Cheers...

Here are a few fun cocktails to help you bring in 2011!

Bottoms Up!

The Classic

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Cognac Sparklers

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Pear and Cranberry Bellini (YUM)

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Raspberry Chocolate Kiss

(for the non-"champagners")

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1) Pear-Cranberry Champagne 2) Pomegranate-Ginger Champagne 3) Spiced Citrus Champagn(left to right)

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I never get tired of seeing starfruit as a garnish-it's a total must for NYE



Enjoy every minute left of 2010!!

Etsy Shop Of The Day...

This weeks Etsy Shop... Laura Amiss (contemporary textiles, art, design, and illustration) I am having a TOTAL CRUSH!! One of these prints WILL be making an appearance in my home very soon!!

How precious are these prints?!  Now the tough decision of deciding which print will make the journey from Amsterdam to North Carolina to my home?!

See more of the collection here...


So what print are you having a total crush on?!

Bags Are Packed...

...And I'm ready to snuggle up for a few hours of sleep, then up bright and early to catch a 7am (Yikes) flight to sunny south Florida (yay for warmer weather) to bring in what I hope to be a year of growth in my faith, life, and business! 

So long 2010-welcome 2011

What are your plans for NYE?? Are you heading anywhere special or maybe spending a quite night in snuggled up by a warm fire?!

Blogs I Adore And Must Share...

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Gettin' Lucky...

We all know there are all kinds of New Year's traditions to bring us extra special luck for the new year but, I need to know how I have missed this one for let's see 28 going on 29 years?! 

How Fun?!!

A tradition in Spain is to eat 12 grapes (symbolizing the 12 months of the year) at the stroke of midnight!

Each sweet grape counts as a good month that year and each sour grape well I think you get the idea!  Let's all pray for sweet grapes! ; )

Leave it to Martha to jazz up this tradition by placing the 12 grapes on a skewer and serving in yummy champagne!!

What are some of your fave NYE traditions?!

I Spy...Double Breasted Coats

This weeks I Spy...

Double Breasted Coats

I love how you can dress it up with a pair of pumps or dress it down with a rugged pair of boots...either way you choose you still look ultra chic! 

vogue

nordstrom

lanvin for h & m

anthropologie

 

style watch

Bling Bling

Shimmer and Shine with a little Glitz and Glamour...

Handmade jewelry perfect for any New Year's Eve attire!

Sequin Wrap Bracelet
How To

Sequin Bauble Ring

How To

Turn your bracelets into a fabulous belt

How To

I'm dying to create a bauble ring...super adorable

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Let The Countdown Begin...

In just FOUR days we will all join together and yell HAPPY NEW YEAR and welcome 2011!!  I always get giddy over the fresh start of a new year...It's the wonderful feeling of all things are possible (good things that is ; ) )-

This year I will be ringing in the new year in South Florida with my fella and I couldn't be more happy about it!!  I've enjoyed the snow and its perfect timing for Christmas Day but I can't wait to get to warmer weather!

So...with four days to go we need to switch gears (preferably high gear) and let the New Year's Eve party planning commence!

Inspiration...Begin

I first bring to you images (via) of a New Years Eve wedding with amazing styling by Amber Karson.  I'm crazy about the "countdown" wall!

Next a couple images (via) of a tablescape perfect for a New Year's party that sparkles just right!

And my fav (via) styling by Chris Nease

What are your plans for New Year's??!!

Quote Of The Week...

Year's end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can instill in us. 

~Hal Borland

Here's to making the last week of 2010 at great one!!

xoxo-Tiffany

Oh Santa...Thank You

 I hope everyone had an amazing CHRISTmas and got everything they asked good ole' Saint Nick for!!  I'm thinking I must have been on the "nice" list because Santa brought me everything I asked for! 

I am most excited about my new juicer and slow cooker...I'm standing on my head ready to use them but I'm SNOWED in and in desperate need of more fresh fruit and ingredients for a roast!

It's like having a new toy but no batteries!!

So what was your favorite gift this Christmas?!

Wishing you...



Ps...Starting December 26 DC will be bringing lots of inspiration for the New Year!!

**Jesus is the reason for the season**

Yummy Homemade Gifts

Everyone loves a homemade gift so why not try these simple yet super festive treats?!

Marshmallows on a stick with sprinkles...how quick and easy?!

and does it get any cuter than this...

Reindeer Food...Major weakness of mine during the holidays! 

 Don't you love the use of the Starbucks Frappuccino jars as containers?!

Peppermint Fudge!!

Candy-cane Marshmallows

Treats 1 & 2 via Celebrations at Home
Treat 3 via Sweet Cheeks Tasty Treats
Treats 4 & 5 via Martha Stewart

Etsy Shop Of The Day...

I am swooning over Plum Pretty Sugar "Loungerie"!! This line is so romantic and sensual.  I can completely see a bride on her wedding day wearing the kimono style robe while preparing to walk down the aisle to the man of her dreams or waking up in a peaceful beach front home to a warm breeze.  This collection totally whisk me away to a serene place!

Stop by and see the rest of the collection here!