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Baklava

On occasion my mum would make baklava at Christmas time. The smell of the phyllo pastry drenched in syrup sweetening a layer of crushed nuts was one that made up the holidays when I was growing up. Since it is a little bit on… Continue Reading “Baklava”

December Friendship Gift: Suet

You know I love to have my “Friendship Gifts” on hand for guests who drop by. I was trying to decide what to give for December and my first thought was something Christmas themed. However since I will be having multiple mini get-together\’s throughout… Continue Reading “December Friendship Gift: Suet”

Snapshots

 {hot cocoa bar for the gingerbread house decorating party} This week was filled with Christmas prepping; wrapping, decorating, putting lights up and other mini DIY projects. It has also been a trying with with attempting to potty train my puppy. For some reason he… Continue Reading “Snapshots”

How To: Create an Everyday Bow

When it comes to bows it’s great to have a couple different ones in your wrapping arsenal. This is the everyday bow: perfect for holidays, birthdays or just because. It’s simple to make if you use wire ribbon and if your ribbon is double… Continue Reading “How To: Create an Everyday Bow”

How To: Tie a Tiffany Bow

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