Fashion meets Food

Ribbon Wreath Ornament

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Erica

Wreaths can make a home look stunning, and they are a quick change for seasons and holidays. For the past few years I have been making ribbon wreaths. Last year I made some ribbon wreath ornaments to tie on presents. Since they were such a huge hit with family and friends I decided to make them again this year.

Supplies
• 3\” Wreath Form
I bought a 3 inch styrofoam cylinder and cut it into three equal pieces. I then took a small circle cookie cutter and cut a circle in the middle of each \”wreath\”.
• 105 (2.5\” long pieces of 3/8\” wide ribbon of your choice)
• 7\” length ribbon for hanging your wreath with
• Aleen\’s Original Tacky Glue
• Hot Glue Gun & Sticks

I bought a 3 inch styrofoam cylinder and cut it into three equal pieces. I then took a small circle cookie cutter and cut a circle in the middle of each \”wreath\”.

Cut 105 pieces of ribbon 2.5 inches long (three colors of ribbon is 35 pieces each)
Use Aleen\’s Original Tacky Glue and put a dot on each piece of your ribbon.

After each ribbon has a dot of glue begin to fold them into a circle like the picture seen above.
If you dot one ribbon and fold right away it won\’t stay together.

Glue the ribbon to the styrofoam (I used hot glue)
* Note: You can wrap your wreath form with ribbon if the glue gun is melting your styrofoam.

Cranberry Orange Bread

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Erica

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It\’s that time of year again where fresh cranberries can be found everywhere. Nanny (my great grandma on my dad\’s side of the family) use to make Cranberry Orange bread every year during the holidays. The bread is completely addicting and too good not to share! It also makes a wonderful gift for neighbors and friends.

Cranberry Orange Bread

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 cup butter

• 1 egg

• The zest of one orange
• 3/4 cup orange juice

• 1 cup cranberries

• 1/2 cup nuts (optional)

Directions

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.

• Beat the egg, butter, sugar and juice together. Mix all dry ingredients and add to mixture; beat until well combined. Stir in cranberries by hand (add nuts if desired).
• Pour into loaf pan and bake 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool on a cooling rack before removing from the pan.

I bought the above ceramic mini loaf pan at Michaels for $1 with the recipe above you can make three mini loafs and they make super cute gifts!

How to Tie a Scarf: The Bow

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Erica

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The bow is my absolute favorite way to wear a scarf. It is a very feminine look, and definitely is a cheap and chic alternative to the bow tie blouse that is very popular right now. Check out my other scarf tutorials; the boa, the hidden knot, twisted european loop and fancy european loop

My Favorite Holiday Scents

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Erica

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{Root Candle Candy Cane}

I am a firm believer in celebrating one holiday at a time. Every year after Thanksgiving dinner I put up my Christmas tree. Once the tree is up I light some of my favorite holiday scents. Usually I stick to the classics; peppermint and vanilla. However this year I have added some other scents such as gingerbread and winter. What is your favorite scent for the holidays?

{Bath and Body Works Marshmallow Peppermint}

{Root Candle Peppermint Bark}

{Bath and Body Works Vanilla Bean Noel}

{Bath and Body Works Winter}

{Root Candle French Vanilla}

Gift Idea

{Bath and Body Works Gingerbread}

Pair the Gingerbread Candle from Bath and Body Works with the Gingerbread Man Metal Candle Sleeve also from Bath and Body Works for a great gift idea! I am actually giving this as a hostess gift when I attend holiday parties.

{Gingerbread Man Metal Sleeve}

Five Things

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Erica

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{Thanksgiving pies; pumpkin & lemon meringue}

TGIF! Thanksgiving has come and gone, and now the pressure is on to get everything ready for Christmas! This weekend after I do a little black friday shopping I am starting on some holiday decorating and baking! What are you up to this weekend? In case you didn\’t know Rachel Bilson partnered with her stylist to create a shoe line called ShoeMint. Get access here!