For Father's Day
(Used in this project: Large Labels and Fancy Diamond Labels in Aunt Lorraine style with Small Tin-Tie Bags.) I have a tendency to decorate most candies and treats in a frilly and feminine way— not typically a bad thing. However, when looking for ideas for Fathers Day, I wanted to make a treat that wasn’t overly sweet, still rich, and absolutely masculine. Dark chocolate fits that description completely— and is a great place to start. I saw this recipe for Buckeye Bark over at … [Read more...]
(Used in this project: Scallop Labels in Metropolitan style and Rectangle Labels in Renaissance style.) Special occasions are those outstanding times that create sparks of memories for life. Little sparks that are strung together, to illuminate days ahead. Just tiny little moments that when days go by, we can remember with sheer happiness, warm feelings and deep gratitude. (Photo Credit: EnLuce Photography.) I always begin planning events with the desserts. This may seem out of the … [Read more...]
Women Illuminating the World Event
(Used in this project: Round Coasters and Labels in Luxe style.) Women Illuminating the World is a non-profit event which I created 13 years ago. It is a day of pampering, re-energizing and a time to nourish both body and soul. As women, we are imbued with innate nurturing qualities and tremendous strength and yet I see more and more that it is imperative to take a moment to gather together and feel the power of femininity. This event will draw over 60 women to fun boutique shopping with … [Read more...]
Every year around Valentine's Day I start to get excited thinking about fun and unique treats to hand out to my son's classmates. When I decided to make these S'more Pops I instantly knew what I wanted them to say. My husband and I always say "I love you!" "I love you more!" "No, I love you more!" I know it sounds incredibly cheesy but doesn't it just make you giggle too? That's what Valentine's Day is all about! S'more Pops What You'll Need: • Graham Crackers • Marshmallow cream • … [Read more...]
I don’t usually do much celebrating for Valentine’s Day, but when I saw these beautiful Red Velvet Marbled Bars on Foodnetwork.com, I absolutely had to make them! In fact, I planned an entire dinner around the anticipation of presenting these lovely treats as dessert. Red Velvet Marbled Bars Adapted from Sunny Anderson’s recipe on Foodnetwork.com. Red Velvet Brownie Bottom Layer • 2 melted sticks of butter • 1 ½ cups sugar • 1/2 cup cocoa powder • Pinch … [Read more...]
For Valentine’s Day this year, I thought I’d remind my friends and family how much I love them with a sweet chocolate treat to warm their mugs. These truffle balls are made with two simple ingredients, chocolate and heavy cream, and take very little time to prepare. Despite their simplicity, they make the best cup of hot chocolate you’ve ever tasted. Hot Chocolate Truffle Balls • 1 Trader Joe’s Pound Plus Dark Chocolate Bar (or 17.6 oz dark chocolate), chopped • 1 1/3 cups … [Read more...]
Sources left to right: Valentine Candy Bottles (My Own Ideas), Arrow Cake (Hostess With The Mostess), Party Table (Source Unknown), Vintage Valentine (Source Unknown), Heart Garland (My Own Ideas), Sweetheart Cupcakes (My Own Ideas). Valentine's Day Recipes Rum Truffles Double Thumbprint Cookies Sweetheart Cupcakes Heart Tarts Valentine's Day Crafts Heart Bookmarks Crayon Heart Garland Valentine Cards Paper Heart Garland Shop Our … [Read more...]
While looking for Holiday-themed treats on Pinterest, I came across multiple representations of the idea to bag malted milk balls, with one red, to imitate Reindeer Noses. However, none that I saw had a recipe for how to make malted milk balls. So I was determined to find a way to make the Reindeer Noses myself—even if they didn’t come out in a perfectly round ball. Ingredients: Makes 100 Malt Balls • 3 Cups White Chocolate Chips • 4 ¾ Cups Malted Milk • 1 Cup Milk Chocolate … [Read more...]
Who can resist a warm cup of hot chocolate in the winter time? When there's a chill in the air it always has a way of making me feel warm and cozy, so with the holidays fast approaching I wanted to pass on a little warmth to friends and family with some homemade hot chocolate on a stick. I saw this idea for the first time last year and knew that I needed to bookmark it for this winter. For a basic hot chocolate on a stick I used the recipe from More Design Please. It's easy and all you need … [Read more...]
This year, the Holidays have hit a special chord with me. It seems like in years passed I was mildly irritated when the lights came up before Thanksgiving, and the holiday music chimed through the air shortly after Halloween. However, this year I’ve been uncharacteristically heart-warmed — even considering crocheting a Holiday sweater for my small dog. By this tenderness, it's become clear that I’ve been missing my mom terribly; her presence absolutely makes the Holidays for me, and I … [Read more...]
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