Christmas / Holiday
holiday treats
These holiday goodies are almost too cute to eat! Scroll down for a {very yummy} visual feast to tempt your sweet tooth this holiday… {shown above} This Martha Stewart igloo cake with marzipan penguins is just about the cutest thing I’ve ever seen… {shown above} Seasonal treats from cake designer Peggy Porschen… {shown above} candy [...]
holiday apple delight
Hot apple cider has always been a holiday tradition, but here are a few savory ways to get even more creative with apples this holiday season…fun recipes from Rachael Ray – who seems to be taking over the world lately – and yummy spiced apple cocktail mix & rimmer from Stirrings. {shown above, clockwise from [...]
Looks like Santa is all holiday-partied out! I love these holiday cards by bumble ink – fun and different with a very modern twist…sure to bring a smile :) Click here to check out their entire holiday collection! {via Poppytalk}
let it snow!
…as in snow & graham! I’m dreaming of a white Christmas with lots of snow & graham goodies like these in Santa’s {hostess} gift bag… {shown above} japanese blossom candle ($22), coral blossom gift wrap ($3/sheet), and coral blossom boxed notes ($17/set) {shown above} blackberry candle ($22), blackberry gift wrap ($3/sheet), and blackberry boxed notes [...]
Planning to host a fancy-schmancy holiday dinner party? Don’t stress! Here’s an elegant, yet surprisingly easy-to-pull-off tabletop idea…mix your good china with a few shimmery, sparkly, affordable holiday decorations, add a little candlelight…and voila – easy modern elegance! Click here to download the detailed pdf.
Need some gift ideas for your favorite people that love to cook and entertain? Then check out the gift guide below for some fun, useful, and out-of-the-ordinary ideas that are sure to unwrap a smile… {shown above} You just can’t miss with personalized coasters from iomoi! Tons of hipster designs available – all of which [...]
Ohhh….Pier 1 is making me SO happy right now! I’m overwhelmed every time I visit them lately because there’s too much great stuff to make a decision…and all of their holiday merchandise – decor, gift wrap, stocking stuffers, etc – is 25% OFF right now! Here are some images to inspire you… First up, gorgeous [...]
Z Gallerie has some fantastic holiday decor this year as well! I have the 2 modern white deer figures pictured below and just love them! ($25 each in-store or $50/set online)
modern holiday – *cb2*
stüsh
Sonya from stüsh recently sent over the link to her freshly redesigned website – which showcases her hip home accessories, original magnetic greetings line, and new line of contemporary, eco-friendly cards, dubbed “in[framed] greetings”. The envelope doubles as a standing “frame” for the message sheet! (see 2nd pic below, bottom left) How clever :) Click [...]
giftwrap wonderland
It’s “giftwrap wonderland” time again at the container store! So many fantastic patterns to choose from…how does one ever decide? A few favorites pictured here….MANY more on the container store website!
Get your Starbucks™ fix in a whole new way for the Holidays! Here are some yummy holiday cocktail recipes – and fun signature drink ideas for your next party – using Starbucks™ Coffee and Cream Liqueurs. I have to say the Coco Café sounds particularly good now that the cold weather is here! (yes – [...]
modern menorahs
Shraga Landesman’s beautiful menorahs are truly works of modern art! Each piece is handmade and signed by the artist. Prices range from $78 – $175 for Pewter menorahs and $220+ for solid brass. Click here to check out the entire collection. {via thisnext}
stylish stockings…
Bold, cheery stockings are a must-have holiday treat for design-lovers! Here are a few favorites that I stumbled upon recently…with patterns so cute & modern, not even a lump of coal could ruin them! Pictured above: Bull’s Eye Stockings and below: Hable Christmas Stockings – both available at Garnet Hill for $28/ea. Sooooo cute from [...]
Here’s the second official HWTM™ holiday tabletop! We just hosted Thanksgiving dinner at our house and this is the theme that I used…my family seemed to love it – hope you enjoy it too! This design works well for Christmas parties or non-denominational holiday celebrations too…click here to download the detailed pdf.
Hi Everyone – We’re still working away on the main hwtm.com website…It’s proving to be more of a daunting task than I anticipated as the workload seems to just grow and grow – but the progress is exciting and can’t wait to share it with you when Phase 1 is ready! In the meantime, I [...]
Put your guests in the party mode with these fun & festive holiday invites from rock scissor paper! Only $24 for 10 custom-printed invites & envelopes… and they’ll even custom-print your return address for only $5 more! Shown below: fireworks, holiday jewels, golden starburst (which comes with hand-applied glitter details!), and a pattern close-up from [...]
Looking for some holiday centerpiece ideas? Here’s some inspiration from the folks at REAL SIMPLE magazine, using easy-to-find elements and just a few key pieces for each design. This goes to show how beautiful simplicity can be! Who knew produce could make such a great centerpiece? The key is in the way you display it: [...]
for very merry gifts…
…wrap them up in oh-so-cheery holiday wrap from snow & graham and hello! lucky Favorites shown here: S&G berries and cardinals gift wrap and coordinating blackberry tiny cards and cardinals tiny cards (which also work great as place cards!)… S&G birch, partridge, and ornaments prints… hello! lucky holiday cheer and festive deer & bird gift [...]
whimsy holiday mats
The talented folks at Whimsy Press make me oh-so-happy! They’ve brought their hip, modern gift wrap designs to the table (literally!) with these fun & festive holiday placemats. And just like their wrap, all of the mats are reversible…
