As Good as the Hype

I have wanted to try Nutella for a while now, especially having seen so many tempting looking desserts pop up at Tastespotting and Foodgawker that featured the spread. On Sunday when I headed to Kroger to get some chickens to roast, I saw the Nutella on sale and I had to grab a jar.

Oh
My
Gosh

Nutella is even better than I could have imagined. The consistency is delightful and I am crazy about the nutty, chocolaty flavor. I have been enjoying Nutella on homemade bread for breakfast all week.

Now I am dying to bake with Nutella. Since I've been meaning to try my hand at french macarons, I think these Coffee and Dark Chocolate-Nutella Macarons just might have to move to the top of my to bake list.

I am planning on baking on Saturday as part of my Christmas decorating fun. These may not be particularly Christmas-y but I might just have to make these this weekend regardless.

Buttercream Rose Stud Earrings

I listed these Buttercream Rose Stud Earrings in my shop this evening. There are nine different colors to choose from including white and black and everything in between! I only have a pair in each color available at the moment, so if you find a color you love, I suggest you snatch it up!

These would make great stocking stuffers. You could get one for each of your best girl friends and choose the color that fits each of their personalities the best.

Or you could be a bit naughty and keep them all for yourself.

Don't worry, I won't tell. Besides who could blame you?

And at $9 a pair, these won't put a dent in your wallet.

I'll be adding plenty more studs, hair pins, rings and the like to the shop tomorrow.

And don't forget about the Black Friday Sale!

Desk Makeover

I just won these pretty Anthropologie knobs on eBay! With shipping, these knobs came well under $3 each which is a steal considering Anthrpologie's knobs typically cost around $8-$12 on average. I have been wanting to paint my hand me down desk and give it some life with pretty knobs and decorative paper to line the drawers. My desk, which used to be my husband's, is currently a honey-colored, boxy eye sore. I'd like to sand it down, give it several coats of fresh white paint, add these pretty knobs to the drawers and line the shelves with some kind of sweet patterned paper.

This desk from a before & after featured on Design*Sponge is along the lines of the shape and style of my desk. I just love the clean, modern look the white paint brings to the desk. I also adore the chair that was painted and reupholstered to coordinate with the desk.

And here is a shot of the pretty lined drawers. I just love that unexpected pop of pattern! This desk was made over by Laura of Groovin With the Grizas, you can find more photos and details of the makeover here.

I am hoping to tackle my desk makeover shortly after new year.

Scarf Love

I have been drooling over the Cashmere Squiggle Scarf from Anthropologie for the past few winters and I still can't get over how beautiful it is. I would kill to visit an Anthropologie location in person to have the chance to try on this gorgeous scarf. At 100% cashmere, I imagine it would sinfully soft! I still remember the time I first felt cashmere when I was around 14. It was life changing. I need to own something cashmere!

I think that either one of these stunning cardigans from J.Crew would also curb my cashmere craving.

Black Friday Sale!

To help jump start your holiday shopping...
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I will be offering the first ever That Winsome Girl Black Friday Sale starting at midnight on Thanksgiving and ending at midnight on Friday, November 27th (Eastern Standard Time).

All orders placed during this time will receive 25% off.

Buy 4 items, get a 5th free.

All orders over $50 (after discounts are applied) will receive a free gift.

To participate in the sale:
Add desired items to your Etsy cart and proceed to checkout. Enter Black Friday in the "message to the seller" during checkout. You can wait for a revised PayPal invoice to be emailed to you before making payment or you can submit payment immediately and I will issue you a refund through PayPal for the discounted amount.

The fine print:
If buying 4 items, to receive a free 5th item, please add 5 items to your cart. The 5th free item will be the item of lowest price in your order.

This offer may only be redeemed on items listed in my Etsy shop at the time of the sale and cannot be applied toward custom orders.

Payment must be made within 3 days or discounts will be void.

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What a great opportunity to stock up on gifts for all the women in your life!