Simple Paper Cubes For Christmas Lights . . .

Saw this on Pinterest. I think the image says it all! How fun!

Simple, Affordable Appetizers . . .

How easy is this? Cook up some tortellini and skewer, offer with a tasty pasta sauce like pesto!

Simple Peppermint Bark (Oh Martha!)

If you don't have a double boiler, use a metal bowl set over a pot of simmering water.

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Ingredients

• 2 pounds white chocolate, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
• 12 large candy canes
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint oil

Directions

1. Line an 11-by-17-inch baking sheet with parchment, and set aside.
2. In the top of a double boiler, melt white chocolate, stirring constantly.
3. With a chef's knife or meat tenderizer, cut or pound candy canes into 1/4-inch pieces.
4. Stir pieces of candy canes and peppermint oil into the melted chocolate. Remove from heat, and pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet; spread evenly. Chill until firm, 25 to 30 minutes. Break into pieces, and serve. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

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Simple Plates For Simple Bites . . .

How fun is this? 

I like food. 

. . . and I like it to be presented in a way that shows of how brilliant it is and can be! So simple and yet so feasty to the eyes. Fill your imaginations tummy with these fun plates!

Crucial Detail

Sculptural Dinnerware

As culinary trends progress towards presenting food as sculpture, it’s nice to know you have the proper presentation palette. Crucial Detail offers dishware to match your dinnertime masterpiece, such as clever porcelain dishes with rambling eruptions. Many of these pieces were designed for the famed restaurant Alinea.

$7 - $42

Available Today From Fab.com!

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Simple Safety Measures For Your Rugs . . .

Oh Martha, how smart are we?

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Simple Soap . .

Common Good, a Brooklyn based soap company is doing just as their name states. With stylish design and earth friendly fillers, this company is taking clean to a cleaner level. Just check out their beautiful glass bottles!

common good

And to go with it, you can buy their spectacular soaps, candles, and many more!

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Simple Maps . . .

Designhype $23 - $30

Stainless Steel Subway Map Cuffs

Pratt alumni Tiffany Burnette is the designer and entrepreneur behind Brooklyn-based Designhype. She created her sleek and modern NYC subway cuffs collection as an attractive accessory that helps you find your way. The line became so popular that it has expanded to include other cities.

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