Father's Day - Part II! (Molasses Cookie Recipe!)

Here's a fun idea for Father's Day - why not whip up a batch of Dad's favorite cookies?! You can find a cute tin with his favorite sports team on it to put them in or just wrap 'em up in some pretty paper and give him a cool mug and some coffee beans... either way, any dad would appreciate some home-baked goodness!

I baked my Aunt Terrie's Molasses Sugar Cookies today, and just to make the idea extra tempting, I thought I'd share the recipe and a few pictures. :)

Here's the recipe... straight out of the cookbook because I'm too lazy to type it out! :)

I was impatient & didn't chill the dough for very long, but I definitely recommend giving it at least an hour!

Bonus points if you have a toddler on-hand to do some taste-testing!!

Photos: Moi! (Sally Honeycutt/Sea Studio)

Happy Baking!!

xo,

Sally

Father's Day Ideas - Part I!

With Father's Day fast approaching, I thought it'd be fun to share a couple of ideas for unique and usable gifts!

First off: An affordable & ever-so-practical idea for the beer-loving dad...

...this bottle opener would be perfect in the garage or out by the barbeque & at only $10, you could even get a six-pack to go with it! :)

If Dad has fancier tastes, a fine scotch and some classic tumblers would make a luxurious gift...

I know of more than a few Oban fans, and these Picardie tumblers from Design Within Reach are on my own personal wish list...

Photos: DWR & BevMo

Happy Shopping!! I'll be back with more ideas soon!

xo,

Sal

Seed Bombs!!!

I couldn't have found these at a better time... just this morning, I told my husband of a brilliant plan I'd concocted: To sow wildflower seeds in the enormous, ugly, abandoned lot behind our home!! I checked at the local nursery today, and wildflower seeds were surprisingly expensive (!) so I didn't buy them - and then I came across these little gems while browsing Anthropologie:

They're already mixed with soil, and you can order a package that's created especially for your region - amazing, right!? I will be sure to share pictures when we have a beautiful field of wildflowers outside our kitchen window. :)

Also, just in time for Mother's Day, I must share my favorite monogrammed mugs from Anthro:

Photos: Anthropologie

I love buying these as gifts, and it would be perfect paired with your mom's favorite tea or coffee beans and some homemade cookies for a sweet Mother's Day surprise!! :)

On a side note, sorry I've been behind on posting - I've been busy gardening and building potting tables and editing millions of pictures!! I promise to be better with my "daily" blog!

xoxo,

Sal