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I get really excited this time of year to wrap all the gifts I purchased for my family and friends. I like to take the time to make each gift look special and pretty.
My love for a beautifully wrapped gift started with my first job in high school. I worked for a high end department store in Denver, in their gift wrap center. I learned the very essence of gift wrapping, with embellishments, different textures and of course, how to make the edges of the gift crisp.
As I’ve grown older, my fondness of gift wrapping has evolved. Black paper is one of my favorites as it is both, powerful and chic. The unexpected elements, such as vintage brooches, flowers, crystals, feathers and pearls, is what sets my gifts apart from any others. This year I went with a more glamorous Christmas theme, so I designed my gift wrapping accordingly.
To create these beautifully wrapped gifts, I start with a few essentials. I choose my colors and purchase the wrapping paper {black, white with blush polka dots, a glitter blush and a black striped}; and ribbon - satin, velvet and striped in a variety of widths, textures and colors to match my theme; a selection of baubles, brooches, ornaments, flowers and any other decorations I can find to add to my gifts.
I always "shop" my house to see what I already have on hand before going shopping - this saves on time and money which is a BONUS in my book. I lay all of the elements out so I know what I have to work with. I shop all year for paper and ribbon {I may or may not have a slight obsession} so by the time Christmas comes, I usually have a variety to choose from.
Another option, if you are short on time, but still want a beautifully wrapped gift, is using the charming gift boxes in place of wrapping paper which still pairs well with your favorite ribbon and baubles. I used several black and blush pink stacking boxes, as well as white and gold ones under my tree, and I have to say I love the look of both the wrapped boxes as well as the colored gift boxes.
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Friday, December 09, 2022
- baubles
DIY Glamorous Christmas Gifts
I get really excited this time of year to wrap all the gifts I purchased for my family and friends. I like to take the time to make each gift look special and pretty.
My love for a beautifully wrapped gift started with my first job in high school. I worked for a high end department store in Denver, in their gift wrap center. I learned the very essence of gift wrapping, with embellishments, different textures and of course, how to make the edges of the gift crisp.
As I’ve grown older, my fondness of gift wrapping has evolved. Black paper is one of my favorites as it is both, powerful and chic. The unexpected elements, such as vintage brooches, flowers, crystals, feathers and pearls, is what sets my gifts apart from any others. This year I went with a more glamorous Christmas theme, so I designed my gift wrapping accordingly.
To create these beautifully wrapped gifts, I start with a few essentials. I choose my colors and purchase the wrapping paper {black, white with blush polka dots, a glitter blush and a black striped}; and ribbon - satin, velvet and striped in a variety of widths, textures and colors to match my theme; a selection of baubles, brooches, ornaments, flowers and any other decorations I can find to add to my gifts.
I always "shop" my house to see what I already have on hand before going shopping - this saves on time and money which is a BONUS in my book. I lay all of the elements out so I know what I have to work with. I shop all year for paper and ribbon {I may or may not have a slight obsession} so by the time Christmas comes, I usually have a variety to choose from.
Another option, if you are short on time, but still want a beautifully wrapped gift, is using the charming gift boxes in place of wrapping paper which still pairs well with your favorite ribbon and baubles. I used several black and blush pink stacking boxes, as well as white and gold ones under my tree, and I have to say I love the look of both the wrapped boxes as well as the colored gift boxes.
3 Ingredients:
*2 Cups Heavy Cream
*1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar
*1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract (or whatever flavor you’d like)
- Heavy Cream or heavy whipping cream must be cold
- Powdered Sugar or Confectioners Sugar will give the whip cream its sweetness
- Pure Vanilla Extract is an essential part of this recipe as it provides full flavor. If you’d prefer to use other extract flavors, you may want to try lemon, peppermint, orange or Irish cream
Directions:
Once you return from the grocery store, pop the heavy cream into the fridge and leave it there for about an hour. At the same time, take your metal mixing bowl and whisk and pop those into the freezer. Its essential to have all of these items cold. It will help the whip cream to hold it’s shape better.
I used my Kitchen Aide mixer to make the whipped cream, but you can certainly use a hand mixer as well.
Once the powdered sugar and vanilla extract are measured out, pull out the mixing bowl and heavy cream which was being chilled.
Working quickly, pour the heavy cream, powdered sugar and extract into the cold mixing bowl.
Whisk the ingredients on low, gradually increasing the speed until you reach high. Whisk until stiff peaks start to form - every mixer is different but somewhere between 60-90 seconds. You don’t want to whisk too much as the whip cream will start to get chunky (curdle). If this happens, mix in a tablespoon of fresh heavy cream at a time, until it gets creamy again.
Transfer to a chilled clear bowl and it’s ready to serve. If you’ve made more than you need, this recipe freezes very well. You can keep it in an airtight container for up to two months.
Enjoy and please let me know if you make this recipe and what you think.
Have a great day, my friends!
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Thursday, June 30, 2022
- blackberries
Dessert Tray + Whipped Cream Recipe
3 Ingredients:
*2 Cups Heavy Cream
*1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar
*1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract (or whatever flavor you’d like)
- Heavy Cream or heavy whipping cream must be cold
- Powdered Sugar or Confectioners Sugar will give the whip cream its sweetness
- Pure Vanilla Extract is an essential part of this recipe as it provides full flavor. If you’d prefer to use other extract flavors, you may want to try lemon, peppermint, orange or Irish cream
Directions:
Once you return from the grocery store, pop the heavy cream into the fridge and leave it there for about an hour. At the same time, take your metal mixing bowl and whisk and pop those into the freezer. Its essential to have all of these items cold. It will help the whip cream to hold it’s shape better.
I used my Kitchen Aide mixer to make the whipped cream, but you can certainly use a hand mixer as well.
Once the powdered sugar and vanilla extract are measured out, pull out the mixing bowl and heavy cream which was being chilled.
Working quickly, pour the heavy cream, powdered sugar and extract into the cold mixing bowl.
Whisk the ingredients on low, gradually increasing the speed until you reach high. Whisk until stiff peaks start to form - every mixer is different but somewhere between 60-90 seconds. You don’t want to whisk too much as the whip cream will start to get chunky (curdle). If this happens, mix in a tablespoon of fresh heavy cream at a time, until it gets creamy again.
Transfer to a chilled clear bowl and it’s ready to serve. If you’ve made more than you need, this recipe freezes very well. You can keep it in an airtight container for up to two months.
Enjoy and please let me know if you make this recipe and what you think.
Have a great day, my friends!
Thank you to Walmart+, for sponsoring this post. As always, all my opinions are my own.
It's this time of year when I start feeling warm and cozy and getting into the holiday spirit! And who doesn't love the holidays with all the great food options? Turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, ham, green bean casserole and the unending holiday desserts, I'm getting hungry! One of my favorite go-to items to make or bring to a gathering is a sweet and savory charcuterie board. Thanks to Walmart+, I was able to order all of the ingredients needed to make this board and have them delivered to my doorstep. I signed up a few weeks ago and let me tell you, I'm not sure what took me so long to get on the bandwagon! Walmart+ is a membership that helps you save not only money but time as well.
There are so many benefits to having a Walmart+ membership.
- Free shipping from
Walmart.com, no order minimum on last-minute gifts
for all your holiday moments, all season long at
the same low prices you love {excludes most Marketplace
items, location and freight surcharges}
- Unlimited free
delivery on fresh, high-quality
groceries for holiday gatherings and gifting wins all season long {$35 order minimum,
restrictions apply}
- Member prices on fuel
- Mobile scan & go for contactless in-store checkout
- you'll find it under services
- scan your items in store and place it in your cart {items sold by the pound will need to be weighed and your ID will be checked for alcohol and medication}
- check out digitally at a self-checkout register
- scan your QR code to finalize payment
- receive your exit pass and e-receipt and you're ready to go!
- Unlimited free delivery from your store {$35 order minimum, restrictions apply}
- Same everyday low prices
- 100% freshness guarantee
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Wednesday, November 24, 2021
- ad
Creating a Charcuterie Board is Easy with Walmart+
Thank you to Walmart+, for sponsoring this post. As always, all my opinions are my own.
It's this time of year when I start feeling warm and cozy and getting into the holiday spirit! And who doesn't love the holidays with all the great food options? Turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, ham, green bean casserole and the unending holiday desserts, I'm getting hungry! One of my favorite go-to items to make or bring to a gathering is a sweet and savory charcuterie board. Thanks to Walmart+, I was able to order all of the ingredients needed to make this board and have them delivered to my doorstep. I signed up a few weeks ago and let me tell you, I'm not sure what took me so long to get on the bandwagon! Walmart+ is a membership that helps you save not only money but time as well.
There are so many benefits to having a Walmart+ membership.
- Free shipping from
Walmart.com, no order minimum on last-minute gifts
for all your holiday moments, all season long at
the same low prices you love {excludes most Marketplace
items, location and freight surcharges}
- Unlimited free
delivery on fresh, high-quality
groceries for holiday gatherings and gifting wins all season long {$35 order minimum,
restrictions apply}
- Member prices on fuel
- Mobile scan & go for contactless in-store checkout
- you'll find it under services
- scan your items in store and place it in your cart {items sold by the pound will need to be weighed and your ID will be checked for alcohol and medication}
- check out digitally at a self-checkout register
- scan your QR code to finalize payment
- receive your exit pass and e-receipt and you're ready to go!
- Unlimited free delivery from your store {$35 order minimum, restrictions apply}
- Same everyday low prices
- 100% freshness guarantee
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- back to school
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- clothing
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- Christmas gift ideas
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Christmas Gift Wrap Ideas
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