Holiday Cookie Bonanza, part 1
photo: we heart this Yeah, it’s the season of the cookie. More importantly, it’s the season when it’s ok to eat cookies. Seriously, have some cookies. As promised, we have two days worth of time tested cookie recipes from the we heart this review team. Today’s entries of family favorites include a classic Sugar Cookie,…
Crème de la Mer lip balm and holiday ’09 gifts
Ok, we’ll admit it-we’ve got a thing for Crème de la Mer. But I doubt anyone who’s tried the line doesn’t… All the holiday gift talk we’ve been doing lately got me thinking, what are my dream gifts? The gifts that if money were no object, I would happily write upon my list. Preceded only…
Grapefruit Mimosas with Barefoot Bubbly
photo: we heart this Our tart and bubbly Cocktail of the Month is sure to get you through the holiday party season, and without breaking the bank! I’m hosting a Christmas brunch later this month. It’s a given that I’m going to serve Champagne (seriously, what’s a brunch with out it?) But I’m a bit…
Pink Pig – sponsor highlight
I find myself most drawn to shops and sites that sell a medley of items. Those delightful hodgepodge groupings that are never totally safe, and certainly never boring. I think that is why I was so instantly taken with Pink Pig, a stylish blend of old and new. That is indeed exactly what they…
Gifts for the Martha Stewart wannabe
You know the type. She’s got the ability to whip up just about anything. She’s a seemingly effortless party thrower. And at least once, you’ve complimented her on something and asked where she got it, only to find she made it herself. You love her to death, but secretly hate her just a tiny bit…
Gifts for Goths
That’s right, just because your daughter/niece/friend won’t go caroling with you and will be wearing black jammies on Christmas morning doesn’t mean she doesn’t want you to buy her anything. Goths need gifts too! And with gifts as fabulous as these, I predict there might be a few “regular” people on your list that may…
tarte ’09 Holiday Collection
Tarte holiday collections are always one of the highlights of my year. That might sound crazy (or slightly sad) but have you ever seen them? The 2008 Purse Your Lips lip gloss set was my favorite purchase for the whole year (I kid you not). 2007’s We Wish You Wealth palette still gets pulled out…
My favorite Thanksgiving side dish ever…
I’m here today to talk about delicious Brussels Sprouts. Ok, how many of you just wrinkled your nose up? Believe me, I used to be the same way. As I kid, my Mom could normally sneak a few peas into a meal (with the aid of bargaining), but I’d never even consider eating a Brussels…