The festivity of Christmas is over, but that doesn’t mean the celebrations have to stop. New Years Eve is right around the corner! 2011 here we come… We’ve been blasted with snow on the East Coast these past few days, so I’ve had to get creative about how to stay warm and cozy inside. I’ve […]
I love Christmas tree lights… from New York’s own Rockefeller Center and the Sak’s Fifth Avenue building to over the top holiday light decor, I’m truly a sucker. Check out some photos that are sure to light you right up! These snowflakes are really so magical, right? Pretty, classic, so NYC… Now talk about festive! […]
Holidays are the time for catching up with old friends, spending time with family… and eating lots of delicious food! I’m a serious snacker and, in my mind, you can never have enough bite-sized treats around, especially during the holidays. Here are a few hor d’oeuvre options that are sure to wet your whistle and […]
Last week the Workshop turned into a very busy North Pole…But instead of toys, we were busy little elves making a holiday tabletop for 8 out of $50 worth of dollar store finds. It was all part of Good Morning America’s Dollar Store Duel, where I went head-to-head with creative genius Jonathan Adler. The segment […]
What to cook for Christmas dinner? Every year, I go back and forth– should I do something a little more out there? Salmon instead of beef? Wild rice with fennel instead of classic buttery mashed potatoes? No matter how many times I have this conversation, I always stick to what reminds me most of Christmas […]
‘Twas the week before Christmas and all through the house…there were kids hyped up on sugar and frenzied excitement throughout! As always, it’s been a crazy December! In the past few weeks we’ve worked out some homemade gift ideas, found simple wrapping inspiration and discovered new favorite baking recipes. This week it’s all about the […]
Happy Friday everyone! This week seems to have been all about the gifts of the season. What better way to wrap it up than with beautiful images of fun ways to wrap up your presents? There are tons of easy and creative ways to make your packages stand out. So take a peek and go […]
At this point in December, Christmas tunes are everywhere. Whether you’re in favor of the classics or a fan of new holiday hits, you can’t deny the good vibes attached to so many of these songs. I’ve started a running list of the ones I especially love so that I can make the ultimate Christmas […]
Sometimes the smallest of gifts are the hardest to find. It’s just not that easy to compete with the tried and true champions of stocking stuffers…socks and lip balm! This year, I’m spending less on stocking stuffer fluff in favor of one or two quality stocking gifts. I spent some time scouring high and low […]
The season of giving is the perfect time to flex your creative muscles! It is the thought that counts…so go the homemade gift route this season and concentrate on your present presentation! Don’t be afraid to remove a store-bought item from its packaging and present it in a more festive and versatile container. Whoever receives […]