tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719611244278621488Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:28:00 +0000eat + drinkbaby + kidsblog loveroad trippaper + packagingphotographyholidaysfor the brideparties + celebrationsi heart homemanhattan beach + south baywindow shoppingparentingDIY-ishour weddingexhalebeach livingentertainingmag loverecipesinspirationthe bumpbloomsfamily + friendshttp://paperwhitesblog.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (paper{whites})Blogger240125paperwhitesbloghttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719611244278621488.post-5899434151974776837Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:28:00 +00002012-02-14T04:28:00.078-08:00DIY-ishpaper + packagingholidaysOn a day like today, I can just picture myself at my little grade school desk in Mrs. Mullin's class, getting organized for the great valentine's swap with my classmates. Oh, the anticipation and excitement that came with giving and receiving homemade cards - well, let's just say, it's stayed with me. I have always loved valentine's day, and like most things in my life, the holiday seems to gethttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/paperwhitesblog/~3/lfH7AF7eaJE/happy-021412.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (paper{whites})0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?a=lfH7AF7eaJE:_b4kfnFtR4c:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?a=lfH7AF7eaJE:_b4kfnFtR4c:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://paperwhitesblog.blogspot.com/2012/02/happy-021412.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719611244278621488.post-4159198370642569232Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:24:00 +00002012-02-13T09:24:26.833-08:00DIY-ishpaper + packagingholidaysIt was a little like a red and pink tornado blew through our house, for a few hours at least, on Saturday. Mari and I got to work on some valentines for her cousins and a few friends. We busted out all the really good scraps, the twine, our favorite pens and a load of rubber stamps - basically, everything we love from Paper Source, including some of last year's leftovers. We went to town. The http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/paperwhitesblog/~3/XnzudTZDA3A/sweet-wknd-workshop.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (paper{whites})2<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?a=XnzudTZDA3A:18dZLT6chBQ:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?a=XnzudTZDA3A:18dZLT6chBQ:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://paperwhitesblog.blogspot.com/2012/02/sweet-wknd-workshop.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719611244278621488.post-3764402017088305086Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:16:00 +00002012-02-09T04:16:00.264-08:00holidaysentertainingOne of these years, I'm going to start thinking about Valentine's Day earlier and have a proper party. My mom's best friend throws one every year, just for the girls, and I just love the idea. Plus, it makes for a pretty cute theme, doesn't it? I catalogued some pretty valentine's party inspiration, for my faux fete. That's currently scrolling through my head. I practically have the invitationshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/paperwhitesblog/~3/6MzrK6sfNCs/lets-throw-v-day-party.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (paper{whites})1<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?a=6MzrK6sfNCs:wO9-n292CEI:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?a=6MzrK6sfNCs:wO9-n292CEI:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://paperwhitesblog.blogspot.com/2012/02/lets-throw-v-day-party.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719611244278621488.post-1105511115339213886Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:41:00 +00002012-02-07T10:41:59.046-08:00recipesIf this was not your mom's french onion dip, this is your mom's meatloaf, with ground turkey, if that's your thing. It's a quick make - try 8 minutes or less, including onion chopping - with very few ingredients, compared to some other meatloaf recipes out there, and it really does taste just like my mom's... with a crisp crunch from some warmed onion, a kick from the horseradish and such good http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/paperwhitesblog/~3/wLkWKBXIblo/found-turkey-meatloaf-recipe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (paper{whites})1<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?a=wLkWKBXIblo:hosF1xRfyr8:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?a=wLkWKBXIblo:hosF1xRfyr8:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://paperwhitesblog.blogspot.com/2012/02/found-turkey-meatloaf-recipe.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719611244278621488.post-4246456642741614207Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:13:00 +00002012-02-03T04:13:00.657-08:00window shoppingbaby + kidsholidaysHello, February! Have you bought your candy hearts yet? I've been obsessing over valentine's day-inspired gifts for my little love bug. Little girls = cute little clothes and lots of pink. For the record, I usually reserve baby pink in small doses, for things like my toes, but Mari looks good in pink. It really is her color. In the clothes department: Ruffle-Back Leggings in Pink Grapefruit; http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/paperwhitesblog/~3/cArA0RgJ3fg/valentines-for-baby.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (paper{whites})0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?a=cArA0RgJ3fg:RJnUWYQdSTI:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?a=cArA0RgJ3fg:RJnUWYQdSTI:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://paperwhitesblog.blogspot.com/2012/02/valentines-for-baby.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719611244278621488.post-6968724848991309744Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:46:00 +00002012-02-01T04:46:00.166-08:00baby + kidsparentingeat + drinkI am really just barely getting Mari's food made, but when I get to it, it makes me so happy. If it's the only time I get in the kitchen all week, I'm so okay with that. Growing up, we ate home cooked meals, every day, at the dinner table. No exceptions. In my parent's house, sharing food equaled sharing the love, and so it will be in our house. We're all slowly getting the hang of baby food, http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/paperwhitesblog/~3/uBdeweugMJE/more-peas-please.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (paper{whites})1<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?a=uBdeweugMJE:KO65PVxal4Q:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?a=uBdeweugMJE:KO65PVxal4Q:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://paperwhitesblog.blogspot.com/2012/02/more-peas-please.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719611244278621488.post-7509182840806147851Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:48:00 +00002012-01-30T04:48:00.667-08:00DIY-ishpaper + packagingholidaysI love Valentine's Day. Not for the chocolate. Or the flowers. Or candy hearts (but, for the record, I do love those little treats - more than chocolate. Gasp!). I love it mostly for the mail. Crafty snail mail. With notes of love. I've got hearts on my brain, and I'll be sharing a few Valentine's-themed posts as we head into February. To start, let's talk rubber stamps. Last year, I made these http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/paperwhitesblog/~3/2c9C1DT5S3Y/love-is-all-around.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (paper{whites})1<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?a=2c9C1DT5S3Y:69_MEQoZuAs:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?a=2c9C1DT5S3Y:69_MEQoZuAs:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://paperwhitesblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/love-is-all-around.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719611244278621488.post-2359184132506811567Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:07:00 +00002012-01-25T04:07:00.214-08:00baby + kidsparentingBig things are brewing over at our house; Mari's eating solids! We started with rice cereal, progressed to oat cereal, and now we're onto veggies. This is a whole new world, and it's full of experimentation, adjustment, flexibility (on Mari's part, really - we have no idea what we're doing)... and a lot of dirty diapers. I'm especially grateful for Jen over at The Haystack Needle; this post was http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/paperwhitesblog/~3/mbxGevBSSWY/mari-meet-sweet-potatoes-sweet-potatoes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (paper{whites})1<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?a=mbxGevBSSWY:Ohg6Hq8Wypo:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?a=mbxGevBSSWY:Ohg6Hq8Wypo:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://paperwhitesblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/mari-meet-sweet-potatoes-sweet-potatoes.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719611244278621488.post-3444653484708903566Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:31:00 +00002012-01-23T09:31:44.335-08:00recipesEddie loves french onion dip. You know, the kind you buy in a packet, whip with sour cream and makes a perfect marriage with Ruffles? I eat it, but it's not my favorite, but it's his, and so for years, I've wanted to make this BC classic from her first cookbook. We finally enjoyed this dip last weekend, and it's a quick one, once you get your onions caramelized. I think I was a little passive http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/paperwhitesblog/~3/awLQYaW74Og/not-your-moms-french-onion-dip.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (paper{whites})1<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?a=awLQYaW74Og:FhMEBJ0B4S0:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?a=awLQYaW74Og:FhMEBJ0B4S0:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://paperwhitesblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/not-your-moms-french-onion-dip.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719611244278621488.post-2002984987010288826Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:01:00 +00002012-02-11T14:44:36.119-08:00recipesLike most of you, I'm sure, I get into a rhythm once I've cooked a dish enough times and I start to re-build a recipe based on what works for me, for our lifestyle and for our palates. This is an update on Whitney's tried and true White Bean Chicken Chili, which we've enjoyed so many times on so many occasions, like our fun dinner with friends over the weekend.  Here's how I make it work in our http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/paperwhitesblog/~3/WMj5A6e7Lwg/recipe-update-white-bean-chicken-chili.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (paper{whites})1<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?a=WMj5A6e7Lwg:UTkOvu9U-k4:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?a=WMj5A6e7Lwg:UTkOvu9U-k4:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://paperwhitesblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/recipe-update-white-bean-chicken-chili.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719611244278621488.post-8170319349448604364Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:25:00 +00002012-01-17T04:25:00.540-08:00parentingrecipesentertainingI spent lots of time spent in the kitchen over the weekend, with Mari (and for Mari! details to come), which made us both happy. And, in the spirit of a long overdue get together with good friends, we hosted our first dinner party of the year; a serve-yourself chili buffet, with a side of salad and cornbread. We ate on our knees as we watched our babes roll around and get reacquainted with each http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/paperwhitesblog/~3/EwHaNcyqQ2E/jan-din-party-chips-dip-chili-babies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (paper{whites})1<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?a=EwHaNcyqQ2E:6liC6cJEWnU:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?a=EwHaNcyqQ2E:6liC6cJEWnU:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://paperwhitesblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/jan-din-party-chips-dip-chili-babies.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719611244278621488.post-3337973942530876789Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:44:00 +00002012-01-12T04:44:00.148-08:00window shoppingbaby + kidsi heart homeIf I had a million dollars, and a baby on the way, I would go nuts over at Serena & Lilly. Their catalog is like candy, and with each flip of the page, I am oooh'ing and aaah'ing. First row: Ellie Side Table; Malibu Chandelier; Zodiac Art. Second row: Mix & Match Lilac and Mandarin Bedding; Sausalito Moses Basket; Flora Crocheted Rug. I'd spend my next loot of cash on their grown up pieces. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/paperwhitesblog/~3/QiRZgkG1g-I/yum-serena-lily.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (paper{whites})0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?a=QiRZgkG1g-I:FdDLkH4nua4:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?a=QiRZgkG1g-I:FdDLkH4nua4:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://paperwhitesblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/yum-serena-lily.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719611244278621488.post-8456076582284428267Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:01:00 +00002012-01-10T04:01:00.368-08:00baby + kidsinspirationi heart homeA wise yoga instructor taught me to make intentions for the new year (vs., say, resolutions). She tells me that when we make intentions, we tell ourselves that we intend to do something, and that triggers something in the brain to get it done. I've never made a public list before, but a few of my favorite bloggers do (fave one, fave two and fave three), and I thought that this might help keep http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/paperwhitesblog/~3/UvawjGtJAvo/2012-intentions.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (paper{whites})1<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?a=UvawjGtJAvo:I_5Kgz7Q0Bo:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?a=UvawjGtJAvo:I_5Kgz7Q0Bo:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://paperwhitesblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/2012-intentions.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719611244278621488.post-784386380275653789Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:58:00 +00002012-01-05T10:58:19.183-08:00window shoppingi heart homeI'm always a bit sad to see Christmas go, but once January rolls in, it does feels good to part with the red and green, doesn't it? We gave our kitchen a fresh new year's start with some kitchen linens from Williams-Sonoma. Thanks to Santa, here are my favorite new additions to the kitchen. Like most people, I've accumulated way too many kitchen towels over the years, and it's time to purge (http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/paperwhitesblog/~3/7CkE4NMiSHA/clean-lines.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (paper{whites})0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?a=7CkE4NMiSHA:EPtv7AEc5GI:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?a=7CkE4NMiSHA:EPtv7AEc5GI:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://paperwhitesblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/clean-lines.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719611244278621488.post-3512736333889855436Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:29:00 +00002012-01-04T04:29:00.501-08:00parentingexhaleFrom my paperwhites, to yours, happy new year. I have been at a loss for writing, mostly because I've been having so much fun being Mari's mom. With some time off from work, I really unplugged - and how often can you really say that about a little mini-break? Really, for me, this might be a first. With Mari in my life, I've been living and counting each and every second, and trying my best to http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/paperwhitesblog/~3/QBLLw0cdAXo/happy-new-year.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (paper{whites})2<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?a=QBLLw0cdAXo:-4LJr-HZxvY:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?a=QBLLw0cdAXo:-4LJr-HZxvY:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://paperwhitesblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/happy-new-year.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719611244278621488.post-5325621508786372497Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:45:00 +00002011-12-23T04:45:00.323-08:00photographypaper + packagingholidaysI'm jumping with joy over our Christmas cards this year. Not because of the paper bag envelopes, but they are pretty rad. Or because of our custom Paperwink stamp that makes me smile, 120 times over (we have a really big family). I'm overjoyed because our first family [of three] cards were a creative collaboration with some of my favorite people; custom calligraphy provided by sweet Bianca of http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/paperwhitesblog/~3/33yvmhmTVu0/joy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (paper{whites})2<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?a=33yvmhmTVu0:YdgD76G9Fzg:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?a=33yvmhmTVu0:YdgD76G9Fzg:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://paperwhitesblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/joy.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719611244278621488.post-794410994294980859Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:43:00 +00002011-12-22T09:44:56.784-08:00DIY-ishholidaysAt last... our stockings are up just a few days before Christmas. It was a bit touch-and-go, but with my mom's help, we got our family's stockings made just in time for Santa. If you're considering making your own, here are some helpful links: + Step-by-step DIY (with photos!) on lining a stocking with a cuff (ours are clearly without, but this is very helpful when you can't figure out how to http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/paperwhitesblog/~3/URYBlfflgxA/our-diy-christmas-stockings.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (paper{whites})3<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?a=URYBlfflgxA:DlNa6ElBLow:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?a=URYBlfflgxA:DlNa6ElBLow:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://paperwhitesblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/our-diy-christmas-stockings.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719611244278621488.post-2333028156685284192Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:43:00 +00002011-12-21T09:43:52.117-08:00holidaysrecipesOr, really, any brunch that you want to make a little extra special... like faux Christmas morning, which we celebrated over the weekend with Mari's cousin, Carson. I have two yummy suggestions for your holiday: potato-leek gratin and blueberry crumb cake. Let's start with the gratin. Have you read those recipes in the Williams-Sonoma catalogs and wanted to try one? We finally did, and it was http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/paperwhitesblog/~3/zkO2VRip1Dg/for-your-christmas-brunch.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (paper{whites})1<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?a=zkO2VRip1Dg:Cy4dG008Fe0:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?a=zkO2VRip1Dg:Cy4dG008Fe0:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://paperwhitesblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/for-your-christmas-brunch.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719611244278621488.post-3641647715573367770Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:24:00 +00002011-12-20T10:24:31.093-08:00window shoppingholidaysI work with a group of really amazing people. People who helped me take off nearly five months to enjoy being a mom, and people who helped me get back into the swing of things in the last few weeks. I'm very grateful to call them co-workers; but they are really more like friends. Friends who enjoy coffee. And lots of it. One of my favorite go to gifts: Anthro's monogrammed mugs. For your officehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/paperwhitesblog/~3/6acscujjyd8/gift-giving-for-your-co-workers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (paper{whites})1<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?a=6acscujjyd8:YM2q8h3FjCA:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?a=6acscujjyd8:YM2q8h3FjCA:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://paperwhitesblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/gift-giving-for-your-co-workers.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719611244278621488.post-2246052868694384131Mon, 19 Dec 2011 23:34:00 +00002011-12-19T15:34:13.717-08:00DIY-ishholidaysI love these ornaments. They're pretty in glass bowls, hurricanes and hung from just about anywhere. They're also super easy and great for gifting. Here's what you need: + box of clear glass ornaments + metallic shred in any color(s) you like + pencil with a rubber eraser Here's whatcha do: + Remove the ornament hanger/toppers for each ball. Careful... the cheaper they are, the easier they http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/paperwhitesblog/~3/M9GVDPIRvtE/diy-cheap-and-cheerful-ornaments.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (paper{whites})1<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?a=M9GVDPIRvtE:oNgeU_iqKd8:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?a=M9GVDPIRvtE:oNgeU_iqKd8:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://paperwhitesblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/diy-cheap-and-cheerful-ornaments.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719611244278621488.post-3998469476187370056Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:33:00 +00002011-12-14T04:33:00.477-08:00DIY-ishholidaysAround here, we've been busy little elves. I just love the hustle and bustle of the season... ish. Until I collapse at the end of every day, too tired to wrap the first gift (or do much of anything, really). In my future: lots of wrapping at the end of next week. Until then, I'm feasting on my favorite: sugar cookies. This year, the stars aligned, and with four hands, we made four big batches http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/paperwhitesblog/~3/XWd9fqfi1mY/seeing-stars-etc.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (paper{whites})2<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?a=XWd9fqfi1mY:n_JYEDc2FUQ:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?a=XWd9fqfi1mY:n_JYEDc2FUQ:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://paperwhitesblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/seeing-stars-etc.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719611244278621488.post-8966884996915372144Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:24:00 +00002011-12-09T04:24:01.150-08:00holidaysFor your Friday, I have a few paper{whites} links from last year's holiday that may inspire some creativity this weekend?! Or not. At least it's a good reminder, for me, to take a dip into the archives every now and then. + In the gift wrapping department: my December to do list and images of last year's gifts, wrapped. + Simple Christmas: decorating with clear glass ornaments. + Gift go-to's http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/paperwhitesblog/~3/6jDAiZ83j1Q/holiday-ideas-recycled.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (paper{whites})0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?a=6jDAiZ83j1Q:jhgsoiOaB8M:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?a=6jDAiZ83j1Q:jhgsoiOaB8M:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://paperwhitesblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/holiday-ideas-recycled.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719611244278621488.post-8098583662718608983Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:31:00 +00002011-12-08T04:31:00.322-08:00holidaysrecipesLet the holiday baking begin! Remember how I was knocked up last year 'round this time? I barely got any baking in, and did I miss it. This year: game on. This recipe is my all-time favorite dessert. I learned at a very young age that I'm a cheesecake person because of these little bites of delight. They are pretty, festive, delicious and easy (and easily doubled) - and are even better after http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/paperwhitesblog/~3/d9hmqbrh-E4/holiday-baking-cheesecake-petit-fours.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (paper{whites})1<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?a=d9hmqbrh-E4:OnHYScJz7YY:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?a=d9hmqbrh-E4:OnHYScJz7YY:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://paperwhitesblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/holiday-baking-cheesecake-petit-fours.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719611244278621488.post-1571346696474392719Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:56:00 +00002011-12-06T09:56:46.553-08:00window shoppingbaby + kidsholidaysYoYo.com is the answer to my Christmas wishes. Are you ready? More than 20,000 toys, searchable by age, type, brand and gender. My favorite category: Learning & Development. Toys. Delivered to your doorstep in two days or less, for free (on orders of $49 or more). And it seems like something is always on sale. No more standing in the Target toy aisles, staring into space. And then waiting in http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/paperwhitesblog/~3/AApMuCkCnsk/shopping-for-kids-simplified.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (paper{whites})1<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?a=AApMuCkCnsk:v8yeg3JWjCg:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?a=AApMuCkCnsk:v8yeg3JWjCg:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://paperwhitesblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/shopping-for-kids-simplified.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719611244278621488.post-370689621760481198Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:42:00 +00002011-12-05T04:42:00.932-08:00bloomsholidaysPoinsettias: check. Paperwhites (albeit a little late): check. Pretty wreath, fresh from Oregon (thanks, Quail Creek!): check. Perfect tree (in 20 minutes or less, I'm proud to say): check. I just love Christmastime. On this week's list: tag making, a little baking and maybe some sewing. Merry December.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/paperwhitesblog/~3/JxIWKE1Kzu0/its-beginning-to-look-lot-like.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (paper{whites})1<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?a=JxIWKE1Kzu0:vDRKa8yFaCg:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?a=JxIWKE1Kzu0:vDRKa8yFaCg:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/paperwhitesblog?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://paperwhitesblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/its-beginning-to-look-lot-like.html