MISSALANEYUS

Author: missalaneyus

  • Martha, Martha: Stockings

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    When Keegan and I first moved to Kansas City, I had absolutely no money. So, when Christmas came around, I didn’t have the budget to buy beautiful stockings. I only had the cash to craft ours with cheap stockings, felt and lots of glitter (the cure-all for all crafts gone wrong). This beautiful photo was taken by Megan. Since…

  • Hot Cocoa

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    This month, I really wanted to try making my own hot cocoa mix. I assumed it would be simple, but wasn’t sure where to find a great recipe. After a quick Google search, I found Alton Brown’s. I consider him to be a reliable resource, so I gathered the ingredients and whipped it together in…

  • Martha, Martha: Wreath

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    This weekend, I crafted like a crazy person. I think it kind of scared my husband. Two of the three projects turned out. This is a picture of the garland that did not. Feast your eyes. I think it may have had a few too many flutes of champagne. (Yes, that is really how it…

  • Gift Guide

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    1. House of Harlow 2. Nars Illuminator 3. Nordstrom – Scarf 4. West Elm – Candles 5. Cookbook 6. Hair Ties  7. The Rules of Civility 8. Old Navy PJ Pants 9. Paper Source Notecards 10. Madewell – Bracelet 11. Jonathan Adler Ornament

  • Christmas Cookies

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    For the past several years, I have taken a day off of work and gone on a baking bender. It’s one of my favorite traditions, but last year, I knew I would put the brakes on it for a while. While I won’t be dedicating an entire day to Christmas treats, I can’t imagine celebrating…

  • Come & Trim My Christmas Tree

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    Well, I might not be Martha Stewart, but I trim a good tree, if I don’t say so myself. Here are my standbys for making a tree that sparkles and reflects my personal style.

  • Winter Wishlist

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    Lately, the weather has been perfect, 60 degrees and sunny. I’ve been running around town without a coat and talking walks with Ellie. It’s been lovely, but it has kept me from feeling the Christmas spirit. Well, that stops today. My tree is trimmed. The decorations are up, and here’s my official winter wishlist. If my list…

  • Fashion Friday: Designers Do Target

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    You can see the whole collection on Target’s site. Happy shopping!

  • Drink & Be Merry

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    We had some friends over to watch football and eat an unhealthy amount of queso. I’ve been wanting to try a mulled apple cider recipe I found in the October issue of Every Day with Rachael Ray for a while now and thought this would be a good excuse. Our largest pot was occupied with chili,…

  • Cookbook Review: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook

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    I’ve been a fan of the blog Smitten Kitchen for a long time. Deb’s recipes are always fantastic. Her attention to detail and quest to find the perfect version of a meal means that any time I cook her food I’m floored with the fantastic results. When I heard she was coming out with a cookbook, I waited…