I love my mom and sister so much. They came to my apartment on Tuesday to make our annual gingerbread house (which is actually more of a candy-yard-art-assemblage of sorts).
The finished product...our house was so small that we had to use up lots of the candy on bushes and trees and things:
I am particularly proud of that nonpareil tree there!
Well, the shop has been put to sleep for the first time in history, and Josiah and I are leaving today for holiday visiting with both of our families. This is the first time the shop has been closed the whole time I've had it.
I'm very excited for Christmas to finally be here. I can't wait! I hope all you applets have the most wonderful of holidays, and I'll see you after the big day.
See you soon & xoxo
Comments (27)
It looks so yummy!
Kelly · December 20, 2007 at 12:07 PM
You did a great job!! It looks great.
heleen · December 20, 2007 at 01:11 PM
I have yet to make a gingerbread house in my 37 years, so this weekend my two year old and I and family will be making one :) Not sure if my son or I will eat most of the candy..we shall see. Your's turned out really cute..looks like my little house, minus the super slick icy walkway I almost slipped on this morning.
Have a memorable holiday and enjoy your break.you sure earnedit:)
~Christine
Du Buh Du Designs · December 20, 2007 at 01:25 PM
That house is adorable! My brother and sister and I tried making a gingerbread house last week and it didn't work at all. We ended up with several elaborately decorated gingerbread slabs and no house. :-)
EmilyR · December 20, 2007 at 01:37 PM
what a cute gingerbread house! enjoy your holiday. i've enjoyed your shop this past year. thanks.
jenniferL · December 20, 2007 at 01:48 PM
Oh! so sweet!!!
I love the tree
Happy holidays.
Cata
cata · December 20, 2007 at 03:34 PM
so wonderful!!
merry christmas! :)
joleen · December 20, 2007 at 03:39 PM
How cute! your photos are really more like artwork. Beautiful colors!
courtney · December 20, 2007 at 03:40 PM
Your gingerbread house is darling... looks exactly like something out of a fairytale! And that tree is genius--how ever did you get it to stay together (and upright)?!
Wishing you a lovely Holiday and safe traveling!! Merry Christmas!!
Casey · December 20, 2007 at 03:55 PM
Enjoy your holiday and vacation! You have definitely earned it!
Kineret Willowgreene · December 20, 2007 at 04:00 PM
aww how cute. I was soo pumped that i made a couple of them. One for work and one for home. I got a kit for the one at work from Trader Joes and it had to be the best gingerbread kit I ever used. Here is the link to the work party. I think the house might be somewhere in the background. http://projectblancoyd.typepad.com/project_blancoyd/2007/12/the-north-pole.html
www.projectblancoyd.typepad.com AKA Hilary Glime :) · December 20, 2007 at 04:56 PM
Merry Christmas, Emily!
xoxo
Morgan · December 20, 2007 at 05:12 PM
sweet house...have a wonderful christmas. You bring a little enchantment to many, so enjoy your well deserved rest.
Maggie Pie · December 20, 2007 at 07:35 PM
Now i want to make a gingerbread house too!
So adorable.
Happy holidays, have a cozy christmas!
ismoyo · December 21, 2007 at 12:30 AM
That gingerbread house is absolutely adorable! You did a fantastic job! Happy holidays to you! :0)
Holly Hanks · December 21, 2007 at 02:05 AM
Have a very merry xmas and well deserved break x
cassie · December 21, 2007 at 05:47 AM
It looks good enough to eat!
Anna Lloyd · December 21, 2007 at 06:31 AM
can I love in that little house??? please please, I promise I won't eat it.
Merry Christmas!!
stilettoheights · December 21, 2007 at 08:55 AM
happy holidays, emily! see you next year (i hope). the candy tree looks so happy.
Missy · December 21, 2007 at 09:15 AM
The plate under your gingerbread house.....the pattern looks a lot like this set of Mieto china I just bought. Is it Mieto? :)
Jenne · December 21, 2007 at 10:40 AM
Hi Emily,
Is that a table cloth or just a bit of pretty yardage? I love it.
Liz Morlani · December 21, 2007 at 10:55 AM
Mmmm, I like the peppermint puff landscaping.
Happy Christmas/Solstice/Festivus, dearie, it's been a lovelier year thanks to your art being in my life!
Cirilia · December 21, 2007 at 05:32 PM
Happy Happy Happy Holidays Sweet Miss E!! Oh, you both deserve some r&r. You seem to handle it all so well, but I can imagine you are always very busy!! So, with that have an amazing holiday!! xxxooo
A Fanciful Twist · December 21, 2007 at 08:37 PM
Have a Very Merry Christmas!
Ashley · December 22, 2007 at 10:58 AM
Have a Very Merry Christmas!
Ashley · December 22, 2007 at 10:59 AM
I loved your gingerbread house and all these candies really made me miss christmas time in New york.
So thanks for the memories and happy holidays.
Tal · December 22, 2007 at 03:46 PM
Merry Christmas for you and your family and happy 2008
MARLOU B · December 22, 2007 at 06:28 PM