gift of caramels

I post a lot about making caramels and my experiments with caramels. I've been looking for ways to package them a little nicer, so when I took some down to my dad as  gift, this is what I came up with.

There is a mix of chocolate covered caramels and shortbread caramels (topped in chocolate) in the box. I've been told that I should try selling them, so there will probably be more experimentation in packaging!

earrings to match one of my fav necklaces

I bought this necklace at New York and Company a year or so ago, and it’s one of my favorite necklaces. I just had to post this picture, because I got the earrings in the mail from my sister, Rachel, for Christmas. They (unintentionally!) almost perfectly match it!  I never wore earrings with this necklace because it’s very unique, and nothing I had really matched.

And, they were a gift! I didn't have to buy them, or even think about how much they cost! My sis is very good for my accessory collection!

Thanks Rachel!

P.S. You can find her blog here.