{HOME} Pink & Red Christmas Decor + Barbie Tree

Today I am sharing with you a look inside my home. A little bit of my Christmas decor that I have been wanting to show you all. Christmas decorating is a HUGE deal in my house as we have themed rooms and about seven trees - all themed! ;) Needless to say, decorating is a passion of mine & it takes us weeks to prepare our home during the holidays but it IS something we look forward to every year as it's just so magical when it's done & we can sit back & enjoy it!

So we will start with the PINK & RED room. On a normal day, it is used as a craft/art studio but can also be used as a formal dining room if we would ever have a need for that. (which we all know does NOT happen much at all-lol)  

This room is also the one where you will find my coveted BARBIE tree! Yes I am a glorified Barbie addict. . .  ok . . . Junkie if you will. ;) I was one of those kids that had a ton of Barbies growing up but that is honestly all I can remember ever wanting to play with so that's what I had, but I had a bunch - a BUNCH, plus all the accessories that came with it! Ahhhhh memories . . . .okay so anyways, the Barbie tree . . .yeah, so I kinda have a thing for them & started collecting actual Barbie ornaments in college sometime & then it got to be so many that I had collected, that I do a tree in them ONLY. My momma gets one or (2 or 3) every year and one of my all time holiday fave things to do, is trim the Barbie tree as each one is just so amazing to see every year. The detail on them is ridic and they are just gorg!!!!    

I have a TON of ornaments too. I would hate to add up what this tree is worth . . . I would probably freak out! lol I have a feeling I should have a separate insurance policy - ha!

I even have a Barbie tree skirt. Yes. It's true. And I LOVE it!!!! 

A few more items from this room . . .
 
These are on top of the huge bookcase in this room that houses all of my craft supplies, etc. 

My JOY sign.
 

and Mr. Santa - he so whimsy! ;)

 

This HUGE glass container that I fill up with pink & red ornaments, I use for a centerpiece on the dining table, along with a few candles.

After looking back through these pics, one thing is very clear . . . I LOVE shopping at Target & Pier 1, as that is where ALL of my decor came from in this post. That's not a bad thing though at all since who doesn't like either of those places to shop? Personally I may be addicted to shopping at both. ;)

Want to see more of my home & how I decorate each room? Join me & tune in tomorrow to see what I do in the next room. ;)

Do you have a themed tree? What is the theme, I would love for you to share below! What about a Barbie tree? Anyone have one of these too?
 

RECIPE :: Candy Cane Bark + FREE Gift Tags

Candy Cane Bark
by Kimberley 
 

I love making candy with the kids this time of year. There are so many fun and easy treats that we can make to enjoy and give as gifts. I also happen to have a slight obsession with candy bark. Basically I love sprinkling stuff on chocolate. I have made so many kinds of bark that my kids are perhaps a little tired of it by now, but I keep making it. It is so cute and I love all the variations that are possible!

Here is a holiday inspired bark. It couldn't be easier or cuter! But you could make this with any hard candies (M&Ms are awesome!), nuts, pretzels, dried fruit, you name it. When I made a Mini Egg Bark last Easter it remains as the most viewed post on my blog! So I am guessing you all love candy bark as much as I do. 

Bring your kids in the kitchen for this one. Simply get your supplies ready and melt the chocolate for them and let them have fun with it. After it is set you can package it up for gifts and use these adorable Mod Snowflake gift tags from Laura here at Eye Candy Event Details.

Have fun!

Easy Candy Cane Bark:

supplies- baking pan lined with parchment or wax paper, heat proof spatula or spoon, melting chocolate, candy canes, sprinkles (optional), packaging materials (boxes, bags, twine and tags)

Step 1: line pan with paper and have toppings ready

Step 2: melt chocolate in double-broiler or in 20 second intervals in microwave, mixing each time until melted through

Step 3: pour chocolate onto lined pan and spread with spatula to desired thickness (1/4 inch thick is good for large candies and nuts)

Step 4: sprinkle with toppings

Step 5: allow to set at room temperature (if you have used a melting chocolate, rather than chocolate chips, it should set at room temperature, or cool in fridge for 10 minutes)

Step 6: break up bark (I held the bark with wax paper so that I wouldn't get my fingerprints on it)

Step 7: pack up and give. Or eat!

Happy Holidays!

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Guest Contributor: Kimberley Mulla

My Mom gave me my first cookbook when I was six years old. I have been baking & cooking ever since.

I specialize in artisan marshmallows & confections. I want to sell a product that I would feed my children. The ingredients are simple, often local, organic & fair trade as well.

I love making marshmallows. Every single one. It brings me so much joy to create something unique, tasty, and delightful.

You can follow Kimberley

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{Day 12 - Daily Deal} 12 Days of Christmas}

It's the "12 Days of Christmas" event. 
On the TWELFTH day of Christmas the gift fairy sent to ME . . .

 

Miranda is offering a 25% DISCOUNT on Christmas items in this  

section of her shop.
  {She will be offering this deal TODAY ONLY }

Just visit her shop, to get this deal.
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 {She will be offering this deal TODAY ONLY }

 

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RECIPE :: Gingerbread DOG Biscuits

     

Gingerbread DOG Biscuits

by Wendy

     A dog is the only thing on this earth that loves you more than he loves himself.

                                                 ~Josh Billings

With that being said, let’s not forget to show some love to our furry dog family members this holiday season. 

It would be great to make a bunch of these Gingerbread Man Biscuits to share with your furry dog friends.

I packed some biscuits up in a clear cellophane bag and tied them with some ribbon. To make the recipes even more festive, I used Laura’s FREE recipe card printable and included it with the treats!  I’m sure this will make your furry friends love you even more.  Plus, by including the recipe, the biscuits can be made again and again.

Gingerbread Man Biscuits

3 cups whole wheat flour

2 Tbsp. ground ginger

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

½ tsp. ground cloves

½ cup molasses

½ cup water

¼ cup canola oil

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.  In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon and cloves until combined.

In a small bowl, using a sturdy spoon, stir together the molasses, water and canola oil.  Pour the molasses mixture into the flour.  Using the same sturdy spoon, stir ingredients until thoroughly combined.  Roll out the dough to about ½ inch thickness.  Use your favorite cookie cutter to cut shapes.

Bake for 20 minutes.  Cool completely on a wire rack.

Makes approximately 28 dog biscuits.

Download your own FREE recipe card printable + gift tags
Enjoy! 

Guest Contributor: Wendy Diem

Wendy is a stay at home mom living in Hershey, Pennsylvania, also know as the sweetest place on earth! 

 

She loves creating memory books and cards and would spend my whole day scrapbooking, but I do need to make time to take care of my family.  You know, those funthings like laundry, cleaning the house, etc.  

 

Back in March, 2012, she had the privilege of going to NYC as part of Martha Stewart’s Dreamers into Doers to attend some workshops and the live taping of her show.  She enjoyed meeting lots of wonderful entrepreneurial women.  What a great experience it was!

You can follow Wendy

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{Day 11 - Daily Deal} 12 Days of Christmas

It's the "12 Days of Christmas" event. 
On the ELEVENTH day of Christmas the gift fairy sent to ME . . .

 

Jessica is offering a DISCOUNT on her latest issue of

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your choice of a discounted download or printed magazine purchase

To get this deal.

Contact her by email everydaypartymagazine@gmail.com

 

(valid until 12/31)

 

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So are you ready to go check out her page? 

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 Make sure to check back tomorrow for the next DEAL.

Did you miss a day? Check out DAY 1, DAY 2, DAY 3, DAY 4, DAY 5, DAY 6, DAY 7, DAY 8, DAY 9, DAY 10 of this event, just click the link to see all the details & to catch ANY deal you may have missed!

 

Don't forget to enter the "12 Days of Christmas" GIVEAWAY for your chance to WIN some great prizes from some AMAZING vendors! 

Thanks for being here & I hope you will enjoy all 12 DAYS & all the DEALS I have planned for you!