Hosting Heartfelt Holiday Parties

<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsTHBPC7EY5aFJoo-4TOKNizsFM6j0KbhGwH25iiBeoWbcZd1_aAsdo4UMw0qkwohR76toI4Y5K70Ho1-L9pGrHG6Qk8OZyzZzj6-EJIoPLAb_Xbt11i_97yIoH3MOAzBzYwkFFz6kV4xA/s1600/IMG_4648.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsTHBPC7EY5aFJoo-4TOKNizsFM6j0KbhGwH25iiBeoWbcZd1_aAsdo4UMw0qkwohR76toI4Y5K70Ho1-L9pGrHG6Qk8OZyzZzj6-EJIoPLAb_Xbt11i_97yIoH3MOAzBzYwkFFz6kV4xA/s1600/IMG_4648.jpg" width="424" /></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; text-align: start;">As you all know, each month I write an article for My Well-Being.com.  This month I shared my ideas for Hosting Heartfelt Holiday Parties.  It is not too late to try some of these ideas this year - most are very simple and require minimal planning.  Enjoy this excerpt, read the entire article, <a href="http://www.mywell-being.com/enjoy/ideas-hosting-heartfelt-holiday-parties-jhobick-2014-12-14-h0m0p1l2-000011110000">here</a>.</span><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; text-align: start;"><br />"Each Holiday season I make our family entertaining plan.  We don't host a large fancy open house or a cocktail party for a hundred people, but we host many small gatherings for our friends and family.  When I make this plan and schedule, we talk about what we really want to experience during the Holiday season - memorable moments with our family, magical experiences with our daughter, festive celebrations with friends and traditions of giving to others.  We do our best to plan our entire month of December around these goals of truly experiencing the warmth, peace and love that the Holidays can bring....</span></div><blockquote class="tr_bq" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; text-align: start;">Caroling Party, </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; text-align: start;">Cookie Decorating Party, </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; text-align: start;">Candlelight Dinner, </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; text-align: start;">Stocking Stuffing Party..."</span></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; text-align: start;">Keep reading and get more details about each of these parties ideas, <a href="http://www.mywell-being.com/enjoy/ideas-hosting-heartfelt-holiday-parties-jhobick-2014-12-14-h0m0p1l2-000011110000">here</a>.  Happy Holiday Hosting!</span></div><br />

Hosting Heartfelt Holiday Parties

As you all know, each month I write an article for My Well-Being.com.  This month I shared my ideas for Hosting Heartfelt Holiday Parties.  ...

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Metallic Gold Celebration Candles & Chocolate Souffles for New Years | Last Day for Orders!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwUS48xzylxzdp-rgJb6z64t7vAzn4lKrxsvO6s5U_G2-Y9R_yO3VneX5Yr2aTPw_708Odr9NEfaEzebb38Bz7qpwRaXhwWBYGOsTEqlOXJ3UJ4MFgWmaC48agOXAoYUl7gvTnyzbiVmhe/s1600/cc-metallic-celeb-6-gold.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwUS48xzylxzdp-rgJb6z64t7vAzn4lKrxsvO6s5U_G2-Y9R_yO3VneX5Yr2aTPw_708Odr9NEfaEzebb38Bz7qpwRaXhwWBYGOsTEqlOXJ3UJ4MFgWmaC48agOXAoYUl7gvTnyzbiVmhe/s1600/cc-metallic-celeb-6-gold.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div>Today is the day - the last day to order and receive by Christmas Eve!  We've been counting and re-counting inventory to make sure our numbers are correct and there are a couple of things that we "found" and have been restocked.  If you need some last minute gifts, my <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/holiday/products/gift-cards-boxed">Gift Cards</a> make great stocking stuffers and come in a beautiful box ready for giving : )  And, of course $5 shipping on all orders continues!<br /><br />I'm thinking a little about New Years Eve today, and have stocked up on these <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/candles">Celebration Candles</a> ($9-18.50) to ring in the New Year.  I love at home celebrations for NYE - cozy dinner by the fire, then something fun and spectacular for dessert. <br /><br />I carry the <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/candles">Creative Candles Celebration Candles in 6" and 15"</a> - in 8 colors.  These Metallic Gold would be the perfect way to make your at home celebration special and festive for midnight. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-2Zq_m3ThWnj0tTMpBP3w0ulX0Giq1pCmcVEyjLH57e5OUHnCq6UZQYheR2S52-YtrggOcS9wTAJ2_7M91MgxLoqgdaXFzDrSvIdtank0PQLWYL57af-D3pTwk07dr-mZGH5p34WGgzKD/s1600/IMG_0654.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-2Zq_m3ThWnj0tTMpBP3w0ulX0Giq1pCmcVEyjLH57e5OUHnCq6UZQYheR2S52-YtrggOcS9wTAJ2_7M91MgxLoqgdaXFzDrSvIdtank0PQLWYL57af-D3pTwk07dr-mZGH5p34WGgzKD/s1600/IMG_0654.jpg" width="265" /></a><br /><br />Here is a photo that shows the scale of the 15" - they really are super tall.  I was going to try to get around to making a decadent chocolate cake layered with whipped cream and raspberries, but after making a birthday cake for Mike last week and a birthday cake for Emma on Monday, I am a little caked out!  So, you'll have to use your imagination : )<br /><br />In general, the 6" candles look super on cupcakes, and the 15" are great for cakes, or larger desserts. <br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCcFOWkswqQD3_7vfZN84WPjrGeHqBzYhxpdK9AXDH0-DlkKsDEMGitPpNFdV-V9GeEXu_pTSToEapjxYe-Q9pfg1NzkuLprGZlr-lsnrwGDoc0zq96L3g4EjkBkpBOMbJ9L5EjUJVKumS/s1600/cc-metallic-celeb-15-gold_332841a6-b5a8-46b7-b84b-9c59a55a375f.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCcFOWkswqQD3_7vfZN84WPjrGeHqBzYhxpdK9AXDH0-DlkKsDEMGitPpNFdV-V9GeEXu_pTSToEapjxYe-Q9pfg1NzkuLprGZlr-lsnrwGDoc0zq96L3g4EjkBkpBOMbJ9L5EjUJVKumS/s1600/cc-metallic-celeb-15-gold_332841a6-b5a8-46b7-b84b-9c59a55a375f.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are the gold in 15" - so fun!  I'm going to be giving some as hostess gifts this weekend, too.  I find they are always met with oohs and aahhs, even before lighting.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFCsGTpjRWDSiRJl3RtOki-BHxQbKkVYfcrQ8uMN3BL8eOUmvonxYv4qL_35o_k322T4zgrMq7uJL2pHOlCeVVNsObBrDUXVXgQFT6P_w85yiKBmz9E7jtWI4pfXOF1midif3SCQtECFSZ/s1600/IMG_6818.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFCsGTpjRWDSiRJl3RtOki-BHxQbKkVYfcrQ8uMN3BL8eOUmvonxYv4qL_35o_k322T4zgrMq7uJL2pHOlCeVVNsObBrDUXVXgQFT6P_w85yiKBmz9E7jtWI4pfXOF1midif3SCQtECFSZ/s1600/IMG_6818.jpg" width="266" /></a></div>I have one last product to add before this Holiday season is over - these P<a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/baking-supplies/products/souffle-cups">aper Souffle Cups</a>, $8 for 20.  I mentioned them a couple of days ago, but haven't had a chance to actually use them yet - again, you'll have to use your imagination : )  They are great when you are having  a big group and don't have enough ramekins, or don't want to deal with the last minute stress of flipping my Chocolate Molten cakes from the cupcake pan with your fingers crossed.<br /><br />Emma is at home with me today and we are going to try our hand at turning this recipe for my <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/04/chocolate-molten-cakes-in-cupcake-pan.html">Chocolate Molten Cakes</a> into an easy Chocolate Souffle.  Since this is the last day of ordering, I wanted to give you a chance to buy even before I share the recipe, in case you have plans for a party and need a great dessert.<br /><br />I also have hopes of trying a Blue Cheese or Cheddar/Spinach Souffle, ala the Barefoot Contessa, in these, too!  Would be a great accompaniment to the Slow Roasted Beef Tenderloin for Christmas or New Years Eve.  I am planning to use Ina's recipes, but in these cups for an individual size - which always works great for parties.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzoVPjQ-FPOjGPfKT_ah-apGfwCw6bgzmloCvBq3Acg3a2K9n0wR9aV2hWg_pXadLeT-1Hjq6xuP-8BEbTdrsEBOwqSBpILcn-wfMex-5F2whYBHJZHncaUx15Qbf1UKIx9FmfcBZa4iFH/s1600/SFS_ChocolateSouffle_009_article.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzoVPjQ-FPOjGPfKT_ah-apGfwCw6bgzmloCvBq3Acg3a2K9n0wR9aV2hWg_pXadLeT-1Hjq6xuP-8BEbTdrsEBOwqSBpILcn-wfMex-5F2whYBHJZHncaUx15Qbf1UKIx9FmfcBZa4iFH/s1600/SFS_ChocolateSouffle_009_article.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><a href="http://www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/1577-make-ahead-chocolate-souffle">Chocolate Souffle</a> inspiration, via America's Test Kitchen.  I'll let you know how it goes... hopefully tomorrow!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOqWpbVd_aKOeGkN0smq1UYN3uqC67nJMU0cMhtJqVAYAcHKl20GrP7dvRbbJFW1xyjE-mblh_XmwD8CBjWKHpmnxZO6K6vYicZoJlSX6pLWsWlFnbzQTqm_T3g8G2xYk_Cr4GSOekd4YN/s1600/320_51+blue+cheese+souffle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOqWpbVd_aKOeGkN0smq1UYN3uqC67nJMU0cMhtJqVAYAcHKl20GrP7dvRbbJFW1xyjE-mblh_XmwD8CBjWKHpmnxZO6K6vYicZoJlSX6pLWsWlFnbzQTqm_T3g8G2xYk_Cr4GSOekd4YN/s1600/320_51+blue+cheese+souffle.jpg" width="359" /></a></div><br /><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/blue-cheese-souffle-recipe.html">Blue Cheese Souffle</a>, Barefoot Contessa<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaw_bVoxxtCf2iYFDY5Egj0Cvp0Qq0KLXLiU5BAjullW2dVETNG6k1Nahj7Az9xYC8n3ZsNRxictV0pEVLnDx3nABkelHJn_cdNVXkLDg5UGQooOCmTuGOx8v40alMEfOJRic0QuGwQqKg/s1600/ina-3-0809-de.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaw_bVoxxtCf2iYFDY5Egj0Cvp0Qq0KLXLiU5BAjullW2dVETNG6k1Nahj7Az9xYC8n3ZsNRxictV0pEVLnDx3nABkelHJn_cdNVXkLDg5UGQooOCmTuGOx8v40alMEfOJRic0QuGwQqKg/s1600/ina-3-0809-de.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br /><a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/kitchens/recipes/ina-garten-spinach-and-cheddar-souffle-recipe">Spinach & Cheddar Souffle,</a> Barefoot Contessa via House Beautiful.<br /><br /><br /><br />

Metallic Gold Celebration Candles & Chocolate Souffles for New Years | Last Day for Orders!

Today is the day - the last day to order and receive by Christmas Eve!  We've been counting and re-counting inventory to make sure our n...

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Christmas Brunch Menu

<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOv9J9HTtGW_H-hLPx7Dc5UWd_cSNLqUo_DqhufIjpu_freMlWdtaRlhzCwIO0y_d5BkKXjxmUsHmdx-RMkMKCnLCPss4-p1JFzRzNVAIgcFkmAhmZ9SLqE7J8JoEbRvS0UJgkHr60_Ojb/s1600/IMG_4530.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOv9J9HTtGW_H-hLPx7Dc5UWd_cSNLqUo_DqhufIjpu_freMlWdtaRlhzCwIO0y_d5BkKXjxmUsHmdx-RMkMKCnLCPss4-p1JFzRzNVAIgcFkmAhmZ9SLqE7J8JoEbRvS0UJgkHr60_Ojb/s1600/IMG_4530.jpg" width="425" /></a>Last week I shared my all time favorite Christmas Dinner Menu (Crab Cakes, Beef Tenderloin, Chocolate Molten Cakes, etc.) and today I am sharing my favorite Brunch menu.  It is hard to narrow down, because I share a lot of brunch recipes here, so choosing amongst my favorite can be a challenge.  However, for Christmas Brunch I have my favorites that my Mom has fixed year after year.  </div><div><br /></div><div>Bloody Marys</div><div>Shrimp Cocktail</div><div><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2014/09/easy-weekend-brunch-menu-apple-cinnamon.html">Lox & Bagel Platter</a></div><div>...</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2010/01/recipes-brunch-quiche-recipes.html">Crab Quiche</a></div><div><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/07/summer-peach-inspired-brunch-menu.html">Bacon</a></div><div><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/10/happy-halloween-from-princess-emma.html">Orange Cranberry Scones</a></div><div><a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/baking-supplies/products/monkey-bread-pans-paper-disposable">Monkey Bread</a></div><div>Fruit Platter</div><div><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/07/summer-peach-inspired-brunch-menu.html">Orange & Peach Smoothies</a> topped with Champagne</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA-tvKh66CeJaUPRqvjKFJQHCYKjfbj35j-KE67jHXZpCEK_6SjAZkGheEl1yI3qX-KinkUXlp_FqWY15XCP4lo8f5E4IZphVxdctAp4X_mMUTJtMm_eUrDJbbbF55VQyx5cQoC3CVF86F/s1600/IMG_0683.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA-tvKh66CeJaUPRqvjKFJQHCYKjfbj35j-KE67jHXZpCEK_6SjAZkGheEl1yI3qX-KinkUXlp_FqWY15XCP4lo8f5E4IZphVxdctAp4X_mMUTJtMm_eUrDJbbbF55VQyx5cQoC3CVF86F/s1600/IMG_0683.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was a photo from a couple of years ago at our Christmas brunch right after Emma was born.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-krit0krcjabywWTe840WlGBKDSY-kdU9-kBDU93InRfaSvxkDDLPdCvLpUBgrmsy335NHbaf3M2o1UcSnrNZ3sE1B9JqcwczmfQQWUCh92QDPhTG5DfkOIxfxUKv0BKXqbNZ3YBY37Qg/s1600/IMG_0681.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-krit0krcjabywWTe840WlGBKDSY-kdU9-kBDU93InRfaSvxkDDLPdCvLpUBgrmsy335NHbaf3M2o1UcSnrNZ3sE1B9JqcwczmfQQWUCh92QDPhTG5DfkOIxfxUKv0BKXqbNZ3YBY37Qg/s1600/IMG_0681.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn2lohEw_iVE93s3LRHC62NYH0Tcn-KZFvigdnyph7qIP7rG91fT3sKEp-kVvkaWXiTlVnqiIOh84PYxEXrkVqCxdvAJaVxz4bE9pc4V0kJ-1bwQAPlAGML_zwHHwSLvxEyAbUpG5xfOZr/s1600/bagel-and-lox.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn2lohEw_iVE93s3LRHC62NYH0Tcn-KZFvigdnyph7qIP7rG91fT3sKEp-kVvkaWXiTlVnqiIOh84PYxEXrkVqCxdvAJaVxz4bE9pc4V0kJ-1bwQAPlAGML_zwHHwSLvxEyAbUpG5xfOZr/s1600/bagel-and-lox.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>I don't know what it is about Christmas, but I could have good old fashioned Shrimp Cocktail for every meal. I serve it on ice in a shallow platter like this with an empty bowl for tails.<br /><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2014/09/easy-weekend-brunch-menu-apple-cinnamon.html">Lox & Bagel Platter</a><br /><br />This is a new addition for us - something that was always served at my favorite brunch spot.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiG-koEVVFW4qiqa4Klt286Jh0LtcTl6sBvgKWqA0F6yZxMIl93bXHc5rws3of-S2pcQlb314Ql2JVV7XO4ybA0AOxBP4xULuym3pzL_xNzwGGuen3WCuztjBdknYAniPN84nhPv8JGCFq/s1600/IMG_0450.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiG-koEVVFW4qiqa4Klt286Jh0LtcTl6sBvgKWqA0F6yZxMIl93bXHc5rws3of-S2pcQlb314Ql2JVV7XO4ybA0AOxBP4xULuym3pzL_xNzwGGuen3WCuztjBdknYAniPN84nhPv8JGCFq/s1600/IMG_0450.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2010/01/recipes-brunch-quiche-recipes.html">Crab Quiche</a><br /><br />We love seafood at our house, and making this a crab quiche with lump crab meat makes it feel like a special brunch.  My mom usually makes a sausage and mushroom quiche, too.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0xDPeZS_kF7-gdpeUs1CseZ5byAZ9PWAXFx2i9BwRsgQtCkeL-5DF7nGbzlq2HG9cUxX6IpxNvzmjj2baNBGSMUPV4TH-tzJ108F49cq0f31Gsp1UB5umnSohkINg2MvYHUdIxcq8KSLl/s1600/cranberry-orange-scones.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0xDPeZS_kF7-gdpeUs1CseZ5byAZ9PWAXFx2i9BwRsgQtCkeL-5DF7nGbzlq2HG9cUxX6IpxNvzmjj2baNBGSMUPV4TH-tzJ108F49cq0f31Gsp1UB5umnSohkINg2MvYHUdIxcq8KSLl/s1600/cranberry-orange-scones.jpg" width="426" /></a><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/10/happy-halloween-from-princess-emma.html">Orange Cranberry Scones</a><br /><br />Citrus and Cranberry = Holiday even though we love these all year long.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjGAfl5NRe-WGRkIEDo26u6C_ZynubCsFHK1gdspaVJYvAlkX8MTMPmDuyhUIu2uE3Q4Vqy3-rYu5dvlGgjHnMOFCR0wDTXXBs1s5Qq9QmBOItesgVhWo94RhrIOLFOWA2TN-K3T9pjBn9/s1600/IMG_9746.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjGAfl5NRe-WGRkIEDo26u6C_ZynubCsFHK1gdspaVJYvAlkX8MTMPmDuyhUIu2uE3Q4Vqy3-rYu5dvlGgjHnMOFCR0wDTXXBs1s5Qq9QmBOItesgVhWo94RhrIOLFOWA2TN-K3T9pjBn9/s1600/IMG_9746.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8; font-size: 14px;">The bacon getting ready to be baked in the oven - 325 degrees for 18-22 minutes.  The BEST way to fix bacon.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQh_7O-zHKtZR8pJVf5MZ5r8oWR_WM4aLbv_yPOE_OIMYFxtcOQSF-QDRu4A46enewjUxDYkzW0EKC0abinOe72ux0d0X-hy7t7DiaNfWcsWp1qiQ5g1k2nd52NTprs_7dQhneiU7zB7Hl/s1600/IMG_0449-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQh_7O-zHKtZR8pJVf5MZ5r8oWR_WM4aLbv_yPOE_OIMYFxtcOQSF-QDRu4A46enewjUxDYkzW0EKC0abinOe72ux0d0X-hy7t7DiaNfWcsWp1qiQ5g1k2nd52NTprs_7dQhneiU7zB7Hl/s1600/IMG_0449-1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Bountiful fruit platter keeps us from being too indulgent.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG7RKtMD3g4lqeoqEjUhDp-kZG79XMApzwTekry6R3qyXJM8hutzjdCmZzBkRpegc-HlegGp33Gjy6ELesPWOgKaKH4F5XFQQG0kkXJNXfx-o5q7OYAOIAgIwieSHllQwOeKemCqWgDhKF/s1600/IMG_4150.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG7RKtMD3g4lqeoqEjUhDp-kZG79XMApzwTekry6R3qyXJM8hutzjdCmZzBkRpegc-HlegGp33Gjy6ELesPWOgKaKH4F5XFQQG0kkXJNXfx-o5q7OYAOIAgIwieSHllQwOeKemCqWgDhKF/s1600/IMG_4150.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjg2mxiIWbufCyM61Lr4uJDK4Mc7Tecsbm-QiF-wVyDTJZnvBQhaWM3up_8t7yUWfRPoj7Lp9JUsDt5sS7W9l1JBQFf2eCqmtQt7dnfePyobC2T9NF0V2TVB6brRytHbVGoUMXcuwwA6hu/s1600/peach-smoothie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjg2mxiIWbufCyM61Lr4uJDK4Mc7Tecsbm-QiF-wVyDTJZnvBQhaWM3up_8t7yUWfRPoj7Lp9JUsDt5sS7W9l1JBQFf2eCqmtQt7dnfePyobC2T9NF0V2TVB6brRytHbVGoUMXcuwwA6hu/s1600/peach-smoothie.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/baking-supplies/products/monkey-bread-pans-paper-disposable">Monkey Bread</a> - very indulgent, but the fruit balances it out, right?<br /><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/07/summer-peach-inspired-brunch-menu.html">Orange & Peach Smoothies</a> topped with Champagne<br /><br />You can follow the recipe, or just use frozen peaches in a blender with orange juice - easy!  I love the taste of fresh peaches on Christmas morning.  Granny used to bring her summer peaches that she had frozen over for Christmas brunch every year and they were such a treat!<br /><br />I'd love to hear about your favorite Christmas Brunch recipes and traditions, too.  I hope everyone is enjoying this last week before Christmas.  Emma's birthday was yesterday, so I stepped out of the Holiday limelight for a couple of days to celebrate with her.  I feel like we have sort of checked all of our Christmas must-dos off of the list and now we can just relax and enjoy the season... that's the goal anyway.  I'm sure Christmas Eve will get here before we know it and I will be scrambling for something!  Always.<br /><br />

Christmas Brunch Menu

Last week I shared my all time favorite Christmas Dinner Menu (Crab Cakes, Beef Tenderloin, Chocolate Molten Cakes, etc.) and today I am sha...

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Pancake Mix Gift with Maple Syrup for Friends & Neighbors

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifp_mpchCyQiUNY9gjUXS9_vBo3MLTlIXeA8XjRIe3Z1zk4MTSh6YsyldbGp2nLjpLabSbtFLfFMjoEv7N6y4k91QO-o8-IooLyorw3mFZi51t0ake2jV7cwlveytbfDaWNa-N6JySMBR7/s1600/IMG_7314.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="background-color: white; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifp_mpchCyQiUNY9gjUXS9_vBo3MLTlIXeA8XjRIe3Z1zk4MTSh6YsyldbGp2nLjpLabSbtFLfFMjoEv7N6y4k91QO-o8-IooLyorw3mFZi51t0ake2jV7cwlveytbfDaWNa-N6JySMBR7/s1600/IMG_7314.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge9meBpNHkM0eYjq4f73Lh06ynYzL8asdXABUpepc_yO3QPB3kwtls-lg8_qEsTc_R-ZCHcYKEQ2ofMMCuChsOhCJChBjiCWtx0uINKbr7TxyVxDPItrvO217BBGAURVPzT_5hXXsi4VNj/s1600/IMG_7303.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="background-color: white;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge9meBpNHkM0eYjq4f73Lh06ynYzL8asdXABUpepc_yO3QPB3kwtls-lg8_qEsTc_R-ZCHcYKEQ2ofMMCuChsOhCJChBjiCWtx0uINKbr7TxyVxDPItrvO217BBGAURVPzT_5hXXsi4VNj/s1600/IMG_7303.jpg" width="420" /></span></a></div><span style="background-color: white;">Food "kits" are one of my favorite things to give, especially when they combine our favorite things to share.  We (mostly Emma and Mike) are really into pancakes this year, and with <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2014/11/annual-new-england-trip-concord-ma.html">our recent trip to Vermont</a>, this seemed like a great way to share our favorite things as gifts.</span><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white;">The other great thing about this gift is that it is an "assembly only" gift - no baking, no cooking, no drizzling, no frosting.  The only thing you have to do is stir together the dry ingredients (you may not even have to go to the store) and put them into a Kraft Bag (10 for $12).  I printed an <a href="http://mad.ly/signups/127090/join">"Our Favorite Pancake Mix" label</a> on the front, then included instructions on another label on the back.  <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq2DcVXUz7YF02x6ECohNbVOyvH26pVJW4EdYhEAHBmGiKeQltcXgfiTtVbFdexhWQamq9U9N8MTEfmhxMWFlfbi-ZpiqCIty-V0bIjMZWCRjVp2MwVMGrQzMbRrwBIEADrzhC6SvuBCge/s1600/IMG_7302.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq2DcVXUz7YF02x6ECohNbVOyvH26pVJW4EdYhEAHBmGiKeQltcXgfiTtVbFdexhWQamq9U9N8MTEfmhxMWFlfbi-ZpiqCIty-V0bIjMZWCRjVp2MwVMGrQzMbRrwBIEADrzhC6SvuBCge/s1600/IMG_7302.JPG" width="640" /></a></span><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white;">You can download the labels that can be printed on my <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/gift-wrap/products/printable-labels">Printable labels (in kraft or cream)</a> - download them <a href="http://mad.ly/signups/127090/join">here</a>. </span><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white;">Here is the recipe I used : </span><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><div style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="background-color: white;">5 cups flour</span></div><div style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="background-color: white;">1/2 cup of sugar<br />2 1/2 tablespoons baking powder<br />1 tablespoon kosher salt</span></div><div style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Te5Ka7XK2Org0Bjxfq2FvHn2dgPWbnwSxMmr0NirnonnDepTSojCllfX3Ogpfq6vzkjlD5XBh3dLZkLhnwHxJsAGi8Ng1_cURHlT3OJ79CNZ5XFwmhGI6zV9MImXYgGThQXkxcGRlrQB/s1600/IMG_7321.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="background-color: white; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Te5Ka7XK2Org0Bjxfq2FvHn2dgPWbnwSxMmr0NirnonnDepTSojCllfX3Ogpfq6vzkjlD5XBh3dLZkLhnwHxJsAGi8Ng1_cURHlT3OJ79CNZ5XFwmhGI6zV9MImXYgGThQXkxcGRlrQB/s1600/IMG_7321.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="background-color: white;">The directions for using the mix is on the back - all they have to do is add milk and eggs, then stir together.  </span></div><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW9vz4Q0JkrNpTO76uG_ni2Xb9QyrZST4C58hTdHClwmT2unv2oGFf7LRi62RBT8uZ1eQ6l4wbbMiU2BJFnWOWfiWMsE-GdfzPZHuUNDqZZ2vJVXIp4PUW7MCnh26CyzLipU_2CZqJpi6P/s1600/IMG_7318.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="background-color: white; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW9vz4Q0JkrNpTO76uG_ni2Xb9QyrZST4C58hTdHClwmT2unv2oGFf7LRi62RBT8uZ1eQ6l4wbbMiU2BJFnWOWfiWMsE-GdfzPZHuUNDqZZ2vJVXIp4PUW7MCnh26CyzLipU_2CZqJpi6P/s1600/IMG_7318.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white;">The other special part of this present is the <a href="http://www.farmhousepottery.com/">Farmhouse Pottery</a> syrup pitcher and their little bottle of Vermont Maple Syrup.  This was a treasure we found on our trip!  I will post more about our visit to their pottery studio and how perfect, creative, beautiful, rustic, cozy, elegant, modern and perfect (did I say that?) everything was.  I have a couple of other things I had them ship back to me for gifts, too, and gifts for our new kitchen... that I'll be giving myself around Easter, it seems.  Let's just hope it is not Mother's Day!</span><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white;">Of course, if you want to find any bottle of Maple Syrup, that would work, too!  I'm thinking of adding some homemade biscotti, as well.  </span><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMJ3TryXoNCWNcGbrGSNnm8T3SAHHuzsMRbCs8soMUbndF2sbKVqon7G8TxyYaUh0FMkOtYLvaeCnsriEaWe2js3KjbYbjVLRVSmdafTvmpejlpy-0ujy315M3rn7Vlk0o3xiG-U54WsQu/s1600/IMG_7312.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="background-color: white;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMJ3TryXoNCWNcGbrGSNnm8T3SAHHuzsMRbCs8soMUbndF2sbKVqon7G8TxyYaUh0FMkOtYLvaeCnsriEaWe2js3KjbYbjVLRVSmdafTvmpejlpy-0ujy315M3rn7Vlk0o3xiG-U54WsQu/s1600/IMG_7312.jpg" width="426" /></span></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: white;">I haven't found the perfect basket/box/container yet for our gifts, but I will show how I ultimately end up packaging at some point.    </span><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white;">Products Used :<br /><br /><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/gift-wrap/products/kraft-coffee-bags">Kraft "Coffee" Style Bags, $12 for 10</a></span><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/gift-wrap/products/printable-labels">Printable Labels, $5 (on sale!) for 50</a><br /><br />Enjoy $5 Shipping on all orders today and many markdowns on Christmas packaging, tags, ribbons and cello bags.  You can see all sale items, <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/sale">here</a>!  Happy Gifting!</span><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white;">Jenny</span><br /><br />

Pancake Mix Gift with Maple Syrup for Friends & Neighbors

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$5 Shipping is Back! And... Up to 25% Off Holiday Favorites!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie2wUmGdE_pXHXag_gR2tAhsisJdYqjNxx28fpxhoojdfSNTlnYY57LI1-TW8aYe87Q3E-p1Eahl8adiYK07AkSIYWVWMl4tsh4OfR14AQIX0NYx19FlbmkINiRy3v-7kXD74QWmwfRdgw/s1600/sale+2.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie2wUmGdE_pXHXag_gR2tAhsisJdYqjNxx28fpxhoojdfSNTlnYY57LI1-TW8aYe87Q3E-p1Eahl8adiYK07AkSIYWVWMl4tsh4OfR14AQIX0NYx19FlbmkINiRy3v-7kXD74QWmwfRdgw/s1600/sale+2.png" width="250" /></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5em;">$5 Shipping is Back!</span><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5em;"><br /></span><div align="left" style="background-color: white; color: #555555; direction: ltr; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 1.3em; padding: 0px; unicode-bidi: embed; vertical-align: baseline;">It is crunch time - I've brought back $5 shipping on all orders today (in the US) and made some major markdowns all across the board. There is so much on sale for today - Ribbons, Candles, Tissue, Tags, Throws and Sprinkles. I have also temporarily marked down some of my favorite baking items for the day - Wooden Baking Baskets, Cookie Boxes & Sprinkles. Even My Everyday Candles are on sale!  Read about more details below.</div><div align="left" style="background-color: white; color: #555555; direction: ltr; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 1.3em; padding: 0px; unicode-bidi: embed; vertical-align: baseline;">See everything on <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/sale" style="color: #3693cc; text-decoration: none; word-break: break-word;" target="_blank">Sale</a>, <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/sale" style="color: #3693cc; text-decoration: none; word-break: break-word;" target="_blank">here</a>. Go Christmas crazy!</div><div align="left" style="background-color: white; color: #555555; direction: ltr; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 1.3em; padding: 0px; unicode-bidi: embed; vertical-align: baseline;">Jenny</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6FV-9NgYGoKiwk5kCEurAv2pMBJA0iZblhyAIKV3xQawyYqqLv01o2-M6CLT6CKkJGJWl6CPFkjTMyJPeiWxCwHytn3Raj0JfbqNtDueJ1K4X7alSXwvxRQRJ6CBdAhaAsbWAJ24AdSuZ/s1600/IMG_4300.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6FV-9NgYGoKiwk5kCEurAv2pMBJA0iZblhyAIKV3xQawyYqqLv01o2-M6CLT6CKkJGJWl6CPFkjTMyJPeiWxCwHytn3Raj0JfbqNtDueJ1K4X7alSXwvxRQRJ6CBdAhaAsbWAJ24AdSuZ/s1600/IMG_4300.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBgO8vge7kyNp5fHT1biakXOTjUNsaGzI3HPR1wz4GmsWZuSSLd6y727LpGCqxEWaqXGHH8reaVw87xJVz5Z-hyQtd79vuniMJ8SWDbxOEmowS4GnvBrGzanpoLlXOa1uFLviI_1MPvwtx/s1600/IMG_6196.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBgO8vge7kyNp5fHT1biakXOTjUNsaGzI3HPR1wz4GmsWZuSSLd6y727LpGCqxEWaqXGHH8reaVw87xJVz5Z-hyQtd79vuniMJ8SWDbxOEmowS4GnvBrGzanpoLlXOa1uFLviI_1MPvwtx/s1600/IMG_6196.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/sale/products/wooden-baking-baskets-set-of-6">Wooden Baking Baskets </a>on sale $8.50-14.50<br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Garamond, Baskerville, Caslon, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Garamond, Baskerville, Caslon, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">Homemade breads are the most perfect gift.  I always love keeping a loaf of pumpkin, cinnamon or cranberry bread around our kitchen for snacking, breakfast or dessert - and so will you friends and loved ones.  There is something intrinsically comforting and healing about baking, giving and receiving bread.  These Wooden Baking Baskets are perfect for making your homemade breads gift-able.</span><br /><div style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Garamond, Baskerville, Caslon, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 20px;">My favorite thing to use these for is Cinnamon Rolls or Cinnamon Roll Bread.  The small size is great for one generous cinnamon roll, the medium size is perfect for two, and the large size is great for a large loaf of bread.  You can bake right in these wooden baskets that come with paper liners - just place them on a baking sheet in the oven.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Garamond, Baskerville, Caslon, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 20px;">Three Sizes available :</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Garamond, Baskerville, Caslon, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 20px;">Small Size is 3" x 4" x 1.5"</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Garamond, Baskerville, Caslon, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 20px;">Medium Size is 7" x 3" x 2"</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Garamond, Baskerville, Caslon, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 20px;">Large Size 10" x 4.25" x 3.5" </div><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Garamond, Baskerville, Caslon, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">*These fit nicely in my </span><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/packaging/products/cello-bags-mini-small-medium-large" style="background-color: white; color: #a9cdd6; font-family: Garamond, Baskerville, Caslon, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px; outline: none; text-decoration: none;">Large Cello Bags</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Garamond, Baskerville, Caslon, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">.</span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG9Sf4cksGvNEPWqjmU_7VYU6fZED3k8Dde8-KFelzS-Mm1pX7GnKiUo9cPEv-DXHkCoOGmlYR2jzV6C7O4_SQW5Vw7KvHP1iJatZivqOdz2Ls4y7PS-hxxfZIJXklEaMOPHZIyVbopdZS/s1600/IMG_6955.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG9Sf4cksGvNEPWqjmU_7VYU6fZED3k8Dde8-KFelzS-Mm1pX7GnKiUo9cPEv-DXHkCoOGmlYR2jzV6C7O4_SQW5Vw7KvHP1iJatZivqOdz2Ls4y7PS-hxxfZIJXklEaMOPHZIyVbopdZS/s1600/IMG_6955.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho33s0-iFWzLEgVsvpb1Gq6vc0I_nzXA9FWULUBr7qAgZ4C14FYa_skeIJ3nIgBrCVZxfBTa-AHCZoDarTaZMxXXiD3xa1LLd9wmJKTHyb7vTXmg6PORKp4RCprDrXtiIAgBOcRUXopLd4/s1600/IMG_4191.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho33s0-iFWzLEgVsvpb1Gq6vc0I_nzXA9FWULUBr7qAgZ4C14FYa_skeIJ3nIgBrCVZxfBTa-AHCZoDarTaZMxXXiD3xa1LLd9wmJKTHyb7vTXmg6PORKp4RCprDrXtiIAgBOcRUXopLd4/s1600/IMG_4191.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/gift-wrap/products/cookie-boxes-set-of-10">Cookie Boxes (not just for cookies)  $8.50-12.50</a><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Garamond, Baskerville, Caslon, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Garamond, Baskerville, Caslon, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">I recently attended a shower and received the cutest sugar cookies as the favor in a box just like this.  I knew I had to hunt them down and add them to my products.  I love the clear window with the edge detail.  </span><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/packaging/products/kraft-krinkle" style="color: #a9cdd6; font-family: Garamond, Baskerville, Caslon, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px; outline: none; text-decoration: none;">Krinkle</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Garamond, Baskerville, Caslon, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Garamond, Baskerville, Caslon, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">filler (sold separately) is the perfect way to complete the package and protect the cookies from crumbling.  You can find the copper cookies cutters,</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Garamond, Baskerville, Caslon, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/sale/products/copper-cookie-cutters-holiday" style="color: #a9cdd6; font-family: Garamond, Baskerville, Caslon, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px; outline: none; text-decoration: none;">here</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Garamond, Baskerville, Caslon, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">!</span><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Garamond, Baskerville, Caslon, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><div style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Garamond, Baskerville, Caslon, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 20px;">Two Sizes available :</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Garamond, Baskerville, Caslon, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 20px;">Regular - 7" x 7" x 2.5" (Set of 10) - pictured</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Garamond, Baskerville, Caslon, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 20px;">Large - 10" x 10" x 2.5" (Set of 5) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcNY5cUWxWFRL4F_yAqXTceTOnuRJgqkET2c_IxIauSTnIQVB_ceVCxQy_E-8wskEnfcLTccjB_rbsaNOa7_soUjtFqYj_gFOHZe4bgMNjmUzfNMvxTcoBV8X-J6-3WuVX8m10YBHREN90/s1600/IMG_7132.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcNY5cUWxWFRL4F_yAqXTceTOnuRJgqkET2c_IxIauSTnIQVB_ceVCxQy_E-8wskEnfcLTccjB_rbsaNOa7_soUjtFqYj_gFOHZe4bgMNjmUzfNMvxTcoBV8X-J6-3WuVX8m10YBHREN90/s1600/IMG_7132.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Cello Bags!  Stock up!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXS9Inw094Puu4jK0Xx_sDk43wSKlIeATUI5wPtx9ObQIxYAe7THdyqQEDhUhZbAo8Ox06o585T6y8_0aNsyLpls72PnJekzEwXuZw50eh8iW7GXKWyWyAzJeQ1HHPOK5HEC4CW4Fq-LwC/s1600/IMG_6308.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXS9Inw094Puu4jK0Xx_sDk43wSKlIeATUI5wPtx9ObQIxYAe7THdyqQEDhUhZbAo8Ox06o585T6y8_0aNsyLpls72PnJekzEwXuZw50eh8iW7GXKWyWyAzJeQ1HHPOK5HEC4CW4Fq-LwC/s1600/IMG_6308.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirt5-xDN9_n0CFV99sRgGLg2-CzFcPKi98yx2_FjpVR9R2ct1lDInRU-N508H80g6QQlQw_N5w9nGogBid44WsWN6oZKYRDTpixtqT9KfdU4JgsW7YGlnORDSsiqKmRdeU3omiiwhP0nNE/s1600/IMG_6775.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirt5-xDN9_n0CFV99sRgGLg2-CzFcPKi98yx2_FjpVR9R2ct1lDInRU-N508H80g6QQlQw_N5w9nGogBid44WsWN6oZKYRDTpixtqT9KfdU4JgsW7YGlnORDSsiqKmRdeU3omiiwhP0nNE/s1600/IMG_6775.jpg" width="266" /></a></div> You've purchased most of your gifts... right?  Now it is time to wrap them up!  Later this week I'm going to show you some of my favorite ways to wrap gifts - using these ribbons and tissue paper. <br /><br />See all of the Ribbons (and many that are on sale), <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/ribbon">here</a>!<br /><br />I've also marked down my festive <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/gift-wrap/products/holiday-tissue-paper">Tissue Paper</a> to make your wrapping beautiful inside and out!<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0QPHAuFUWQSrUaeq6AxsID1HQr8bRBx9SyJd9Rljdg2jLHviKxUZ9LDkb5KUBs0LA93YMeBa-MlQMUkf45-5DsX1U6BnU0zP63MphjwKUqSK9RcKjyJwel3GrIkNytxhTMWOi0Nb-9EDl/s1600/IMG_6401.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0QPHAuFUWQSrUaeq6AxsID1HQr8bRBx9SyJd9Rljdg2jLHviKxUZ9LDkb5KUBs0LA93YMeBa-MlQMUkf45-5DsX1U6BnU0zP63MphjwKUqSK9RcKjyJwel3GrIkNytxhTMWOi0Nb-9EDl/s1600/IMG_6401.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/sale/products/snowflake-sprinkles">Snowflake Sprinkles now $8.50</a><br /><br />Sprinkles are my favorite way to add a festive touch to anything and everything this holiday (and every other holiday).  I especially love these Snowflake Sprinkles because they are fun and beautiful.<br /><br /><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22.5px;">Again, see everything on </span><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/sale" style="color: #3693cc; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22.5px; text-decoration: none; word-break: break-word;" target="_blank">Sale</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22.5px;">, </span><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/sale" style="color: #3693cc; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22.5px; text-decoration: none; word-break: break-word;" target="_blank">here</a><span style="color: #555555; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22.5px;">, and enjoy $5 Shipping on every order in the US!</span></span>

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Very Tall Edgartown Sand Taper Candles

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdp3OzbPp9Izs2k95gkLh7sdJcSMd-l2DYuhfPBEO36xIEYFEc0Vgt8cfGuA3F1AT-TQbZTXGQhX_7pZb5AgQzLd5ZgiwKTKiOLoQguKlTbA4017E63y7CHchFSQluINLdI45e2oJ3pR6m/s1600/IMG_7288.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdp3OzbPp9Izs2k95gkLh7sdJcSMd-l2DYuhfPBEO36xIEYFEc0Vgt8cfGuA3F1AT-TQbZTXGQhX_7pZb5AgQzLd5ZgiwKTKiOLoQguKlTbA4017E63y7CHchFSQluINLdI45e2oJ3pR6m/s1600/IMG_7288.jpg" width="426" /></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Garamond, Baskerville, Caslon, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"></span></div><div style="text-align: left;">My friend Tessa from <a href="http://www.nineandsixteen.com/" style="background-color: transparent;">Nine and Sixteen</a> requested that I carry these new <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/candles/products/18-hand-dipped-taper-candles-set-of-2">18" Edgartown Sand Candles ($15)</a> in the store.  She had set her Thanksgiving table (see it <a href="http://www.nineandsixteen.com/2014/11/our-thanksgiving-in-pictures.html" style="background-color: transparent;">here</a> - very lovely) with a pair in a muted orange she had found at Williams-Sonoma and was looking for a set in my Edgartown Sand color to use for Christmas.  </div><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Garamond, Baskerville, Caslon, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Garamond, Baskerville, Caslon, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">My candle maker makes the candles for Williams-Sonoma (and... Pottery Barn, Neiman Marcus, Martha Stewart, Simon Pierce, etc.) Because Tessa has always pointed me in the right direction for new products (hello, <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/holiday/products/boxwood-wreaths-preserved-14">boxwood wreaths</a>!) I knew you all would love these, so I ordered some <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/candles/products/18-hand-dipped-taper-candles-set-of-2">very tall 18" Tapers in my Edgartown Sand</a> color.  A standard taper is 12" so you can see in the photo how much taller the 18" look - they are really stunning.  </span><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Garamond, Baskerville, Caslon, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Garamond, Baskerville, Caslon, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">I love them in my </span><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/candles/products/candle-holders" style="color: #a9cdd6; font-family: Garamond, Baskerville, Caslon, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px; outline: none; text-decoration: none;">Medium or Small Wood Candle Holders</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Garamond, Baskerville, Caslon, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Garamond, Baskerville, Caslon, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">because they are so simple holding the strikingly tall candles.   I love that with a set of these candles and my wood candle holders, you can have a really stunning centerpiece for about $20.</span><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Garamond, Baskerville, Caslon, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><div style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Garamond, Baskerville, Caslon, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 20px;">I also carry a <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/candles/products/very-tall-bees-wax-taper-candles-15-set-of-2" style="color: #a9cdd6; outline: none; text-decoration: none;">15" Candle in Natural Beeswax</a>, if you are looking for a creamier color.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Garamond, Baskerville, Caslon, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 20px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD2sCXYVFvRHoWGiPyEGgkVDMezpNmwI26nw5s9Ry9G54gyr9JRaL9Os0CzbSOPa6l2C0BgbbQPgiv_HKksX_bGjBBKudC42zlqbpigW7YCmvqjJjCSK_8cbF2wCj_Fx4dDbsyo7cBCfsP/s1600/IMG_7210.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD2sCXYVFvRHoWGiPyEGgkVDMezpNmwI26nw5s9Ry9G54gyr9JRaL9Os0CzbSOPa6l2C0BgbbQPgiv_HKksX_bGjBBKudC42zlqbpigW7YCmvqjJjCSK_8cbF2wCj_Fx4dDbsyo7cBCfsP/s1600/IMG_7210.jpg" width="426" /></a>I used the candles to dress our kitchen table [and when I say "our" I mean Mike's parents', since that's where we are living during construction :)] up with my Bulb Baskets that I finally got around to planting. </div><div style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Garamond, Baskerville, Caslon, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 20px;">I think this is the perfect Christmas Morning brunch table - cozy, fresh and festive.  </div><div style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Garamond, Baskerville, Caslon, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 20px;">Products Used :<br /><br /><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/holiday/products/bulb-basket">Bulb Baskets, $24</a><br /><br /><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/linens/products/linens-red-natural-stripes">Natural Linen & Red Striped Square Table Cloth (I only have 1 of these left), $88</a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Garamond, Baskerville, Caslon, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 20px;"><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/candles/products/18-hand-dipped-taper-candles-set-of-2">18" Edgartown Sand Candles, $15</a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Garamond, Baskerville, Caslon, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 20px;"><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/candles/products/18-taper-candles-extra-tall-set-of-2">12" Edgartown Sand Candles, $10.50</a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Garamond, Baskerville, Caslon, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 20px;"><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/candles/products/candle-holders">Medium & Small Wooden Candle Holders, $4-6 for set of 2</a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Garamond, Baskerville, Caslon, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 20px;"><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/holiday/products/copper-cookie-cutters-holiday">Holiday Copper Cookie Cutters, Set of 3 $34.50</a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Garamond, Baskerville, Caslon, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 20px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhao2vMQNurGoWXBrchIDRQNh0F-VThj944ctuJhysi8QXihACb1LJQ-qiQmL_d5591ZXScq0GsN0kewMPW2EjxHxf6PP7nPpOYCC0JY_mNJLaGSKNq-hpbRseNfJqC1FK4Z84fHQQyKSsl/s1600/IMG_7164.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhao2vMQNurGoWXBrchIDRQNh0F-VThj944ctuJhysi8QXihACb1LJQ-qiQmL_d5591ZXScq0GsN0kewMPW2EjxHxf6PP7nPpOYCC0JY_mNJLaGSKNq-hpbRseNfJqC1FK4Z84fHQQyKSsl/s1600/IMG_7164.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I used sprigs of cedar and fir to make a garland down the table, then nestled the copper cookie cutters throughout. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEindKQShh90n9O3rtTxZqhrxiMq7KnuRhznjP4xIm_feCIBgizWA-7EfGie8OiB4iyNReJsBqzO-brd695OzzVFTV862qRzpLpNfNEylWXOaxM5NKdnuo8GNpxFv_6qMTP7rgTy8gg0rHpG/s1600/IMG_7157.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEindKQShh90n9O3rtTxZqhrxiMq7KnuRhznjP4xIm_feCIBgizWA-7EfGie8OiB4iyNReJsBqzO-brd695OzzVFTV862qRzpLpNfNEylWXOaxM5NKdnuo8GNpxFv_6qMTP7rgTy8gg0rHpG/s1600/IMG_7157.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />The Bulb Baskets come with a glass liner, so I just transplanted the one I purchased from the grocery store (dirt and all) into this basket.  I used some cedar to hide the dirt, but can also use my <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/products/sheet-moss">Sheet Moss</a>.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUOBER1TP1kARPGkgEsGNeVX4O3tXz58w23U0ASKQQaWsb-2tEIgGngdNhYhyphenhyphenB7-bdHBCWceFja127mvN6w1pqC8FmsSMNaFP2oOmxfyH_sMFKFKf0cywDxJYgCqPuEJ8Gxziz-zEV1gKU/s1600/IMG_7165.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUOBER1TP1kARPGkgEsGNeVX4O3tXz58w23U0ASKQQaWsb-2tEIgGngdNhYhyphenhyphenB7-bdHBCWceFja127mvN6w1pqC8FmsSMNaFP2oOmxfyH_sMFKFKf0cywDxJYgCqPuEJ8Gxziz-zEV1gKU/s1600/IMG_7165.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ7PMp33r2BFfNdHqi9FonGeLstjHfLtdofmpFEr_zuCVmE1HNY9UvyqQ2i9iH2LZT31Rbz_vewuEag_wYGHiwMw1m5QsCWLgkXRrLrlIxHrZEIhQv12iEXUJMfM3WXCe4vmfPLALgdbjb/s1600/IMG_7174.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ7PMp33r2BFfNdHqi9FonGeLstjHfLtdofmpFEr_zuCVmE1HNY9UvyqQ2i9iH2LZT31Rbz_vewuEag_wYGHiwMw1m5QsCWLgkXRrLrlIxHrZEIhQv12iEXUJMfM3WXCe4vmfPLALgdbjb/s1600/IMG_7174.jpg" width="426" /></a><br />You can see, the Amarylis is just about to open.  The 18" tall candles are just about as tall as they are - if that gives you some prospective of how tall they really are. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSXTrDkn3JuI_Uqj-Ck56fd_jSOvVl4I8hyphenhyphen9TdInbWWmXqKWqvpV54IDxsXCydNDfhztUIMkbu3XObv7myUDCB95zKGkfaEepk13ska0d27FRPEjylHn2IYyu_OpmQfH1kSlDOiDxKYZa6/s1600/IMG_7190.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSXTrDkn3JuI_Uqj-Ck56fd_jSOvVl4I8hyphenhyphen9TdInbWWmXqKWqvpV54IDxsXCydNDfhztUIMkbu3XObv7myUDCB95zKGkfaEepk13ska0d27FRPEjylHn2IYyu_OpmQfH1kSlDOiDxKYZa6/s1600/IMG_7190.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1loBPrNba5naZuBBvSrnoWS3igN_4TAVmow0koopn-g1Z4ibNFKcQII8TD22ViGWRCnqO7RsR8z18_Hkhtqb9Gthq4rPMsEbFoRXvthSV9tw78iAFKhLyallCLRPSsteW53dLw3RTr8EU/s1600/IMG_7194.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1loBPrNba5naZuBBvSrnoWS3igN_4TAVmow0koopn-g1Z4ibNFKcQII8TD22ViGWRCnqO7RsR8z18_Hkhtqb9Gthq4rPMsEbFoRXvthSV9tw78iAFKhLyallCLRPSsteW53dLw3RTr8EU/s1600/IMG_7194.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>I love setting a table that will look fresh and festive all season long.  It makes everyday feel that much more special.  I will be filling these with Paper White bulbs just after Christmas, too.<br /><br />I have a couple of more Holiday Baking Gifs coming this week, along with some creative gift wrap ideas, then I'll be focusing on Menus for Entertaining.  I  also have a house update - finally.  Should be a fun week! <br /><br />Jenny<br /><br /><div style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Garamond, Baskerville, Caslon, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 20px;">Products Used :<br /><br /><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/holiday/products/bulb-basket">Bulb Baskets, $24</a><br /><br /><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/linens/products/linens-red-natural-stripes">Natural Linen & Red Striped Square Table Cloth (I only have 1 of these left), $88</a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Garamond, Baskerville, Caslon, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 20px;"><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/candles/products/18-hand-dipped-taper-candles-set-of-2">18" Edgartown Sand Candles, $15</a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Garamond, Baskerville, Caslon, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 20px;"><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/candles/products/18-taper-candles-extra-tall-set-of-2">12" Edgartown Sand Candles, $10.50</a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Garamond, Baskerville, Caslon, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 20px;"><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/candles/products/candle-holders">Medium & Small Wooden Candle Holders, $4-6 for set of 2</a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Garamond, Baskerville, Caslon, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 20px;"><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/holiday/products/copper-cookie-cutters-holiday">Holiday Copper Cookie Cutters, Set of 3 $34.50</a></div><div><br /></div>

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Gingerbread Snowflakes, Trees & Reindeer Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting & Sanding Sugar

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigJF3BMe_FC_jssWktkcmvB83XgTQBMaoNcpnsVRNqHhueXigRIcOKvRkl_x9IfL-xrqY-dpz4K-pvCJw3tHcNtybKwiXhgqOGv3cwa5J7WQcjKB4gZ7mA43QFz-sE5vj0orndQdqF2eaR/s1600/IMG_7234.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigJF3BMe_FC_jssWktkcmvB83XgTQBMaoNcpnsVRNqHhueXigRIcOKvRkl_x9IfL-xrqY-dpz4K-pvCJw3tHcNtybKwiXhgqOGv3cwa5J7WQcjKB4gZ7mA43QFz-sE5vj0orndQdqF2eaR/s1600/IMG_7234.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipkeGEGSYy292QNg7z85xYdzhL4ZGZQytdkcvxoLBOYq_GW4kDSkaW8wdDNUqWe6Q0Ab0PKWg2S4sBY_SuZo3MJ31vO60Uah-JDpXziPjSziF3iw4bxYZuk9rlKl89MnrSV8gjQ10KxqLf/s1600/IMG_6265.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipkeGEGSYy292QNg7z85xYdzhL4ZGZQytdkcvxoLBOYq_GW4kDSkaW8wdDNUqWe6Q0Ab0PKWg2S4sBY_SuZo3MJ31vO60Uah-JDpXziPjSziF3iw4bxYZuk9rlKl89MnrSV8gjQ10KxqLf/s1600/IMG_6265.jpg" width="266" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Set of 3 for $34</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Holiday Gingerbread Cookies</i></span><br /><br />We are having a lazy morning - still in our PJs, both of us!  I made a commitment to have more lazy days this Christmas season, and we're sticking to it.  I also made a commitment to concentrate on less 'perfection' for our projects.  Most days that I take blog/store photos are Emma's school days and I exhaust myself decorating and styling all by my lonesome - not really a spirited day of holiday baking.  Sometimes I need those days all by myself in the kitchen for a little creative outlet, but during the holidays I really enjoy it more when Emma is helping me. <br /><br />With that being said, I still like a pretty cookie : )   I did some simple piping and she was in charge of sprinkles.  She also did 100% of the piping and sprinkling for the special "Santa" cookies that she wanted to do all by herself. <br /><br />If you aren't a fan of gingerbread, you aren't alone, but I will tell you - you are missing out.  There is nothing better than a <i>good</i> gingerbread cookie.  The recipe I used in the past wasn't my favorite, so this year I started with my <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/12/christmas-cookies-sugar-cookies-from.html">Sugar Cookie Recipe</a>, then added molasses and the spices - soooo good.  The house is filled with the spicy scent of gingerbread and it really smells like Christmas.  You can bake them longer for a crispy, gingersnap sort of cookie, or shorter for a soft, chewy cookie.  I did both - longer on accident with some brown edges that have been perfect with my coffee this morning ; )<br /><br />Because I know you will be so inspired by these cookies and are so tempted by the idea of gingerbread spices wafting through your home (right?!), my <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/baking-supplies/products/copper-cookie-cutters-holiday">Holiday Copper Cookie Cutters</a> bundles are specially bundled today... Set of Three for $34 - all of my favorites that we used this morning, Reindeer, Snowflake & Fir Tree.<br /><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQXicJPoASAkw8K6YBg6-H0KA4dnuCj9LdOAStX_RPE4-Vu0MrmgqOgKUNDZuTUO6aXUlT-gDGFera9GmtFtpOmyU_BDpzTndqrJe0F6o7i_neSYHSWqkt-tusDOFEDDa90WPyoRmvfmPP/s1600/IMG_7259.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQXicJPoASAkw8K6YBg6-H0KA4dnuCj9LdOAStX_RPE4-Vu0MrmgqOgKUNDZuTUO6aXUlT-gDGFera9GmtFtpOmyU_BDpzTndqrJe0F6o7i_neSYHSWqkt-tusDOFEDDa90WPyoRmvfmPP/s1600/IMG_7259.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1m_lvk4oxdP_UZ4ltN05TCT0t0sdDZ2_4pv6DiAOl9b9LYZAtiqNP2BbyVzg4x44_BbiTGNvKMRs-7KQ4vl0o_jVRfBuRxgpkb7nOZS13Ruamhb1nxwFAJG45hdfRdEaiOdovxUP4Fbni/s1600/IMG_7066.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1m_lvk4oxdP_UZ4ltN05TCT0t0sdDZ2_4pv6DiAOl9b9LYZAtiqNP2BbyVzg4x44_BbiTGNvKMRs-7KQ4vl0o_jVRfBuRxgpkb7nOZS13Ruamhb1nxwFAJG45hdfRdEaiOdovxUP4Fbni/s1600/IMG_7066.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3_SHFlqpt3KMMhTU6-m_IFuY0kKO62Xl_8axKs_DkKglO6Z-kvLFPSuqdadzfda1xYMHgRrLOBVH894gWJ4Hr4I5VMkfma1YuUZ84nrYbqXlO0Um7QY5iOykyfvQ9wfcl76qiHnIQjFO6/s1600/IMG_7232.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3_SHFlqpt3KMMhTU6-m_IFuY0kKO62Xl_8axKs_DkKglO6Z-kvLFPSuqdadzfda1xYMHgRrLOBVH894gWJ4Hr4I5VMkfma1YuUZ84nrYbqXlO0Um7QY5iOykyfvQ9wfcl76qiHnIQjFO6/s1600/IMG_7232.jpg" width="425" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: large;">The <i>Best</i> Gingerbread Cookies</span><br /><i>15 large cookies</i><br /><br />2 sticks of butter, softened<br />1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar<br />2 1/2 cups of flour<br />1 teaspoon of baking soda<br />2 teaspoons of cinnamon<br />1 teaspoon of ginger<br />1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg<br />1/2 teaspoon of ground cloves<br />1 egg<br />1/3 cup of molasses<br /><br />Cream together the butter and powdered sugar in the mixer with the paddle attachment.  Add flour and spices, stir on low until just combined.  Add egg and molasses.  Stir on low just until dough comes together.  Turn dough out onto plastic wrap, wrap it and refrigerate for 20 minutes. <br /><br />Roll out dough on floured surface and cut shapes.  Bake on a <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/baking-supplies/products/parchment-paper-sheets-200-sheets">parchment lined baking sheet</a>.  Bake at 350 degrees for 6-8 minutes depending on the size of the cookie.  If you want a crispier cookie (more like a gingersnap) bake for 10-12 minutes. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVhvpAXRmZk9jcjXsdJkgNSMz7ykQia63GG02hGxaQkdtMy71wgVQA8j03SLivXJFfk5xXSiKaLNuELDDQkq7fgkzpaNf99QVej2o_yfW76_gRSGG_q3LVlH_kVsWOopkngX8ftF3bqij3/s1600/IMG_7246.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVhvpAXRmZk9jcjXsdJkgNSMz7ykQia63GG02hGxaQkdtMy71wgVQA8j03SLivXJFfk5xXSiKaLNuELDDQkq7fgkzpaNf99QVej2o_yfW76_gRSGG_q3LVlH_kVsWOopkngX8ftF3bqij3/s1600/IMG_7246.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I saw this swirly look on a Martha Stewart cookie - very easy to do.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKgCY8CHk6Fsgs73i8lslCb0dJh9mZiZ8GllKAWtaPn9TTR90rSQFVc7wsSNqox50rDSSbBqU28v42PIx6OQk2F2ltiD0NzsGDe1svdpM7mau6ZWFFfZ0hisD1gWr9CfGAaN1tUys3Xnbm/s1600/IMG_7249.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKgCY8CHk6Fsgs73i8lslCb0dJh9mZiZ8GllKAWtaPn9TTR90rSQFVc7wsSNqox50rDSSbBqU28v42PIx6OQk2F2ltiD0NzsGDe1svdpM7mau6ZWFFfZ0hisD1gWr9CfGAaN1tUys3Xnbm/s1600/IMG_7249.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Z3WehU6_v0g4eihTfq2NKF1OJWWUSF-6P0exkLD89i2KQ2WQvG5nRtFp_UUumZK-jsC9B5KewcQmiw1iGB2lZ8FIS0gEOcFDqNT4b4N65ETHdpRqtdGzVdY37jQZEhW0K6aeJPPzLXdE/s1600/IMG_7251.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Z3WehU6_v0g4eihTfq2NKF1OJWWUSF-6P0exkLD89i2KQ2WQvG5nRtFp_UUumZK-jsC9B5KewcQmiw1iGB2lZ8FIS0gEOcFDqNT4b4N65ETHdpRqtdGzVdY37jQZEhW0K6aeJPPzLXdE/s1600/IMG_7251.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />For the others, I used a medium star tip.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Gingerbread Snowflakes, Trees & Reindeer Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting & Sanding Sugar

Set of 3 for $34 Holiday Gingerbread Cookies We are having a lazy morning - still in our PJs, both of us!  I made a commitment to have more ...

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