Beauty, Health and Living

It wouldn’t be Christmas without candy canes.  It’s simple candy made with sugar and peppermint oil.

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Lots of colorful candy cane to chose from and nicely set in a pretty vase too. Take one! Photo from bookgrl flickr, CC.


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What better way to get into the Christmas spirit then putting up decorations? I just saw these cute Christmas critter ornaments at Pottery Barn.  I especially like the baby penguin.  But $26 for a set of 4 is quite pricey!

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Pinecone Critters.  Along with the pine cone body, it’s very creative! Photo from Pottery Barn.

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Smith & Hawkin, the garden shop I’ve enjoyed visiting, always had nice ornaments. But sadly they are out of business (since last July 2009).  I found this photo from the Daily Green. I remember seeing them last winter but didn’t buy any. They are so cute and colorful too! I found some on Ebay and thinking of bidding for them (starting bid is $3 for all 6).


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