Friday, January 20, 2012

Yellow and Gray Wreaths

Since my previous yarn wreath discovery, I have decided our little gray house needs a splash of yellow. Below are some of my favorites on etsy.

Top row, left to right:
1) Sweet Vintage-y Wreath (NuandBoo)
2) Gold and Cream Rosette (Handmadecollectibles)
3) Yellow and Gray Felt Flower Wreath (EllieBootsCreations)
4) Yellow Berry Wreath (WildRidgeDesign)
5) Yarn and Felt Wreath (Windsongcrafts)

Bottom row, left to right:
6) Grapevine wreath with accents (sweetleighmama)
7) Silk yellow mum wreath (AH Christiansons)
8) Grapevine burlap wreath (TheWalnutStreetHouse)
9) Flirty Fall (Sisterly Designs)

Monday, January 9, 2012

Christmas Candy


My first high school job at the chocolate shop taught me the joy of simple foods with few ingredients, like sugar, corn syrup and heavy cream. This Christmas, as in years past, we made sponge candy, chocolate-covered caramels and candied orange slices.