DIY SNOWY PINECONE CHRISTMAS WREATH

DIY SNOWY PINECONE CHRISTMAS WREATH

I’ve always loved making things at Christmas time. Whether it’s baking cookies, or making salt dough ornaments – Christmas for me always means creating something! And this year, my big craft was this winter wonderland wreath! I actually made a pinecone wreath in the same way about 5-6 years ago when I was back in Canada. I had always intended to … Read more

PORTZELKY: MENNONITE NEW YEAR’S COOKIES

PORTZELKY MENNONITE NEW YEAR’S COOKIES

Photo mennonitegirlscancook.ca Well, it’s officially 2018! And why not start the new year with some good old-fashioned doughnuts? My grandma always called these New Year’s Küken (or “cookies”) but you may also know them as Portzelky. They are a German Mennonite favorite, always made for New Year’s Day. When I was a kid, these weren’t my favorite things … Read more

MAKE AHEAD GRAVY: SAVE TIME ON CHRISTMAS DAY

Get-ahead gravy

If you’re anything like me, then the idea of making every component of Christmas dinner, on the day, is stressful. I’m a huge fan of making as many things as possible the day before. That way, I can actually enjoy the day itself! One of those things that always seems to add to last-minute stress is gravy. Because you’re … Read more

HOMEMADE EGGNOG

EGGNOG RECIPE TO MAKE AT HOME

One of the things that I miss most about Christmas in Canada is eggnog! Or better yet, eggnog lattes (insert heart eyes here). Starbucks in the UK only uses an ‘eggnog syrup’ not actual eggnog, which is not at all the same taste. Bleh. The first time I ordered one, I thought it tasted funny, but … Read more

DIY BRANCHING MONOGRAM ORNAMENTS: ANTHROPOLOGIE INSPIRATION

DIY BRANCHING MONOGRAM ORNAMENTS

As I have mentioned before, I love Anthropologie! Richard automatically groans when we are near one of their shops, as he knows I want to go in. And their home stuff is my absolute favorite! So when I saw their Christmas ornaments online, I couldn’t help but fall in love! There were a few that I immediately wanted for my tree. … Read more

THE CASE FOR FLOCKED CHRISTMAS TREES

Elegant Crystal, Gold and White Christmas Tree Decor

amazing tall flocked Christmas tree via Pinterest Richard and I have similar tastes in lots of areas, but we don’t agree on everything. Recently, we had a hard time agreeing on what kind of Christmas tree to buy. One thing that I have always loved is a flocked Christmas tree! I’m not talking about those all-white needle ones without … Read more