december 2011 :: favorite things

by Kristen on December 16, 2011

As the holiday season sneaks up on me, it gets me thinking about creative and unusual gift ideas for my friends and family.  I am hoping to getting around to making some homemade goodies, but I have to get off the internet to make that happen. I am excited that today is the last day of school then Winter Vacation beings.  Yah!

Here are a few of the standout things that have caught my eye this season:

 

Terrariums!

bring me back to happy memories. My grandma had a terrarium and I loved everything about my grandma. I’ve just realized that I’ve never had one.

What I love about this is there are directions on this website on how to build one.

 

 

 

 

Heath Ceramics

I covet heath ceramics pottery, wish I owned some

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Mobile Foodie Survival Kit

airplane food sucks. comes in a variety of combos such as Thai and Indian.

enough said.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spicy Prints

Thank God for Etsy! Retro Scandinavian prints for the kitchen

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cookbooks:

Ottolenghi Cookbooks from the UK

 

do yourself a favor. get these books. Ottolenghi’s approach to food is revolutionary, you will love it. Don’t be afraid to try something new, the recipes are different, but every single one is a winner!

There are a million great ones out there, if you are looking for something else give me a shout and I might be able to help.

 

 

 

Olympic Provisions

real good salami and cured meats. your taste buds will thank you. visit the website for where to buy!

be sure to try a salami flavor you’ve never tried before :)

 

 

 

 

Starry Sting Lights


Sparkly and way cool!

on a thin copper wire that can be bent any which way you choose.

 

 

 

almost forgot…

Harriott Grace

gorgeous, one of a kind. since they are almost sold out I assume someone has already been shopping for me. Don’t laugh, I like living in fantasy land.

 

Merry Christmas!  Have yourself a lovely holiday season, however you celebrate!

 

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