Gorgeous Winter Wedding Venue

{photo found here}

I am in LOVE with this venue!! I am such a porch enthusiast, and the garland and lights just melt my heart. One problem. I don't know where the heck this place is! If anyone knows the name of this venue or where it is located, I would love to know!!

Wedding Detail: DIY Favors!

You would be surprised at how often people lose sleep over their favors. There are so many fabulous options to choose from- so don't sweat it! I always say if you are going to give a favor, make it something you can either 1.Eat, or 2. Drink. You can never go wrong!

This is the cutest idea for a simple and adorable DIY project. For all you winter weddings, a hot chocolate favor is perfection!

{photo via oven love}

Honeymoon Hotspot: Blue Palace Luxury Resort and Spa, Greece

Two Honeymoon Hot Spots in 1 week! I just had to brighten it up a bit around here. With all the snow and Christmas talk I just had to bring myself to the warm weather. And if you thought you had seen all that Greece had to offer here, then you need to look at Blue Palace Luxury Resort and Spa. These photos will make you forget all about the holidays and make you want to just buy a bathing suit and a plane ticket.

Holiday Entertaining: Spiced Cranberry Sangria

So I stumbled upon SheKnows Food & Recipes today and I have to tell you- I was so delighted! It has an online magazine that you could flip through that is dedicated to Holiday Party Planning and I just love it! The recipes look so. stinkin'. good, the decor is adorable, and the presentation is right up my alley. You need to check it out!

Baked by Melissa

So I'm on a sweets kick today. A few weeks back I was in the city and made sure that I made a stop at Baked by Melissa, a bakery that sells quarter (yes, quarter) sized cupcakes. And they are AMAZING! They are the perfect touch to any dessert table!

Holiday Sweets

Chocolate Chip Cookies are one of my favorites. I can resist when they come right out of the oven and make your entire house smell delicious. They are always on the table at my house when we entertain!

In light of the holiday season, and with my sister being in sunny California this Christmas, I decided to be the good sister that I am and send her a care package. I made (or at least attempted!) to make cookies for her so that she could have them on Christmas since she wouldn't be able to be home with my family. Mel- this is just proof that it actually happened! =)

I used the Toll House Cookie Recipe (minus the nuts)

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened

3/4 cup granulated sugar

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 large eggs

2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels

Directions

PREHEAT oven to 375° F.

COMBINE flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels and nuts. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.

BAKE for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Snow!

Ok. So maybe there wasn't this much snow today, but it got me excited! I love it when there is just a light dusting on the ground. It gives the perfect glow to white Christmas lights.

{lovely photo via studio tota blog}