a very handmade holiday

...its happening again. I have my holiday slippers on, I'm sporting my oversized snugly knit sweater, I have been sipping hot chai and YES I am listening to the Mindy Smith Holiday mix on Pandora. I am SOO happy to be heading into the happiest time of the year! I have rounded up a few of my favorite tutorials for your holiday crafting needs. This year I am trying to stick to 100% hand made (except for whatever insanity I come up with for hazel)

felt wreath  -  bow belt  -  tea cup candles

bird nest necklace  -  bread  -  boxwood wreath

lace pottery  -  bias necklace  -  bath bombs

Ginger Banana Bread Recipe

Okay, I kind of obsessed with banana bread. I have sampled MANY different recipe's claiming to be the most moist, rich, delicious bread out there. Well they all had it wrong, this one is THE MOST delicious banana bread! And Ginger is the perfect complement! {there are also versions of this that include 1/4 cup chopped dark chocolate} I prefer mine without-  Download the Recipe Card HERE