Linen Love

I just recently ordered several towels to include in our holiday gift baskets from a new line of linens in the emporium. My order wasn't due to arrive until next week, so it was a fun surprise to receive them today. 

I bought the Provence Black Striped Towels (possibly my favorite of the bunch) and the Lara Natural Linen Tea Towels (dark, unrefined linen is always a favorite of mine.)  Also lovely are the Lucas Natural Striped Linen Hand Towels.  By the way, they all come with a nice strong loop for hanging -perfect!

I was so excited when I opened the package, I immediately had to see how they would look, so I grabbed a wire basket and gathered a few things to fill it, just to get an idea.

Source Sharing - Metal Baskets

natural burlap used as basket liner

jute webbing used as charming ribbon

I had so much fun packing up homemade cookies and oranges and other treats in gift baskets this Christmas.  I know I'm a little late in sharing and truth-be-told, I never did get a proper photo illustrating just how nice they looked finished so I'm afraid you'll have to use your imagination a bit!  My sister flew in Christmas eve day to spend the holidays with me and by the time she got in, it was all we could do to get all the elements together and out for delivery.  (Thanks Sis, by the way!!)

I think it is always nice (budget permitting, of course) if the gift basket can be part of the gift—a useful storage container that the recipient can use in any number of ways throughout their home.  Which brings me to my original post topic:

2012 is well under way and I don't know if it is the start of a new year or just the after-holiday-clean-up that motivates me to purge unnecessary items and organize the house from top-to-bottom, but it seems I'm always in that frame of mind this time each year.  

Wire baskets and trays are a favorite storage solution of mine.  They are an attractive way to store all sorts of items in the kitchen and throughout your home.  

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Here are a few finds from the emporium:

. Small Wire Basket

. Large Wire basket

. Shabby Cottage Chic Wire Basket Set

.Timeless Settings:  Set of 3 baskets

. Vintage Inspired Veggie Storage

I'm constantly scouting for new items to add to the emporium so be sure to check often to see my latest finds. 

in the emporium:

For a large variety of storage items (from glass canisters to wire baskets) see Pantry and Storage

Find wooden totes, wicker baskets, wire baskets and other totes used for storage or for gifting  in Gift Wrap Supplies

You might also like:  The Heart of the Home  

and Thinking Outside the Box

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A Christmas Gift

...from me to you:

A special playlist I put together for the holidays.

Tip:  Right click on the playlist link and open it in a new tab so you can enjoy uninterrupted music play as you browse.

{l&l's Holiday Playlist}

I've put one of my favorites at the top:  "All I want for Christmas is You" the Olivia Olson version from Love Actually, a heartwarming movie that has become a holiday tradition at our house. By the way, if I'm missing one of your favorite songs, write and let me know.  I'll be happy to add it for you if I am able.  

Wishing lots of love to you and yours.  
May your days be merry and bright!  

xo~

image via: Côté Sud

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Holiday or Hostess Gift Idea - Limoncello!

A wonderful, unique gift idea for your neighbors or friends is a bottle of limoncello. Whether you choose to make it yourself (how-to video following) or you buy a favorite brand, this sipping liqueur is a welcomed treat and makes a perfect holiday or hostess gift.

As budget permits, a fun addition would be a set of sipping glasses like these by Bormioli Rocco:

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Wrap everything up in linen towels:

and arrange in a wire basket or charming wood caddy.  

How to make homemade limoncello:

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Suggested bottles for homemade limoncello:

Bormioli Rocco Bottles, set of six for $32.

or for many other options,

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If you don't want to make your own or you just prefer gifting 

an authentic limoncello from Italy, try:

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Limoncello di Capri

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Recipe for Limoncello Cheesecake Squares

Another idea:  
include a card with a recipe for making limoncello or 

a recipe where limoncello is one of the ingredients.

Tip:  If you decide to gift this to several people on your list, you can break up the set of limoncello glasses and gift two to each person stretching one set out to be part of 3 gift baskets.  

Of course,  a bottle of homemade -or purchased- limoncello is gift enough all on its own, so don't hesitate to keep it simple.  

Cheers!

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