Archive for November, 2010
Posted by Amanda (wit & whistle) on November 30th, 2010 under Wit & Whistle Tags: block print, cards, giveaway, set, snowflake, wit & whistle •
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***This Giveaway is over, but there will be more giveaways in the future!*** I have another set of hand block printed cards to give away! I carved this snowflake design by hand and printed it with metallic silver ink on six A6 sized cards. I even printed on the envelopes. Now that’s fancy. To enter [...]
Posted by Amanda (wit & whistle) on November 29th, 2010 under Fashion •
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Can you believe it’s already time for holiday parties? Daniel’s office party is this Friday! I ended up finding the perfect little black dress to wear, but while I was shopping I couldn’t help admiring the latest looks by Ann Taylor Loft. Their stylists are so good at the whole layering thing!
Posted by Amanda (wit & whistle) on November 25th, 2010 under Wit & Whistle Tags: black friday sale, code, coupon, wit & whistle •
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Posted by Amanda (wit & whistle) on November 23rd, 2010 under Recipes Tags: chicken, homemade, pie, pot, recipe, scratch •
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I’m not a chicken pot pie connoisseur, but this recipe makes the best pot pie I’ve ever tasted. A turkey pot pie would be a great way to make use of post-Thanksgiving turkey leftovers, don’t you think? I’m heading to Wilmington to visit the in-laws. Happy Thanksgiving! 1 lb. chicken breasts, cubed 1 cup sliced carrots 1 cup frozen green [...]
Posted by Amanda (wit & whistle) on November 22nd, 2010 under Fashion Tags: fashion, harry potter, Hermione, inspired, outfit •
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I went to see the latest Harry Potter flick over the weekend, and Emma Watson’s casual wardrobe was great. It consisted of layers of cute shirts and snuggly cardigans. It’s the perfect attire for trekking through the woods while trying to defeat Voldemort He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named. 1 Double-Breasted Moleskin Jacket from Old Navy 2 Cashmere Crewneck Cardigan [...]
Posted by Amanda (wit & whistle) on November 18th, 2010 under Shop Tags: buy, christmas, Etsy, gifts, handmade, list, wish •
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I just emailed Daniel my official Etsy wish list. I can’t wait to see what Santa brings! 1 Bubbles Ring Set 2 Orange Tip Butterfly 3 Porcelain Cup 4 Mudpuppy Moon Chimes 5 Nerd Sign 6 Deerman in Profile 7 Crochet Choker 8 Cat Sleep Eye Mask 9 Faux Bois Stoneware Vase
Posted by Amanda (wit & whistle) on November 17th, 2010 under Recipes Tags: recipe, roasted, sweet potato •
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Sweet potatoes are delicious, and I don’t just mean when they’re smothered in marshmallows and brown sugar. Roasted sweet potatoes with cranberry spinach salad is a scrumptious lunch! sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into chunks) olive oil salt fresh ground black pepper Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Spread the sweet potato chunks in [...]
Posted by Amanda (wit & whistle) on November 16th, 2010 under Home + Garden •
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Sometimes I regret that our backyard is completely wooded. I want to pack up and move every summer when swarms of insects crawl out of the trees to attempt (and often succeed) to enter our house. But then fall comes along with its gorgeous colors and makes me forget the horrors of summer.
Posted by Amanda (wit & whistle) on November 15th, 2010 under Fashion Tags: black, outfit, pajamas, red, striped •
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One of my favorite things about cold weather is snuggling up in cozy pajamas with a mug of hot chocolate and a book before bed! 1 Stripe Dreamy Cotton Pant from J.Crew 2 The Sonnets and A Lover’s Complaint from Amazon 3 Women’s Waffle-Knit Henley from Old Navy 4 Sally Slipper from Fossil 5 Cat [...]
Posted by Amanda (wit & whistle) on November 11th, 2010 under Home + Garden Tags: fern, house plant, maidenhair •
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This week I adopted a maidenhair fern. They are one of my favorite plants, and this one is especially lovely. I haven’t found a planter worthy of its lush beauty, so I think I’m going to make my own out of an old vase. Hopefully my fern will be pleased!