The Dollhouse + Gift-spirations
On the radio the other day, they were talking about 24k gold leaf pills for $425 that are so popular that they’re out of stock. Shut the front door! (and this is why I don’t listen to the radio…useless information about useless things, lol).
“Analogous to our culture’s obsession with luxury and consumption, these 24K gold leaf capsules turn your innermost parts into chambers of wealth. Consume and digest.”
You and me? Let’s embrace the charm of homemade gifts and spread the joy with edibles.
Mason Jars…I love these to decorate with (cranberries and votive centerpieces or used as a vase), for sweet tea, to store brown sugar/sprinkles/cupcake liners/popcorn kernels/beans (the list is long), stuff with “cupcakes in a jar or mini pies in a jar”, use as dressing shakers, salad holders, homemade snow globes, soap pumps, homemade candles, or even to catch fireflies in!
How cute are these? (From a restaurant last week).
I collected a bunch of jars to fill and give out as Christmas gifts. Here’s the round up:
One of each for a dozen of my friends and family
To make the vanilla,
I used about 5 beans/cup of vodka and allow it to mature for several months before using it. Having bottles in rotation is a good practice and don’t forget to go into your dark, cool cupboard (ideal storage) and give your bottle a little shimmy shake to help it along its way.
To make the brown sugar (combine granulated sugar + unsulphured molasses), jam, and pickles.
Last year, I passed out boxes of homemade truffles
You could also include these in that box:
Most of my Christmas presents are going to be handmade this year, including this dollhouse for Mama. She’s always told us how much she wanted one as a kid, but never got one so I realize that though, it may be very late in coming and silly considering that both she and I are no longer children, I thought it would be fun to show her that not only do we listen to her stories but that I created a (hopefully) thoughtful and personalized gift for her. The best part? The whole she-bang cost me $40.
- I found the frame at Target for about $10.
- Most, if not all the furniture was purchased at the dollar store–sanded, primed, and spray painted.
- From top L-R: the tiny cake is actually an eraser from a gumball machine.
- The silver tea set was $2 at Hobby Lobby
- The pink oven mitts are actually stickers from Michaels.
- The black grand piano is a Christmas ornament.
- The claw foot tub is a random thrift store purchase.
- The “fur rug” is actually the top trim of a pair of Christmas socks, lol.
- The gold “sink” is a gold brushed votive holder.
- The bathroom mirror is a small round mirror with gold dipped tooth picks attached.
- The tree and nutcracker were both purchased at Michaels. (The stars in both rooms are stickers).
- The tree skirt is a sequined shirt I no longer wear.
- The tiny presents are dollar store purchases.
- The tiny vase of rose hips are materials deconstructed out of a perfume tester/hair pin/ribbon.
- The frames are from Michaels (in the wedding section).
- The lamp is made up of pieces from a broken bracelet/card stock.
My hot glue gun was my best friend and to round out my project, I just need a few more pieces including but not limited to a piano bench, a tufted couch for the sitting room…maybe some art. Alas, working lights and spiraling staircases are not within my budget, lol.
Going to an end of the world party tonight. See y’all tomorrow (maybe) LOL.
Love,
Your Squishy Monster ^.~
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Why would one want to consume gold pills? Talk about throwing money down the toilet. Love the mason jar light. And wow your mother will be so moved by her gift. You are so talented.
ooh love the mason jar idea! Looks so minimalistic!! xO!
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oh wow gold poo… but diamonds are forever!
have a lovely end of the world eve =)
Great gifts and how sweet to make that doll house for your mom! You are such a good daughter
You made a dollhouse for your mama, you’re my hero!
aw *blush* hope mama thinks so too =)
Found your healthy gifts an inspiration =)
LOL, Allen…LOL!!!! I wonder what Mr. Hanky feels about that!
I need to learn how to make that light fixture!
RIGHT? There’s a comedian that said that cocaine was an indicator from God that you had too much money…so is this!
Meh, give me edible gifts any day!
mama’s dollhouse is perfect ^^! and you’re the sweetest, squishy! ^^
Oh WOW! GOLD PILLS. Angie I think radio and tv offer lots of the same weird information.
Every thing looks lovely. LOVE TRUFFLES!!!!!!
You are a wonderful person, Lady, very special and a LIVING dear sweet doll to make your Momma a doll house.
Have a very MERRY CHRISTMAS Angie!
xoxoxo. Love.
Les.
Why would anyone consume gold leaf? That’s odd.
I love mason jars, too, but your dollhouse is what really blows me away. What an amazing gift. I bet your mom is going to love it.
I still don’t get the gold leaf pills… maybe I’m just not cool enough?
Love the mason jar fixture! Happy Holidays!
xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
Ooo great ideas
So glad the world didn’t end. Those frames are unbelievably cute.
The saddest part would be ..no more food!!
and maybe a bit of chiffon cake to boot =)
count me in on the not cool party bc I don’t get it either :/
I really hope so…and I really, really hope she didn’t read this post, LOL
some people have way too much money and not enough sense.
If it weren’t for The Walking Dead, I’d stop watching television altogether too.
sweet squishy pie …lol, idk–I just felt like saying that =)
woot woot!
Angie .Dancing with the stars and deal or no deal are the only non cable programs worth watching. The newsa to much of that is frightening ( Especially when violence down the street is on the news and in our lives.)Lots of sad walking dead Angie and I do not mean the tv program by the same name.
It’s unfortunate but true. and I’m a bit crazy obsessed with TWD!! ftw!!! =)
Hi Angie… gold pills?? Sound ridiculous, we going to have foreign body if we consume that!! LOL
I think your truffles is more divine and exotic. Love your doll house, so cute and pretty.
Have a nice weekend,hugs to you.
I know, right? Thank you Amelia! *Hugs back* =)
People actually spend money on gold leaf pills? Wow. Your gifts are so much better!!
Beautiful and from the heart!!
I love the restaurant display of mason jars
people with waaaay too much money that are too bored, I think, lol
Such great homemade yummy treats for Christmas – and those truffles would have been such a treat to get as a gift!!
you are so creative, making a doll house.!
I’m glad you like it.
We could exchange truffles! I’d love to try yours =)
Gold leaf pills?
You know what we women are golden even without it LOL! Merry Christmas to you and your family, and very Happy, Sweet and Successful New Year!!!!
WHAAAA!? People be crazy…taking gold pills…sheeesh
RIGHT? lol
true-true…I wish you the same, Sandra!!
Love the doll house! My mom loves them too.
Mama lit up like a kid =)
24k gold pills? I’m afraid to ask what’s next. >.<
What lovely gifts, you certainly know how to spoil your friends. I bet MommySquishy adored her dollhouse.
loved it! =)