And the Cup Ran Away with the Spoon...

So, in keeping with my promise to give homemade Christmas gifts this year (candles, hot chocolate, soap, bath salts), I added chocolate-covered spoons to the agenda. I'm gifting these along with my mini-mason jars of hot chocolate.

I picked up some vintage spoons during my antique shopping as well as some mini-spoons from China that I picked up on eBay.

Using a microwave-safe container (I like Pyrex), melt chocolate chips (I used both dark and white). Add a little vegetable oil to ensure the chocolate melts smoothly.

Pipe or spoon the chocolate into your spoons.

 

Decorate spoons with the topping of your choice: marshmallows, M&Ms, red hots...whatever catches your fancy. I found these little ginger guys at Michael's.

Chill the spoons until set. (We have a wine fridge downstairs, so I usually chill overnight. And look at the ginger guys. :) )

The handle of one of the spoons...LOVES

Wrap spoons in saran wrap or candy bags and tie with ribbon. (I'm showing the spoon with a candle I made using a vintage teacup.)

Hot chocolate with the mini-mason: peppermint and cinnamon hot chocolate (with marshmallows)!! (And the little ginger guy!)

Enjoy!!

FITD love!!

xoxo,

Bran

FITD: Holiday Guide: 2012

Enjoy some fun holiday stocking stuffers!

Tis the season to be:

• edgy
• outrageous
• iconic.

FITD's top picks for the holiday season:

Keychain Love: Prada

I came across this Prada Skull keychain at the Prada store in Atlanta and absolutely fell in love!

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Creme de la Creme: Kiehl's

I gave my mom this Kiehl's giftset for Christmas one year, and she just adored it. (She went on to use the tin as a cookie container. :) )

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POW! BAM!: Kate Spade

Keep warm and show'em who's boss with...

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It's Serendipity!: Serendipty 3

Snuggle up!

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Colorful Words: Kate's Paperie

Journal your thoughts!

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Iconic Ink: Tiffany

Write it down.

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Little Miss Match: Littlemissmatched

Keep your tootsies warm!



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Run for Cover: Scoop

Style your iPhone.

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From (and for) the Dog: Oscar De La Renta

WOOF!!!

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Tiek-i-Torch: Tieks

Check out the fabbest trend in footware! Need to ditch those heels at the end of the night?

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Truffle with Clarity: TRUFFLE

If you're anything like me, your handbag may be a mess of receipts, lipsticks, change, phone charger, airplane pretzels, and three different kinds of hand saniztier.

Over the summer, I discovered the greatness of Truffle and the No. 1 Clarity pouch. I have to add another to my collection!

(BTW, these are perfect for travel!!)

Before long, you'll be asking yourself: "How Do I Truffle?" :)

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FITD love!

xoxo,

Bran

Madewell: Atlanta

I am so happy to share this particular blog post because I get to talk about one absolutely fabulous event: my baby cousin got married!!! She is truly a beautiful young woman--both inside and out. She hosted us in Atlanta---which (who?) was equally a lovely and gracious hostess.

Friday night, Jon and I went to Cellar 56, a Tapas place close to our hotel.  For those of y'all, not from the South--Krispy Kreme Bread Pudding is divine. I have made it, and when I saw it on the menu, I was contemplating dessert first. Luckily, I did not lick the plate in public. :)

Yesterday, my Beloved and I went to the Lenox Square Mall in Buckhead where I found my vacation homes in several different motherships (Kate Spade, Prada, Michael Kors, Burberry).

(He discovered his mothership at a cigar shop next to the hotel. :) )

One of my favorite places, though, is Madewell. I think we are finally opening up one here in Minnesota, but normally, I buy online, so it was a treat to go into the store.

The jeans I bought:

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I couldn't find an image to the shirt I bought, so I'm including this one. I bought a matching polka-dotted shirt that I already have in another color.

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(Thank you, Sale!!) :)

Not a great pic--but here's my Madewell outfit (and apparently my luggage).

At the wedding: my other baby cousin (who is also recently engaged!) AND a bridesmaid--she and I are posing with Santa: another guest at the wedding.

Make a wish!

FITD love to my Georgia family!! Love y'all!

xoxo