Shortly after returning home from Atlanta, Monica and Naomi repacked their bags for the California Gift Show.

 

There were many great new finds that we look forward to carrying in the shop like Vietri, an Italian imported artisan dinnerware. They are absolutely beautiful. Notice the tunics Monica and Naomi are wearing? They are from the cloting line, CP Shades, that we are bringing to Warmth Company. 

 

We love their beautiful styles and fabrics and are proud to carry another line of clothing handmade on our West Coast. You will love them.

 

"Midnight" is a new color this season for La Vie. This phone-picture doesn't do it justice. It is gorgeous. We can't wait for these to arrive in the shop.

During each of Monica & Naomi's travels, they look for a little bit of adventure. They met friends, new and old, as well as searched out a few yummy stops, like this restaraunt famous for macroons. Yum.

 

   

 

Monica and Naomi have been on their yearly winter shopping trip for Warmth Company.
Their first day away, Naomi sent this photo with the caption, "We ain't in California anymore".

 

Here they are at Sugarboo.

 

Then on to find new jewelry for the shop.

 

And the ever so lovely Bella Notte linens.

 

The new designs and fabrics for 2012 are over-the-top amazing. We can't wait to show you!

 

And, yes! There was shopping for Christmas 2012!

Sometimes with all the holiday hustle and bustle, with all the tree trimming and gathering of family, we can find ourselves so busy that there are a few simple things one still wants to do even though Christmas day in all its beauty and loviness has passed. There are friends we wanted to sit down to tea with, neighbors we hoped to take a beautifully wrapped plate of home-made goodness, and projects we tried ever so hard to finish. Shortly after Christmas yet before the holiday tinsel was taken down, Naomi gathered a few friends for just that. A time to stop and gather to enjoy the season for just a little bit more.

Naomi fixed a lovely meal from Super Natural Every Day by Heidi Swanson.

 

We gathered around to visit as she put together the last details of the meal in the kitchen she and her husband Tom  are remodeling in their own home. (I will show more details of their remodel soon.)

 

She made Cauliflower Soup with aged Cheddar cheese and Dijon-style mustard, topping it with croutons freshly made from a loaf of Tartine sourdough bread I had made her a few days back.

Naomi also served Miso-Curry Delicata Squash.

Here is Monica doing the final toss. The vegis and tofu were first roasted with white miso and red Thai curry paste. Then kale, cilantro and pepitas were gently stirred in.

 

At the end of the meal, Naomi appologized for not having made a dessert. We all agreed, though, that the menu for the evening was so satisfying and full of flavors that a sweet treat, especially after the holidays was completely unnecessary.

 

These books are becoming the go-to cookbooks for all of us at Warmth Company. Each recipe, has been a great success, and between all of us girls, many recipes have been tested. Naomi said the most difficult thing about this evenings recipes was gathering the interesting ingredients, but slowly our pantries are becoming stocked with these healthy and new-to-us ingredients.

Do you have a favorite cookbook? Is there a particular chef whose recipes your family loves? We'd love to hear what is inspiring your healthy-cooking for this New Year.

 

 

 

Here is a report about our last Girl's Night written by Monica and Naomi's lovely Aunt Pat who has been a journalist for her local paper. You will see why another evening of fun has been planned...

Pat, Naomi, Monica, April

 

 

YOU ARE INVITED
TO A GIRL'S NIGHT OUT AND JEWELRY TRUNK SHOW!

Thursday, November 17
5:00-7:00pm

IT WILL BE AN EVENING OF FRIENDS,

WINE AND LITE BITES,

AND THE MOST BEAUTIFUL JEWELRY

FOR YOU TO TRY ON!

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