Hostess with the Mostess®

15 Dec

MadeByGirl

categories: fabulous finds, home accessories

Would you ever guess that a coffee table could be the life of the party? Well…check out these fabulous creations by designer Jennifer Ramos – “MadeByGirl” coffee tables that display a unique mix of modern and traditional style – and you’ll understand what I’m talking about. If you’re looking for a great conversation piece…this is it! Beautiful work, Jen! {be sure to check out the MadeByGirl blog too!}

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Posted on December 15th, 2006 at 9:18am

13 Dec

let it snow!

categories: christmas, fabulous finds, fabulous gift ideas, gift wrap, hostess gift ideas, paper love

…as in snow & graham! I’m dreaming of a white Christmas with lots of snow & graham goodies like these in Santa’s {hostess} gift bag…

{shown above} japanese blossom candle ($22), coral blossom gift wrap ($3/sheet), and coral blossom boxed notes ($17/set)

{shown above} blackberry candle ($22), blackberry gift wrap ($3/sheet), and blackberry boxed notes ($17/set)

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Posted on December 13th, 2006 at 1:10pm

12 Dec

super cute cups…

categories: coffee and tea, drinkware, fabulous finds, fabulous gift ideas

These darling cups make me so happy just looking at them…great gift idea if you want to make someone else happy too! (top) French Bull Espresso Set – $38/set of 4. (bottom) Active Imagination Mugs from Anthropolgie – $10/ea.

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Posted on December 12th, 2006 at 4:01pm

11 Dec

cocktails by jenn: chocolate peppermint!

categories: cocktail recipes, food and drinks

Reasons why I love CBJ: 1. The obvious: they even spell “Jenn” with 2 “n”s!! 2. The individual little bottles are just way too cute. 3. Adorable packaging with built-in carrying case (no gift wrap needed!) 4. Chocolate + Peppermint = YUM. Cheers! {available at most grocery stores for around $14.99/4 pack}

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Posted on December 11th, 2006 at 3:45pm

8 Dec

last day for recipe sweepstakes!

categories: reader giveaways

Sweepstakes ends Friday, Dec 8 at midnight! Of course your recipes will still be welcome after the 8th and posted on hwtm.com – but if you can get them in by midnight tonight (PST), you’ll be included in the “What’s Cooking” drawing too – one entry for each recipe you submit – so don’t be shy! Click here to visit the original post/details. Thanks, everyone!

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Posted on December 8th, 2006 at 10:11pm

8 Dec

HWTM Holiday #3 – Gold & Silver Shimmer!

categories: christmas, decorating ideas, holiday ideas

Planning to host a fancy-schmancy holiday dinner party? Don’t stress! Here’s an elegant, yet surprisingly easy-to-pull-off tabletop idea…mix your good china with a few shimmery, sparkly, affordable holiday decorations, add a little candlelight…and voila – easy modern elegance! Click here to download the detailed pdf.