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Christmas Songs and Childhood

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Amber S.

Around this time, you may be bombarded with Christmas music. At first they are wonderful melodies– they bring out the good cheer in everyone, make you want to sway around the tree while you wrap your little presents, and all that good stuff. But after a while, the songs become unbearable and you consider moving to China, where they’ve never heard of Santa Claus (….actually they probably have). The point is, no matter where you go, you can’t get a way from it. But for now, that’s okay.

Wouldn’t these …look great with Mariah Carey’s outfit here? Nothing like a blazing red designer accessory to transform your dated suit jacket:

Ice Cube Red Cufflinks, by Tateossian

America has produced some of the all-time best Christmas songs. And not just “Jingle Bells” and “Dashing Through The Snow,” but really memorable songs that you look forward to listening to once a year. Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas is You” is one of them, among others, but especially Nat King Cole’s “The Christmas Song.”

Hey, a classic is a classic. Mr. King Cole has that “classic” title and so do these classy designer cufflinks, made by Tateossian. Plus they would make a great Christmas present for dad this season:

Tateossian Round Cushion Blue Cufflinks

And one more CLASSIC for you. (Don’t laugh) Here it comes….you ready? Okay, for all you 90′s lovers out there, there is one song, or one album I should say, that shook us to the core. Okay, not really, but most people at least know the lyrics to these “new” Christmas songs from…drum roll…NSYNC.

Cheesy video, yes. But don’t act like you don’t remember NYSYNC. We know you are bouncing your head to this song like you are 13 again. Or 25 maybe? Either way, songs like this make you remember you “inner boy” and so do these Cyberman Cufflinks, which would make great stocking stuffers:

Cyberman Robot Cufflinks

Christmas Songs make you feel like you are a kid again in many ways. And well, we have an entire collection of cufflinks devoted to your inner child:

Mr. Tickle Cufflinks

So go play in the snow today! Have a snow ball fightl! Or if you live somewhere exotic, um… hug a palm tree?

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Simple & Delicious Recipes for Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Amber S.
Thanksgiving is only a day away, so if you need some extra help in the kitchen for ideas on how to impress your guests (or simply indulge yourself), here are some of our holiday favorites:

1. Hot Spiced Cranberry Cider

Hot Spiced Cranberry Cider

Ingredients
- 2 quarts apple cider
- 6 cups cranberry juice
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 1 1/2 teaspoons whole cloves
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
Directions
1. In a large pot, combine apple cider, cranberry juice, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves and lemon slices. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove cinnamon, cloves, and lemon slices. Serve hot.
*Recipe from allrecipes.com*

Gourmet Cufflinks
2. Waldorf Salad

Waldorf Salad

Ingredients:
- 3 or 4 granny apples, unpeeled, cut from the core, and chopped into bite size pieces (about 3 cups)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/3 cup raisins
- 2/3 cup chopped celery
- 1/3 cup walnuts (optional)
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/3 cup of marshmellows
Cut up 3 or 4 of the apples, until you get about 2-1/2 or 3 cups of chopped apples. Sprinkle the lemon juice over the apples. The acid in the lemon juice prevents the apples from turning brown. The raisins will taste best if you plump them first. Do this by measuring them into a cereal bowl and adding enough warm tap water to cover them completely. Allow them to sit for a few minutes, absorbing the water, and softening up. Drain them very well when you need them. Chop up the celery, it should take about 2 stalks or so. Add walnuts. Mix everything together in a medium sized bowl with the mayonnaise and sugar, coating all of the ingredients with the mayonnaise. It is now ready to serve, or you can chill it overnight and serve it tomorrow instead. This recipe serves 6.

Big Apple Cufflinks, Designed by Sonia Spenser

3. Sugar Coated Pecans
Sugar Coated Pecans

Ingredients

1 egg white

1 tablespoon water

1 pound pecan halves

1 cup white sugar

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions

Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Grease one baking sheet.

In a mixing bowl, whip together the egg white and water until frothy. In a separate bowl, mix together sugar, salt, and cinnamon.

Add pecans to egg whites, stir to coat the nuts evenly. Remove the nuts, and toss them in the sugar mixture until coated. Spread the nuts out on the prepared baking sheet.

Bake at 250 degrees F (120 degrees C) for 1 hour. Stir every 15 minutes.

*Recipe from allrecipes.com*
4. Hot Crab Dip

Hot Crab Dip, Recipe from Allrecipes.com

Ingredients

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

4 tablespoons mayonnaise

2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

2 (6 ounce) cans crabmeat

1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 teaspoons hot sauce

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

paprika, for garnish

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, mayonnaise, Cheddar cheese, crabmeat, lemon juice, hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Transfer to a shallow 9×13 inch baking dish. Garnish with paprika.

Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.

*Recipe from allrecipes.com*

Hand-Painted Crab Cufflinks
5. Sweet Potato Casserole

Sweet Potato Casserole, Recipe by allrecipes.com
Ingredients

4 cups mashed sweet potatoes

1 cup white sugar

2 eggs, beaten

1/2 cup milk

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup butter, melted

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/3 cup butter, melted

1 cup chopped pecans
Designer “Potato of Doom” Cufflinks, by Sonia Spenser

Directions

In a mixing bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, sugar, eggs, milk, salt, 1/3 cup butter and vanilla. Mix together and pour into a greased 13×9 inch baking dish.

To prepare the topping, combine in a separate bowl the brown sugar, flour, 1/3 cup melted butter and pecans. Mix together and crumble over sweet potato mixture. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 45 minutes.
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Trend Report: Four Basic Essentials

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Amber S.

GQ magazine recently featured some invaluable resources for men in regards to fashion. Calling it their “Fall Report,” they have carefully selected the hottest trends, accessories, and looks for the modern man of 2010. We have a picked out a few that we especially love. First up, the Three Piece Suit:

Three Piece Suit, Design by Simon Spurr

What’s great about the three piece suit is the added touch of class, found in a single element: the vest. Yes, these suits may cost a bit more than the standard two piece suit, but like GQ mentions in their feature, “it keeps you looking sharp when you remove your jacket.” And these Black Dial Cufflinks are some basic, inexpensive accessories that could bring the look full circle:

Black Dial Cufflinks

The next look we love is the Small, Lightweight Turtleneck. Turtlenecks are great for the fall/winter season for obvious reasons (they keep you warm…if we have to spell it out for you), but they go great under suit and sport jackets. Plus they are a warm substitute for that stifling collared shirt. Make sure the turtleneck you choose isn’t too chunky, but fine-gauge and fits high around the neck, like this one:

Lightweight Turtleneck, as featured in GQ, design by Gucci

The man bag and sunglasses don’t hurt the look either: we especially love the extra finishing touches that really bring together an ensemble, like a stunning pair of Silk Knot Cufflinks:

Camo Time Silk Knot Cufflinks

The next little accessory that is not to be shunned, is the Plaid Necktie. No, we’re not talking about Paul Bunyan plaid here, and we don’t expect you to go on a wood chopping rampage in your overalls…but really plaid is back this season and may be here for the long run. These new plaid ties have a slimmer cut, a smaller tie knot, and are unlined to give a “draping effect.”

H&M Necktie

Black Watch Plaid Cufflinks

David Hart & Co. Neck Tie, $130

And lastly, for this week’s style update, we want to mention once again, our love of TWEED. (And please don’t substitute out the “T” and think we’re talking about something else…but you can if you want…) For those of you who follow this blog, you might remember a post focused on texture, one of which was tweed. Well GQ has also exhibited their love of tweed and it’s storming runways around the world:

Tweed Suit, by Billy Reid

Amber Quilted Cufflinks

And to quote Jim Moore on this subject, he says that “[tweed] looks good over and under everything. It’s got that mannish personality to it, where it stands up well to an elegant shirt and tie, or looks good with a fisherman’s sweater.” And Mr. Moore, we completely agree.

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