2016 Christmas list

Christmas 2016 is looking a little a lot different than it has in years past. I'm not making food for anyone, shopping for Christmas trees or  hosting Christmas parties at my house.

One thing is going to stay the same, though. Every year for Christmas, I buy myself one nice bottle of perfume (the kind that never goes on sale).

This year, its going to be Mademoiselle by Coco Chanel.

Last year, it was Gold by Michael Kors. 
(which was lost in the flood)

Year before last, it was Si by Georgeo Armani

This and that. Here and there.

Have you seen the "dear kitten" video?  The most adorable thing I have seen and it makes me want an orange kitten really bad.

Have you seen Diane Keaton's Loreal Ad? Its shocking. Here is some real scoop, and here.  

And Kerry Washington's cover controversy here?

This video makes me really wish for more time and energy to get fun little things done like making mugs with sharpies. Seems like my time and energy are always devoted to bigger projects, or the daily grind, not fun craft projects.

One of my favorite things..... Brown butter (instructions here)

Know what I also like ?  the cooking channel, especially this show, but I don't get this channel on my cable subscription anymore and I really miss it. Its the only channel I do miss with my cheaper package. I can watch full episodes online but it is not the same for me.

and I love this video, about accomplishing the first task of the day by making your bed.