Gingerbread Village !

via : rock recipes , martha stewart , country living

while I'm still working on my gingerbread house , I searched for some inspiration in gingerbread house decoration.. and look what I found!! isnt this just lovely?and those huge ones with lights! check her blog for amazing photos!

Miette

cakes from Miette

via Beautiful Things to Share

sweet boxes to celebrate!

via ilmigliore

Strawberry/Caramel/Chocolate inspiration board..

photos : Martha Stewart , TomKat studio , HWTM , Brides.

I collected those ideas as an inspiration board for my next dessert table... & what could look more pretty together than Caramel Chocolate n Strawberries?

Creamy Chocolate Nutella Mousse Cups

Nutella Chocolate Mousse with Cream Biscuits

Adapted from Food and Wine

½ cup chocolate-hazelnut spread, such as Nutella

¼ cup crème fraîche

½ cup heavy cream

1 cup biscuits crushed and mixed with 2 teaspoons creme fraiche

FOR THE HAZELNUT CREAM

1/2 cup hazelnuts, toasted, skins rubbed off with a kitchen towel while still warm

1 1/4 sticks unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons heavy cream
Pinch of salt

In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the Nutella with the crème fraiche at low speed until smooth. In another bowl, beat the heavy cream until firm peaks form. Using a rubber spatula, fold the whipped cream into the Nutella mixture until no streaks remain. press the creme biscuits well into cups, Spoon the mousse into small cups and refrigerate for 20 minutes.

Make the cream: Process nuts in a food processor until they resemble coarse meal. Add butter, sugar, cream, and salt; stir until smooth. Using a pasty bag , pipe on top of each cup after it was chilled.

garnish with hershey kisses or chocolate shavings..

All Gone!

Wrapped Up Simplicity!

via Real Simple

found via Papery and Cakery

some more great ideas for holidays gifts !!

Calm

via angel at my table

Easy gifts for the Holidays..

Big Batch Rubs

Chilled Pineapple-Cranberry Relish

Raspberry Pinwheels

Cinnamon Twists

Lemony Almond Macaroons

Fudge Sauce

recipes can be found at Real Simple

via Real Simple

a Tea Room Like This..

will definetly put a big smile on my face!

via Paris Atelier

I'm inspired by ..

beautiful paintings by french painter Jean Beraud , capturing the Parisian society and glamour of Paris in the old days..

via Paris Atelier