Stay Merry and Bright

Le sigh. 

The days following Christmas {when you're forced back into work} are truly the most dismal.  Visions of sugarplums and fireside giggles still dance in my head.  But, alas I am staring at cubicles and looking around for my missing post-it notes. 

But-

I refuse to let the horrible, awful, grinchy work get in the way of my holiday cheer.  It's not over yet...we still have to celebrate the new year!

Keep up your tree and twinkle lights and have a few more cheery days and merry nights!

image via Caitlin McGauley

Christmas is a {Bourbon} Ball!

These little treats are just the thing to take the chill off and get ready for old St. Nick! 

Bon Appetit!

Bourbon Balls

1 (12-oz.) package vanilla wafers, finely crushed

1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

3/4 cup powdered sugar

2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa

1/2 cup bourbon

2 1/2 tablespoons light corn syrup

Extra Powdered sugar

 

1. Stir together first 4 ingredients in a large bowl until well blended.
2. Stir together bourbon and corn syrup until well blended.
3. Stir together bourbon mixture and wafer mixture.
4. Shape into 1-inch balls; roll in powdered sugar.
5. Cover and chill up to 2 weeks

 {Recipe from Southern Living}

12 Days of Christmas

Well, it's official!  Only 12 days left until Christmas.  I've been in such a holiday tizzle that I have forsaken my dear blog.  Fear not, with 12 days left to wait for the jingle man, I have 12 essential wishes for your lists.  So get your tree up, hang your stockings, and grab a big glass of Christmas cheer.  Ooh la la - the 12 days of Christmas are here!

1.  Glitter Phone

2. Fur-ocious Scarf

3.  New Leash for Le Chien

4.  Tight Tush

5.  Jingle Jingle Bling-le

6.  Lounge Essential

7.  Dancing Dress

8.  Completely Necessary Pink Duffel

9.  A Dashing Trip

10.  To Keep Track of Time

11.  Cozy Fire (Perfect Company for #12)

12.  A Cup of Christmas Cheer