Kim Byers
The Celebration Shoppe
I know it isn’t even Thanksgiving yet, but I’m already looking forward to Christmas. As a matter of fact, we recently launched a new design and it’s none other than Santa himself! I’m planning to use him for my annual cookie decorating party… yes, sprinkles everywhere… but the kids have a blast decorating cookies for Santa and of course a few …
As a small thank you to all of you who have helped us have a fabulous 2009 year: our customers, loyal readers of our blog, bloggers who have shared our shoppe and candidly everyone who was intrigued enough to stop by, we’re offering this free “BELIEVE!” printables collection for a limited time. When thinking about what …
We hosted our annual cookie decorating party yesterday and I have to say it was a hit. Not only did the kids have fun with the sprinkles, but the moms got to catch up over a glass of wine. In the end I think Santa will be quite pleased with his assortment and the creativity …
So how many of you can go the season without a little peppermint bark? When I was in corporate America we would get huge tins of it from vendors, so believe me… my family has eaten their weight in it over the years. So when I thought of giving gifts “from the heart” and from …
I saw this in a Pottery Barn magazine and just had to figure out how to do it. It’s actually a good deal easier than you might imagine. You just have to be willing to screw a few holes in the ceiling. (Your hubby can patch them later.) So here it is. You’ll need: Riverbirch …
Place settings don’t always have to be complicated and sometimes the less so the better, especially during the holidays when there is so much to do. Here are a few ideas: Ornament Candy cane Ribbon Holly Post a comment and share your simple setting ideas for Christmas.
Let’s make Christmas Light Cookies! These are so simple and the perfect addition to any Christmas celebration! I mean, every cookie is better with mini M&Ms, right! Ingredients For Christmas Light Cookies These cookies would brighten any holiday gathering and little hands can help decorate them. Here’s what you’ll need and how to make them: …
These cool treats are great for the holidays and for winter birthdays. (Check out our brrr… brilliant birthday invitation.) Here’s what you’ll need: 1 box yellow cake mix 1 can vanilla frosting 1 tube black decorating frosting 1 tube orange decorating frosting 1 14-oz. bag shredded coconut, optional 16 pieces DOVE® Brand Milk Chocolate 16 …
Looking for a unique and fun way to dress up your tree? Well, if you can keep the kids away, these gingerbread cookie ornaments are adorable and make the room smell great too. Read my post about making sure your cookies come out of the oven the same shape they went in. And be creative …
There are so many decorating possibilities when it comes to gingerbread men. I’ve demonstrated a very easy technique here (just resealable bags of white icing and black icing with the corners snipped), but really just be creative. Decorating cookies, especially with the little ones, is really more about having fun than anything else. That said, …
