Simple and Stress-Free Holiday Table Settings

I am the worst at setting my table to look like a Pinterest photo. It's never worthy of Pinteresting. I believe in stress-free entertainment for the holidays, so I bring you 5 different table settings that are simple and easy to copy. Now you can have a Pinterest worthy table for the holidays! :) Also check out where you can buy some of these amazing dinnerware!

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5 Last Minute DIY Gift Ideas

OK. If you're like me, every year you think you're going to be super on top of buying presents, but then you end up waiting till last minute. Am I right? Well.. I compiled 5 very last minute DIY gift ideas for you guys, each one should only take 30 minutes to make. Hopefully this will help :)

1 // scented coffee filter sachets

2 tbsps of baking soda and a touch of lavender, cinnamon, rosemary and mint can create cute sachets for your drawers and leave your clothes smelling fresh for months!

2 // sharpie mug

buy mugs from the 99 cent store and use a gold sharpie to personalize them for your friends!

3 // photo tile coasters

choose your favorite photos and create tile coasters for your family!

4 // quickbread in a bottle

these are pretty awesome gifts. my friend gave this to me once and it's unbelievable how much time you save when you don't have to measure out and buy ingredients! and it's super cute.

5 // dipped jewelry tray

every girl always needs a jewelry tray.. 

Pistachio Ridiculousness

I love pistachio nuts and I love baking. So why not celebrate the holidays with some pistachio sweetness? Here are three dessert recipes that are easy to follow and super delicious.

White Chocolate Cranberry Pistachio Cookies
This recipe is adopted from here
The only thing I added was 1 cup of white chocolate chips when you add the cranberries to the batter.

Dark Chocolate Pistachio Toffee
This recipe is super easy and scrumptious!
It makes a great holiday gift as well!

Pear and Pistachio Cake
This last cake I actually haven't tried making yet but doesn't it just look delicious?


merry christmas

Merry Christmas everyone! 
What are you hoping for in the new year?



 After many years of celebrating Christmas, my sister and I are still Santa's elves.

Due June 2012!


 Christmas feast.. mmm.. Tenderloin, ham, turkey, veggies, sweet potato with marshmallows, lasagna cups, thai fusion and of course dessert.. 

This year, I hope for health - for my family, new babies, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.