Happy New Year 2014!

Gifts For The Trendy Tot

With the baby showers beginning here's a gift guide from the blog One Fine Day. Check it out HERE!

 THE GOODS:
Boat Shoes $32 // Striped Tights $13 // The Dude Sweater $145 // Selima Sunglasses $50 // Big Kiss Sucker $10 // Tutu Dress $86 // Metro Card Rattle $18 // Trilby Hat $30 // Glitter High-Top Sneakers $41 // Dot Booties $17 //
Mini Speedy Le Mans $30 // Sequin Dot Scarf $52 // Oyster Print $50 // Miss Flora Fox $40 // Velvet Blazer $50 // Chameleon Vision Goggles $13 // The Day The Crayons Quit $10 // Elephant Wall Clock $52 // Stripe Bow Tie $38 //
"The Ladies Man" Mustache Pacifier $10 // "New Here" Onesie $18 // Cloud Shaped Pillow $68 

XO, 

New Years Eve Sparkling Pear and Cranberry Cocktail!

This cocktail is made with icy Moscato d'Asti, which is sweeter than champagne but much lighter than the rich dessert wine also made from Italian moscato grapes. Just the right medium for this fizzy drink, it adds flavor to the silky pear and tart cranberries. 

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons dry cranberries
• 1/2 cup organic pear nectar
• 32 ounces Moscato d'Asti wine
•  8 small sprigs fresh rosemary

DIRECTIONS 

1. Put cranberries in a small bowl; add 2 tablespoons warm water. Soak until cool, about 15 minutes. Drain, pat dry, and refrigerate until serving.
2. Divide pear nectar evenly among eight tall champagne glasses. Add cranberries, and then gently pour the Moscato d'Asti into the glasses. Garnish each with a rosemary sprig.
   
   
   Courtesy:   Martha Stewart
   
   
   
   
   

Merry Christmas!

 

Side Table Turtorial

I found this beautiful side table on Craigslist in the Minneapolis area.  The cost of the table was $20 and I figured I couldn't pass it up for a little DIY project.  A little bit of shiny black paint and the table took on a whole new dimension.  The added black is sleek and it's now one of my favorite pieces in our home.  

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Entertaining For The Holidays!?..... It's All In The Details

 
1. Stock your bar with your favorite Holiday cocktails.

 

2. DIY holiday napkins.  Add a little green and spice!

 

3. Add a tray filled with festive goodies for decor appeal.  Having a scent fill the room before guests arrive is key!  Bring in the outdoors with different greens.  Add holiday appetizer plates ( I bought these porcelain holiday plates at target last year after the holiday season when they were 70% off).  Mix your textiles by adding linen napkins for guests to use.  Last, open up your holiday cookbook to one of your favorite holiday meals you made for guests to enjoy.

 

 

4. Up the appeal of hot chocolate with candy cane spoons. Find them at Micheal's craft store.  You could make a chocolate bowl for your guests ice cream. Find the DIY here!

 

5.  Here's a great DIY project for Holiday decor.  Find large or small pinecones in your area and spray paint them gold.  With in minutes you have something to fill your centerpiece.

Courtesy: Pinterest

Christmas Tablescape Ideas

Five key tips to creating the perfect Christmas tablescape.......

1. Theme
2. Tableware
3. Layering
4. Fresh Flowers
5. Candle Light