currently snacking on...

the candy cane flavour that i love so very much is pretty amazing mixed with dark chocolate and cocoa bits.  it was love at first bite.  seriously, i am obsessed with beta 5's holiday bar...



weekend pics, crafts and cabbage

i got out and explored a couple of craft fairs with a friend on saturday.  we have such talent right on our doorstep.  needless to say, i came home with a few local buys.  we went to an incredible restaurant called tacofino for lunch.  it was so good.  they have gorgeous tacos and just thinking about it brings on a craving for them and i can't wait to go back.  do yourself a favour and go if you are in vancouver, i think you'll thank me.

now, some links to favourite local makers at shiny fuzzy muddy and got craft:

felted bowls by hold handmade
jewellery by kari woo
ceramics by heyday design or cathy terepocki
clutches by davie and chiyo
mini moccasins by minimoc
paper goods by the beautiful project
soap by watershed naturals
handblown glass by sandpiper studio



suji's christmas nails... adorable right?





my goodies!





on sunday it was all about cabbage and baby feet.  i have raved about my friend patrycja's cooking and hosting prowess before, well, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.  our visit with her on sunday was extra special because her mom, jagoda, was there with us.   she hosted a mini cooking lesson for stefan - the most delicious cabbage rolls ever.  i swear, we were salivating as we devoured the rolls.  but even before the cabbage rolls were eaten, we ate dessert - yes, first! - and it was out of this world.  layered sponge cake, pudding made with pineapple juice, and shredded coconut.  such goodness.  thank you so much my friends!

and aren't baby feet the best?  baby greyson nursed and slept his time away while we were there but oh my goodness those feet, that pout... my ovaries jumped out of my body :)  and seeing kai being so gentle and enamoured with him made me smile ear to ear.



 

 

  



stocking stuffers: for him

i hope you enjoyed my series of stocking stuffer ideas; i had alot of fun putting it together for you. and last but not least, some ideas for that guy in your life...

 

 

 

 

left to right: black sea salt because he's a foodie - homemade cookie stamp for your baker   - a cutting board for his dutch breakfasts of cheese and bread - fine footwear care kit for his shiny new shoes - handyman in your pocket - coffee scrub soap - magnesium fire starter to ensure he starts a fire when camping with his ten year old son - socks, every stocking should have a pair - a space pen - a lovely brass bottle opener - cat cufflinks because he loves his cats so very much - a cocktail muddler - a t-shirt depicting his ideal sunday afternoon - a bike kit for his commutes - a gift card for culinary delights

have a lovely weekend and don't leave those stockings to the last minute :)



stocking stuffers: for her

such lovely things for that special lady...  so much to swoon over!

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 left to right: initial & date disc pendants with her son's initial and birthdate - a very pretty botanical desk calendar - gold and black diamond ring to add to her ring stack collection - superior serving pieces to complement her hubby's gorgeous cooking - beta 5 cream puff to start christmas day - levi silk abstract scarf - cozy snowflake socks - pink scrub soap - mini cashmere hand warmers for his snowshoeing wife - kate spade elephant salt and pepper shakers - such a sweet polka dot ipad sleeve - rodin olio lusso - western wool coaster set - wrap around watch but perhaps one that is less expensive - or, always a safe bet around here... gift certificates to jcrew or anthropologie

see last year's gift guide, if you like. the list contains some things i'm still coveting.  another stocking stuffer gift guide to come tomorrow: for him.

stocking stuffers: for the kiddos

this year my boys and i will fill each other's stocking for christmas, with only one special prezzie under the tree that the three of us will equally enjoy.  don't worry, there will be many more prezzies under the tree for kai from our families :) 

we decided to do this because kai is now older and although still very crazy about christmas, we want to teach him to think about others during this time (stay tuned for our presents of peace giving post). 

so those christmas stockings... i don't know about you, but i find stocking worthy prezzies are tough to come by.  but this year it matters because the stocking will be kai's gift from stefan and i.  so, i think restoration hardware stuffers is going to save me.  i plan on scooping up a few items for kai from them.  add some chocolate, and i'm set. 

 

from left to right: bike clips - boomerang - fifteen puzzles - soccer in a tin - magnetic dartboard - joke on you prank kit - soundwarp - sip n swirl - cubebot - mars mud - flashing gyroscope - clockwork pencil sharpener - power up airplane - rearview spy glasses - whatchama draw it

 

stocking stuffer ideas for me her to follow tomorrow.  happy shopping!