i can't believe christmas is two weeks away. i have not even gone out christmas shopping yet, and i fly out to pittsburgh this upcoming thursday! i also have not done any christmas baking either.
the plan is making christmas cut-out cookies with a vanilla glaze (a favorite recipe my family has done for years from "cooks illustrated") and some buckeyes. i'm going to make a ton, get little christmas baggies, tie them with a bow and give them out to our staff of boys and the other RD's. baking is about as far i go for homemade things. i was reading my friend suzannah's blog and she was showing the adorable things she was getting her daughter from various vendors at etsy.com. i am such a sucker for handmade things, and so far the only christmas shopping i have done has been the online variety at etsy.com.
here are the things i have purchased and i'm quite excited:
the plan is making christmas cut-out cookies with a vanilla glaze (a favorite recipe my family has done for years from "cooks illustrated") and some buckeyes. i'm going to make a ton, get little christmas baggies, tie them with a bow and give them out to our staff of boys and the other RD's. baking is about as far i go for homemade things. i was reading my friend suzannah's blog and she was showing the adorable things she was getting her daughter from various vendors at etsy.com. i am such a sucker for handmade things, and so far the only christmas shopping i have done has been the online variety at etsy.com.
here are the things i have purchased and i'm quite excited:
some pretty stud earrings for my cousins. (sofiamasri.)
these lovely little pouches to put the earrings in along w/ gift card/lip balm. (GimCarry.)
this adorable set of heart dishes for me madre. (redhotpottery.)
ok and i couldn't resist it. i gave in and bought myself this dress. *sigh* i know. her stuff is absolutely gorgeous. i wish i could afford to get her whole line. (heirloom08.)
i love buying handmade though, because you can get some beautiful and unique things for people that you aren't going to find in department stores. it's a lot of fun searching through etsy and seeing what you will find.
now if i could just finish my christmas shopping and start baking.
2 comments:
such pretties! i won a handmade dress for dylan and i cannot WAIT for it to come. handmade is the best! maybe next year, i ask santa for a sewing machine and make my own:)
have so much fun at home, and tell your family hello!
fun! let us know when you have time to hang out.
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