Happy New Year! I brought these fun cupcakes to our party last night. Kristan at Confessions of a Cookbook Queen was a creative genius behind these little lovelies! My mouth about fell to the floor when I saw her cupcakes and I knew I had to attempt to make them! A~M~A~Z~I~N~G The Cookbook Queen will walk you through how to…
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My daughter is a Roxy Girl. Anything Roxy, beachy, surfy, she adores. So when I found this great duvet ensemble by Roxy for her room, I knew I’d hit a homerun in the “cool mom” factor. Now to coordinate the room….. This Roxy hibiscus pillow & furry striped pillow were my inspiration for colors, pattern, and texture. …
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What do you do when your best friend calls you in a panic the morning of her daughter’s birthday, because the bakery is closed due to a blizzard, and the party is in 4 hours???? You bake her a cake! This is not perfection by any definition. The top 3rd layer split into two after I had frosted it. (my…
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This New Year’s Eve dessert is sure to impress your guests. Reach out and break off a delicate, flaky puff. Dip it in a warm bath of chocolate fondue, Enjoy as the buttery pastry gives way to rich and silky cream hidden inside. (Turn your heads please. I need a moment alone with my dessert.) This is quite easy to…
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The Stories of A2Z Christmas has always been the most magical holiday for our family. My mom always made an effort to create tradition, which creates unforgettable memories. Christmas Eve was our special celebration. I remember the smell of fresh cut pine boughs, crystal glasses filled with sparkling grape juice, delicate china set neatly on the dining room table,…
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