my zoku fix.

Justin and I received a late wedding gift card to Williams & Sonoma. To Green Hills Mall we went to buy ourselves a wedding/Christmas gift.  Justin found the Zoku!  We tested it out last night making strawberry/kiwi pops.  The great thing about this gadget is it only takes 7-9 minutes to freeze your ingredients.  The fun part is you can choose what ever you want to put in your pop.  I am looking forward to trying a green tea/mint pop. Adding Naked juice along with your fruit creates a yummy option. We like the Zoku so much, we decided to give it to others in the family for Christmas gifts. Kids and adults will love it! Buy one today at Williams & Sonoma - Zoku

Go Zokuing! 

{photo credit: www.williamsandsonoma.com}

sweet cheeks.

If you know me at all, you know I LOVE sweets!  My colleague brought us some yummy treats from Sweet Cheeks Cookie Co. - We each got different Christmas designs - such a delight to receive on a cold, rainy day.  These delicious cookies have a bit of almond flavoring that make them extra special.

Call or email Maggie at 615.397.0579 or maggiejackson@bellsouth.net to place an order.

Enjoy!

oh christmas lights. those christmas lights.

Justin and I went to the Opryland Hotel Tuesday night to see the Christmas lights. Growing up in Nashville, he has been almost every year; I on the other hand had never been. I was like a little kid. Asking all these questions and taking in the beauty of the lights and greenery. I even got a Christie's Cookie with a mound of icing and sprinkles on it!

{photo credit:  www.gaylordopryland.com}

It's the most wonderful time of the year! 

list this.

For the Robertson family Christmas (Justin's Moms family) we are challenged to make our gifts.  Last year I made a cross out of crown molding. This year my project is a little easier.  All it took was an old frame and some elegant paper.  You can use paper or fabric for this look.  Pick your frame (I suggest an 8x10 - it gives you more room to write) then just insert the paper or fabric into the frame. Volia - you have a dry erase board to put at your desk or in the kitchen.  We use it to jot down items we need throughout the week.  Detergent, ziplock baggies, a little love note, Bible verse, whatever it may be. This serves as a great reminder.

{photo credit: www.realsimple.com}


Happy Crafting!

it's a wrap.

Some ideas I have this year for wrapping gifts to save some trees.

Use old newspapers for a fun yet classy look - the key is picking out your ribbon.  You can pick out ribbon that represents the recipients' personality.














Another option is using 100% Recycled Bags - I always find the best options at Nashville Wraps. They not only have the bags and tissue paper - they also have a fabulous collection of ribbon!

{photo credit: www.realsimple.com and www.nashvillewraps.com}

Happy Wrapping!

let it snow.

It started snowing this morning when Justin and I woke up and it is still coming down!  Yay for it feeling like Christmas. They say we will get about 2-3 inches. I love how the snow glistens and creates such art work across all it touches.  Since it is dark outside  - it really does look like glitter is being sprinkled across the sky.

ummm.

This cold weather makes me want to cuddle up on the sofa with a blanket and hot chocolate.  Last night I used our Keurig to make a cup of dark chocolate hot cocoa.  To top it off - I put a "peep" Christmas tree on top instead of marshmallows.  If any of you know me, I have a love for peeps.  I have to hold myself to one a day.