It’s a holiday here in Spain today, so we’re busy making our annual Christmas cookies using a recipe from Todd’s beloved Nana. We need to make more than 135 to give them to everyone on our list, but we’ve already easily surpassed that number and there is still plenty of dough! If there’s time I may also make some of my Grandma’s traditional Springerle<\/a> as well, although they really need to age for a month in order to achieve the right flavor. My mom has kept the tradition and makes them every year as well.<\/p>\n Do you have any holiday baking traditions?<\/p>\n Pinterest Picks<\/strong><\/p>\n Cute and fun holiday craft ideas. (See the weekend reading links below for one more.)<\/p>\n I’m a little surprised Pantone announced blue as the color of the year for 2020<\/a>. I think we’re headed in more of a green direction.<\/p>\n I love these little details you could include in your Chaval Coat. The topstitched undercollar would add extra stability if you like to pop your collar, and the hanging loop is a lovely touch. Also, the center-back inverted box pleat would add extra fullness if you like a more dramatic sweep. And how stunning is this longer checked coat? So pretty.<\/p>\n Weekend Reading<\/strong><\/p>\n OK, go have yourself a great weekend, and hurry back because we’ll have something really special for you on Monday! (Hint: another new pattern!)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" What are your plans this December weekend? 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