Baking :: The Oreo and Some Chocolate Chips

We're getting into the holiday spirit.  Thanksgiving is just around the corner and Christmas is coming up fast and furiously.

So that means - HOLIDAY BAKING!!!

I've been in the kitchen this morning whipping some of my very favorite cookies - and I believe it might be the little misters favorite as well.

Oreo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies!

Oh yes...I made them last year.  I originally saw the Brownie Oreo post on Picky Palate last holiday season, made those and they were a huge hit.  I decided to make chocolate chip ones also.  So yes indeedy...I've made them again.  I'm going to try different variations as well.  So far, I've used brownie mix and named them Brownie-O's and Chocolate Chips.  I've used regular stuffed oreos and double-stuffed.  I hate to say it...but the double-stuffed does add that extra little umf.  Next up are mini oreos - for some bite size goodness!

Happy Weekend!

I love fall and the changing of the leaves.  I snapped this picture a couple of weeks ago when I was in Vancouver and the fall colors were just breathtaking.

This weekend - take a moment, breathe the crisp fall air and notice all the color around you.

Weekend Happenings...

A fun free download that is for the holidays and not the one coming up - here.
Here is one for the one happening this coming Thursday.
I love festive streamers and you will know exactly how to make them after you read this.
I've been dreaming out this bag and I welcomed it into my closet last week.
Looking for some fun food serving ideas - look no further.
Next time you are in Vancouver - you need to head here and have a glass of amazine Rosè.

Have a glorious weekend!

Gift Wrapping:: Wunderlust

I absolutely love wrapping up a sweet gift using extradorinary paper, gorgeous ribbons, fabulous tissue and what ever else might strike my fancy.

Sometimes it's buying some amazing looking gift bags at target and embellishing it with a mini tissue pom to add that special little touch of goodness.

Here is a question for you...how do you wrap your holiday packages?

Do you just choose random gift paper? 

Do you pick a theme and carry it through?

Do you have different paper for adults vs. the kiddos?

For me - every year, I select a new theme which of course means new paper.  I do have the staple solid colors that can be used year over year though. :)

I'm not sure what the theme will be this year...but here are some pretty little packages that are striking my fancy right now.

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Who doesn't love Paper Source?  Here is a great little video with tips to wrap a perfect package.

Enjoy!!

The wildside:: Zebra!

I do love Zebra patterns - about as much as I love leopard and cow patterns.  Zebra is best used in small amounts,  It can really make a room.

Here are some of my favorites:

images:: chair, rug, ottoman, chair