Tree 'O Planks!

Hello fellow bloggers!  Thanks for stopping by.  I can't be as "social" in the blog world as I'd like due to my new job.  I'll keep up the posts though and know that I still enjoy stopping by your site when I get the chance!!

Check out these super cute recycled wooden trees from Wood & Wool Stool.  They're made out of six different wooden planks.  I think the ornaments add such a fun whimsical touch!

[found via grnweddingshoes]

An Illustrated Christmas

These seasonal illustrations from Diane Bigda really get me in the mood for Christmas from shopping to picking out the perfect tree to a holiday party!

Wrap It Up

OK, I know there's some of you out there that hit up those Black Friday sales.  Don't be shy.  You know you stood in that long line at Best Buy starting around 5a, or perhaps you were the one in the tent??!  I didn't, but I did have to work.  I've been part-timing, as some of you read, at Anthropologie.  I started exactly one month ago and I am quitting exactly one month in.  Why?  Because I got a full-time job!!!!  SUPER excited.  Anyway, back to holiday sales.  Since some of you braved the crowds and were able to score some great Christmas presents (cheers to you!), you know what your next step is, right?  Wrapping paper.  And that's where my current part-time employer comes in:

I mean, seriously.  How cute are these?!  (And pretty sure this is their first year to sell wrapping supplies so go getcha some and be part of this inaugural season!)

Soft 'n Chewy

In light of the holidays, I'd like to share a yummy recipe from Taste of Home.  I made these molasses and ginger cookies for Thanksgiving and they were a hit!  I mean, you pretty much can't go wrong with cookies during the holiday season. So here goes...  Enjoy!

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Soft and Chewy Molasses Cookies

• 24 Servings
• Prep: 15 min. Bake: 10 min./batch

Ingredients

• 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons butter
• 1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 egg
• 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Directions

• In a large bowl, cream butter and 1 cup sugar. Blend in molasses and egg. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and cloves; add to creamed mixture. Mix until well blended.
• Shape dough into 1-1/4-in. balls. Roll balls in remaining sugar. Place on greased baking sheets. Press flat with a fork. Bake at 350° about 10-12 minutes or until set. Yield: about 4 dozen.

Happy Thanksgiving!

I hope you all are having/had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends!  

"O Lord, who lends me life, lend me a heart replete with thankfulness." - Shakespeare

Food Baby Outfits

Happy *almost* Thanksgiving!  Need something to wear tomorrow that will feel comfortable and allow you to have that "food baby" without care? ;)  Here are a few picks from LuLus.com.

A super comfy and cute maxidress.  Match this cutie with a cardigan and you're good to go!

An oversized top?  For all that eatin'?  Yes, please!

A thick sweater with a cute fall pattern for you gals in the North. 

Still afraid of the bulge?  Get ya some funky pants with an elastic band - oh yeah!!

Not Too Shabby Sale

Shabby Apple is having a Thanksgiving sale!  20% off almost all items on their website.

Here are a few of my favorites from their online wardrobe...

From their latest line, All That Jazz, a classic LBD

And from Oh La La, we have an adorable Parisian look

A cute half apron from their Boysenberry line

An oh-so floral headband