It's That Time of Year Again!

Every year just after Halloween I get the "Christmas Itch"! It has been my favorite time of the year since I was a wee little kid. My family followed certain traditions that I carry on with my family today.

By far my favorite tradition is baking Christmas cookies! Starting in November, I try to bake at least 1 different type of cookie once a week and once December hits I step it up, sometimes baking a different cookie everyday! I save them all in the freezer (minus the ones that I "taste test") and bring them out starting on Christmas Eve. They normally last through New Years. I will try to post pictures of the cookies as I bake them this year (along with my "secret" recipes).

I also LOVE decorating our house for Christmas. We put up our tree early, often before Thanksgiving, and take it down LATE (March-ish :). We figure, why take it down early, when it takes so long to get it set up. Besides, it looks so pretty all lit up! I have been collecting ornaments for years now and have quite an extensive collection. I will post a picture of our tree once it is set up.

And, yes, that is me in the picture above. I was the first born as well as the "only daughter" and was quite spoiled; especially at Christmas! Every year my family drove up from North Carolina to western Pennsylvania to spend the holidays with my extended family (which at the time was quite large; hence the reason why I am surrounded by toys). I am not sure if I enjoyed being dressed up as Miss Claus. I will have to ask my mom about that :)

I wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season and I look forward to sharing some photos with you in the weeks to come!

VACATION TIME!

After a VERY long and tiring holiday "soap-making" season, we have decided to take a much needed vacation! We are headed to San Diego and Palm Springs California! I can't wait! My last shipment of orders will go out on March 8. If you place an order between now and March 15, then it will be shipped shortly after we return from vacation. Thanks again for all of your great business! I will try to post some photos from our trip when we return!

Gingerbread Boy Cake!

I built this cake for my work's annual holiday party last year. This design was featured in the Wilton 2007 yearbook. It is not my own design, however, just one that I replicated. It is iced in chocolate and white homemade buttercream frosting. The cute little gingerbread boys were cut from rolled fondant. I colored the fondant using cinnamon and ginger, so they taste like real gingerbread boys! Miniature candy canes, spicy gumdrops, and rainbow sprinkles add to this eye catching design.

My Favorite Perfumes of All Time!

So, what does Doctor Sweet Tooth wear when not wearing one of her own scents? For as long as I can remember I have loved perfumes. It is impossible for me to pick an all time favorite, but after some thought I was able to compile a list of my top 6 favorite perfumes of all time:

1. Karl Lagerfeld's Sun, Moon & Stars Perfume. I have been a big fan of this one since high school. It is somewhat hard to come by now, but I did happen to find a new bottle a couple of years ago! This one brings back the memories of my "younger" years :)
2. Aquolina Pink Sugar Perfume. I can not say enough about this fun scent! I will never ever ever tire of this sweet number!
3. Betsy Johnson Perfume. To me this smells similar to Pink Sugar and I guess that is why I like it so much. I also love the bottle's unique colorful design.
4. Britney Spear's Fantasy Perfume. Although I am not a huge Britney Spears fan, I do have to admit that I love her perfumes. Midnight Fantasy almost made this list. This is another bottle that I am totally in love with!
5. Juicy Couture Perfume. This has to be one of the most unique scents that I have ever experienced! Who ever came up with this scent is pure genius! I love the long-lasting fruity scent!
6. Lolita de Lempicka. If I was forced to pick one favorite, I suppose I would choose this. I have been wearing this scent almost everyday since my husband gave it to me for Christmas! The scent is impossible to describe, but lets just say that not a day goes by with out someone asking me what I am wearing. Everyone seems to like this one! Gorgeous bottle too!