Fresh Ink

Say hello to Fresh Ink's stationary and gifts store's new employee! That's right I am finally done with school work for a whole year and will be working at this amazing, creative, and colorful store. Right now I am a little unsure of my exact job title but I know it has the title of manager in it. I absolutely love coming into work here because you never know what new things will be arriving! I also love the location on the second floor of Banner Hall because of the big windows that overlook Highland Village that let in the gorgeous morning light. Even though I just started Monday I can tell that this is the right place for me and I am very excited to be working here! Below are some items such as Kate Spade and Lily Pulitzer agendas, Cinco Powell tassels, and Thimblepress Confetti Push Pops that we currently have in the store and online. Be sure to check us out at our website and follow us on Pinterest and instagram.

 

Lots of Love, Natalie

 

Lemon Kris Crinkle Cookies

For the holidays I decided to make a variety of different sweet treats to take to Starkville Physical Therapy as a little Christmas present and thank you for letting my do my internship there. At first I wasn't sure what all I would make, but then I stumbled upon a recipe for Lemon Crinkle Cookies. I knew right when I saw the name that I was going to make these! These cookies might be my new favorite because they are the perfect mix of sweet and tart. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who wants to make a refreshing but still scrumptious cookie!

 

Lemon Kris Crinkle Cookies:

*makes 2-3 dozen

 

Ingredients:

1/2 cups butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 whole egg

1 teaspoon lemon zest

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/8 teaspoon baking soda

1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cups powdered sugar

 

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Whip in vanilla, egg, lemon zest, and juice.

Stir in all dry ingredients slowly until just combined, excluding the powdered sugar.

Pour powdered sugar onto a large plate. Roll heaping teaspoon of dough into a ball and roll in powdered sugar.

Place on baking sheet and repeat with remaining dough.

Bake for 9-11 minutes or until bottoms begin to barely brown and cookies look matte (not shiny or melted)

Remove from oven and cool cookies about 3 minutes before transferring to cooling rack.

 

Be sure to keep checking in because there will be at least four more delicious recipes to come!

 

 

Lots of Love,  Natalie

 

 

Treat That Fabulous Friend

There are only 16 more days until Christmas!! If you haven't started shopping then you probably should right now!! I am here to help with another edition of the Holiday Gift Guide. So far I have presented ideas for Hostess gifts, Children's Gifts Under $20 and items from my personal Christmas Wishlist! Today I am giving you some ideas to treat a fabulous friend. I don't know about you but me personally, I have a ton of wonderful girl friends that keep me going each and everyday! They allow me to vent and to gossip(come on we all do it) and they build me up. I would personally like to receive every one of these(I already own four). This Christmas, I hope to show each and every one of my friends how much I appreciate and love them and how much I need them in my life! 

{1. Smashbox}{2. Cashmere Gloves}{3. Monogrammed Tervis Tumbler}{4. Lilly Pulitzer Planner}

{5. Pave Link Bracelet}{6. Kendra Scott Elle Earrings}{7. Coach Wristlet}

{8. Monogram Necklace}{9. Crystal Holly Necklace}{10. OPI Take Ten Gift Set}

Stay southern,

Gifts for Him

1. Abingdon laptop bag from J. Crew

2. Chamgar socks from ALDO

3. Beats Pill from Target

4. Brogue Shoes in Leather from ASOS 

5. Brixton Tangier iPhone 5 Case from ASOS

6. Bullhide Leather Travel Kit from Orvis

7. How to be a Man book from J. Crew

8. Leather Flask from J. Crew

9. Harry's Truman Limited Edition Shave Set from J. Crew

10. Merino Wool Zip-Neck Sweater from Orvis

 

 

Lots of Love,  Natalie

 

 

Gifts for Her

With Christmas right around the corner you are in need of gifts for everyone. Well, hopefully this list will help you with gift ideas for her!

1. Hunter 'Original' Tall Rain Boots in Dark Olive

2. iPhone5 covers from Piperlime

3. Cashmere Heart Intarsia Gloves from C. Wonder

4. Sugar Rose Royalty Set from Sephora

5. Tinley Road Faux Fur Infinity Scarf from Piperlime

6. Cone Cuff from C.Wonder

7. Vintage Spike Earrings from C. Wonder

8. Tartine mini-satchel in Pebbled Leather in Dusty Pink from J. Crew

9. Cable Beanie with Fur Topper from C. Wonder

 

 

 

Lots of Love,  Natalie