Love Notes

I just couldn't let the day go by without sending love, kisses, and many thanks to all of you. It is because of you, that I look forward to every new day and post. My wish for you is that you feel loved, today. Get inspired with this little love note from me to you.

LOVE RITUAL:
Pause. Breathe. Take a few moments to be. Then, visualize your heart. Feel its energy. Imagine fitting all the people and things you love in your heart. Let it expand. Fit your home, fit your city, fit your country. Let your heart expand. Then fit your world, our planet. Let your heart expand. Let all your love reside in your heart and let it linger bathing all the things you love in immense joy and well-being. Then…Go. Be it

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Sequin Love Tee

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“For it was not into my ear you whispered, but into my heart. It was not my lips you kissed, but my soul.”

– Judy Garland

Love & Kisses Plates

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“You don’t love someone for their looks, or their clothes or for their fancy car, but because they sing a song only you can hear.”

– Oscar Wilde 

Lip Love From Bobbi Brown

Extra Lip Tint loves lips back with plumping hydration and a natural, color - enhancing glow.

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“One words frees us of all the weight and pain of life: That word is love.” – Sophocles

Love Cookies

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Recipe at Life Love & Sugar

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Diptyque Flower Candles

These flowers will not fade. Shop the collection by clicking the photo.

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“There is only one happiness in this life, to love and be loved.” – George Sand

Happy Valentine’s Day…

love, love,

Deb

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Deliver Something Delicious

 

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Food is always an appreciated treat at the holidays. It's perfect for families and those living alone. You'll find caviar and cookies to pizza and pears in this yummy post. Best yet, it all gets there by Christmas. Get clicking!

Cheese & Savory Gift Crate
Who doesn't love a Charcuterie board? Love how this is packaged. You get what you see, which is all very yummie!

Williams Sonoma

Order by 6:29pm PT on Dec 18 for delivery 

by Dec 23

Tastes Of Chicago

My favorite deep dish Chicago pizza (and I live here) is Lou Malnati's. It's all about that butter crust. Click through to gift a taste of Chicago. Choose from many configurations. They will love you for your good taste!

Gold Belly

Belgian Chocolate Covered Cheesecake Pops

Handcrafted by artisans in small batches. They are party perfect! Pick your own date for delivery between now and 12/31.

Neiman Marcus

Royal Pears

Two years ago we were gifted with a tower of gifts from Harry & David. It was impressive. But the star of the show were the pears! Oh my goodness, you needed a bib to eat the pear. Beat Santa to the punch this year and make spirits bright with peppermint bark, pears, truffles, and more!

Harry & David

Rancho Meladuco Dates

Oh my! I would love to have a date with these dates! The person who receives these will stuff them with goat cheese, serve them on their charcuterie board, or just sneak a bite here and there. 

Williams Sonoma

Order by 6:29pm PT on Dec 18 for delivery by Dec 23rd

Snowflake Chocolate Fudge Cake

From The Dark Chocolate Bakery. I have never had a cake from Neiman's that wasn't wonderful. This cake is a sparkling beauty. Send it to me!

Neiman Marcus

Red River Tamales
People rave about these tamales. Gift a family or office workers with a fiesta of tamales. I just purchased this set of 72 assorted tamales today. It feeds an army. All they will have to do is add guacamole. OLE!

Neiman Marcus

Dog Cupcakes

If you don't know what to get someone, treat their dog. Made from all natural ingredients by the Bubba Rose Biscuit Company. Think peanut butter and banana. Arf Arf!

Williams Sonoma

Order by 6:29pm PT on Dec 18 

American Caviar Duo

For fancy friends. A taste of domestic caviar will make anyone's day. It's a beautiful set.

Neiman Marcus

Mrs. Prindable's 12 Individual Apples

I sincerely hope that these are still in stock when you read this. It's such a delicious deal, I think they will go fast. I have ordered two different sets this year. Everyone loves these apples. Order now for delivery by the 23rd. Ships for free!

QVC

Ina Garten's Coconut Cake

Have you seen the Barefoot Contessa make this coconut concoction? It just has to be good, if it comes from her kitchen. They say that a touch of almond extract puts this recipe over the top. It ships for free. And if you want it super fast, do upgraded shipping. Yummy!

Gold Belly

Slice & Bake Shortbread Cookies

How fun! Made from the Sweet Things Bakery in San Francisco, just for W.S. It is a sweet family gift.

Williams Sonoma

Order by December 18th to have gift received by the 23rd

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Holiday Host Gifts

Foodie Friday: Champagne & Cookies

Cookies and champagne are really all I need this time of year. I mean who has time to prepare a main course right now?  Both bubbles and cookies are celebration worthy, especially when presented together.  So let's pop the cork, and get creative with 14 sweet seasonal recipes.

Pomegranate Champagne Mule

A festive spin on a classic Moscow Mule. This chic cocktail features fresh winter citrus, pomegranate juice, double the ginger, and a good splash of Vodka. 

Half Baked Harvest

Holiday Slice & Bake Cookies

I don't know about you, but these spiral cookies look a little intimidating to me. But Williams Sonoma offers the answer. Simply put the frozen dough in the freezer and slice and bake as needed. Perfect for those of you who do not bake. Also makes a great gift to send across the miles.

Williams Sonoma

Pointsettia Cocktail

Could a cocktail look any more Christmas-sy? It's really just a Cranberry Mimosa. The arils and rosemary sprig add the festive feels.

Basil & Bubbly

Chocolate Peppermint Sandwich Cookies

Chocolate and Peppermint is a match made in heaven. These will be a major crowd pleaser.

Broma Bakery

Confetti Champagne

These are just too much fun! The festive rim is made with frosting and pop rocks!

Delish

Candy Cane Sugar Cookie Bars- Vegan and Gluten Free

The holidays are tough times for those that are gluten intolerant. But never fear, Heather is here with another tasty treat.

Heather Christo

Sparkling Raspberry Champagne Float

I always love a boozy dessert! This is one classy and chic cocktail. It's a marvelous mix of raspberries, vodka, lime, sherbet, and champagne.

Modern Farmhouse Eats

Sugar Plum Fairy Shortbread Bites

Sometimes all we need is a bite of something sweet. This little cookie will do. It's all about the pretty pink glaze. It's said to be easy to make.

The Cafe Sucre

Grand Champagne Cocktail

This is a Bobby Flay recipe. it features an orange flavored liquer like Grand Marnier, honey, strawberries and champagne. Sounds yummy.

Food Network

Sour Cream Sugar Cookies

This recipe had me at sour cream. Decorating Christmas cookies is what memories are made of in our family. The sour cream will bring moisture and flavorful fat to what is a basic cookie without it.

The Modern Proper

Geese A' Laying

What an interesting recipe this is. It mixes Cointreau, Grey Goose, plum jam, lime and prosecco, of course.

Town and Country Mag

Champagne Stars

These cookies are said to be simple buttery sugar cookies that are topped with a champagne infused icing.

Sugar Spun Run

Champagne Cocktail

This is one cocktail that is worth celebrating. You can find the gold shimmering sugar used on the rim at Amazon.

Delicious Table

Millionaires Cookie Bars

I think that my Mom made these. My memory tells me that they were over the top good. These holiday bars feature a chocolate shortbread base, a caramel filling and a dark and white chocolate topping.  It all combines to create an absolutely delicious Christmas cookie.

Toronto-nicity

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Back To Baking: Recipes & Bakers Tools

There's nothing better than baking on a brisk Autumn afternoon. Don't you just love how the scents of cinnamon, chocolate and pumpkin spice fill your home? This recipe roundup is sweet and filled with the flavors of Fall.

Black Forrest Cupcake

Talk about the cherry on top! What a yummy looking cupcake. It is filled with cherry pie filling.

Cooking Classy

House Shaped Cookie Boxes

Aren't these the cutest? If you like to gift your homemade cookies, these make a perfect presentation.

Karina Baking Supply

Old Fashioned Chocolate Cream

I haven't had one of these in years, and it didn't look like this! Leave it to Tieghan to create the most beautiful pie ever.

Half Baked Harvest

Baking Bundle
The ultimate gift set for any baker. It's really good looking, right?

CB2

Cinnamon Knots With Coffee Icing

Perhaps the ideal Autumn indulgence. All you need is an hour to make these twisty treats. Be sure to serve them warm, with coffee, or hot cocoa.

Half Baked Harvest

Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Cake

"Chocolatey cake with brown sugar buttercream infused with bourbon and pecans." Need I say more?

The Cake Blog

Pumpkin Fudge Brownies

With a fudgy layer of chocolate on the bottom and a silky layer of pumpkin on top, these will be fall favorites. To keep them rich and gooey, cream cheese is involved.

How Sweet Eats

Caramel Apple Mug Cake

The perfect sugar fix when you think you have nothing sweet in the house. This recipe features pantry ready ingredients that you most likely have on hand. Then it is baked in the microwave and ready in minutes. Easy Peasy.

Foxes Love Lemons

Couples Apron Set

What a fun gift. The Couples that bake together  surely stay together.

Etsy

Salted Chocolate Chunk Pumpkin Cookies { Vegan & Gluten Free }
Heather states that these are the very best cookies that she has made since going gluten and dairy free. That says a lot to me. The sea salt is used for sprinkling on top of the cookies. 

Heather Christo

Apple Cream Cheese Bundt Cake

A good bundt cake can be delicious depending on how moist it is. The icing on top has to be just right, too. This recipe looks like every detail is covered. It features a cream cheese filling and praline icing. Fab!

My Recipes

Nordic Ware Heritage Bundt  Pan

If you are going to do something, why not make it golden? This pan will swirl your batter in the best of ways.

Sur La Table

Mini oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Skillet Cookies

Is there anything better than a warm gooey cookie? This would be my perfect dessert.

Recipe at Love and Olive Oil  Mini Skillets

Pumpkin Dutch Baby With Pumpkin Butter

Hard to believe but I have never had a dutch baby pancake. This recipe creates a super creamy and custardy Dutch pancake.

Epicurious

Crate & Barrel Slate Blue Bakeware 

Something new and exclusive at Crate. The color is as dreamy as the cookies and cakes you will make using it.

Crate and Barrel

Praline Mini Cheesecakes

This recipe is a pecan lovers dream. It's a blend of pecan pie and cheesecake, with lots of white chocolate thrown in. How can this not be delicious?

Love and Olive Oil

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PS. So sorry about the cookies in all CAPS. A little gremlin decided they wanted a piece of that cookie. Couldn't fix it, but too good not to include.