ShopSmall ~ Handmade Goodness

Here I am back at it!!!! Who would have thought? 

Well, it's true that I often disappear, but I'm always back. I still like to go back and look at my old posts, pictures and recipes, where a tiny slice of time stopped. 

Christmas time is already here, lights are everywhere, trees and ornaments are twinkling in the homes, people are already shopping for gifts... and this is exactly what I want to speak about. You all know that I own a little online shop of handmade goodies and I know many other shops that I would like to promote here. This Christmas it would be very nice if you could #ShopSmall . What does this mean? It's simply a way to encourage and appreciate people who use their hands to create beautiful things. I was inspired by Fundera, a small business loans marketplace, to show my support. You can read more about the importance about small businesses HERE .

But let me show you some of the cutest gifts you could make this Christmas!

Vintage Doll Pencil Pouch

Silk Wrap Bracelet

Camper Stickers

Hands Full Heart Full Tote

Bracelet for the Baker

Hand-embroidered Inspirational Hoop

You can follow all these amazing makers also on Instagram, which is what I do and get a lot of inspiration from them. Just click on their names and it will take you to their IG profiles:

SilentPoetryArts

pebbleandore

eight28designs

athomewithnatalie

raisinguprubies

labellemadeleine

Well, I hope you can show some love during this Christmas Season and buy at leeeeeast one {or two} handmade presents from your list of gifts to give. You are going to make someone's day. 

Love as always. Enjoy the Season!

xoxo,

Merry Christmas!!

From my family to yours...

and many many blessings to you all!!

xoxo,

Christmas Break

Yes!! Today is the last day of school for my children! I have to say that they love going to school, their teachers are great, we are very blessed. I remember when I was their age I used to whine many times in the morning and ask my parents if I could stay home, that never happened with my children so far. It means they are happy.

Yesterday we went to their "Christmas Sing-along".. super cute! Especially my youngest daughter, with her 1st grade little friends.. she had an excited look on her face that was just priceless.

I'm glad to be able to spend some time with them though... even if they drive crazy after 2 minutes!! haha :)

I want to show you the presents I made for their sweet teachers... they are so sweet that I couldn't not give them some very sweet treats.. and of course... a mug-cozy each!!

And this is how I wrapped them.. {thank you Dollar Store!! you are the best!!} :)

Well, I hope they like them. It's just a little thank-you from me for all they do. ;)

I wish you all a peaceful and beautiful Christmas Break!!!!

xoxo,

Peppermint Cupcakes!

So much going on in these days!!!!! We are looking for a new house, as we need to move out from the one we live in... we don't have much time. I hope to find it tomorrow and move-in in two days!! Am I asking too much?? :) I've also been busy {not too busy unfortunately} with some orders in the shop, thing that always makes me very happy.. Then the kids going to school, home-works, different meetings.... so.. what to do in this type of situation?? You know what I like to do.... BAKE!!!! It takes the stress out of me, I enjoy baking and I love the results.. he he ;) especially in the recipe that I will share with you today.

I was reading one of my favorite blogs, The Freckled Fox , when I saw the recipe of Peppermint Cupcakes!

At first I thought it sounded kinda weird, I couldn't imagine how the combination of flavors such as mint and cream-cheese could go well together, then I kept on reading and I was suddenly inspired and convinced by the gorgeous Emily {author of the blog}. I went to buy all the ingredients I needed and I started baking!

They came out so pretty....and so delicious!!! You won't believe your taste buds!!!

This cupcake is for sure a perfect treat for Christmas! The taste of the minty candy-cane makes it really special. I know you want to try it now.. so go get the recipe in Emily's blog!! You can find it HERE , it's very simple and fast to make. You won't be deceived.

Happy Baking!!!!!

xoxo, 

Red Beautiful Christmas

Hi everyone!!!

Today's post is about Christmas and especially the waiting of this immense Feast!! We all have different ways to celebrate and also to decorate. I have looked online for beautiful pictures about "Red Christmas". I think it's my favorite color when it comes to the celebration of the coming of Baby Jesus {I read somewhere that it signifies the color of Jesus' blood shed for us on the cross out of Love for all of us.. I like that explanation}.

So, what did I find....

This gorgeous garland from Etsy! Simple and cute.

Red Garland

...some shiny shimmering red nail polish!! I would love to wear it right now!!

Nail polish

A lovely set table.. for a fancy Christmas breakfast, lunch or dinner..

Christmas table

How about a fresh cocktail? I like the way the glass is decorated...

cocktail

Oh, and this dress.. from one of my favorite stores.. I just love it! the style, the color... can somebody buy it for me as a Christmas present??? haha :))

Shabby Apple's dress

And just to finish... a cute vintage image... to me it describes the surprise,  the excitement and joy.

Vintage card

Have a lovely week-end!!!

Until next time...

xoxo,

Have You Ever Gifted a VIP?

December just started and you can already smell Christmas in the air! I had a few orders from my Shop and had a lot of fun crocheting, sewing, wrapping... it's the best time of the year!!

Thinking about presents... have you ever sent a gift to a famous person?..a so called VIP? I'm asking because..I did! A few months ago I created a cozy inspired by Rachael Ray. I love her TV shows {the one on Food Network, whenever I can watch in people's houses with cable, and her daily show}. I sent it to her, well, actually to the Studio where she works...and... I never got any answer. :( 

So, I have no idea if it ever reached her hands. Probably not. Oh well! I tried, and I can still imagine that she has it and uses it everyday, sipping her coffee in the morning. Who knows... ;)

If you are curious to see what I sent her... here it is:

I was very lucky to meet her 9 years ago {befooore all her big shows!} while she was shooting an episode of her show "40$ a day" in Denver. I could talk to her and she signed one of her cooking books.. I have a collection of them! 

Do you have any experience with VIPs? I would love to hear them!!!

That's all from me!...for now...

xoxo,

GIVEAWAY♥Cozy of your choice!!

While sipping a cup of hot, lemony, tasteful tea I invite you to participate in my very first Giveaway!! This time of year is when we like to be cozy near a warm fire-place, or just wrapped in a fluffy blanket with a cup of tea or hot-cocoa reading a good book. That's why I thought to make your cozy time cozier giving ONE of you a choice of ONE of my cup cozies! Do you like the idea? As soon as the giveaway is over, the winner will be contacted by me and will receive the prize for free! It could be for you or you could give it as a present this coming Christmas! ;) 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Good Luck and Baci,

LittleDearPrints Shop review & Coupon Code!!!

My dear Readers {or should I say DEER..? you'll see why}..

many of you might have noticed the new column on the side of my blog, showing you my Lovely Sponsors {I can't wait to have more!}. One of them is a sweet southern girl, her name is Dondi and she has an incredibly good taste for all that is cute and vintage. I love her shop Dondalees, I'm her customer and her big big fan. The pretty pastel colors will just force you to buy something! At least, that's what happens to me.. ♥

I want to introduce to you her NEW super lovely Shop: LittleDearPrints. This is what she has to say about it: 

"Opening this shop is a dream come true and a real peak inside my heart. It's full of all the things I love. Design is my passion and I can't get enough of all that's: sweet, nostalgic, vintage, retro and printed on paper. "

I want to show you a few of her cards and stationaries.. they are to die for! The vintage deer, the balloons, the hearts... I want them all!!! Just look....

Little Dear Card

Vintage style Birthday Card

Cute Christmas tags

Shabby Chic Old Camera Thank-You Card

So, what do you think? Are you in love like me?? Please go check out her SHOP ..there's much more to see!! And put it in your favorites because once you visit.. you'll want to go back!

Dondi is a big inspiration to me, her style, her simplicity and cuteness. She is so sweet and generous that is sharing with all of you a coupon code for 15% off your entire order! Just add the word SWEET at check-out!! She's the best!!! 

I hope you all take advantage and go shop right now!!!! :)

If you want to know more about Dondi, you can find her here:

♥ www.dondalees.com

♥ http://littledearprints.com

Have a beautiful Sunday!!!!

xoxo, 

Don't You Love Ornaments?

Hello everybody!! It's true that Christmas is little less than 2 months away.. but you can already smell it in the air! What do I mean? Well, Thanksgiving is going to be soon and I know that many people start decorating their homes and putting up the Christmas tree! Today I looked for cute ornaments on Etsy to share with you.. maybe you'll get inspired for some new type of decorations...

What about some cute little mushrooms? Handmade with felt....

Felted Mushrooms

Or the classic vintage ornaments.. I love these!! My Mom has exactly the same, still in the old box..

Vintage Glass Ornaments

..some "cookie-style" little figurines... adorable!

Soft Ornaments

For those who like vintage (like me)..there's some old wooden toys to hang on the tree...

Vintage Wooden Toys

These pretty wooden discs will give a rustic look to your tree...

tree branch ornaments

I had to find some crocheted ornaments..of course!! These Christmas stars are beautiful!

Crocheted Stars

I love the shabby-chic look of these Heart Ornaments..

Shabby Chic Hearts

And what about this little Tree made of fabric rosettes?..just gorgeous!

Rosettes Christmas Tree

..and for the Gypsy inside of me.. I couldn't resist these colorful and original ones!!

Bohemian Style Ornaments

Happy decorating!!! Please visit these shops...there's much more to find!!

Have a Blessed Beautiful Day!

xoxo,

P.S.

Don't forget the GIVEAWAY still going on to win my Cozy!!! :)

Merry Christmas!

I Wish You All a Beautiful and Blessed Christmas!!
xoxo

my Christmas present...

I decided I will start working on a new purse.. I just love the Granny Square purses that I have made so far.. the crocheted squares give a hippie look, my favorite style! This time the purse will be for me..! My Christmas present.. inspired to this one, which is right now for sale in my ShOp! :)