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Long time readers know well my love of red & white stripes, so needless to say the abundance of this happy combo at Christmas time always puts a smile on my face.
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The department store Santa’s knee changed from year to year, but no matter how bony the perch or fake the beard, we always knew there’d be a candy cane reward to soothe our performance anxieties, right?!
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Verrry nervous…
Can I get my candy cane yet???
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Of course Shirley never had that problem
Don’t you just love her?!
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A few more snappy images to spark your senses
with the tingle of peppermint & childhood memories…
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.Unique ideas for Advent calendars!
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.via BH&G
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Candy Cane Martini- Ya Santa!
- 1.5 oz. vodka
- 1.5 oz. white crème de cacao
- 1 oz. peppermint schnapps
- Ice
Preparation
- In a shaker, combine the ice, vodka, white crème de cacao and peppermint schnapps.
- Shake the drink vigorously until well mixed.
- Crush candy canes with a rolling pin or other heavy object between wax paper sheets.
- Dip rim of chilled martini glass in water and then dip wet rim into crushed candy canes.
- Pour drink into glass and garnish with a mini candy cane.

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I spotted this cute little candy cane-mobile in a parking lot in Santa Barbara the other day
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Slim Paley photo
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Candy Cane shot glasses available on Amazon
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Candy Cane striped twine via Anthropologie

So we’re almost 1/2 way there kids…Day 11!
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