Lunchtime Links for December 22nd, 2014

• Kirbie's Cravings: Hot chocolate cookies.
• Handle the Heat: Gingerbread fudge.
• Averie Cooks: Soft and chewy M&M chocolate chip cookies.
• Picky Palate: 5 minute holiday cookies. 
• Crazy for Crust: Cookie dough Ritz crackers.

Shake Shack Coasters

Nothing like some Shake Shack home goods to class up my apartment, haha.  

I saw these coasters on Shake Shack's website while they were offering a Black Friday discount, and I knew I wanted to have these for my place.  They're a nice lightweight wood with cork on the bottom so they won't scuff up your table.  I love the engraved burger logo, it's such a fun way to show some Shake Shack love in my own home :o) 

Lunchtime Links for December 19th, 2014

• Crazy for Crust: Chocolate mocha snickerdoodles.
• Kirbie's Cravings: Thick Nutella hot chocolate.
• Oh, Sweet Basil: Cashew chicken.
• The Pioneer Woman: Gingerbread cookies. 
• The First Year Blog: Gingerbread men Oreo balls.

Starbucks - 40% Off Holiday Merchandise

I was VERY pleasantly surprised to find out that one of my local Starbucks stores was having a 40% off holiday merchandise sale until Christmas Eve - the perfect time for me to grab the items that I've been eyeing for a few weeks!

I love the Gold Dot tumbler - it reminds me of a Kate Spade or C. Wonder design, and it's very cute in person.  I heard some bad reviews about the ceramic lid (mainly that it doesn't stay on once the tumbler is filled), but since I plan on using this as a regular (non-traveling) mug, that shouldn't be an issue.  And of course I had to get the holiday cup ornaments - there were so many new ones this year!  I already had the rest (gold and the red holiday design) so these three will complete my collection haha.  I'm not sure that every store is offering 40% off, but be sure to check multiple locations if you're interested in any of the holiday items! 

Lunchtime Links for December 18th, 2014

• Brown Eyed Baker: Chocolate crinkle cookies.
• Averie Cooks: Cinnamon-sugar streusel baked French toast.
• Table for Two: Homemade whipped body butter.
• Bake at 350: Mini gingerbread houses.
• The Comfort of Cooking: Soft chocolate chip cookies.

Andy Cohen - DC Book Signing

I recently had my second opportunity to see the fabulous Andy Cohen - he made a stop at Sixth & I in DC during his book tour for "The Andy Cohen Diaries"!  I'm very happy to have been able to see him at signing events for both of his books - this one included a fun interview session by Wolf Blitzer, how very DC!

Although the book signing portion was very strict (and with good reason, there were hundreds of people waiting to get their book signed, haha), I definitely wanted to bring a little something for Wacha, Andy's dog.  I saw this super cute bagel with cream cheese, and I thought it was the perfect gift for Wacha that Andy would also appreciate, haha.

The employees working the event were in charge of taking photos with our phones/cameras, and luckily the guy took some photos as I was giving Andy my gift for Wacha.  As you can see I also wore my Target doughnut sweater to "coordinate" with the bagel, haha.  

It was so fun seeing Andy again, and I love his new book so far! Everyone should go buy it, or ask for it as a holiday gift! 

Lunchtime Links for December 17, 2014

• Crazy for Crust: Kit Kat fudge. 
• Averie Cooks: Chocolate dipped chocolate chip cookie.
• Kirbie's Cravings: Hot chocolate mug cake.
• Picky Palate: Cookie dough chocolate bark.
• Brown Eyed Baker: Peanut butter blossoms.