February 8, 2011 – 2:54 pm
Okay, I know how overly commercialized Valentine’s Day is, but I still love it. Pink and red and hearts and kisses, sappy romantic comedies, ‘Just Because I Love You’ gifts and cards, an excuse to curl my hair and paint my lips red and glossy … a head in the clouds sort of day. Oh and did I forget to mention DESSERT?!
Raspberry Meringue Hearts – recipe at Women’s Day
Pink Strawberry Champagne Cupcakes (OMG) – recipe at Bubbly & Sweet
Bubblegum Marshmellows [my daughter would INHALE these] – recipe at Piece of Cake
Lovely Pink Grapefruit & Strawberry Granita – recipe at Back to the Cutting Board
Cranberry & Chocolate Mousse w/ Pomegranate – recipe at eCurry.com
Pink Popcorn Hearts [LOVE THESE!] – recipe from Pillsbury
Peppermint Bark [don't like peppermint? -any crushed hard candy would work!] – recipe at Madly Stylish Events
February 9, 2010 – 3:53 pm
I was smitten with this necklace the moment Tammy Wilson from Earthlover sent me a sneak peek. Crafted by hand using imfibinga seeds (awesome), this pendant hangs from a 24″ hand knitted cotton string.
This necklace is part of the Be Sweet product line, working with villagers in South African tribes – their mission is to “bring socially and environmentally friendly products to fashionable consumers that evoke an individual style and help support community development around the world.” A portion of their proceeds are donated to a school in the Eastern Cape, where many of the artisans’ children attend classes. What makes a better gift than a gift that gives back? Nothing. This necklace is available at Earthlover for $21.00 … and if the necklace isn’t for you, there is a gorgeous heart shaped pin!
