If you had a year to spend any way you wanted to (without the need to earn money, etc.) what would you do?

If you had a year to spend any way you wanted to (without the need to earn money, etc.) what would you do?

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The Quest for Foamy Coffee

I have this thing about frothy coffee. I don't know why, but I just love to have foam or froth of some kind on my coffee.

The more the better!

A hotel we stayed at in Puerto Rico, at the breakfast buffet, had a big urn of coffee and right beside it was a big urn of steamed milk. I don't know if coffee with steamed milk is a popular way to drink coffee there, or if it was there for people that drink steamed milk by itself, but I think it sparked my love for foamy coffee!

In Canada, I got an espresso in a cafe and it had a slight foam on top just from the coffee itself and the way it was brewed. I love that, too!

In my quest to have 'foamy coffee' at home I have tried all sorts of things with varying degrees of success. My most recent discovery is the best one yet - this is how I do it:

I started with an empty caramel topping bottle (well, it might have had just a teeny bit of caramel left...) and put roughly equal amounts of 2% milk and cream in it. Don't fill it up - it needs to be less than half full to allow room for lots of sloshing around.

Put the top on securely and shake like mad! For a couple of seconds - it doesn't take long. Take the top off and use a long handled spoon to scoop the foam off and put it on your coffee! Yum!

Yes, I'm crazy.

I know. :-)

New Monthly Newsletter - Starting April 2011

I am going to start sending a newsletter out each month starting in April! If you are interested in hearing about what's new at Holly&Sage, be one of the first to sign up!!

Recently I have been trying to de-clutter and organize my life. It is an uphill battle, let me tell you! I have put my Etsy shops on vacation for two weeks so I can get my life together. One of the things I have set out to do is to set up a mailing list so that I can send out a monthly newsletter to my loyal customers and fans. So, here we go! Sign up if you want to find out what happens next!

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Pure Gifts Grand Opening! Saturday, January 22

I am happy to announce that a selection of my Mommy Necklaces will be available soon at Pure Gifts in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina! Read on to find out about their grand opening this Saturday, Jan. 22.

There is a great new gift shop in the Charleston area! Pure Gifts, located at The Shoppes at Seaside Farms, features a wide selection of artisan-crafted, eco-friendly products from local and regional designers. 

Pure Gifts specializes in organic or recycled items made with natural materials by artists and crafters in the United States, especially in the Southeast region. 

During the grand opening on Saturday, they will be having giveaways, refreshments and a trunk show. Visitors will also receive 10% off all purchases!

For more information about Pure Gifts and available products, call  843.654.5151. 

For company news and information, subscribe to their e-newsletter or follow the store blog.

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The Shoppes at Seaside Farms 

1956 Long Grove Rd., Ste. 5

Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464

Twiddletoes: Not Your Ordinary Sock!

NOT your ordinary socks, Twiddletoes are handmade toe socks with a twist! Like mittens for your feet, they have a separate 'toe' for the big toe.

Stacy started making what she calls 'tabi socks' because she was tired of seeing people wear flop flops with regular socks. She started out small, first making them for family members; now she sells her handmade socks at craft shows and festivals as well as in her online shop and her Etsy store.

She uses fine natural wools and her own pattern that features a ribbed cuff and reinforced toes and heels for superior wear and comfort. Her Simple Luxury line includes socks made from alpaca and cashmere! Those are truly luxury socks that would make a wonderful gift (especially for someone that likes to wear socks with their flip flops!).

When you're talking socks like this, anyone would be thrilled with socks for Christmas!

May Your Holidays be Cuddly, Cozy, and Soft!

Isn't this the cutest little guy? Can you believe he's handmade? (And only $20!! Amazing!)

Sandi at IKnitQuiltSew makes bears like this and and lots of other great stuff - all of it cuddly and cozy! Here are a few other samples:

Hot Air Balloon Baby Quilt

Handmade Knit Baby Gift Set

Popcorn Knit Receiving Blanket

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Cyber Monday Sale at Reef Botanicals!

Did you brave the mad fray to go shopping yesterday on Black Friday? Uggg! I guess some people like the excitement of it, but not me. I don't like crowds, anyway, and if I had my choice I would probably just avoid retail shopping of any kind for the whole month between Thanksgiving and Christmas! And driving, too, for that matter....

For those of you that agree and don't like the mob scene of retail shopping this time of year, Cyber Monday is your answer! I love online shopping, anyway, and you can get a lot of great deals online and your purchases will be delivered directly to your door instead of the ordeal of:

1. Driving in crazy traffic (and crazy weather, too, in some parts of the country)
2. Getting elbowed, shoved and stepped on by strangers
3. Walking for hours from store to store in search of the perfect item(s)

Cyber Monday is the perfect time to shop online and save on great holiday gift items. Reef Botanicals has something for everyone on your list - no kidding! From beautiful candles to shaving kits for men.

The husband and wife team of Larissa and Eric make every batch of soap, every candle, and every other item they sell by hand. They use only natural ingredients; no synthetic oils or colorants. Many of their products are also suitable for vegans and/or vegetarians.

On Monday, November 29, you can save 10% on every order from Reef Botanicals. Also, shipping is free on every order over $30! Check out their wonderful items - you won't be able to resist!

Happy Cyber Shopping!