Dec 23, 2012
Dear Friends…
As the year winds down I wanted to tell you, you’ve made my year merry and bright and I count you among my blessings. Espresso martini decorated cookies. I’m going to be doing more of this over the next couple of weeks… … so I’ll see you again after the brief holiday intermission. 🙂
Dec 16, 2012
A Holiday Cocktail ~ Carrot Cake Martinis
This cocktail evokes the warm flavors of the holiday season with a tall cool shake of cracked ice along with shredded carrots. Hence the name, Carrot Cake Martinis and they’re absolutely delicious! It was made for me to taste this past spring in San Luis Obispo and I’ve been waiting until the holiday season to share it with you. The three liqueurs used in this recipe are Bailey’s Irish Crème, cinnamon schnapps and butterscotch schnapps. Can’t you hear those jingle… [Read More]
Dec 14, 2012
Vera Bradley Give-Away!
I’m so excited to offer my followers a special Vera Bradley Cosmetic Trio Give-Away in your choice of pattern and a chance to win a Vera Bradley handbag. The Charming Shoppe, as a Vera Bradley independent retailer, is launching TODAY Vera Bradley products on their online shop which is a great thing because it means we’re celebrating with a multitude of Vera Bradley give-aways just for YOU! Our first give-away is the Vera Bradley Cosmetic Trio. The trio consists of… [Read More]
Dec 1, 2012
Decorated Snowflake Cookies– Gathering The Dough and Re-Rolling The Post
What does your cookie forecast look like this season? Merry and bright with a high chance of pretty and delicious snowflake cookies? Snowflakes are a wonder to me. When I was around twelve I experienced falling snow for the first time and it turns out to be the only time so far. In the palms of my gloves, I recall I was amazed to see the ice crystal patterns of the individual flakes. I thought all falling snow must be… [Read More]
