I know there are a lot of SATC fans out there! Who’s heading to the show today? And…

In the spirit of the SATC 2 opening… let’s have some fun! Who do you find yourself most attracted to? Are you more of a Carrie… a Samantha… a Charlotte… or a Miranda?

Vote in the poll on the right..{oops, poll malfunction} LEAVE  a COMMENT instead

Which Stereotype Do You Typically Fall For?

• charming & debonaire
• intellectual
• attentive & helpful
• player type

And… it wouldn’t be SATC without a Cosmopolitan now would it?

be prepared…here’s a recipe

Source SATC girls

Sunday was cookie-making day… since my husband loves sugar cookies, I decided to make “Christmas Roll Cookies” a recipe I received last year from Christa at cneu photo {you see, we were both a part of Brooklyn Bride’s fun and festive card swap last year.} Christa’s adorable vintage-style holiday card also came with a real vintage recipe {published in 1957} from Christa’s “men-folk loving recipe sharing Grandma” Well Christa~ my man-folk love ‘em! Thank You!

Considering that there are only 4 days left, need help with…

Last Minute Stocking Stuffer Ideas

fav candy

gift cards: gas, coffee, music

movie tickets

flash drives

razors

travel size Armor All wipes

rechargeable batteries

what else?

Gift Trimmings

{even for a sweet, simple plate of cookies}

don’t throw away your wrapping paper scraps away! Use them to add layers and colors.

attach a recipe

make your own tags

bring in nature {pine cone, sprig}

small note

wrap with cord, twine

RECYCLE Your Christmas Cards!

Donate them to a place like St. Jude’s Ranch to help abused children

{they’re taking cards until 2/28/10}

only 4 days left before Christmas!

savor it. enjoy the sounds, the music, the smells, the treats.

watch It’s a Wonderful Life and hug a family member.

If you have any ideas for these lists, by all means~ don’t be shy! Add them in the comments. We could all use a little encouragement as well as a few creative ideas to personalize a gift and enjoy the busy season.

Peace.

We’re all about tying your look together around here… so if you’re planning a swank soiree this holiday season and you’re looking for a pretty and festive drink to tie your menu and tablescape… fa la la la la

aren’t these gorgeous?

Cranberry Tree

1/2 cup chilled champagne {or sparkling cider for non-alcoholic}   1/2 cup cranberry juice, Fresh cranberries threaded on a skewer…. In a champagne glass combine chilled champagne and cranberry juice. Garnish with cranberry skewer. Makes 1 serving.

Cranberry Martini

recipe and directions

Poinsettia Mimosa

recipe and directions

images and drink recipes via Better Homes and Gardens

The wedding cookie table is a long-standing tradition that apparently traces back to early immigrants and mostly Italians, Eastern Europeans and Greeks. {My best friend married into an Italian family and oh-my-gosh- do I LOVE to eat with them! Food. Family. Fun.}

Just imagine.  The wedding cookie table… a culmination of time-tested recipes that are lovingly prepared by those that care about the bride and groom.  A beautiful contribution of cascading colors, textures and flavors to gather around, delight guests and start conversations over.

I love this idea! It’s so sweet.

So let them eat cake… but at Lisa and Johnathon’s wedding this Saturday, we’ll be eating cookies! Lisa and Johnathon’s guests will have their pick from an assortment of wedding cookies at the cookie table, lovingly prepared by family and friends… their “Beloved Bakers.” Cookie recipes will be put into a pretty booklet and made available for all of their wedding guests to take home!

{And I am honored to be a Beloved Baker}.

Lemon Tea Cookies

1  2/3 cup flour

1/3 cup powdered sugar

1 cup softened butter or margarine

1 tsp vanilla

Filling

1 egg

2/3 cup sugar

1 tsp. cornstarch

1/8 tsp. salt

3 Tbsp. lemon juice

1 Tbsp. butter or marg

coconut or powdered sugar

Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup. In medium bowl, combine first four ingredients. Blend well. Chill dough. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Shape dough into one inch balls. Place two inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. With thumb or forefinger, make imprint in center of each cookie. Bake 350 degrees F 8-10 minutes until lightly browned. Cool.

In medium saucepan, combine filling ingredients {except coconut or powdered sugar}. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and thickened. Cool. Top each cookie with about 1/4 tsp filling. Sprinkle with coconut or powdered sugar. Store in single layer, loosely covered.

Makes 3 dozen cookies.

Article and cookie table image source