Happy December!!!

December is upon us ( is it just me or did the year just fly by?) It's now the season to enjoy time with friends & family, great food and glittering soirées... Are you in the spirit?

Here are a few fun links to get you into it: Lady Gag's boudoir, wonderful recipes from Sweet Paul and Kate Spade chic parties.

"I heard a bird sing
In the dark of December
A magical thing
And sweet to remember.

'We are nearer to Spring
Than we were in September,'
I heard a bird sing
In the dark of December."
-   Oliver Herford, I Heard a Bird Sing

Cheers to you and this happy season.

P.S. Congrats to Talli Rolland for the release of her paperback edition of Watching Willow Watts!

Stephanie's tip: Winter Comfort in a Cup

 

 

 

 I'm so thrilled that I get a chance to celebrate December with a warm and delicious DIY!  I was inspired for this post by two things; one being the chilly weather that December brings, and the other being a little spot in my heart that's missing living in Italy.  With that said, nothing beats a warm mug of vanilla hot chocolate to make you feel cozy and happy no matter what the weather, and what better way to garnish it than with a spoon dipped in chocolate?  When I lived in Italy, there was a little café that would serve my hot chocolate with a chocolate spoon and, may I say; it was drool worthy!  Of course you can always buy the spoons but nothing says "amazing and creative host" like this little home-made treat! 

Vanilla Hot Chocolate

Chocolate Dipped Spoons

      P.S.:  The spoons, when wrapped in cellophane with some ribbon make a lovely winter gift as well!

(Images: Taste of Home, Total Life Prosperity,  Eggs on Sunday, French Frosting, Fuel your blogging)

Happy December Giveaway!!!

 Happy December! May the fun, parties, shopping and feasting begin! I have a few exciting things planned this month, including a trip to Toronto, a book signing event and some fun events and some special time spent with friends and family.

And what better way to kick off the month than with a giveaway of some gorgeous accessories by This & That Axesoir. Win a cocktail ring or lovely party hair accessories by becoming a follower of this blog, adding this giveaway to your

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(images via Fffffound and Vogue UK)