It’s almost Christmas and I still have Christmas shopping to do. But instead of getting that done, I stayed in baking raspberry filled thumbprint cookies. They’re great cookies to bake for the holidays besides gingerbread cookies. They just look so festive and fun to make. ...
Sweet December Holidays
There's nothing better than the winter holidays and festivities. My favorite part are the decorations and lights that are put up everywhere. Oh and the holiday markets are the best! You can get great gifts there. My go-to ones are the one in Union Square and the one on 59th street. They're like mazes but no worries you won't get lost. Yesterday we went to Bergdorf Goodman to see the holiday window displays; it's an absolute must to see if you're visiting NYC in the winter. This year, Bergdorf Goodman's theme is sweets. The windows were filled with cotton candy, pastries, and futuristics ice cream machines. My favorite window was the pâtisserie vitrine. There were macarons and cakes. I love when they take ideas from real life and mix them with fashion. ...
Francophile Gift Guide
You don't need plane tickets to make a fellow Francophile happy for the holidays. Just surprise them with one of our very French picks below. We know they will be super happy. Veuve Clicquot Vintage Brut Rose 2008, $99.99 Always keep a chill bottle of rosé nearby; c'est chic! Net Shopping Bag, $6.00 We've seen these plenty of times in France. Save the planet by taking your own reusable bag. Une Femme Française by Catherine Malandrino, $19.00 Learn the French secrets as told by the chic designer Catherine Malandrino. Bodum French Press in Rose Gold, $39.99 Brighten your morning with a fresh cup of coffee à la française! Mauviel Copper Saucepan Set, $600.00 What a dream it is to have a kitchen full of copper pots and pans. Sennelier Paint Box, $164.95 Giving someone the ...
Christmas Day
Christmas was great this year. Not only did we celebrate the holiday but we also celebrated my sister's birthday. The double celebration was all my niece's idea; she wanted to do something special for my sister. And she did do something special. She did a wonderful job in picking out the decorations and setting them up. And of course my sister outdid herself with all of the yummy food. The only sad part was that Maggie's dad had to go to work in the afternoon so he couldn't experience Maggie opening her gifts...again! I say again because on Christmas Eve we decided to open some gifts but he had work again. But at least we have recordings of Maggie's reactions opening the gifts. It was a long but wonderful day spent with family. ...
Gingerbread Man Cookies
For the holidays, we baked gingerbread cookies! Maggie had such a great time assisting me in preparing the dough and designing the cookies. My mom also designed her fair share of gingerbread men. It was a great family bonding moment. ...
Holiday Wish List
So Christmas is approaching us rather quickly this year and I'm here at home with a stomach virus. Gosh! My lack of posting has created a disappointment within myself. So just to brighten up my mood and look forward to what's coming this month, I created this short holiday wish list. Enjoy! ...
