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Party Time!
All through the year I have one hobby that sticks with me through all seasons- throwing parties! I love getting the food and dessert ready, decorating my home, and of course mingling with all of my guests! Usually I try to use the holidays as an excuse, but sometimes I want to have a get…
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Thin as Air!
Here is the card of the week! The selection of lasercut cards are cut from cardstock and are blank inside for your custom message. Birch Press Design’s selection of lasercut cards are extremely intricate and details are as thin as air making for incredible designs that anyone can appreciate!
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Merry Christmas to all!
To all who celebrate, MERRY CHRISTMAS! From the team at Birch Press Design to you, we wish you a very merry day and hope you have a wonderful time celebrating with close family and friends! All the crazy shopping and dinner planning is over, and now you can take a breath, relax, and enjoy the…
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Revolutionary Shopping
Malls are packed, parking is terrible, and it’s just plain yucky weather outside (at least in Seattle). I try my best to avoid going to out in the real world to encounter real people in real situations during this time of the year. It can just be really stressful! That’s why I stick to online…
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Card Worthy
Some may disagree, but I’m pretty confident that a majority of you out there think that this is the best time of the year. Yes, it’s extremely cold, but that’s not enough to get you down. There’s a special feeling that fills the air around this time. Too cheesy? Ok. But I do love December!…
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On the Go Notebook
My life is constantly on-the-go. If I have time to sit down and make a full meal and dessert, I’m lucky. My new favorite dessert is a 10-minute recipe for a delicious cake. I mean how amazing is that! But that’s besides the point. When you’re on-the-go sometimes a large journal is too much to…
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Seasonal Bedding
One thing I love to do when the season changes is redecorate my bed room a tad to get into the spirit! I’ll do for summer a light stripped bedding for Autumn, a warm yellow print for spring, a white for autumn, and for winter a deep blue or a deep red color. Changing things…
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The Serious Cup
Have you ever been preparing for an important meeting in the morning and you’re in the zone until, you notice the only mugs you have are ones with dogs, cats, and snowmen on them! The level of professionalism just drops dramatically. Everyone needs those mugs for on those important days, that make you feel at the top of…
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Something a Little Different
Every year it’s the same meal: turkey, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and dinner roles. And yes, it’s delicious, but why not try something else? I’ve been thinking about trying duck this year around. I know it’s not traditional, but I’ve been wanting to switch it up for a while now. Before you dismiss this…
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Let’s Talk Turkey Day!
Thanksgiving is around the corner which you know what that means…another dinner I get to prepare! As you can probably guess, this holiday season is my favorite because of all the different recipes I get to try out. At the beginning of the month, I’m searching high and low for the next best recipe to…
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Perfect Pumpkin!
Today’s blog post is a little extra special! We asked Jessica Segarra of The Novice Chef Blog to create a recipe using the Staub pumpkin cocotte, and she did not disappoint! This delicious, festive soup is perfect for this time of the year and the burst of fall flavors will leave you wanting seconds. For…
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The Secret is Written!
Do you ever have a bunch of recipes that you want to write down and save but you feel that those boring index cards you find are not worthy of the secret ingredients? Me too! But, look no further! Birch Press has three selections of recipe cards that will make you want to share your…
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Crafting With Dave
Watercolors are great for creating that perfect landscape photo but, they also can add the perfect touch to your homemade cards! With our materials sold at Birch Press and our other companies such as Poppy and Memory Box, you can make a card that will make everyone’s mouth drop!
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Top It Off!
Having a baby, whether that is your first, second, or third is an exciting time in ones life that deserves a celebration! And nothing screams celebration more than a cake! Want make your beautiful cake even more festive? Birch Press has just the trick! Cake Toppers! You can surprise the relatives announcing with a ‘baby on…
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Adventures in Cooking’s Delicious Dessert!
It’s no secret that we are huge fans of the fall season. And yummy fall desserts…it doesn’t get any better than that! So when we asked Eva Kosmas Floras of Adventures in Cooking to create a recipe for us, we were ecstatic when she agreed! Don’t settle for just any old cookie, spice this season up…
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Falling in Love With Cards!
Since turning the calendar a page, I have become obsessed with fall. What is there not to love? Everything from the fashion to the sweet smells of pumpkin pie makes me so so happy! I want to wear warm, cozy sweaters all the time, deep burgundy lipstick everyday, and am already planning my Thanksgiving feast…
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Sketch Away!
In life many people can share the same interest. Some find peace relaxing with a good book, others like to scrapbook, and some may enjoy drawing. Today the hobby of interest is drawing. Just because two people both enjoy the same hobby doesn’t mean that they both like to draw the same thing or their…
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Goodbye Old and Boring, Hello Floral and Lace!
As someone who is on her phone a lot and, with no shame, likes to change the cases often, I am always on the hunt for the new iPhone cases. Does anyone else do this? I’ve just always been a fan of alternating my cases whether it’s due to what I’m wearing, the season, or just…
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Dish Up With Safety
How many times a day do you take a platter out of the microwave or pick it up off the table and at least one piece of food falls to the ground? I’d say, being the clumsy person I am, my number is at least two times a day! However, this number has gone down…
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Rain, Rain, Stay a Day
It’s officially fall here in Seattle, Washington. The leaves are changing, hot chocolate is being made, and we are snuggling up with our favorite throw and book next to the fire place. I don’t know about you, but I love this time of the year. I enjoy taking some time to myself and relaxing. Call…
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Hummingbird High’s Pumpkin Treat
Oh do we have a treat for you today! We have asked Michelle Lopez of Hummingbird High to create a special recipe using one of our wooden rolling pins. She even had the joy of preserving her heavenly recipe, using the now “old-school” way, with our tin recipe box. And let me tell you, our…
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Protect That Little Black Dress in Style!
When I am preparing my favorite honey-glazed apple tart or recreating my moms favorite cheese cake, I don’t want to get a mess all over my clothes! Let me tell you, nothing is worse than noticing patches of flour on your little black dress, right as you are answering the door! Trust me- it has happened…
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Ready, Set, Glow!
Votives are perfect for any occasion. Let them add a special glow to backyard BBQ’s, romantic dinners or holiday gatherings with their quirky, off-kilter designs and versatile colors. Dove, Ruby, Peacock or Meadow – pick your favorite color, or mix and match them for a bright surprise. Our votives are crafted in Oregon, with unglazed exteriors and glazed interiors.…
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Shake It Up!
Don’t let the name throw you off! These folded salt and pepper cellars can be used to hold all kinds of condiments. Yes, they can be used for salt and pepper, but they can be utilised for so much more! You can use these beautifully made cellars to hold ingredients such as chocolate chips, seeds,…
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The Gift of Friendship
I have a lot of friends now that are in different stages of life. High school, college, raising a family, welcoming new grandchildren and all the joys that come with living. Just because my old pals are now all scattered around the country doesn’t mean that I can’t keep in touch with them! And why not…
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Welcoming in the New Season!
With the cooler weather coming up, I’m thinking dinner party. Huge dinner party! Why not welcome the new season with friends, family, and some delicious food?! I’m thinking of starting off with french onion soup then following up with a new recipe I’ve been eager to try out: pan-roasted chicken. And what says ‘autumn is here’ better than…
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Bake it Up a Bit
Elevate your desserts…display them on a Birch Press cake stand for a simple, elegant presentation that whispers “this is special.” Toasted walnut double chocolate brownies look great on our Small Cream Ruffled Cake Stand. Imagine a stack of sugar-dusted peanut butter cookies – moist inside and perfectly crisp outside. They’re even sweeter piled high on our Medium Aqua Ruffled…
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Ready, Set, Snack!
I hear a little thing called football season has started. Being from Seattle, Washington, it’s hard not to hear about it! Blue and green jerseys are sported, 12th man flags are being flown, and excitement fills the town come game day. Lets be honest, regardless of if you like football or not game days…
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My Kitchen’s New Addition!
Raise your hand if you like cooking. Now raise your hand if you have countless recipes written down that you have no idea what to do with. That’s me! And clutter and I don’t get along. That’s why I’ve recently organized all of my favorite recipes into Birch Press Designs new tin recipe card boxes.…
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Sounds like a Plan-ner!
I don’t know about you, but I’ve noticed as I am getting older, my days are getting busier and busier. And don’t get me wrong, I love being busy and having things to do, but sometimes I get too overwhelmed with appointments, meetings, and assignments. I sometimes forget important dates like birthdays and anniversaries. I…