Exquisite festive illustrations from British "Golden Age" illustrator, Arthur Rackham.
Georgina Fuggle’s wonderful twist on the classic toad in the hole sees sausages wrapped in bacon before being baked with sweet vine cherry tomatoes. It’s a real crowd-pleaser and always looks impressive once it’s puffed up in the oven.
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MOODY MOMENTS | KLEINE LIEBE Every year I try to do an editorial that expresses my style aesthetic and I am lucky enough to have amazeballs creative friends who always say YES when I come knocking. If you know me (or even just follow me on
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Stave off the winter blues by throwing a magical wintertime party this season. We have a ton of ideas from cocktails to activities to delicious dinner party menus to make winter a blast. Indoor snowball fights anyone? All you have to do is get your friends to bundle up, venture out of the house, and partake in all the fun with you! Adult Hot Chocolate Bar Hot chocolate can be so much more than something you pour out of a packet. This adult hot chocolate bar for instance is a taste bud showstopper! If you're having guests, whip up some homemade hot chocolate, then set out coffee, orange, cinnamon, and vanilla flavored liqueurs and all the fixings to make one unforgettable cup of cocoa. Lovecreatecelebrate.com Backyard Luge When you're a kid, you make snowmen and crude snow forts. When you're an adult and you're more dexterous, you can make an amazing backyard ice luge like this one! Think about how much fun it would be to have one of these courses all winter (if you live in a snowy region). Get your friends to come over to make it on a day when it snows a ton and then invite them to play whenever you have a free day. Popularmechanics.com Snow Cone Cocktails Use the fresh fallen snow outside (or ice!) to make your own snow cone cocktails. Get fancy by making your own simple syrups or use the store-bought kinds. Paired with fruity vodkas and tequilas, you can make a snow day super fun! The best part about these snow cones is that you can also make them virgin too by leaving out the booze-so they're also a kid-friendly option. Honestlyyum.com French Onion Soup Soup is undoubtedly one of winter's greatest comforts. Soup that's covered in bread and cheese is also something most people love. With just a few ingredients like beef broth, onions, bread, and cheese, this onion soup is quick and easy to prepare ahead of time. Make this elegant and flavorful soup for your guests to enjoy with a fresh winter salad and crusty bread. Waitingonmartha.com DIY Ice Buckets Your freezer and fridge don't have to do all the work this winter. Use the outdoor temperatures to make your very own ice buckets for wine, beer, and Champagne. Mix in pine sprigs, cranberries, and other wintery items to make your own ice buckets for winter parties. Thechicsite.com DIY Ice Rink Much like the ice luge we featured above, you can make your backyard ice rink as soon as temperatures drop! While it does take some time to set up, you'll be happy once it's done because of all the ice hockey, ice skating, and curling you can do with your friends! Even bring your own sleds for a slippery run over this rink if you're sick of games by the end of winter. Boston.com Snow Ice Cream Ever heard of snow ice cream? Well, now's your season to try it! While it seems like it would just melt, the snow forms an interesting, grittier texture when combined with milk, sugar, and flavoring. Trust us, this is a good thing! Next time it snows, gather up some fresh powder in buckets and bring it into the kitchen to try. Top it off with your favorite candy and hit the yummyness slopes full speed. Happyhooligans.ca Hearty Beef Ragu Over Polenta Bake something delicious and all of your friends will want to come over for a movie night. That's because this recipe is rich, meaty, hot, and comforting. If you're making the main dish, have your friends bring the red wine or dessert. Or, have a full-on potluck to warm up everyones' kitchens. Pinchofyum.com Igloo Lounge Pit Eskimos lived in igloos because they were surprisingly warm. Take a hint from their tried and true infrastructure by making your very own snow fire pit this winter. The walls will block the wind and the heat of the fire will circulate inside. Plus, it'll bring back memories of building forts when you were a kid, so all of your guests will appreciate the nostalgia. Boston.com Pomegranate Champagne Punch Pomegranate is a superfood of the winter months, so you can find it in practically any grocery store. Pur̩ed and combined with Champagne, this tart, colorful, and tasty fruit cocktail can work for brunch or dinner parties. Make a big pitcher and serve like a punch or be a bartender and make them as guests need refreshments. Marthastewart.com Indoor Snowball Fight Don't catch a chill outdoors. Bring the fun inside with these snowball-like beanbags! If you can sew, you can make these fun little faux snowballs. Set up boundaries in your home, have people hide, make home bases, and then let the hilarity ensue. Just remember to put away the breakables before you play! Lifeasmom.com S'mores Dip S'mores aren't known for their neatness. They're also not known for seeing beyond the end of summer. However, with this cast iron s'mores dip, you can bring warmer weather foods indoors for your guests to enjoy. Plus, you won't have to assemble anything messy, so you can enjoy cleaner eating. Therecipecritic.com
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Cinnamon Rosemary Old Fashioned is a perfect drink for fall, winter, and holiday festivities. If you are sensitive to gluten-grain-based bourbon, Hudson Baby Bourbon is a100% corn based and could be a good alternative.
I never get tired of folk art, vintage paper, or Christmas! Seriously, an heirloom ornament for inspiration, some Christmas carols, an ...
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Festive pinecone firestarters that do double duty - they look lovely as a centerpiece and smell amazing when used to start a cozy fire.
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Here are some of the funny memes I have found on social media. None of these are my creative work, just a sharer of funny. Enjoy the laugh break. Stay safe and healthy!
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This time of year we hear an awful lot about chestnuts roasting on an open fire. Despite that that actually sounds pretty dangerous, it also makes us feel all cozy and warm and at-home. In addition to playing a crucial role in our collective holiday consciousness, chestnuts are a veritable culinary workhouse — perfect in recipes that call to arms flavors that are sweet, as well as those that are savory. And, while they’re perfect for Thanksgiving stuffings and Christmas cookies, they’re also pretty fair game year round. Because chestnut cupcakes are a thing, and cupcakes are forever.
Comme chaque année les boîtes de Noël sont redescendues du grenier. Certaines boules sont plus précieuses que d'autres. Elles ramènent parfois à des souvenirs particuliers qu'on aime se remémorer. Et les enfants adorent tellement les accrocher dans...
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I'll just say it right now: I'm struggling a little this Christmas season. I was really sick for a good week and half this month, so I feel like I missed out on the whole first part of December. Top it with the fact that I'm now about to settle into my third trimester and with that comes the pregnancy-related lethargy and discomfort. I'm doing the best I can, but not nearly as well as I'd hoped. There is one plus to my Christmas season thus far: I officially got all my Christmas shopping done today. Hooray! {For some reason, I'm not totally averse to holiday baking and cooking. Cooking and baking relaxes me (for the most part). Next week, I'm going to share a super-easy and delicious toffee recipe.} Because I appreciate other people's craftiness and creativity and because I'm currently lacking in those areas, I thought I'd share some links to help make your holiday a little more homemade. A Week of Elving -- SouleMama This entire week Amanda at SouleMama (I want to be like her) has been posting all of her family's "elving" in preparation for the holidays. Along with the cute pictures of her creative family, she has shared a bunch of great recipes and gift ideas. The link above is to the first day of the family's "elving" activities -- from there, you can scroll over to the other days. The things I want to make the most from her posts: the homemade peppermint lip balm (from day 1), the miniature trees (from day 2 -- my son would have so much fun with that craft. Maybe we'll do it this year after all), and the cute bread bags (from day 4). Quick and Easy Holiday Decorating Ideas -- Simple Mom I love every suggestion in this post. The great thing about them is that they cost hardly anything to make -- you may have some of the materials already. I may still do them, but if I don't this year, definitely next year. I really love the epsom salt candles -- they're pretty and they look so easy to make. The jingle bell jar is also great. I love easy crafts -- just my style. Christmas Cards Hanging on the Line -- Make It Do I love this simple display for Christmas cards. It only costs a couple bucks to make and it looks like it takes no time at all. And while you're at Make It Do, you should check out her fun advent calendar pattern (I was totally going to do this one, but ran out of time before the month began) and her stove-top potpourri, among the rest of her awesome Christmas posts. Holiday Decorations Made with Food - Small Notebook In my last post, I mentioned how my mom and I made decorations out of gingerbread. Using food is an easy and inexpensive way to decorate for the Christmas season. This link to Small Notebook has a lot of great ideas, both in the actual post and in the comment section. I really like the orange garland and the cranberry advent wreath. So pretty! "Seeing Christmas Through New Eyes" If you're feeling a stressed over all that's left to do or if you're feeling a little ashamed that you're not as together as all the people in the links I've mentioned (*raising hand* I'm feeling it.), check out this beautiful presentation from one of my favorite speakers ever. It's a great reminder of what this season really is about. **** {This isn't a crafty link or anything, but I thought I'd let you know that all of Dave Ramsey's (if you don't know already, he's my finance guru) books, CD's, software, and other select items (like that envelope system wallet I have) are only $10 each. He's also selling some of his programs and packages at lowered prices. Here's the link to his online store -- definitely worth a look!}
J.R.R. Tolkien is best known for the sweeping fantasy landscapes of Lord of The Rings and The Hobbit. Apart from being a celebrated author, the Oxford University professor of Anglo-Saxon was also a devoted father who doted on his children.
