Traditions: Tiered Cake

In the spirit of the upcoming holiday season and the traditions that are carried out each year, a few posts on wedding traditions is an absolute must!

via Ms. Debbie's Cakes

Today we're starting with the most delicious part of any wedding reception- the wedding cake!

As much as we love the new trends of dessert tables and cupcake cakes, there is just something to be said for the tradition behind the tiered wedding cake.

via KB Cakes

The tradition of having a tiered cake at the wedding reception started back in Anglo-Saxon times. Each guest brought a small cake to the wedding and those cakes were stacked on top of each other. Later, a clever French baker created a cake in the shape of the small cakes and covered it in frosting, which is now what we know as the tiered cake. (Source of wedding cake wisdom)

via Dream Day Cakes

Pretty cool, huh? Who knew that cake shape had so much meaning and history!?

heaven...

nothing says, "it's time to relax" like Lavender! Ever since my dear friend Mo made me a lovely Kashmir eye pillow/ sachet for my birthday this year, i have been in love with them! they are Yummy with a capital Y!!!

so, i thought it only fitting that i make them for all my children's teachers and aids for their Christmas gifts this season!! :) i purchased Lavender buds & oil at this little Etsy shop and filled my pot with a medley of rices...

it smelled amazing!!

so, i thought it only fitting that i make them for all my children's teachers and aids for their Christmas gifts this season!! :) i purchased Lavender buds & oil at this little Etsy shop and filled my pot with a medley of rices...

i even made them in a variety of sizes and shapes... even little Matryoshka Dolls!! they might be my favorite??!! :)

i really appreciate my childern's teacher!!

okay, okay... i'm really off to get a Christmas tree!! i received the most beautiful { SavVy } Seasons Swap package yesterday from the lovely Angela, that i'm super excited to put to good decorating use!! LOL ( i'll show you more later!! )

Xo, Heather

i love my boys!

i just love them and want to keep them super safe!! that's why all my boy's will be receiving first aid kits this Christmas using this pattern ( of course! ). i used fusible interfacing to give the zipper bag a firm, clean look that won't leave my men feeling like a bunch of ladies!! hahaha...

and how clever is it when an artist puts together these darling additions for all your projects??... UUUuummm... fantastically clever!!!

i hope they love them!!

have a fabulous weekend my friends!! i'm off to watch the boys cut down a tree and celebrate my oldest 14th birthday!! :)

Xo, Heather

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I decided to commemorate 4:59 AM on Friday, December 2, 2011 by sleeping in. It’s been a tough week dealing with cheating students. I’m not looking forward to seeing any of them on Monday.

2011-12-02: Turquoise beauty - Beleza turquesa

 I finished this coat yesterday (sewing review will be up as soon as I find the time to write it is published here) and I couldn’t be happier with it! I’ve been lusting over a wide fit coat for quite some time and Paco’s pattern “Abrigo T” filled the bill perfectly (pattern is available for sale here). It’s made of turquoise boiled wool and it’s very warm and comfortable. The top was also made by me, from another of Paco’s patterns (sewing review is published here). Turquoise and brown is such a wonderful color combination, don’t you think? I’m feeling really great in this outfit!

PS – I didn’t dye my hair again; the red color faded slightly with the washings, but it’s still there; it's not very visible in these pictures though.

Terminei este casaco ontem (os detalhes de costura serão publicados logo que possa estão publicados aqui) e não poderia estar mais satisfeita com o resultado! Ando com desejos de um casaco assim largo já há algum tempo e o molde “Abrigo T” do Paco preencheu os meus requisitos perfeitamente (o molde está à venda aqui). É feito de um tecido misto de lã turquesa com uma textura muito bonita, o casaco é quente e muito confortável. A blusa também foi feita por mim, de um outro molde do Paco (cliquem aqui para os detalhes de costura). Turquesa e castanho fazem uma linda combinação de cores, não acham? Hoje estou a sentir-me muitíssimo bem a usar este conjunto!

PS - Não pintei o cabelo outra vez; o vermelho saiu um pouco com as lavagens, mas ainda está lá, nas fotos é que não é muito aparente.

 Kiko was neutered a week ago, and recovered really well after the procedure; both my cats were having great fun playing in our backyard!

O Kiko foi esterilizado há uma semana e recuperou bastante rapidamente da operação; ele e a Missy hoje estiveram muito divertidos a brincar no nosso quintal!

Holiday Lanterns

As it is officially December, it is officially the holiday season and one of my favorite times of the year!



The holidays mean cold weather, cute boots, and lots of hot chocolate (with the little marshmallows, of course!)



If you plan on having your wedding during this joyful time of year, there are some great ways to incorporate some holiday staples into your ceremony!



These centerpieces we found at Pottery Barn are a gorgeous addition for any reception table or to add into your engagement party!

These lanterns can be used in so many different ways and add such a rustic touch! 

How would you incorporate these?

Rehearsal Dinner Yard Games!

Cooler weather is such a wonderful excuse to get outdoors. Being outside is always so refreshing to me and outdoor activities never fail to disappoint. Ladder ball, croquet, corn hole, checkers- we love them all (plus, we're pretty darn good at them...in a totally modest way, of course.)!

Via I Do (x2) Via Aruna B. Photography

So, why not incorporate these family-friendly yard games into your rehearsal dinner or reception? Your closest bunch of friends and family is the perfect group to eat a good meal, have a few (or a lot of) laughs, and have a funtastic time playing games while celebrating you and your wedding bliss!

Via Wedding Cheesecake via Melisa Mckolay

There is always room for a little bit of friendly competition!

Would you put your best game-face on and join in on the wedding yard game festivities?