March's Treat: Cupcake Mini-Mason Candy Jar

I'm pretty sure that all of you already know about my cupcake obsession, so there's no need to explain why I made these adorable candy jars! But seriously guys, how precious are these?

I have some exciting news, I'm opening my Etsy shop this week! & these are going to be for sale. I will let you know when it's up!

Christina xxoo

Materials: mini mason jar, caulk, caulk gun, beads, bell, candy

Instructions: 

1. Begin by taking the lid off of the mini mason jar.

2. Make sure your caulk gun is ready to go.

3. Start applying the caulk to the lid. It's up to you how much you want to put on. Feel free to use the tip of your finger to spread the caulk around. This will help to get the look of real frosting. 

4. Sprinkle as many beads as you want onto the caulk to resemble sprinkles.

5. Top it off by adding a bell. This is the cherry on top!

6. Make sure you let the lid dry before you place on top of the jar. I placed mine near a window so the sun could shine on it.

7. Then, put some candy in your jar and enjoy!

Sweet-Things

A few instagram snapshots of my February--

Get The Look: Cupcake Connoisseur

Cupcake Connoisseur

Hey guys--

I hope you all had a lovely Valentine's Day weekend. My Valentine took me to a beautiful indoor garden conservatory and a local art museum. We also had a very fun skiing date! I'm not at all wanting to go back to school+work this week! However, I'm excited to go skiing in New York this weekend! I'm possibly even more excited to cozy up and relax in the lodge.

& If you can't tell, I'm in love with my new mint jacket.

Happy Monday friends!

Christina xxoo

Wearing: Jacket- New York & Company/ Dress- Charlotte Russe/ Tights- Modcloth.com/ Earrings- Lulus.com/ Shoes- Charlotte Russe

Get The Look: Little Love Notes

February's Treat: Valentine's Day French Toast

This recipe is perfect not only for a special Valentine's Day weekend breakfast, but also for any  time that you want to wake someone with a little love. 

Materials: 3 Slices of Bread, 2 Large Eggs,1 Tablespoon of Vegetable Oil, 3/4 Cup of Milk, 2 Tablespoons of Sugar, 1/2 Teaspoon of Cinnamon, A Dash of Salt, Butter, Chocolate Hazlenut Nutella, Strawberries, Whipped Cream, Cinnamon, Heart Cookie Cutter

FYI: You can add maple syrup if you like. I thought it might be overkill with the nutella and whipped cream, but if you can't imagine french toast without syrup then add it!

Instructions:

1. Start off by making regular french toast. Whisk together the eggs, milk, vegtable oil, salt, sugar and cinnamon in a shallow. 

2. Let a small amount of butter heat on a skillet.

3. Dip a slice of bread into the mixture.

4. Fry the bread on the skillet into golden bread. Be sure to keep flipping over the bread. 

5. Use a cookie cutter to cut out a heart shape from the bread.

6. Spread out chocolate nutmeg nutella onto the bread.

7. Slice up a few strawberries and place the strawberry slices on top of the nutella covered bread slice.

8. Repeat steps 3 through 7 and stack the heart shapes on top of one another.

9. Then, repeat steps 3 through 5 and top off the french toast tower. 

10. Top with whipped cream.

11. Sprinkle a little bit of cinnamon onto the whipped cream.

12. Serve to your loved one and enjoy the sweetness!

Christina xxoo

Little Love Notes

Hey everyone--

I don't have any time to write this week, but I hope you all have a very happy holiday with with lots of treats and love! 

Happy Valentine's Day friends!

Christina xxoo

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Wearing: Top- Urbanog.com/ Sweater- Forever 21/ Denim- Forever 21/ Shoes- ModCloth.com

Msdressy Giveaway Winner!

Hey all--

I'm very happy to announce Anna Do as the winner of the Msdressy giveaway! Congratulations! 

And thank you to all who entered to support me & Msdressy. I really appreciate it!

I have some great coupon codes for all of you. A little Valentine's Day surprise!

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36ba600e47 for $30.00 valid from 2/5/13 to 2/20/13

849193c2a6 for $50.00 valid from 2/5/13 to 3/5/13

Christina xxoo

Get The Look: Picture Show

Picture Show

Hey friends--

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and I've been busily preparing for it! Baking treats and doing projects... I absolutely love this holiday but I'm exhausted juggling it all.  I'm off to go snuggle up in bed with a good book.

Please ignore the leaf stuck to my leg. I didn't even notice it, I think my legs were too frozen to feel it.

(Pictures courtesy of my lovely boyfriend)

Happy Wednesday!

Christina xxoo

Wearing: Blouse- Forever 21/ Skirt- Charlotte Russe/ Tights- ModCloth/ Shoes- ModCloth