One last post before Christmas. We made these wintery cupcakes using a Trader Joe's gingerbread baking mix as the base, adding some grated carrot to mix to moisten the cake and give them a little more texture. A simple lemon buttercream frosting with some sugary sprinkles and rosemary sprigs make them extra special Christmas treats. Find the recipe below. I hope your Christmas is magical! Until then...
Read MoreThis time of year the cold, dry air always chaps my cuticles and dries my skin. I find myself reaching for balms, salves and potions to combat the harshness of winter. It's also true that this time of year, while I love to bundle up and enjoy the chill in the air, and look forward to the holidays with childish anticipation, I do often find myself feeling sluggish, even a little down. Does this happen to you?
Read MoreI'm working on fewer holiday projects this year while I focus on our upcoming remodel. I do have a few new ones up my sleeve, including a last minute gift DIY/stocking stuffer which I'll share on Wednesday, but for today, here are some of my favorite Christmas projects from years past. Remember the pretty Paper Tree Skirt ?
Read MoreOur family Christmas tree is decorated with heirloom ornaments, snowmen collected over the years, woodland critters, and some handmade gems made by Adam when he was a little fella. Every year we look forward to pulling them out of the Christmas box and trimming the tree together with a little Sufjan Stevens in the background. I don't like my tree to look put together, I like it to look loved.
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Read MoreMake + Haus is the new name and online home for the blog Poppy Haus. Established in 2011, the blog archive now contains hundreds of original design projects and whole food recipes, many featured on the likes of Apartment Therapy, Martha Stewart, Design*Sponge, Curbly, and Epicurious.
