Friday, December 5, 2014

Dried Fruit Owl Cake




Like me, if you too like dried fruits and nuts then you are going to adore this recipe. Davelyn created this super cute and yummy owl cake using lots of dried fruits like mango, figs, coconut, papaya, pineapple, apple, plantains and chocolate. I am sure huge amounts of patience went into assembling those feathers! If you would like to get a recipe to make your own owl cake then make sure you visit Davelyn's blog for instructions. While you are there browse for more mouth-watering recipes.

DIY: Woodland Felt Ornaments







Hand-make ornaments this Christmas with this wonderful tutorial by Amy of 'While Wearing Heels'. These woodland inspired ornaments don't need sewing skills, just a few easy stitches to make eyes and snowflakes, and rest is a cake walk! There is printable pdf template for owl, fox, raccoon, pig, deer, monkey and hedgehog. Simply grab some felt, a pair of scissors, glue and string to get started. These are so simple to make that you can hand-make each of your family member their favorite animal.

For download the pattern for the animal you want and the complete tutorial go here.

Thursday, December 4, 2014

Christmas Cut-Outs Owl Dinnerware



"Christmas Cut-Outs Owl" holiday dinnerware featuring owl, santa and snowman will add a festive touch to your holiday meal. The ceramic collection comes in season themed colors that'll also make a great gift to a hostess. The range offers the following fun pieces plus more coordinated pieces that can be found here.

Holiday Card Round-Up Part 2

























I hope you enjoyed the part 1 of holiday cards round-up. Here's part 2 with some more of my favorite cards that will surely bring joy and cheer to anyone who'll receive them. So, what are you waiting for pick the one (or more) to send them out to your family and loved ones. 

If you get a chance, please do let me know which one do you like.

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Christmas Owl Cake









Mel is a talented cake maker and decorator from Queensferry, United Kingdom. She is the master mind behind all the amazing cakes that you see on Mel's Amazing Cakes. Just recently while browsing through Christmas cakes online, I stumbled across an "Owl Family X-mas Cake" that was made by her. I am in LOVE with this cake! How cute are those owls? The mama, the papa and three owlies. The color palette of snow white, ice blue, cherry red goes perfectly with the holiday theme. The detailed work on the feathers is absolutely brilliant! Make sure you visit her profile page on facebook for more wonderful cakes.