Sturdy and Stylish Dog Collars

My dad bought our Beagle, George, a collar from Stockmen's Supply years ago and it is still in great condition.  I was browsing their website the other day and found these super stylish collars and fell in love with them.  The price is right too!  

Don't you think George needs one for Christmas this year?  

I'll leave you with a few words from Margaret Wise Brown on dogs...

I like dogs

Big dogs

Little dogs

Doggy dogs

Old dogs

Puppy dogs

I like dogs

A dog that is barking over the

hill

A dog that is dreaming very

still

A dog that is running wherever 

he will

I like dogs.

Christmas Tree Hunt with Coquito!

We took a long drive out into the country to do our annual Christmas tree hunt.  This year I introduced a new tradition of tailgating with coquito!  What's that you ask?  Coquito is basically a twist on the old egg nog served during the Christmas season in Puerto Rico.  It's creamy with a coconut and cinnamon flavor, completely delicious! 

My husband renamed it "Christmas Magic" - taste it and you'll know why!

Note: There are a ton of recipes for coquito out there, but mine is a happy mistake that I stumbled upon forgetting an ingredient in the Goya recipe.  It's slightly less fattening than some of the other traditional recipes.

Coquito or "Christmas Magic"

2 (12oz cans) of evaporated milk

1 (15oz can) cream of coconut

1 (14oz can) coconut milk

1/2 cup white rum

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (more for sprinkling on top)

Combine all ingredients in the blender for 1-2 minutes.  Pour into a pitcher or recycled wine bottle and refrigerate until chilled.  I pour mine over ice and sprinkle with a dash of cinnamon.  You can also increase or omit the rum to your liking!

Please let me know if you enjoy it as much as we do!

Pom-Pom Hats

There is something adorable about a pom-pom hat, even on grown ups.  Last year I bought a soft creme knit one, and my sister, Molly, was asking me to find her something similar.  

Well I did a little research, and here is what I found.  Which one is your favorite?  I'm in love with the hot pink one from Zady!

Find them... 1 2 3

The Best Kid's Party Favor for $3!

What do you want in a kid's party favor?  Probably something that is personalized, educational, affordable and fun!  Or maybe you just want to cross party favors off your "to do" list - like me!  If so, check out these cool coloring books for only $3.  We gave them out as party favors at my son's birthday, and they were a hit!  Go to Birthday in a Box to browse the selection.

Which ones are your favorite?  Any other great finds in the party favor department?  Please share!

And how fun are these winter themed coloring books?  We're giving these out instead of cookies to cousins and classmates this Christmas.

Rainy Day Print

It's a rainy Friday here, so I thought it would be fun to share Laura Trevey's watercolor of Hunter boots.  How cute would this print be in your mudroom?  Only $12 on Etsy - love it!

Have a great weekend!

xo

Kelly

Fox Door Knockers

Philly's Serpico in Pictures

My husband and I fell in love with Serpico on our date night this weekend.  Located at 604 South Street in Philly.  

When you go, grab a "Jack Burton" all the cocktails have witty throwback names and remember to get a seat at the sleek but cozy bar around the open kitchen.  

As far as the dinner menu goes - be adventurous.  Peter Serpico is a James Beard Award-winning chef.  If he's serving Pig Tail over Polenta the special at our visit.  Get it.  Monday you'll be eating your kids' leftover chicken fingers and tots, so live it up while you can!

Ever been?

Make your reservation here