since I’ve been asked about them a lot.
Vintage Aprons:
I found some great new fabrics to turn the vintage shape some new flare. I liked how they turned out and even made myself one from the [...]