WACKY KITCHEN GADGETS
It’s a coffee maker. No, it’s a griddle. No, it’s a toaster oven. Wait…it’s the 3-in-1 Breakfast Center!
I never met a multi-tasking gadget I didn’t like, even if it has to do with my least favorite activity (cooking). Lazy college students and housewives will unite over this efficient contraption, sure to make breakfasts as easy as 1-2-3. The 3-in-1 Breakfast Center even includes a timer with auto shut-off, so you don’t have to worry about burning that breakfast feast. This very versatile item could indeed replace the utility of those tiny Manhattan kitchenettes, so get it while it’s on sale at JC Penny for $49.99.
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Shooting in my kitchen with the wonderful people from Meredith (another lamp refurbish, as you can see - video to come).
In my bedroom, getting my makeup done by Carol for Tuesday’s shoot.
Paige jeans, Elie Tahari cardigan.
Tonight Meghan and I are co-hosting this event for Dana-Maxx to benefit the Women’s Funding Network. If you’re in the NYC area, stop by to say hi, pick up some gorgeous clothing for the holidays, and drink some champagne while supporting a wonderful cause!
I asked Kristan for an entryway decor option other than a traditional wreath, and she suggested hanging ornaments from the ceiling using clear fishing wire and thumbtacks (which make holes small enough that you likely won’t be able to see them after the season is over).
I love the look of mismatched vintage ornaments like the ones pictured above, but white, clear, and silver ornaments in varying shapes and sizes would make an elegant arrangement…or use just a single strong color (like bright pink) for a dramatic effect.
I am very much in the market for a new couch (the one we have now is a hand-me-down from my dad, and is starting to fall to pieces, besides being a kind of odd pattern), and asked Kristan to recommend fabrics for a household with a dog that loves to burrow. She said that microfiber is the best option for pet-friendly homes, because the fibers are treated, and spills bead up and come right off.
Tip: To get scratches out of leather furniture, lightly spray a rag with furniture polish and rub it on the scratched area.
A holiday suggestion from Kristan Cunningham:
If you’re not a baker, but still want your house to smell delicious when guests come over, try roasting some rosemary in a pan until it begins to give off a gorgeous scent. You can either place the rosemary in your fireplace or strew it across your table, incorporating it into your centerpiece.
Tip: Try bunching together the rosemary sprigs with twine for an elegant, rustic look.
On Monday afternoon, I met with design expert Kristan Cunningham at Raymour & Flanigan to discuss holiday decor on a budget. I’ll be putting up a video soon, but I couldn’t wait to share some of her incredible decorating tips with you!
See that gorgeous pie up there? Kendrick made that!! And the man cannot scramble an egg, which is why this recipe is so incredible: it is quick, easy, and I swear, you will have to restrain yourself from eating the entire thing in one sitting. I cannot leave Kendrick alone with this for five minutes.
JORDAN’S 100% NOT-FROM-SCRATCH CHOCOLATE-BANANA CREAM PIE
What you need:
1 graham cracker pie crust
Remember how I said Mom, Dad and I each had our one “special” ornament? Well, Sears sent over these two as a thank-you for attending their event a few weeks ago, and Kendrick immediately pounced on the one on the right. I love the one on the left, so…marital bliss: intact.
