Ashley's birthday

A few weeks ago we celebrated Ashley's birthday at our place, and it was great fun! I made my first roasted chicken, there were cupcakes shaped like reindeer, and we all agreed 29 was THE age to be, obviously.

A look back to t-day weekend

It's been quiet on the blog front for a few weeks now, but it's been beyond busy for the past few weeks, and yes I got fully swept up in the craze that is the month of December. I'm catching up now though, and a lot of news to come, but to start, a few pictures from a month ago: Thanksgiving weekend. Potluck dinner with community group, a visit from K's cousin, Allen's family, a visit from Sharon, and a visit to Eunice in Durham, N.C.

Beards

Homemade centerpiece

Elizabeth and Rusty

Sharon

Vanilla gelato with sea salt and olive oil at Secco

Endive salad at The Republic

lauren moffatt 2012

I know we are roaring into the Christmas holiday, but wanted to share a little peek into Lauren Moffatt's Spring 2012 collection because: 1) it is love-love-lovely, and 2) really, anything to distract me away from this cold. I am excited for Christmas and spending time with family and friends, but oh, am I ready for spring.

speaking of sparkly things...

..HOW AWESOME ARE THESE SPARKLY GLITTERY COOKIES!

I know, pretty darn awesome.

They would be perfect both for holiday parties and for cheering yourself up on any given day.

Find the recipe here.