Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas from me to you! 

When it comes to designing Christmas cards, doing your own is the hardest task each year. I always love including a recipe on the back, and with the loss of my grandfather this year, it was an obvious choice to include his famous pancakes. Enjoy! 

Christmas Cards

A peak into the 2016 world of custom Christmas cards...

Home for the Holidays

Planner available here

Winks available here

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Peppermint Hot Chocolate

You absolutely cannot beat a cup of peppermint hot chocolate at Christmas time. It's so seasonal, it keeps you warm on those chilly nights, and is even better when sipped by the fireside (and Christmas tree). Williams Sonoma has the best. Bonus points if you sip it out of a brand new BFP cup (get one here before they sell out)!

Ok, but first presents pjs  ||  Catherine Truman Photography

Consider this my auto-reply... social media might make it appear like I'm working around the clock, but today marks my last day in the office until 2017! I'm stepping away to spend time with family doing Christmas things. I hope you do the same! 

Introducing Coffee Cups

The cups are here! 

We are offering three different designs. The two lovely ladies above feature a 

design on the front with "but first, coffee..." in the signature BFP font on the back. 

The other design has java-loving girls wrapped around the cup. They are perfect for

the coffee, tea or hot cocoa lover! 

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Pipcorn

Pip, pop, pipcorn! 

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Y'all, have you heard of / are you obsessed with Pipcorn?? It's the cutest mini

popcorn with cute packaging and a handful of delicious flavors to choose from. 

I'm not going to lie, I tried them all. I'm a huge fan of a sweet and salty combo,

so the Kettle Corn is my favorite with Rosemary being a close second. The Sea

Salt is classic and is great with a few M&Ms thrown in while the Truffle is a 

bold and unique flavor. Try all four with the 4 pack or load up on smaller 100

calorie bags.

tray: West Elm  |  "Parka" notecards  |  Pipcorn  |  popcorn containers: Target 

(exclusively in stores - other cute bowls here)

Fill a stocking full, tie a small bag on the outside of a gift, host a movies &

popcorn night with your holiday favorites... what you do, try it! Or better yet,

spread some holiday cheer by sending a mini bag to a friend, neighbor, or 

colleague. 

See the full Gift Guide here. 

G by Giuliana x Brittany Fuson

I'm thrilled to share my latest collaboration with Giuliana Rancic...

We teamed up to bring you more shirt designs as part of her G by Giuliana

collection exclusively for HSN. This collection is designed for the jet-setter,

the girl on the go. With easy silhouettes and comfy fabrics, the new shirts pack

well and wear even better. Throw them on with your favorite boyfriend jeans (shop 

my favorite here) or a cozy jogger pant (like this one here) and you're good to go.

We had winter destinations on the mind when putting together inspiration boards

for the new designs. Whether you're flying Southwest or boarding a private plane,

who doesn't want to head to a snowy mountain town for the holidays? The best part

is they come ready-to-wrap in a beautiful gift box. Consider this one a Christmas must. 

We created three designs in two different formats, a lightweight tee and a cozy 

sweatshirt. But here's the grand finale...

We created a scarf! 

 

all photos: Catherine Truman Photography

We wanted it to have an abstract feel when worn, so it features an oversized

illustration in an easy breezy material that's perfect for all climates. 

Shop the full collection here.

Be sure to tune into HSN Tuesday, Dec. 13th, from 7:00 - 9:00 EST 

to see the launch. You might also see me hovering in the background! 

2 Easy Holiday Cocktails

'Tis the season for eating, drinking and being merry!

Today we're bringing you two of the easiest cocktails that will surely make a splash 

with your guests. Whether you're the host or simply being a gracious guest by not showing 

up empty handed, these are two cocktails you'll want to have in your arsenal. Seriously, 

they're are so easy (translation: they take about 5 minutes to throw together and have about

 4 ingredients total). 

They pass the taste test, the time test, and most importantly, the short list of ingredients

test. I have been wanting an excuse to use my fresh rosemary plant, and both of these

cocktails called for a garnish of rosemary!

I came across the first one while flipping through the Favorite Things issue of the O Mag. 

Oprah always seems to kill it at all things Christmas, let's be serious. The only thing that

takes a little planning is freezing ice cubes in advance. They are what takes this one to the

ultra fancy (looking) Christmas punch level. I halfed the recipe below to simply make one

pitcher full.

pitcher: World Market  |  champagne flutes: World Market  |  tray: West Elm  |  "Eloise" notecards

Cran Rosemary Punch

2 bottles Prosecco (chilled)

3 C white cranberry juice (or white grape juice)

20 drops Angostura bitters

1 C fresh cranberries

Rosemary sprigs (for garnish)

In each section of a large ice cube tray, place a few cranberries and a cluster of rosemary leaves. 

Fill with water and freeze about 6 hours or overnight. In a punch bowl, combine Prosecco, juice, 

and bitters. Add prepared ice cubes and additional fresh cranberries to bowl just before guests arrive, and serve.

(recipe source)

The next one popped up on my instagram feed as a sponsored ad and instantly grabbed 

my attention. It screams cold weather with hints of maple syrup, a splash of something

sweet in the grapefruit juice and a Christmasy touch of rosemary as a finishing touch. 

wine glasses: Pier 1  |  "Mays" notecards  |  all photos: Catherine Truman Photography

Grey Goose Fireside

4 parts Vodka (Grey Goose)

1 part organic maple syrup

5 parts freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice

1 pinch of sale

1 sprig of rosemary

Add the maple syrup, a pinch of salt, and a sprig of rosemary to a glass. Mash

the rosemary to combine the flavors. Top with the vodka and fresh grapefruit juice. 

Serve over ice.

(recipe source)

Cheers to the holiday season! 

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Handsome Gifts for Him

We're going to keep the gift ideas keep coming...

Today, we're switching gears to Handsome Gifts for Him. You can find this new

category added to our massive 2016 Gift Guide here. If he knows what he did, 

maybe a bag of coal (also known as a soap set) will set him straight. If you're

looking for something more personal, we're obsessed with these city map

glasses. Don't forget, men need personal care items, too. To keep him looking

ever so dapper, throw a fresh mouthwash or Scotch-infused toothpick set in

his stocking; wrap up a sleek cashmere brush or sweater stone to keep his wools

winter-ready; tie a big bow around an updated hard-sided suitcase if he's always

on the go. 

If he's more of a tech-guy, consider these noise-cancelling headphones something

you'll want to gift because (trust me) you'll want to borrow them for long flights!

You can't beat this cute electronics cleaning brush as an add-on.

See the entire list here. 

Oh, but let's be serious, the easiest, most useful gift you can give a guy is a new

wrist watch. My favorite is a classic timepiece by Daniel Wellington. I have become quite

the collector... I'm obsessed with the simple, sleek face and timeless leather strap. 

This is another one you want to gift because you know you want to borrow. 

(You'll also find these on our A-Z Gift Guide under "W")

Catherine Truman Photography  |  Classic Sheffield in White  |  Classic Black Sheffield

Get 15% off your purchase when you use the code FUSON15 on the

Daniel Wellington website. Head over and consider your shopping done! 

Top Beauty Buys

The 2016 Gift Guide launched just in time for those last minute shoppers 

(hint hint: Christmas is less than 20 days away!!).

Today I'm expanding it to include my favorites in the Beauty category.

From the Tweexy Nail Polish holder to the Spa Tower (hello, perfect for 

moms and grandmothers), the people that created these items are pretty much 

geniuses. I've included some of my absolute must-haves that I use on a daily basis 

from the contoured eye mask to Drybar's Triple Sec texture spray (and let's not 

forget the St. Tropez gradual tan to help fight the winter blues). But one of my favorite 

finds this year has to be the Spatty Datty... get every last drop out of those narrow makeup 

bottles with these reusable mini spatulas (for lack of a better term). 

See the full Gift Guide here and the latest addition, my Top Beauty Buys.

I'm excited to share another one of my latest additions to the beauty counter...

the Quantum Switch by Theorie. The set includes 4 different sized barrels to

create the perfect look for every occasion. I prefer to use a larger barrel to create beachy 

waves, but if you're wanting a tighter curl, there are options! It also includes a glove

so you won't burn your hand and comes in a perfectly sized travel bag. This one is

a must-have! 

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Shop the Quantum Switch and other products by Theorie here.