Blanket Weather...

It's a cold one in Kentucky tonight! Get cozy.

So much to love...

Milk Punch...

Well, it's that time of year again — time for some Finderskeepers Market Holiday Milk Punch! We were so pleased to be featured in the Lexington Herald-Leader yesterday with the recipe. If you ever made snow cream as a child, you are going to love this punch. We've turned up the volume with the addition of some dark rum and brandy. Enjoy!

Finderskeepers' Holiday Milk Punch
1 cup sugar
1 cup dark rum
1/2 cup brandy
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1/2 gallon whole milk
Grated nutmeg

Dissolve sugar in rum, brandy and vanilla extract in a large, heavy pitcher. Add milk, and freeze until very cold and slushy, about 4 to 8 hours. Pour into glasses, grate nutmeg over each glass, if desired, and serve. The punch can be kept in your freezer for up to two weeks.

Photo via Kentucky.com

Sweet Discovery...

With so many new online shelter magazines, it is hard to keep up. Thankfully, I discovered Heart Home courtesy of Will over at Bright Bazaar. Check it out — the styling is fantastic and it is loaded with plenty of great design ideas. Thanks for sharing Will!

Babel...

A former old cowshed has been turned into the gorgeous restaurant Babel at Babylonstoren, one of the oldest Cape Dutch farms in South Africa.

The holiday issue is LIVE...

Rue

Mocha-Almond Roca Oatmeal Cookies...

1/2 cup (1 stick) plus 6 tablespoons butter, at room temperature

1 cup dark brown sugar, loosely packed

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1 tsp. instant coffee

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

3 cups oatmeal (old fashioned or quick)

1 ½ cups Almond Roca, roughly chopped

Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, beat butter and sugars on medium speed of electric mixer until creamy. Add eggs, instant coffee, and vanilla; beat well. Add combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; mix well. Add oats and Almond Roca; mix well. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto a super greased cookie sheets. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets; remove to wire rack. Cool completely. Store tightly covered.

via Culinary Concoctions by Peabody

Geometric Chandelier...

Does anyone know the maker?

When a client becomes a friend...

I vowed not to take on any holiday decorating for clients this season. But when a client has been so faithful and becomes a friend, it is hard to say no. I put together this lovely combination for such a friend earlier this week. I am so happy I did not say no — as her home became even lovlier than it already is with the addition of fresh greens, a few touches of holiday sparkle, and some twinkling white lights. Dear friend, thank you once again.

Scenes from Finderskeepers Market...

For more information on any of the items you see here, please contact me via finderskeepersmarket@live.com