Sweets

Cherry Pecan Streusel Loaves

February 9, 2015

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If you’ve been following me for a while, you know that I LOVE baking indulgent treats for those I love and care about.

These little loaves of love are no exception, and pare beautifully with a cup of coffee.  If you’d like to gift them as I did this Valentine’s Day, click here for an easy and heart felt DIY to wrap them up in!

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DIY

Wrap ’em in Love

February 9, 2015

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If you’re baking for your Valentine this week, here’s an easy DIY to wrap up the goods in a heart filled way!

You’ll a need a heart shaped punch lever, tissue paper, wax paper, paper towel, an iron set to medium-high heat, and ribbon.

Simply start by folding the tissue paper in half and then half again, you may be able to fold it in half again depending on your punch lever.  I found that if I did the paper would get caught, so I left it at two folds.  Use the punch lever to cut out hearts, depending on how densely you want them spread out and how big a sheet you need for your baking will dictate how many hearts you’ll cut out.

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DIY Tips and Tricks

Ahh the Desk!

February 4, 2015

This is definitely my favorite part of the office, it’s also where I spend most of my time, so it ought to be my favorite!

I feel like this little corner is the perfect reflection of who I am – a lover of simple, clean design, with a splash of pretty and feminine, and a gentle nod to the past and my heritage. Although not Indian per-say, I absolutely LOVE the hanging lanterns, they’re totally unexpected, whimsical and remind me of the far east.

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