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Holiday Happy Hour – Mulled Apple Cider

apple cider + tea towel

This week, LA finally got a tiny taste of Fall – and some much needed rain. Even though the temperature is hardly brisk, my friend Sara from Matchbox Kitchen and I have been brainstorming some seasonal treats to share. Inspired by her recent apple picking adventure, Sara and I decided to make a batch of mulled apple cider to channel the Holiday spirit.

Mulled cider makes a great compliment to the gingerbread cookies Sara shared last week (or any leftover pie you might still have in the fridge). Plus, you can add a bit of bourbon to make this drink perfect for holiday happy hour.

Sara and I have one more post planned around the theme of holiday treats, stay tuned for that next week!

West Coast Craft in San Francisco this weekend!

WCC

I’m excited to be taking part in a new holiday event this year called West Coast Craft! This is it’s second year at the Fort Mason Center, and the lineup is absolutely stellar. West Coast Craft takes place on December 6 & 7, from 10am to 6pm in the Herbst Pavilion in the historic Fort Mason Center on the San Francisco waterfront.

I’m looking forward to spending the weekend catching up with old friends in the Bay Area, plus shopping for holiday gifts from some of my favorite makers. Cotton & Flax will be at booth #108 all weekend, with tons of giftable coasters, tea towels, napkins, trivets, and pillows – plus a special sale section just for WCC. Stop by and say hello!

Thank you!

black friday

You’d think that the excitement of having a stranger buy my work would have worn off by now, but I am truly thrilled and grateful every time you purchase something I’ve made. You make it possible for me to do what I love! It brings me so much pleasure to create things that will contribute to the enjoyment of your home. To all of you who’ve supported Cotton & Flax this year, I’d like to say a heartfelt thank you.

Please enjoy 25% off through Monday by using the code MERRY in the Cotton & Flax shop. Every purchase ships with a bonus: a free set of confetti patterned holiday gift tags! Have a happy holiday weekend!

Gingerbread Cookies from Matchbox Kitchen

gingerbread cookies

For my fall/winter photo shoot, I worked with several friends to create a cheerful holiday setting to showcase my new textile designs. My friend Sara, from Matchbox Kitchen, baked some delicious gingerbread cookies for me to use as props along with my linen cocktail napkins. They added a festive touch, even though it was 85° on the day of the shoot, and felt nothing like the holiday season at the time. After we finished taking photos for the lookbook, Laure and I made a quick snack of these delicious cookies – they were SO good!

Today, Sara shared the recipe for her gingerbread cookies over on her blog – if you feel like doing some holiday baking check out the recipe here.

If you’d rather buy some of Sara’s cookies outright, she just launched a special holiday gift basket with her delicious s’mores! Or, if you’re looking for holiday baking inspiration, you’re in luck: Sara and I have decided to collaborate on a few holiday-themed posts over the next few weeks. Keep an eye out for more soon.

Quick note about Holiday Shipping

I can’t believe the holiday season is already here! I wanted to take a moment to post Holiday shipping deadlines, so you’ll be sure to order in time for Christmas delivery. Please place your order before Dec. 18th for Christmas delivery to USA destinations, or by Dec. 1 for International Delivery.

confetti tags

I’m delighted to be taking the week off from my giant to-do list to spend some time with friends and family! While I’ll still be answering emails, and I have some sales announcements scheduled for the week ahead, all orders from the Cotton & Flax shop that are placed this week will ship out on Monday, Dec. 1st.

As a special holiday treat, all orders placed Thanksgiving week will ship with an extra gift: a set of hand-printed confetti gift tags! These tags will make your holiday gifts just a little more special, and are only available during the holiday season. No need to use a special coupon code or add anything extra to your cart – just place an order before Dec. 1, and you’ll get a free set of four gift tags added to your order.

Upcoming Holiday Events in California

CA holiday craft shows

I hope you’ll come visit me at one of my upcoming Holiday events in San Francisco or LA!

First up, we have West Coast Craft, a new craft & design show in San Francisco featuring carefully selected artists & craftspeople living and working on the West Coast. The show takes place Dec. 6th + 7th at Fort Mason Center. The lineup is absolutely stellar, so if you live in the Bay Area, you’d be remiss not to stop by and get your holiday shopping started.

I’ll also be participating in Renegade’s Holiday Market in Los Angeles, which is taking place on Dec. 13th + 14th at Grand Park in DTLA. As always, there will be tons of food trucks and free crafting activities, so bring the whole family for a fun afternoon of holiday shopping.

Both shows are free and open to the general public – hope to see you there!