I'm all for a gift I can eat, and after some personal indulgences with the bakery at Grand Asia Market while trying to buy frozen dumplings (hey -- my man loves them) I decided that this year the dangerous mix that is an Asian pastry should be shared with my world.




The sesame seed bun pastries are filled with a sweet red bean paste that's perfect for those that like a sugary treat. The almond loaf is the most conventional choice if you are gifting to picky eaters.

If you want a great stocking stuffer or a gift tag that's just as giftable as the present it adorns, I loved these monogram tassel keychains at Target.  I thought they'd be great hooked on the arm of a crossbody purse too if you didn't need another key chain in your life.




Hope you all have a Merry Christmas!

One of my favorite parts of this year's High Point Furniture Market was getting to speak with so many local designers and entrepreneurs.  Based right here out of High Point, North Carolina, the husband and wife design duo of Andrew and Audrey Kane behind Tapestries, Ltd are bringing vintage charm to everything from wall hangings to throw pillows. Audrey's mother, Nancy Herman, started the company over 45 years ago, and at it's outset the company was focused on traditional hand-woven European tapestries.   Like most success stories, they've faced a lot of challenges and are constantly re-evaluating what they can bring to the design world that is unique, new and fresh.  We interviewed Mrs. Kane for our feature today, and are thrilled to share how they've transformed their business, all while maintaining their local NC roots and love of all things vintage.

Who counts calories this time of the year, right?  Between holiday parties, family dinners, and desserts and goodies galore everywhere you look, it is so hard to avoid all the goodness.  I mean, isn't this why we all make new year's resolutions to start eating healthy and working out, every year?