Happy New Year!  I hope you are all welcoming 2021 with open arms. A new month and a new year! This year’s digital design theme focuses on the power of words. De novo, a Latin word for anew, afresh, again, from the beginning. 2021, a fresh start with the hope of a wonderful year ahead. I look forward to this upcoming year. I’m sure nothing much will change at first in the outside world, but I do believe that setting a positive intention
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Christmas baking is one things I look forward to each year. This year I decided to do a take on my Naked Vanilla Cake with Buttercream and Flowers from my book Gather at Home, with the addition of holiday spices such as ginger and cinnamon to make it a little more festive. The filling of this cake is made up of layers of creamy and fluffy classic vanilla buttercream and intense apricot jam, complemnting the sublte gingerbread spices within the cake batter. I decided to
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This gift guide is all about him – that special gentleman in our life that we want to spoil over Christmas (and always)! We have you covered from essential toiletries – like the classic Aesop Shaving Set – to warm weather attire that never goes out of style like the comfy Wood Mande Beanie Hat. And, we adore these aesthetically pleasing wood golf putters which will make anyone look extra dapper out there on the links! Maybe you’ll even see me out there with these! And,
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Christmas is just around the corner, and there are only 15 days left to find the perfect gifts for your family and friends. This year has been challenging in so many ways, especially for all of the small businesses pivoting their businesses to accommodate new rules and regulations. We have some amazing local shops that I adore and love to support.  I know most of us have been Christmas shopping online this year, and with shipping, cutoffs are slowing creeping in what better
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When I am searching for items for the kids or friends and family with little ones I always like to check out my local buybuyBaby. They have such a great selection of items and great deals to be had whether or not you are buying presents for the upcoming holiday season or you have a new baby on the way! I also love their curbside pick-up, it is so fast and efficient, perfect for this busy season. Blake is at such a fun age
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Cooking has become more popular than ever, especially this past year many of us have been spending much more time in the kitchen. Whether you have an aspiring chef in your life or perhaps someone that has re-ignited their love for cooking there are sure to be some gifts below that they would be thrilled to receive under their tree this holiday season. If you are looking for a classic and timeless item, a dutch oven is a necessity for any cook. From
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