Snap-A-Party

I have found quite a few amazing things today thanks to Loft Party, but this is really just a lot of fun. For those of you that liked making model airplanes as a kid; you can now snap apart your dining set. Snap-A-Party comes in white, green, and pink and includes everything you need at a party - knife, fork, spoon, plate, chopsticks, toothpick, even a napkin ring - all ready to snap- apart and put to use. This is a picnic must-- no more worrying about lost pieces to the place settings.

Smell Good.

Capri Blue by Aspen Bay


Size 3.25" Burn Time: Approx. 40+ Hours



-Aloha Orchid Capri Blue Jar Candle -- Freshly picked orchids, jasmine, gardenia, and other white blossoms, all entwined in a delicate Hawaiian lei
-Boho-Luxe Capri Blue Jar Candle -- Top notes of citrus, bergamot and coriander, with a middle of white florals, raspberry and peach, and a vanilla, musk and sandalwood dry down
-Freesia Plumeria Capri Jar Candle -- Crisp and clean florals of white freesia and plumeria with a background of fresh nectarines and green apples
-Hibiscus Flower Capri Blue Jar Candle -- Reminiscent of a warm and breezy tropical night, laden with the fragrance of wild red hibiscus flowers growing on the trees along the beach
-Paris Capri Blue Jar Candle -- A top of bergamot, white tea, lemon zest and ginger, the heart, a bouquet of jasmine, lavender, leafy greens, and ripe berries; the base, wild violets, white musk, soft cashmere and vanilla
-Peeled Naval Orange Capri Blue Candle -- Sweet essence of a fresh peeled navel orange with a tart zest of rind
-Rain Capri Blue Jar Candle -- Asian dark floral scent smoothed with light ozone and rain nuances
-Tuscan Sun Capri Blue Jar Candle -- A fragrant stroll through a Tuscan vineyard, with sweet grape complemented by red currant above a delicate accord of jasmine and vines
-Volcano Capri Blue Jar Candle -- Tropical fruits, sugared oranges, lemons, and limes, redolent with lightly exotic mountain greens
-Wind Capri Blue Jar Candle -- Exotic mixed florals with a light lift of spring rain and wind, with light tones of woods and spice


Along with coming in the small tins pictured above they also are sold in glass jars, room spray and diffusers.


My favorite thus far is Volcano, but that is mostly because I have yet to smell the other fragrances. Someday.


A special thanks to Caldrea, Archipelago Botanicals for the scent descriptions and to Earth Essences for their great prices and the image above.

Wrap It Up!

I have always loved wrapping Christmas packages with wrapping paper. Mom would use bags and tissue with beautiful bows, but I remember learning how to wrap gifts just right with paper... there was a sense of accomplishment when the finished present was under the tree. All of those folds are probably what made Mom like using bags so much. I love the challenge of wrapping the gifts; sometimes they aren't quite perfect, but it doesn't really matter. If I wanted all of them to be perfect I would make sure each was in a box before I started wrapping, then I wouldn't have an excuse. All of that brings me to tell you that this year I am making my own wrapping paper! I love what you can buy in stores and a select few offer discounts up to 50%, but I haven't made it to those places yet. The homemade wrapping paper gives the gift even more of a personal touch and lets people know that you care. I would suggest doing something that represents you or the holiday and if possible both!
If any of you know me very well you will know that I love books, so much so that I make them and have a huge love for poppies as well. I like the tread instead of ribbon (although either will do) since it was more convenient at the time plus I do a little sewing on occasion... usually in a painting. And the typewriter was not only perfect for the tags but I love them just as much as the other elements in the paper. Of course I didn't exactly thing through what I was going to use before I started, each piece came to me as I went along but all for good reason.
I used pages from and old book and glued them together. It helps if the gift is near by so you can measure what size the paper will need to be. I then stamped poppies all over the paper with red paint (or ink will do) to add more texture. Made a bow with a pieces of red thread and added a tag. The tags are left over paper from a book I made so they are tea stained, and I have used the typewriter to add names. After cutting a small hole in the tag I tied it onto the bow and set them under the Christmas Tree to await Christmas morning! I hope I have inspired someone out there to do a little more hand-made work for the Holiday Season!

Going RED

On the note of Moleskines I broke down last night and bought my new planner for 2008. I was hoping to wait until Christmas and keep it on my list, but I was overcome by excitement when I actually saw it in the store. Several of you may have heard about the limited time Red Moleskines. I wasn't sure if I would really like to break away from the traditional and sleek black ones that I was introduced to, but upon review of the little book I couldn't help myself. It is a planner/notebook so just like the one I have been using it has space to take notes. It also comes with stickers for labeling and an extra tabbed pamphlet for keeping up with websites, dreams, hotels, blogs, movies, or anything else you can think of. A Moleskine has a specific feel to it when you hold it in your hand and this one has all of that and a vibrant color! I have already filled in upcoming dates with travel information, birthdays and parties. It is going to be a great companion this spring as I travel through Europe and mostly Italy. But wait! For all those of you out there that really wanted to get a Moleskine for me for Christmas - don't fret - there are still a few that would look great under the Christmas tree!