Sugar Shack
I love my mom and sister so much. They came to my apartment on Tuesday to make our annual gingerbread house (which is actually more of a candy-yard-art-assemblage of sorts).
The finished product...our house was so small that we had to use up lots of the candy on bushes and trees and things:
I am particularly proud of that nonpareil tree there!
Well, the shop has been put to sleep for the first time in history, and Josiah and I are leaving today for holiday visiting with both of our families. This is the first time the shop has been closed the whole time I've had it.
I'm very excited for Christmas to finally be here. I can't wait! I hope all you applets have the most wonderful of holidays, and I'll see you after the big day.
See you soon & xoxo
It looks so yummy!
Posted by: Kelly | December 20, 2007 at 12:07 PM
You did a great job!! It looks great.
Posted by: heleen | December 20, 2007 at 01:11 PM
I have yet to make a gingerbread house in my 37 years, so this weekend my two year old and I and family will be making one :) Not sure if my son or I will eat most of the candy..we shall see. Your's turned out really cute..looks like my little house, minus the super slick icy walkway I almost slipped on this morning.
Have a memorable holiday and enjoy your break.you sure earnedit:)
~Christine
Posted by: Du Buh Du Designs | December 20, 2007 at 01:25 PM
That house is adorable! My brother and sister and I tried making a gingerbread house last week and it didn't work at all. We ended up with several elaborately decorated gingerbread slabs and no house. :-)
Posted by: EmilyR | December 20, 2007 at 01:37 PM
what a cute gingerbread house! enjoy your holiday. i've enjoyed your shop this past year. thanks.
Posted by: jenniferL | December 20, 2007 at 01:48 PM
Oh! so sweet!!!
I love the tree
Happy holidays.
Cata
Posted by: cata | December 20, 2007 at 03:34 PM
so wonderful!!
merry christmas! :)
Posted by: joleen | December 20, 2007 at 03:39 PM
How cute! your photos are really more like artwork. Beautiful colors!
Posted by: courtney | December 20, 2007 at 03:40 PM
Your gingerbread house is darling... looks exactly like something out of a fairytale! And that tree is genius--how ever did you get it to stay together (and upright)?!
Wishing you a lovely Holiday and safe traveling!! Merry Christmas!!
Posted by: Casey | December 20, 2007 at 03:55 PM
Enjoy your holiday and vacation! You have definitely earned it!
Posted by: Kineret Willowgreene | December 20, 2007 at 04:00 PM
aww how cute. I was soo pumped that i made a couple of them. One for work and one for home. I got a kit for the one at work from Trader Joes and it had to be the best gingerbread kit I ever used. Here is the link to the work party. I think the house might be somewhere in the background. http://projectblancoyd.typepad.com/project_blancoyd/2007/12/the-north-pole.html
Posted by: www.projectblancoyd.typepad.com AKA Hilary Glime :) | December 20, 2007 at 04:56 PM
Merry Christmas, Emily!
xoxo
Posted by: Morgan | December 20, 2007 at 05:12 PM
sweet house...have a wonderful christmas. You bring a little enchantment to many, so enjoy your well deserved rest.
Posted by: Maggie Pie | December 20, 2007 at 07:35 PM
Now i want to make a gingerbread house too!
So adorable.
Happy holidays, have a cozy christmas!
Posted by: ismoyo | December 21, 2007 at 12:30 AM
That gingerbread house is absolutely adorable! You did a fantastic job! Happy holidays to you! :0)
Posted by: Holly Hanks | December 21, 2007 at 02:05 AM
Have a very merry xmas and well deserved break x
Posted by: cassie | December 21, 2007 at 05:47 AM
It looks good enough to eat!
Posted by: Anna Lloyd | December 21, 2007 at 06:31 AM
can I love in that little house??? please please, I promise I won't eat it.
Merry Christmas!!
Posted by: stilettoheights | December 21, 2007 at 08:55 AM
happy holidays, emily! see you next year (i hope). the candy tree looks so happy.
Posted by: Missy | December 21, 2007 at 09:15 AM
The plate under your gingerbread house.....the pattern looks a lot like this set of Mieto china I just bought. Is it Mieto? :)
Posted by: Jenne | December 21, 2007 at 10:40 AM
Hi Emily,
Is that a table cloth or just a bit of pretty yardage? I love it.
Posted by: Liz Morlani | December 21, 2007 at 10:55 AM
Mmmm, I like the peppermint puff landscaping.
Happy Christmas/Solstice/Festivus, dearie, it's been a lovelier year thanks to your art being in my life!
Posted by: Cirilia | December 21, 2007 at 05:32 PM
Happy Happy Happy Holidays Sweet Miss E!! Oh, you both deserve some r&r. You seem to handle it all so well, but I can imagine you are always very busy!! So, with that have an amazing holiday!! xxxooo
Posted by: A Fanciful Twist | December 21, 2007 at 08:37 PM
Have a Very Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Ashley | December 22, 2007 at 10:58 AM
Have a Very Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Ashley | December 22, 2007 at 10:59 AM