My Holiday Weekend...

<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I decided to pop in today & will probably be back a couple more times this week ...hope you all had a wonderful Holiday! Here's a little peak into my weekend....<b> </b></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>How was your Holiday??</b></span></div></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi57y21gnwh-7PXTTjcwWyMDN2JR8ayuVWsa532vddh2w8EgGqAIp1tilLEvSsDy1b6jX46r1cNQpW8BzbIHVNWSLA0IF4n-MZqWC6ojJ8yNf6kWy1DgJcbZikR1Dei0At5vMA1fumaQYiG/s1600/Photo1+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi57y21gnwh-7PXTTjcwWyMDN2JR8ayuVWsa532vddh2w8EgGqAIp1tilLEvSsDy1b6jX46r1cNQpW8BzbIHVNWSLA0IF4n-MZqWC6ojJ8yNf6kWy1DgJcbZikR1Dei0At5vMA1fumaQYiG/s1600/Photo1+copy.jpg" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;">Gold was the color of the season at my house- I had a GOLD pedicure & gold Holiday ornaments throughout my place. Polish is by <a href="http://www.butterlondon.com/lacquers/grid"><b><u>Butter London</u></b></a> in The Full Monty. Looks sooo pretty on!</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUgWwLxNWyTUIYeNpIefCd_iDy6OS2q-7BGvdRiiv4wd78YmveS6AeiQ5C7tQfbfNaQLF__V8OggdqpGcDf_22FpHsplvNi_hlOuyTjtBWz7RaIr1lCqoPiesLIUR0A9a61sSiRfU-lUzh/s1600/Photo1+copy+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUgWwLxNWyTUIYeNpIefCd_iDy6OS2q-7BGvdRiiv4wd78YmveS6AeiQ5C7tQfbfNaQLF__V8OggdqpGcDf_22FpHsplvNi_hlOuyTjtBWz7RaIr1lCqoPiesLIUR0A9a61sSiRfU-lUzh/s1600/Photo1+copy+4.jpg" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;">This was our tree this year..branches we bought at <a href="http://www.westelm.com/"><b><u>West Elm</u></b></a> last year & placed them into a tall white vase. We filled the vase with rocks so that it was sturdy! </span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Maybe next year we'll have a real BIG tree....</span></span><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwcupM-VEbBUNRRv_K4TX_UEKZQD20u5ETC7ntPqBrurjWrjLy0eM89glbndyhkoJ-dCSoWEStYiQPh3ea8PjrhUq3bWYXv8BDo-RNdXkVbjalaXPdQau53BnI4gYjSeQQc2TSL80ymjVd/s1600/Photo1+copy+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwcupM-VEbBUNRRv_K4TX_UEKZQD20u5ETC7ntPqBrurjWrjLy0eM89glbndyhkoJ-dCSoWEStYiQPh3ea8PjrhUq3bWYXv8BDo-RNdXkVbjalaXPdQau53BnI4gYjSeQQc2TSL80ymjVd/s1600/Photo1+copy+2.jpg" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;">Talk about a DELICIOUS dinner. My guy once again whipped up a great dinner & dessert- he's so awesome. We had lamb chops with cranberry-pinot noir reduction , yam mash with cinnamon & braised brussel sprouts.  </span></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;">We also had a side plate of tarts with goat cheese & balsamic onions along with parmesan twists. Oh & the dessert...chocolate twists with dark chocolate drizzle and pears. </span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbpsfXXBzYdQiz6jjV1XZkX_YG0DYhiahFFdE0Xrqqneutz3Qk-MGYP1fIJ_h8EKxlNkyOjhTNZ7Okn8-rzuSLAXt3yZ8E8h7YOMmTPLyvVIsND_kZhHnz-PjtiJ9LiH_NocH0JCU04ahB/s1600/Photo1+copy+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbpsfXXBzYdQiz6jjV1XZkX_YG0DYhiahFFdE0Xrqqneutz3Qk-MGYP1fIJ_h8EKxlNkyOjhTNZ7Okn8-rzuSLAXt3yZ8E8h7YOMmTPLyvVIsND_kZhHnz-PjtiJ9LiH_NocH0JCU04ahB/s1600/Photo1+copy+3.jpg" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjemQThM1DJiz1DB-Cu76cb3sahHQxXVdVw6Nn6JGGbsZAemqJfiA90XluTqRlb4XJUHHL68LjP_dr5k0eL-cIYYjFBYQORakgKpgz675KIT6axuA6mSG9WGJy8WAVBU6iMJDGwncwixsoL/s1600/Photo1+copy+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjemQThM1DJiz1DB-Cu76cb3sahHQxXVdVw6Nn6JGGbsZAemqJfiA90XluTqRlb4XJUHHL68LjP_dr5k0eL-cIYYjFBYQORakgKpgz675KIT6axuA6mSG9WGJy8WAVBU6iMJDGwncwixsoL/s1600/Photo1+copy+5.jpg" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">As always had cappuccino at one of my fave places - Espressamente.</span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib_vDC05NDgrx8OxGxyglEn2pRATgZnj57lEhJVR5j8S2S_AROdfPa4tHAWtSvTSjgUQu6p7E825H-5D9rS6VnWDwrmGlqL-QMS7anhGAoRV4vH0mkQOZ1xdKBEff5eUFLF7VgwwTg3F8F/s1600/Photo1+copy+6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib_vDC05NDgrx8OxGxyglEn2pRATgZnj57lEhJVR5j8S2S_AROdfPa4tHAWtSvTSjgUQu6p7E825H-5D9rS6VnWDwrmGlqL-QMS7anhGAoRV4vH0mkQOZ1xdKBEff5eUFLF7VgwwTg3F8F/s1600/Photo1+copy+6.jpg" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;">The day after Christmas, my guy made these for me...oatmeal cookies with dark chocolate centers!</span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisVplqtSWc7Tksftaqo4e_VZMVz_hVmUfjGfcRquSKBoNiZWzVxX0L71gRZh6pGMWq10GKhK6fNapO4Pr8qJK7XaVkid1upFGVFZ_rcG1_FiO4d75dfhpTXwfv13CrhHHY0dd0nQKE4tAy/s1600/Photo1+copy+7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisVplqtSWc7Tksftaqo4e_VZMVz_hVmUfjGfcRquSKBoNiZWzVxX0L71gRZh6pGMWq10GKhK6fNapO4Pr8qJK7XaVkid1upFGVFZ_rcG1_FiO4d75dfhpTXwfv13CrhHHY0dd0nQKE4tAy/s1600/Photo1+copy+7.jpg" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;">My boxer- he's been with us for a long time now & is now 13 years old. Pretty old for a Boxer! He has some health problems unfortunately, but we love him so much! </span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2X4HUGgsuv5JOQ5JuBEwRDgKxnmcZSf8XsMLW9il4I3oetJs1DWNRtzG2Rt48vpKFsLmi8GYTxsuJmDPimCWJyYeBYNYI7spgdFlwXt5Vp-hnx77RujvHQ20hFy5qqRr7MdW52H5KdDQU/s1600/Photo1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2X4HUGgsuv5JOQ5JuBEwRDgKxnmcZSf8XsMLW9il4I3oetJs1DWNRtzG2Rt48vpKFsLmi8GYTxsuJmDPimCWJyYeBYNYI7spgdFlwXt5Vp-hnx77RujvHQ20hFy5qqRr7MdW52H5KdDQU/s1600/Photo1.jpg" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;">This is the dog food we always make...it's a combination of cooked vegetables & lean ground beef- then we add cooked brown rice & mix it all up....they love it! We store it in the fridge until feeding time. In my opinion, this is much better than dog food.</span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpCBlOh5A3R7EkLALepW9qby4nbh8B6A1uz8RkYdH0ILcUL0me-7fstZdXPXMsnKHp9lwidgn8Xo-BYWNZSCKTCSK1nR64Tppf34PAt5T9gMV_DC-DAbDow6PgzDPWybJZuik1tlpNL4HL/s1600/Photo1+copy+8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpCBlOh5A3R7EkLALepW9qby4nbh8B6A1uz8RkYdH0ILcUL0me-7fstZdXPXMsnKHp9lwidgn8Xo-BYWNZSCKTCSK1nR64Tppf34PAt5T9gMV_DC-DAbDow6PgzDPWybJZuik1tlpNL4HL/s1600/Photo1+copy+8.jpg" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: small;">Gold decor on the stair rails...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><br /><br /><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">-images by jen ramos</span></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />

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Food: Three Ways to Serve Crostini

<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_FyaE_68w_jCjSEBq2-vlH3_K9ywB-4M6pZWSawUI86JquCTyXV50dnw2QWBrGFytTbIpXse5YTUHcOzaH6a0wZjDsu9WW-oY_3OumR0aG-kpBLNTJwqZMoukShj_iZXnycgxWToXw3o/s1600/three+crostinis+plated.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_FyaE_68w_jCjSEBq2-vlH3_K9ywB-4M6pZWSawUI86JquCTyXV50dnw2QWBrGFytTbIpXse5YTUHcOzaH6a0wZjDsu9WW-oY_3OumR0aG-kpBLNTJwqZMoukShj_iZXnycgxWToXw3o/s1600/three+crostinis+plated.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSOv57eMd_tqohEQU59RoXqN9Yi_03gskTbjd_R8y4uU1EqoiT9xgYrqkjxAOJBnl-WPLVRjm2f2tuxnS6-9uGgS0UXrmg3grV4iIwuiCrJRBqFmLXIY3Esq9l0RJ8rhW34WccstIbwrA/s1600/three+crostinis+plated.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Hello there! Heather Freeman of <a href="http://www.thelovelycupboard.com/"><b><u>The Lovely Cupboard</u></b></a> here, and I'm back to share a recipe with you today. Actually, I've got three easy ways you can serve crostini at your upcoming New Year's Eve party. </span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Crostini is such a fancy name for little toasts, but that's really all it is. However, this bite-sized crispy bread can be topped with anything from hummus to chutney. To begin with, you'll need a baguette, olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic.</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjhUKELM4VFl_KMVTZ50fTFxu8-stjzQ_w-XBTzElQAzm-AreIrOHAVLseTq4Le-Kx4-i4vdKYV5Z8kS2NoSELiogP_PUk2Bj2Tygxl4FRuvGB2TEopLJXb7JsffnDttqnscVGbnAvurY/s1600/bread.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjhUKELM4VFl_KMVTZ50fTFxu8-stjzQ_w-XBTzElQAzm-AreIrOHAVLseTq4Le-Kx4-i4vdKYV5Z8kS2NoSELiogP_PUk2Bj2Tygxl4FRuvGB2TEopLJXb7JsffnDttqnscVGbnAvurY/s1600/bread.jpg" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLU89O52cEzxX6iVElkGSVJbdxqxy24Nk90KsElK1ErBh186YlH9SF_wNk748ajewWH-6iy_7EmNkTsxHQu3HR90tjiCo4MADdKjCheF6EPP8ejJ81ktYCA7KGP2qYag8dh4fOf9FkJu0/s1600/bread+in+oven.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLU89O52cEzxX6iVElkGSVJbdxqxy24Nk90KsElK1ErBh186YlH9SF_wNk748ajewWH-6iy_7EmNkTsxHQu3HR90tjiCo4MADdKjCheF6EPP8ejJ81ktYCA7KGP2qYag8dh4fOf9FkJu0/s1600/bread+in+oven.jpg" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br />1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and slice bread at an angle. (This allows more surface area for yummy toppings.)<br />2. Lay on a baking sheet or stone and brush each piece with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.<br />3. Bake for 10-12 minutes. If desired, rub a fresh garlic clove over the surface of each toast. (It gives just a hint of garlic flavor.)<br />4. Next, top with any assortment of spreads, meats, and veggies. I've got a few suggestions for you below...</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh61dzxibUUyUmZHnn-yx7gCcWdrfbSkYsvpPtG9iYzihxhYm3Z3-XRJq5RdVamvjx8CNU1z412FKOuZ7EViQnCIWv3gJt1cIBZqWDy3SAyBPJrZgzEOXm_gnAYf_e2ct7SulM8AiWIFak/s1600/crostini+pesto+ingred.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh61dzxibUUyUmZHnn-yx7gCcWdrfbSkYsvpPtG9iYzihxhYm3Z3-XRJq5RdVamvjx8CNU1z412FKOuZ7EViQnCIWv3gJt1cIBZqWDy3SAyBPJrZgzEOXm_gnAYf_e2ct7SulM8AiWIFak/s1600/crostini+pesto+ingred.jpg" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br />This tastes like a caprese salad with a crunch. Spread fresh or jarred pesto. Top with fresh mozzarella and half of a cherry tomato.</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVDFSfOlKMPf-DiVyYPB2x5mjs4Kn65GTAGFXT7wlTNWF9Kk0SPIKGX-yn-6CnqTQs8ZVFrv8a8fmM-2gfV56u4XopGWj01_1laJ-6wWRTjvXa3ggzXa_W3cxYcOqgnNjbRfc5VUqPDBA/s1600/crostini+chuney+ingred.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVDFSfOlKMPf-DiVyYPB2x5mjs4Kn65GTAGFXT7wlTNWF9Kk0SPIKGX-yn-6CnqTQs8ZVFrv8a8fmM-2gfV56u4XopGWj01_1laJ-6wWRTjvXa3ggzXa_W3cxYcOqgnNjbRfc5VUqPDBA/s1600/crostini+chuney+ingred.jpg" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br />For this spread, mix two parts herbed goat cheese and one part cream cheese. Top with thinly sliced cucumber. I used a cranberry chutney, but any fruit chutney would work. Mango tastes delicious with it. </span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcnNf3Hk7d9tr9-KbohlSmjyv93bdx_oXKf9Gl9fIYxWb2hpFYylJcKdhkVotdWC_nfEV2PFhGsDQPAumC6_celLQicQkJzjeb-NFvVmRDpc751q_IrcdZS6r2rxvE7VyoWh-0ALJrLSQ/s1600/crostini+salmon+ingred.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcnNf3Hk7d9tr9-KbohlSmjyv93bdx_oXKf9Gl9fIYxWb2hpFYylJcKdhkVotdWC_nfEV2PFhGsDQPAumC6_celLQicQkJzjeb-NFvVmRDpc751q_IrcdZS6r2rxvE7VyoWh-0ALJrLSQ/s1600/crostini+salmon+ingred.jpg" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br />This is such a classic combination that you can never go wrong with it. Cream cheese, smoked salmon with dill, and capers. This one is my favorite.<br /><br />These make such great appetizers for a party since you can assemble them shortly before guests arrive. So hang the mistletoe, light the candles, and bring on the white elephant gifts. You've got crostinis and you know how to serve them!<br /><br />Cheers and warm dishes,</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNia8GJFzbG4UrkXZ_WmAdNUu5VUreIG1hVbOe7AuNdY3QLQ3IBTAbmXZLGI_e7MkhasdfcQCwpn9tnX1dZz2-NgEx1eJygoYaPwAmjXMA5PRpSGjpc1rEfCKxtCe7fSS3AEwFawo6ixY/s1600/crostini+plated+for+party.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNia8GJFzbG4UrkXZ_WmAdNUu5VUreIG1hVbOe7AuNdY3QLQ3IBTAbmXZLGI_e7MkhasdfcQCwpn9tnX1dZz2-NgEx1eJygoYaPwAmjXMA5PRpSGjpc1rEfCKxtCe7fSS3AEwFawo6ixY/s1600/crostini+plated+for+party.jpg" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigqpZVv-y_7aNtN7qqUBPekyK_aYsCjIMZT7DKNu-kO00J0CE9-K5pb1IMLx1Iyn-dMsiDOgKDyf96Swn5myvtFh1lkdL8gLvWV4W3959rhd8BMM_x35QxS0PiQVhgE-C0HtmtPQx632c/s1600/signature.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigqpZVv-y_7aNtN7qqUBPekyK_aYsCjIMZT7DKNu-kO00J0CE9-K5pb1IMLx1Iyn-dMsiDOgKDyf96Swn5myvtFh1lkdL8gLvWV4W3959rhd8BMM_x35QxS0PiQVhgE-C0HtmtPQx632c/s1600/signature.jpg" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">-post by heather freeman</span></div><br /><br />

Food: Three Ways to Serve Crostini

Hello there! Heather Freeman of The Lovely Cupboard here, and I'm back to share a recipe with you today. Actually, I've got three e...

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See You Next Year...

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvtdmgGgyWE5HYOpo1JMpdpYDfKTafHlYawkF85dEk-I4KLFGsZs67vgrTGWH87T592C_0yFhAU-yftvd3gm97Mkb_L0z0RXDsvsXQ51SUxORvw2RIB6S6glijPG3Sfqg5Z8r4OhyphenhyphenO-0-w/s1600/HOLIDAY-MBG.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvtdmgGgyWE5HYOpo1JMpdpYDfKTafHlYawkF85dEk-I4KLFGsZs67vgrTGWH87T592C_0yFhAU-yftvd3gm97Mkb_L0z0RXDsvsXQ51SUxORvw2RIB6S6glijPG3Sfqg5Z8r4OhyphenhyphenO-0-w/s1600/HOLIDAY-MBG.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I wanted to take this moment to THANK YOU ALL for reading my blog...& to so many of you who've been reading for several years now, thank you, thank you, thank you! Have a wonderful Holiday & NEW Year 2012!!!!!!</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">See you Jan 2.  </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>"Today in the town of David a savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord." Luke 2:11</i></b></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></div><br />

See You Next Year...

I wanted to take this moment to THANK YOU ALL for reading my blog...& to so many of you who've been reading for several years now, t...

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DIY - Orange Pomander Balls

<div style="color: black; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hello again Made by Girl Readers :-) Jenny May here, from <b><a href="http://jennymayandswede.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><u>The Swede Records</u></a></b>.  I hope everyone is enjoying the Holiday Season!  </span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">  </span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div style="color: black; text-align: left;"><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> One of my favorite things about Christmas is the smell that I have come to associate it with- peppermint, pine, mulled cider, gingerbread, fires, cinnamon...it's all so comforting and nostalgic.  Nothing evokes memories like a scent and for me, Orange Pomander Balls are the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> A pomander serves as both festive decoration and a palatable</span><span style="font-size: small;"> air freshener, the perfect fragrant mixtures of spices and fruit.</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">  </span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: black; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbmB_gBU_NZQahkt5ETkNGXnFM9zZgcAsfxmWAb59bYr6nrUBapadJCws1IZgcyn9nrVEImbpnBCBW50A_sTLBjfmqGafDZB_qP5LW6eUGu77tlfeiR60YUBeZW_OSwWO6hfFSOpwg97Kv/s1600/4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbmB_gBU_NZQahkt5ETkNGXnFM9zZgcAsfxmWAb59bYr6nrUBapadJCws1IZgcyn9nrVEImbpnBCBW50A_sTLBjfmqGafDZB_qP5LW6eUGu77tlfeiR60YUBeZW_OSwWO6hfFSOpwg97Kv/s1600/4.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd8EFqk0bBgLDHbZJfCg9csgqPFgM9gNFIFWe7oynb-ilXCnGTXJ1U3uM950hSAeM3D7ZOY1iIXItq35_KLi5MK7VuIo4MULhC-oedclQuGUtObFB_Nf5kXgSuJUX2IUta3kcYu_Ad5iyd/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd8EFqk0bBgLDHbZJfCg9csgqPFgM9gNFIFWe7oynb-ilXCnGTXJ1U3uM950hSAeM3D7ZOY1iIXItq35_KLi5MK7VuIo4MULhC-oedclQuGUtObFB_Nf5kXgSuJUX2IUta3kcYu_Ad5iyd/s1600/1.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Pomanders are traditional and very easy to make.  All you really need are some fresh, ripe oranges and a jar of whole cloves.  Add some ribbon and glitter, and you got yourself the perfect lil gift to bring to Holiday parties. </span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">  </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU_iJHvwPCo9xbvL-19DBJmDi6czoU9vOowD8wALmU37jYULw5BixnzC5wecttbQxnq_AKmoLe_kwIU71OPkxdWxZ27Q6HVzLyGrD0zElmEbuV3mpTkuC4XXEWvC_UAIN7GOq7UaaaJs8y/s1600/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU_iJHvwPCo9xbvL-19DBJmDi6czoU9vOowD8wALmU37jYULw5BixnzC5wecttbQxnq_AKmoLe_kwIU71OPkxdWxZ27Q6HVzLyGrD0zElmEbuV3mpTkuC4XXEWvC_UAIN7GOq7UaaaJs8y/s1600/2.jpg" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: black; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></div><div style="color: black;"><span class="st" style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: black; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: black; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">In order to ultimately hang the </span><span style="font-size: small;">pomander ball, wrap a pretty ribbon around the orange twice pinning it to place.  Then, tie a bow on top of the orange and make a knot at the end.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: black; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3t5zJZIBj67giDg6tZnaCkRffIoquwJdThMfcjHPiHgBH98JNglQeOQ8aUbWrTPSbzTM2dvpeVrzqPBR0wk7-NPGs9fAWx2-a-smGYZX4YOvHyOWx8oqjs6mXrDvjTggrp17L0vlawN5o/s1600/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3t5zJZIBj67giDg6tZnaCkRffIoquwJdThMfcjHPiHgBH98JNglQeOQ8aUbWrTPSbzTM2dvpeVrzqPBR0wk7-NPGs9fAWx2-a-smGYZX4YOvHyOWx8oqjs6mXrDvjTggrp17L0vlawN5o/s1600/3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: black; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Next, simply insert the pointy ends of the cloves into the rind of the orange in any pattern that pleases you.  (<i>Use a toothpick to gently prick the orange beforehand if necessary</i>). </span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Once the orange is completely studded with cloves, pour some glitter all around to give it a little something extra.  </span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">  </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: black; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJkaeb6DDOEBd65vU5Gf3Zfo3FXDxWi7G-x9Z_zLZu1My7D_5SAfN_NJMr0PaSH736j6mHSxOi6V4MtkkDs249UPn0tzX7yLm3QJ7aY5keB82MTVZDmJc6XsqNSWd9aMdFtBMMC4Y4afE/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-12-13+at+4.31.42+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJkaeb6DDOEBd65vU5Gf3Zfo3FXDxWi7G-x9Z_zLZu1My7D_5SAfN_NJMr0PaSH736j6mHSxOi6V4MtkkDs249UPn0tzX7yLm3QJ7aY5keB82MTVZDmJc6XsqNSWd9aMdFtBMMC4Y4afE/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-12-13+at+4.31.42+PM.png" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: black; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: black; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The Orange will eventually dry out but not rot, thanks to the clove's antibacterial properties.  Be sure to give this easy DIY a try this Christmas, I promise you will love how it turns out (and the sensational smell)!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: black; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: black; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Merry Christmas!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: black; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: black; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: black; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"> -post by jenny may </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: black; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br /></div>

DIY - Orange Pomander Balls

Hello again Made by Girl Readers :-) Jenny May here, from The Swede Records .  I hope everyone is enjoying the Holiday Season!     One of ...

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Design: Books as Holiday Gifts...

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hello again! It's me, Brooke, from <b><a href="http://modern-sophisticate.blogspot.com/" style="text-align: left;"><u>The Modern Sophisticate</u></a></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; text-align: left;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJPC0CVWIB-uJ0ptFD3uJWi0zjHQAwcbUHaIgbNMMVcv1rrHjLvz7TPaLIcPUilrDCSIMGomzgTaF7Pn9yHVO30sgRiLAudhf-M6hkCOursqBjx9rSoVk9cZahj1fyCvZrMCvcgL8XafA/s1600/Brooke+Jones.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJPC0CVWIB-uJ0ptFD3uJWi0zjHQAwcbUHaIgbNMMVcv1rrHjLvz7TPaLIcPUilrDCSIMGomzgTaF7Pn9yHVO30sgRiLAudhf-M6hkCOursqBjx9rSoVk9cZahj1fyCvZrMCvcgL8XafA/s1600/Brooke+Jones.jpg" style="margin: 0px 8px 4px 0px;" /></a></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">I don't know about you but all I ever want for Christmas are books, especially gorgeous design books.  I have books in every room of my home, including my bathroom, kitchen and dining room-- I can't get enough of them!! If you are running around last minute trying to think of some quick and easy Christmas gifts, why not consider a beautiful book for your loved one?  One can never have too many, you know.  </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">And if you REALLY want to make an impression, why not add in a decorative object to coordinate?  </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Here are my picks for...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">...the Hip Hop Fan...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">(<i>This would be for the man in my house.</i>)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsA8RP-M4IgHJnItSfQaV6OnIW2hyphenhyphenv2apcp01xEfwGj3Q1paWWXfbtbkfgczoM23CrSRCnayX2YQDHH6GPtm7-kI3FdQlMttLXpCitUcFkDBU58wbszyiVrPSzSjCzfOfZuuB-Rz3BOrs/s1600/Hip+Hop.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><alt="hip books"="" designer="" hop="" jay-z="" kanye="" west=""><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsA8RP-M4IgHJnItSfQaV6OnIW2hyphenhyphenv2apcp01xEfwGj3Q1paWWXfbtbkfgczoM23CrSRCnayX2YQDHH6GPtm7-kI3FdQlMttLXpCitUcFkDBU58wbszyiVrPSzSjCzfOfZuuB-Rz3BOrs/s1600/Hip+Hop.jpg" /></alt="hip></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">1. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Decoded-Jay-Z/dp/0812981154/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1323917532&sr=8-1">Decoded</a> by Jay-Z</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">2. <a href="http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/gifts/Polygon-Object-Antique-Brass/882709029458-item.html?ref=by-shop%3agifts%3ahome-decor%3alist%3a25">Polygon Object</a> from Indigo</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">3. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Kanye-West-Glow-Dark/dp/0847832406/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1323917653&sr=1-1">Glow In The Dark</a> by Kanye West</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">...the Fashionista...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>(I've been pining for these books for years.)</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzvcxIyUNXM811XwSrzcNs7iSd2-7FiR688nHqOiJujnLcfb0EMt58wTs1CmYnQUUI28P0CmF-frdqxUxv6BWGOCfsRHrenrqHAmeXcTRt8YwLWBivt_WGOretUydqZ6Sks9hyphenhyphenk41S4Ps/s1600/Fashion.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><alt="les books"="" cartier="" des="" ford="" must="" tom=""><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzvcxIyUNXM811XwSrzcNs7iSd2-7FiR688nHqOiJujnLcfb0EMt58wTs1CmYnQUUI28P0CmF-frdqxUxv6BWGOCfsRHrenrqHAmeXcTRt8YwLWBivt_WGOretUydqZ6Sks9hyphenhyphenk41S4Ps/s1600/Fashion.jpg" /></alt="les></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">1. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Musts-Cartier-St%C3%A9phanie-Busuttil-C%C3%A9sar/dp/2843233860/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1323917740&sr=1-2">Les Must De Cartier</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">2. <a href="http://www.gramercyandco.com/gcproductcollection/black-and-white-lacquer-box">Black and White Lacquer Boxes</a> from Gramercy & Co.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">3. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Tom-Ford/dp/0847826694/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1323917884&sr=1-1">Tom Ford</a> by Tom Ford</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">...the Journalist/Photographer...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><alt="ny books"="" fair="" photographs="" portraits="" times="" vanity=""></alt="ny></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><alt="ny books"="" fair="" photographs="" portraits="" times="" vanity=""></alt="ny></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv6peMiQeXU7HReMUuHtR9jcWyTNfYXM_Ae7veFSxUehmAMiHEDtBbCIDKRzq-DYBle5ybmUHvE1kdV5KLtwnNe_Qkf1ma1IxwF5c0ohGg1eOh6gRPGcv_92S3ObXhJ8sDJgwg7MIIGok/s1600/Journalist.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><alt="ny books"="" fair="" photographs="" portraits="" times="" vanity=""><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv6peMiQeXU7HReMUuHtR9jcWyTNfYXM_Ae7veFSxUehmAMiHEDtBbCIDKRzq-DYBle5ybmUHvE1kdV5KLtwnNe_Qkf1ma1IxwF5c0ohGg1eOh6gRPGcv_92S3ObXhJ8sDJgwg7MIIGok/s1600/Journalist.jpg" /></alt="ny></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">1.  New York Times Magazine <a href="http://www.amazon.com/New-York-Times-Magazine-Photographs/dp/1597111465/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1323918002&sr=1-1">Photographs</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">2. <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/index.jsp">Marquee Letter</a> from Urban Outfitters</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">3. Vanity Fair <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Vanity-Fair-Portraits-Century-Iconic/dp/B004VD3PVI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1323918122&sr=8-1">The Portraits</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">...and the Happy Chic Designer.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2hV63eF7qr7Ey_VGykrUMqzbtiiNv8YFbQFgkOAxdPB4HiC9cOxKfd7s_zubuhPwlDVapgc9XVctv65TlEGmQHvDoyf2b5TSAYBfiet72Q-Z5PFqFwkOhNJzDKLnFevICXQCrH7i8C30/s1600/Happy+Chic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><alt="jonathan adler="" chic="" edition"="" happy="" hue="" kelly="" limited="" nixon="" throw="" wearstler=""></alt="jonathan></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">1. Jonathan Adler on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Jonathan-Adler-Happy-Chic-Accessorizing/dp/1402774303/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1323918172&sr=1-1">Happy Chic Accessorizing</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">2. <a href="http://www.jonathanadler.com/Richard-Nixon-Throw/?cat=694&initial=4284">Richard Nixon Throw</a> from Jonathan Adler</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">3. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Hue-Limited-Kelly-Wearstler/dp/193442952X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1324146696&sr=8-1">Hue</a> Limited Edition by Kelly Wearstler</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2GfnXC4QzWlfjAk-g_BY1_Ul8FxCk-cxMQjT0ZkIgN-FNQzGZEHaQnXSJIHwxeM5Z9yKJNAI4LD0S933jLnjvboqzbREC511SCBrXpJzI03R9KlZwhDXW-UVT0mdixu_tPAkZ4DmtDq4/s1600/Happy+Chic+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2GfnXC4QzWlfjAk-g_BY1_Ul8FxCk-cxMQjT0ZkIgN-FNQzGZEHaQnXSJIHwxeM5Z9yKJNAI4LD0S933jLnjvboqzbREC511SCBrXpJzI03R9KlZwhDXW-UVT0mdixu_tPAkZ4DmtDq4/s1600/Happy+Chic+copy.jpg" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>What are you asking Santa for this year??</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Design: Books as Holiday Gifts...

Hello again! It's me, Brooke, from  The Modern Sophisticate . I don't know about you but all I ever want for Christmas are books, es...

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Fashion: Gift Guide for Him

<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hello lovelies, It's <a href="http://www.lainthebay.com/"><b>Lauren</b></a>! Happy to be back with you today, sharing a little Holiday gift guide for <i>him</i>.</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">  </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Whether it is your dad, brother, boyfriend, or brother-in-law, I'm hoping you can find one thing on this list, that he is sure to love :)</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">  </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnXx4Iqo7FBlcHD5diNIh-CSzmweQiMheUObQm1MMryNDsqNt7XuTGF3Hwx3SxsAf9T85bYvWtD4ZXESYriz2ldqeobDuhoV5y6qYHKNndguClIwIiSwiParrj0i92MW21XHQJfxHp8MA/s1600/giftguideforhim%2528corrected%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnXx4Iqo7FBlcHD5diNIh-CSzmweQiMheUObQm1MMryNDsqNt7XuTGF3Hwx3SxsAf9T85bYvWtD4ZXESYriz2ldqeobDuhoV5y6qYHKNndguClIwIiSwiParrj0i92MW21XHQJfxHp8MA/s1600/giftguideforhim%2528corrected%2529.jpg" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-size: small;">I chose a lot of these with my older brother in mind. As a guy who is obsessed with all things gadgets, that pillow remote would be a dream come true for him. <i>And should I even mention #6?</i> </span></div></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">As far as guys are concerned, that's a given! Another must-have for him is the Chanel Cologne, it is his favorite. So if you are looking for last minute gifts for that man in your life {<i>I know I am</i>}, make sure to snatch up one of these goodies!</span></div></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"> 1. <a href="http://store.swatch.com/core-forhim/watches/page/1/YCS410GX">Swatch Windfall Watch</a> / 2. <a href="http://rstyle.me/fifx88cy4e">J. Crew Cashmere Watchman's Cap</a> / 3. <a href="http://rstyle.me/ewxayccy4e">Crosley Keepsake USB Turntable</a> / 4. <a href="http://rstyle.me/fwss5gcy4e">J. Crew Fleece-lined Lodge Moccasins</a> / 5. <a href="http://www.brookstone.com/sofa-pillow-universal-remote-control?bkeid=compare%7cmercent%7cgooglebaseads%7csearch&mr:trackingCode=219AC2E1-02D7-DF11-9C39-001517B1882B&mr:referralID=NA&mr:adType=pla&gclid=CMWLv7n3gK0CFQNZhwodcSaafA">Brookstone Pillow Remote Control</a> / 6.<a href="http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=beer+keg&hl=en&prmd=imvns&resnum=2&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&biw=1920&bih=912&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=12581783223236061623&sa=X&ei=xDboToOnJ7LWiAKX7sGHAg&ved=0CKABEPICMAA"> Beer Keg Dolly</a> / 7. <a href="http://www.ralphlauren.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12111014&cp=1760781.12109544&ab=int_111811_MLP_OURFAVORITEGIFTS_SHOPNOW&parentPage=family">Ralph Lauren Custom- Fit Buffalo Check</a> / 8. <a href="http://www.toms.com/mens/black-perforated-leather-men-s-classics">TOMS Perforated Leather Men's Classic</a> / 9. <a href="http://rstyle.me/giecy4e">Ray Ban Sunglasses </a>/ 10. <a href="http://us.levi.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11554001&&cp=3146842.3146855.3699943.3146926">Levi's 511 Skinny Jeans</a> / 11. <a href="http://www.thenorthface.com/catalog/sc-gear/mens-free-thinker-jacket_2.html">North Face Men's Free Thinker Jacket</a> / 12. <a href="http://rstyle.me/q287cy4e">Chanel Allure Homme Sport Cologne</a></span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hope you all have a very Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!</span></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">-post by lauren wickman</span></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />

Fashion: Gift Guide for Him

Hello lovelies, It's Lauren ! Happy to be back with you today, sharing a little Holiday gift guide for him .   Whether it is your dad, b...

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Fashion: 10 Stocking Stuffers

<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hi there! It's Casie Mace again. This time bringing you 10 Stocking Stuffers! One year my family did a "<i>stocking stuffers only</i>" gift exchange and, I must admit, it was so much fun!!!!</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Stocking stuffers can be the little solutions to your daily woes like tangled earphone wires and lost gloss! Or they can include some of the smaller accessories you've been eyeballing all year.</span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://whippedstyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Stocking-stuffers-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17718" src="http://whippedstyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Stocking-stuffers-1.jpg" title="Stocking stuffers" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: small;">Here are a few of my favorites:</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: small;">1. <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?navAction=jump&id=21189501&parentid=SEARCH_RESULTS&color=001" target="_blank">Bubbled Cosmetics Pouch</a> [image via anthropologie]: The items that keep you beautiful, deserve a beautiful home. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: small;">2. <a href="http://www.zappos.com/echo-design-side-bow-echo-touch-gloves-fuchsia?mid=eykngnbdpe&u1=eykngnbdpe" target="_blank">Echo Design Touch Gloves </a> [image via zappos.com]: Wear Pantone's 2012 color-of-the-year while browsing your iPhone! </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: small;">3. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/87389447/vintage-black-n-white-chevron-iphone" target="_blank">Vintage Chevron iPhone</a> [image via vintageprintage.etsy.com]: A fun twist on chevron for iPhone. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: small;">4. <a href="http://www.mochithings.com/pouches/earphone-pouch/176" target="_blank">mochthings Earphone Pouch</a> [image via mochthings.com]: No more tangled earphone wires all over my purse. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: small;">5. <a href="http://www.thetwistband.com/product/headband-neon" target="_blank">Headband Neon</a> [image via thetwistband.com]: The super comfy "it" gym headband.</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: small;"> 6. <a href="http://www.madebygirl.com/product.php?sku=MS-02" target="_blank">Bfrend Bracelet</a> [image via MadeByGirl]: Because every girl should have at least one (or three). </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: small;">7. <a href="http://www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com/product/2300/12733/Gifts/Simplify-Organize/Palettes-Sets/Smoldering-Eye-Palette/FH10/index.tmpl" target="_blank">Bobbie Brown Smoldering Eye Palette</a> [image via BobbieBrown.com]: No one will out-shimmer you with this one! </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: small;">8. <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P295702&categoryId=C19767&shouldPaginate=true#" target="_blank">Sephora's Bestsellers for Lips</a> [image via sephora.com]: Open stocking, pour contents, pucker up! </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: small;">9. <a href="http://www.smallflower.com/les-tai-tai/cobracabana-led-compact-mirror-mirror-10067559" target="_blank">Cobracabana LED Compact Mirror</a> [image via smallflower.com]: If you're checking for lipstick on your teeth, it should be with a super chic mirror. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: small;">10. <a href="http://www.mochithings.com/purse-organizers/slim-purse-organizer/85" target="_blank">mochithings Slim Purse Organizer</a> [image via mochithings.com]: GOODBYE to the disorder that occurs when I change handbags.</span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;"> -post by <a href="http://www.whippedstyle.com/"><b>Casie Mace</b></a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><br />

Fashion: 10 Stocking Stuffers

Hi there! It's Casie Mace again. This time bringing you 10 Stocking Stuffers! One year my family did a " stocking stuffers only ...

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Fashion: Holiday Wear

<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Hello hello! I'm Casie Mace from <a href="http://whippedstyle.com/"><b>Whipped Style</b></a> blog. I'm so excited to bring some style inspirations & join such a talented bunch here on Made By Girl!</span></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxEj8ekPxsT8oygxZmDo17heVRmhJxVcMqLSab_Tqp0y2Aw7S06ewJLkeqIQ6eThW9017vZGZhFV3ZrhR3o-Qn6GSNz-hUsrkDi-nH65jZPuqunxh6CK3FHfeYSbH3o27e8kzcTR3LJ70/s1600/casie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxEj8ekPxsT8oygxZmDo17heVRmhJxVcMqLSab_Tqp0y2Aw7S06ewJLkeqIQ6eThW9017vZGZhFV3ZrhR3o-Qn6GSNz-hUsrkDi-nH65jZPuqunxh6CK3FHfeYSbH3o27e8kzcTR3LJ70/s1600/casie.jpg" style="margin: 0px 8px 4px 0px;" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> Let's talk holiday wear. We've all heard the rule: <i>No white after labor day</i>. But--like many, I don't believe in that rule one bit!! </span></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I LOVE winter white. Especially when it's paired with my all-time favorite holiday staple: sparkle. Pairing some winter white with sequins is the perfect way to get festive while breaking away from the traditional holiday dress. </span></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Here's a few of my favorite winter white + sparkle pieces. <i>How fun is that All Saints skirt!?</i> </span></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Happy Holidays everyone! I so look forward to many more posts together.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLPa4TXea3Uh0gh2W0aaKobsHaDN0gYYxDcOj2ekRGyY4O8DbyyYKo1Op-58lA-MN_xbXcJHVf7QTncucmiCXNk9z-REt_zzgbdxZU1IL7xSRmTEPFj7sCN3o14RCkU4VleGaNhbNLPOo/s1600/winter+white+%252B+sparkle1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLPa4TXea3Uh0gh2W0aaKobsHaDN0gYYxDcOj2ekRGyY4O8DbyyYKo1Op-58lA-MN_xbXcJHVf7QTncucmiCXNk9z-REt_zzgbdxZU1IL7xSRmTEPFj7sCN3o14RCkU4VleGaNhbNLPOo/s1600/winter+white+%252B+sparkle1.jpg" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1. <a href="http://www.farfetch.com/shopping/women/item10137035.aspx" target="_blank">Faux Wrap Sequin Skirt</a> | image via farfetch.com 2. <a href="http://www.stylebymarina.com/bottom/spangle-band-skirt.html" target="_blank">Sequined band skirt</a> | image via stylebymarina.com 3. <a href="http://www.us.allsaints.com/women/skirts/allsaints-erodes-skirt/?colour=2843&category=27&partner=linkshare&WT.mc_id=LinkShare&siteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-_LILsQod2AEPSFxj9ZQF9Q" target="_blank">Erodes Skirt</a> | image via allsaints.com 4. <a href="http://www.reissonline.com/us/shop/womens/gifts_for_her/the_lady/coralie/cream/#" target="_blank">Sheer Yoke Blouse</a> | page via reissonline.com 5. <a href="http://shop.tenover6.com/women/apparel/luanne-pleated-skirt" target="_blank">Kaelen Luanne Pleated Skirt</a> | image via tenover6.com 6. <a href="http://www.warehouse.co.uk///fcp-product/306259#" target="_blank">Sequin Clutch</a> | image via warehouse.co.uk 7. <a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/178411" target="_blank">Sequin-Embellished Crepe Top</a> | image via net-a-porter.com 8. <a href="http://us.dorothyperkins.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=34072&storeId=13065&productId=3972916&langId=-1&categoryId=&parent_category_rn=&searchTerm=05261143&resultCount=1" target="_blank">Brown Stripe Sequin Tee</a> | image via dorothyperkins.com 9. <a href="http://www.boutique1.com/womens/clothing/rocker-wide-leg-trs-4.html" target="_blank">Vanessa Bruno Ankle Length Trouser</a> | image via boutique1.com</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></div>

Fashion: Holiday Wear

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Fashion: Christmas Sweaters....

<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hello lovelies! This is Lauren Wickman from <a href="http://www.lainthebay.com/"><b><u>La In The Bay</u></b></a> & now one of the Fashion contributors here at Made By Girl! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB6Ov7oetsUcw8TEbr0V5cgkgR4KYqABzxfJVS9jkXtCSFr0kMCXusx3ATLioCuMiGMmgHcYExPFbmV1Y7oxH6vTs48Qo_PSI2agx0c_gmWlEjnyw9X6NiYaLMGcWFL673yZCFj8NmPkY/s1600/lauren.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB6Ov7oetsUcw8TEbr0V5cgkgR4KYqABzxfJVS9jkXtCSFr0kMCXusx3ATLioCuMiGMmgHcYExPFbmV1Y7oxH6vTs48Qo_PSI2agx0c_gmWlEjnyw9X6NiYaLMGcWFL673yZCFj8NmPkY/s1600/lauren.png" style="margin: 0px 8px 4px 0px;" /></a></span></div></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Happy to be with you all today! Cannot believe Christmas is just around the corner!! <i>Was it not just Halloween?!</i></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">One of my most favorite things about this time of year is all the Holiday parties! Because where this is a party, there's a chance to dress up!</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Every year, a bunch of my friends get together and have an "<i>Ugly Christmas Sweater Party</i>", which is about the most fun thing ever. <i>Anyone else take part in this?!?!?</i></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">So, I thought I would take a different spin on it, and showcase some of the <i>chic</i>est sweaters I'm loving right now. Perfect for <i>any</i> Holiday party.</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiygaFE7tlys035Pvm-Ekm4m6SSmD8LaOLcgMHgBLfNLt7DF_WOsV3Sxzf789D3CSShUMmbxbRv1_a24lopG-W1Pyft9dt8wHKPLoUWn9oRuu1PEqYUHKtzvf9QoVJuKN7s2SR2vn94nrE/s1600/xmassweater.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiygaFE7tlys035Pvm-Ekm4m6SSmD8LaOLcgMHgBLfNLt7DF_WOsV3Sxzf789D3CSShUMmbxbRv1_a24lopG-W1Pyft9dt8wHKPLoUWn9oRuu1PEqYUHKtzvf9QoVJuKN7s2SR2vn94nrE/s1600/xmassweater.jpg" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">images above via <a href="http://pinterest.com/"><b>Pinterest</b></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP26u0nRDaMfQzKe_oG_LAvLjuV2AOdpKaEzgBfJK8NHWqcvI-xYwO7gKlq4JCnW78r6FLPDgGFAEanViIoqobnyVQYQhSuIe93F355Bd5rDLqphC0AEiq90PoXassBJqzPNYbm5tvLcg/s1600/sweater.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP26u0nRDaMfQzKe_oG_LAvLjuV2AOdpKaEzgBfJK8NHWqcvI-xYwO7gKlq4JCnW78r6FLPDgGFAEanViIoqobnyVQYQhSuIe93F355Bd5rDLqphC0AEiq90PoXassBJqzPNYbm5tvLcg/s1600/sweater.jpg" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">1. <a href="http://rstyle.me/fkjsiacy4e">Modcloth</a> / 2. <a href="http://rstyle.me/b3c87gcy4e">Paul and Joe Sister</a> / 3. <a href="http://rstyle.me/fp3sa8cy4e">Alexander Wang </a>/ 4. <a href="http://rstyle.me/f2xys8cy4e">J. Crew</a> / 5. <a href="http://rstyle.me/fytw5kcy4e">J. Crew</a> / 6. <a href="http://rstyle.me/fta6ficy4e">Sandro</a> / 7. <a href="http://rstyle.me/fs979kcy4e">J. Crew</a> / 8. <a href="http://rstyle.me/fvxaiqcy4e">J. Crew</a> / 9. <a href="http://rstyle.me/fp7u6qcy4e">Asos</a></span></div></div><span style="font-size: small;">  </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>What's better than a <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/"><b>J. Crew</b></a> cable knit or an Alexander Wang color-blocked sweater?</i></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Yup. Nothing. :)</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">xoxo</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>L</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div>

Fashion: Christmas Sweaters....

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Shelli's Holiday Decor Home Tour...

<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I have to admit, I haven't even bought a Holiday tree yet, somehow we just haven't had time. But I love looking at other people's homes and how they decorate for Christmas. In this post I'd like to introduce Shelli...some of you may know her from her blog <a href="http://www.alamodemaven.com/"><b><u>A La Mode</u></b></a>. </span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">She has decided to share her Holiday home decor & I'm certain it'll inspire you to decorate your place this season! Perhaps it will get me to start decorating too...at least some Christmas lights if no tree....right?? I love her decor & how cozy looking is the dining area?!?  Beautiful set up! </span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjwuPslF2R4y8FhcrWiRXXQN7eClaUk3mmgB-xt2SEfPl4daMlcm11FPIOfcUuVi3OPlMhsBXDdGPCdfmRu10WENA7TM0OhoGJlOl1WmlqiPlUl6EdeCoUMo7ZgTubp_hHx3mscDYVx9A/s1600/IMG_9492.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjwuPslF2R4y8FhcrWiRXXQN7eClaUk3mmgB-xt2SEfPl4daMlcm11FPIOfcUuVi3OPlMhsBXDdGPCdfmRu10WENA7TM0OhoGJlOl1WmlqiPlUl6EdeCoUMo7ZgTubp_hHx3mscDYVx9A/s1600/IMG_9492.jpg" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq0FIkC5jUvxuAcMbNvnU_m7S_tHxDCj216EKfX2W0hNWK6_lclC6_n17yCWAhpQQftMBwPBF7KbkfyjKkTzl0Evdm9vIk311UsQvq9EZqSuICihHbuhUu7-wra4NNK-m3D4tTBRIFCBE/s1600/IMG_9497.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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