Farewell 2011

{Jan}

Well, that was fast!  I can't believe we are practically at the start of another year.  2011 was great.  I'm so glad to have this blog as a little journal of all the events that have gone on in the past twelve months.  Thank you for your support.  Have a safe and very Happy New Year! xo

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My Top 12 Food Posts of The Year

{January - Pastelitos de Guayaba y Queso}

As you may have noticed cooking is one of my passions.  Here I present to you my favorite food posts from every month of 2011.  I truly enjoy sharing my recipes as well as recipes I have tested with you.  I hope you have enjoyed them as well. 

{February - Arañitas}

{March - Homemade Peanut Butter Caramel Twix Bars}

{April - 1st Birthday Cakebite Pops}

{May - Hello Kitty Cakepops}

{June - Lunch at Ah'Pizz}

{July - Coconut Quinoa Granola}

{August - Fleur de Sel Blondies}

{September - Mixed Berry Oat Muffins}

{October - Halloween Mini Oreo Pumpkin Cheesecakes}

{November - Topaz}

{December - Gorgonzola Walnut Crackers

 

Scenes From The Weekend

{baked tons of cookies; pictured are chocolate sugar cookies with peppermint centers}

 How was everyone's holiday weekend?  I had a great one with all my loved ones.  Here's a quick look into what went down...

 {spent Christmas Eve at Christian's aunt's house; don't you love Josiah's Christmas sweater?}

 {after 12 we headed to my mom's house to open some gifts; highlight of the night was Jada's reaction to all of her gifts}

 {wore the blouse Jill got me on Christmas Day}

{some of my stocking stuffers} 

 {celebrated mom's bday with our traditional tapas and sangria as seen here}

{Merry Birthday, mom!}

Eye Candy of The Week

 {you can never go wrong with some embellished Miu Mius}

Well, the official holiday weekend is here and I couldn't be more happy.  Except for the fact that I still haven't finished my Christmas shopping and I have a sh*t load of baking to do.  Oh well! I won't let it get me down though.  I hope you have an amazing holiday! xo

{Kelly green shoes are perfect for the holidays}

{loving the shoe "illusion" given off by these booties}

{a short velvet blazer is perfect for this time of year}

{the perfect Christmas party dress}

images via Honestly WTF, Because I'm Addicted, People.com, The Brooklyn Blonde, and Karla's Closet

DIY: Cupcake Liner Rosettes

{Use up to a dozen liners for each flower. The more liners you use, the fuller the flower}

Here is a quick, easy, and inexpensive way to add a touch of whimsy to your holiday gifts. All you will need is some cupcake liners and glue (hot glue works best).

 {Fold liners in half}

 {make center by rolling up the halved liner}

 {glue to bottom of liner}

 {nestle folded liners inside one another and glue.  Mold and shape to create your rosette}

{glue your flowers to your holiday gifts for some extra special packaging}

Your Holiday Best

{H&M}

Still have no idea what to wear for this weekend's Christmas festivities?  A perfect option is a party dress.  Check out a few great dresses that will have you in your holiday best... 

{Parker}

{Anthropologie}

 {Nanette Lapore}

{Ali Ro}

{Anthropologie}

For further details on all dresses featured click here.

2nd Annual Sugar Cookie Decorating Sunday

This Sunday was our 2nd annual sugar cookie decorating soiree, or as I called it Sugar Cookiepalooza.  This year we were way more prepared. Instead of relying on a pre-made kit I made both the sugar cookie dough and royal icing from scratch. We also had plenty of tools to let our creative juices flow. I think it's safe to say we have improved greatly from last year.

{can you spot Lady Gaga, Run DMC, & Katy Perry?}