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holy moly. last week was a total blur-- in bed.  i'm feeling better but i can't believe thanksgiving is this week.  it's like i woke up from my "blur" and into holiday season.  over the weekend we ran to the store *pure chaos* and got some of the basics i need for the dishes i'm making; i still need to run to traders to finish up which i plan to do today.  also, can you believe stores are already offering their black friday prices? i love black friday but i can't get on board with black thursday...wednesday..etc.  thanksgiving is all about giving thanks and being with loved ones: not the mall. i will say i love the holidays and am looking forward to them; i'm really not a scrooge.
hope you all have a great week! xx

+ 1. kitchenaide // i received an artisan stand mixer as a wedding gift: it's the hands down number one kitchen tool i use: if your kitchen lover already owns one there are tons of awesome attachments you can gift. i especially love the ice cream making attachment!

+ 2. crate & barrel // fill this marble utensil holder with some cute wooden spoons and the cook will sure to be happy!
+ 3. jk adams // jeff and i are obsessed with cutting boards: these boards are made in the USA, durable and can double as a fun cheese board.
+ 4. modcloth // how stinking cute are these cheese knives? 
+ 5. the cellar whiteware // a lot of brands have been making the cutest pieces with fun play on words: these soup bowls are perfect for a night in with a yummy slow cooked soup.
+ 6. threshold // this chalkboard canister is can store coffee grounds, flour or cookies.  it's cute enough to sit on a kitchen counter too.
+ 7. cuisinart // modern day hand mixer: this is an awesome tool for cooking and baking.
+ 8. kuhn rikon // these knives rock and the bold colors make chopping and cutting a bit more fun.
+ 9.  sur la table // i love marble: this cake stand is perfect for any baker's fresh pie or cookies.
+ 10.  the lion and the lark // you can find the cutest handmade goodies on etsy.  i love these recipe cards.  they're cute enough to share and it's always nice to support a small company.
+ 11. crate & barrel // only available in store: these recipe dividers will help keep chef organized.
+ 12. martha stewart // a pastry dough blender is also great for cutting up herbs or making lumpy mashed potatoes.  an inexpensive gift that should be in any cooks kitchen.