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White Christmas

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Oh my, look at the clock-it’s almost the next day… I’m posting as fast as I can!

I braved the Southern California elements today and hit the shops for some last minute Christmas shopping. Although that’s all relative isn’t it? To some, 6 days before is still early.  I know it’s all so convenient to shop online and God knows I’m no stranger to the concept, but I’m making the effort to shop locally as much as I can this year. We need to keep our local shops going in this sluggish economy!

Next year I’m starting my shopping much earlier. In fact, I’m going to have it all done by Thanksgiving. (Readers from last year and the year before don’t say anything. If you’re my friends, just go along with this because I really mean it this time.)

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I might go with a predominately white theme next year too, just to change it up and simplify things.

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Well, maybe just in the dining room…

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Arts & Decoration magazine

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This is so simple and so pretty, I’d really like to try it.

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Salvatore Feragamo

Now this is my idea of good tinsel!

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And I know you’re saying “Really Slim?? Fluffed Marshmallow and Whipped Cream flavoured vodka??”  and I say “Hello ‘Bevmo’s'?? What time do you open tomorrow?”  

Sure, I might not finish both bottles this year.

That’s the good one of the good things about Vodka-it  freezes beautifully.

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These are SO not my nails, but I wish they were and if they were, I would wear this polish. Like little marshmallows.  PS. Apparently you can find the GIANT marshmallows I talked about this summer at Ralph’s. 

Who’s your Marshmallow Mama??

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My newest obsession?

These DIVINE white scented wax ovals encased in porcelain from Diptique. Hang them in your cupboards, or stash in drawers and suitcases. $45

Heaven 

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Valentino leather and tulle wrap sandals

There are many forms of Heaven 

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photo of Scottish Shortbread via Twinklebakes.com

Oh how I adore shortbread (I’m having major sweet-tooth tonight it appears!)

My dear friend swears by this recipe so I’m going to try it even though I don’t bake:

Whipped Shortbread
2 cups butter
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 cup icing sugar
3 cups flour
Beat butter 10 m
inutes on high speed.
Gradually add cornstarch beating continually add icing sugar then flour.
Chill for an hour.
Roll into balls or pat down onto floured counter and cut into shapes. 
Bake at 325 for 10 to 15 minutes.
Keep an eye on the cookies for the last couple minutes of baking!
You want to see next to no color in them.
If they get a toasty colour, they are overcooked and will be dry.
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Suhweet Dreams Day 19!

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Seeds & Berries

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Gathering seeds & berries- just ONE WEEK before Christmas!

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Raspberry sweeties from, yup, “The Nut House” Somis, CA.

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How about German pancakes filled with triple berry compote for Christmas morning?

recipe via RealMomKitchen

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Pretty, although I’m a Kettel One gal myself

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A little chèvre and dried cranberries on pumpernickel toasts

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Thomas Dhellemmes

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I picked a peck of Prada paillettes for the holidays

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Laduree buche Noel with mixed red berries

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via What Katy Ate

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“The world as burnt fruit-When Empires feuded for populations and plantations, buried in Colonial and Ancient currency, a Gharial appeared from an inky melon hot with blossom sprang forth to swell the world not yet whole as burnt fruit”

by artist Rina Banerjee, at Musee Guimet, Paris

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Riiight-What she said.

Truthfully, I just saw it and it reminded me of a pomegranate.

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I had to go really tight on my pommy photo because it sort of looked like a crime scene.

I forgot to remove the knife :)

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 I told you I wasn’t feeling 100%)

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Most readers from Across The Pond are  familiar with Yotam Ottolenghi and his restaurants, but the Israel born, London based chef is not that well known here in the U.S.  This gorgeous collection of 120 vegetarian recipes is sure to change that in short order. Would make a  great little Christmas gift.

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A splash of pomegranate liqueur and a few seeds sprinkled into the bottom of a glass of Prosecco makes a simple festive cocktail.

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Sparkling Cranberry Brie Bites 

recipe via YummyMummy

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Thank you for all your well wishes & sore throat remedies!

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