2014 New Year's Eve Party Sign

It's beautifully executed and immediately downloadable. 

Download yours at Etsy.

Growing a Winter Bouquet

I LOVE this concept. For that winter wedding or for your own table at home. Watch this NYTimes video that highlights practical, creative ideas.

Conquer Clutter With Drawers

How clever is this concept? Check out many other inventive ideas here. Would love to incorporate this in our house somewhere.

Thanks, Susan, for this link.

Separate Eggs In Two Seconds!

Sunday breakfast! Minus a few yolks. 

Don't Pitch That Pulp!

Or that juicer that produced it! Here's to a Very Healthy, Happy New Year!

I'm trying the crackers.  I'll let you know how it goes. 

Use Your Paper Shredder to Make Pasta!

What??? I'm definitely trying this! When we buy a new shredder!  

The Christmas Story

How sweet is this?

SB, thank you so much.

Merry, Merry Christmas!

Enjoy the entire album and/or just the CB Christmas below.

Dog Lovers Will Adore This

Thanks, Mimi!

Add a Festive Touch to Desserts

Whether homemade or store bought, this is a delightful (and easy) addition.

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More on Gift Wrapping Made Easy

This I love. Get a great stamp and let the child in your life have at it. Oh, florescent duct tape, too.

Gift Wrapping the Easy Way

Is there such a thing?

Absolutely.

Here's My Go To Strategy.

Nix elaborate wrapping.

Unless you love it.

I do not. Been there/done that. Hated it.

Now I simply bundle gifts in tissue and stuff them into colorful bags such as these.

That's pretty much it.

They are perfect for today's world of tote-your-own-merchandise-out-the-door.

It's is a good thing.

I hate not being equipped with my own bags.

I'll bet your friends and family feel the same way.

There you go.

How easy is that?

Check on availability for this season or find others you love. Then consider the following a terrific gift as is or give one with gift/s bundled inside.

Winter Ice Lanterns

Oh My! Must Do! Here's how.

You're Really Afraid of a Little Cat?

 Absolutely. Love this.

 

Chevre Lover in Your Midst?

This kit includes everything you need to make your own Goat Cheese. Easy-to-follow instructions and materials. Just add pasteurized milk, and eat your cheese in about an hour.

Learn more.

Consider Customized Stamp Calligraphy

Just a few of the many options this talented young mom-at-home offers. I love her designs, ordered a few for our family and am looking forward to putting her stamp on all our communications.

A great holiday/birthday/anniversary gift idea.

Here's how to contact Alisha at Style My Day.

Stunning Snowflake Series

WOW! You really must see this snowflake slideshow. Fascinating info as well as sensational photos.

Gift Ideas for Budgets Big and Small

This is one very comprehensive list from the New York Times.

David Hockney at the DeYoung

If you live in the SF Bay Area and haven't yet seen the Hockney exhibit at the DeYoung Museum, this is a Must See Event! Really, one of the best shows I've ever seen.

It's also a wonderful gift for the art lover/creative person in your family/friendship circle.  Here's how to order tickets.

Moroccan Meals at Home

As one Amazon reviewer noted, "You can't make a bad meal in a good tagine." If our food in Morocco was any indication of what can be cooked at home, this could be on my list this year.