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Ingredients:

• 6 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• Juice of 1 medium orange, (about 1/4 cup)
• 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons cognac, (optional)
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• Zest of 1 lemon, (about 1 tablespoon)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
• Pinch of salt
• 6 slices bread, such as brioche, sliced 1-inch thick, preferably day-old
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• Pure maple syrup, (optional)

Directions:

1. Whisk together eggs, milk, juice, vanilla, cognac, sugar, zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
2. Place bread in a shallow baking dish large enough to hold bread slices in a single layer. Pour egg mixture over bread; soak 10 minutes. Turn slices over; soak 10 minutes more or until soaked through.
3. Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Place a wire rack on a baking sheet, and set aside. Heat 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry half the bread slices until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to wire rack; place in oven while cooking remaining bread. Wipe skillet, and repeat with remaining butter, oil, and bread. Keep in oven until ready to serve. Serve warm with maple syrup, if desired. - Martha Stewart.Com

Fruute believe’s in the unordinary tart. Meet a not so traditional tart: mini incredibly airy and infused with meticulously paired flavors, some even quite unexpected. Thy start with the finest ingredients: natural flour, sugar, eggs, butter and cream to help create a healthy, better tasting pastry. They’ve dreamed up the most unique flavors… a great way to spice up any dessert table!

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Balenciaga Classic Skinny Leash, $275.00, Barneys.Com

Gaia, Gino’s & Aruliden’s Fishscape Fish Bowl, $140.00, Aplusrstore.Com

Incomplete Book of Cat Names, OrangeArt.Com

The Incomplete Book of Dog Names, OrangeArt.Com

Rabbit Giclee Print (70 x 50 cm) 125.00 Pounds, Wild-Animals.nl

100% Cashmere Fox Crew Neck Sweater, $198.00, ChristopherFischer.com

Monogrammed Baby Bloomers, $28.00, CuteyBooty.Com

Boys Days of The Week Organic Cotton Underwear Set, $81.00 StellaMcCartney.Com

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Lana Del Rey “Video Games” EP, $2.99 iTunes

Shipley & Halmos “Edison” Sunglasses, $275.00, Barney’s

The Ultimate Shoe Subscription (one pair of Shoes every month for a year) $10,000.00 Netaporter.Com

1 Year Subscription to Vogue Archives, $1,575.00 Vogue.Com

Hermes Collier De Chien Bracelet, $1,300.00 Hermes.Com

Commes De Garcon Top Zip Coin Purse, $160.00, OpeningCeremony.Com

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20 Custom Gift Tags, $48.00

20 Custom Gift Tags, $48.00

Custom Organic Cotton Ribbon 7/8″, $96.00

I think personalized gift tags and ribbon always add an extra special touch when giving holiday baked goods to friends and family. - Taryn Cox for THE WIFE

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Any Wife who adores 1940’s and 1950’s inspired music will love playing this playlist while cooking Christmas dinner, Opening gifts under the tree on Christmas Morning or while hosting a Holiday Cocktail Party. Most of the Song can be found on the CD Swingin’ Christmas available on iTunes. – Taryn Cox for The Wife.

If you love the tunes that make up the band She and Him, (She) Zooey Deschanel and (Him) M. Ward have recently put released a colorful collection of Holiday tunes just in time for Christmas. Inspired by seminal holiday albums by the likes of The Carpenters, Vince Guaraldi, The Beach Boys, Elvis Presley and more, She & Him have set out to create an intimate holiday recording of Christmas classics that helps bring new emotions out of old songs. Perfect for wrapping presents or baking Christmas cookies! $9.99 at iTunes - Taryn Cox for THE WIFE

This was my very favorite Christmas movie as a kid! I would watch it over and over and over again! Perfect to get your kids in the Christmas spirit! - Taryn Cox for THE WIFE

Two New York children know what they want for Christmas and come up with a scheme to make sure they get it. Ethan and his younger sister Hallie plan to get their parents back together for the holidays. First, they need to rid themselves of pesky Tony, a businessman who has taken an interest with their mother. With the help of mice, an ice-cream truck, a few telephone calls and the magic of Santa, their plan might just work.

Meet Me In St. Louis (1944) is a delightful, classic, nostalgic, poignant, and romanticized musical film - and one of the greatest musicals ever made. It tells the story of a turn-of-the-century family in suburban, midwestern St. Louis of 1903, who live in a stylish Edwardian home at 5135 Kensington Avenue. The city, and the well-to-do Smith family (with four beautiful daughters), is on the verge of hosting (and celebrating) the arrival of the spectacular 1904 World’s Fair. However, the family’s head of the house is beckoned to New York due to a job promotion - an uprooting move that threatens to indelibly change the lives of the family members forever. Filmed during WWII, the decision to remain in St. Louis in the film’s conclusion affirmed that nothing will be altered for the American family.

Set of 8 ‘Tis The Season to be Jolly Card’, $16.00

Custom Illustrated Mint Garland Cards, Price Upon Request

10 Happy Holidays Post card, $10.00

Custom Illustrated Vintage Holiday Cards, Price Upon Request

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These darling coasters come with hilarious sayings like :

Merry Merry Merry Gift Tag, $24.00 for 20 Tags

Merry and Bright Gift Tag, $24.00 for 20 Tags

Happy Holidays Gift Tag, $24.00 for 20 Tags

Happy Holidays to You Gift Tag, $24.00 for 20 Tags

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“Red Chevron” Gift Wrap

“Santa Ikat” Gift Wrap

“Rudolph at The Disco” Gift Wrap

“Is It Ready Yet” Gift Wrap

Saturdays Half Type T Shirt, $40.00, Surf Saturdays

Helmet Newton “Sumo” $150.00, Taschen

“Midnight in Paris” DVD, $17.99, Amazon.com

“The Moustache Grower’s Guide” $10.00, Chronicle Books

Cherchbi Weed Wool iPad Case, $112.50, Mr. Porter

Acne Nils Knitted Cashmere Gloves, $140.00, Mr. Porter

The Original Moonshine Whiskey, $85.00, Moonshine.Com

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Featherlight meringue produces deliciously elegant, light cookies. These desserts are flavored with fragrant toasted hazelnuts and dipped in melted bittersweet chocolate for a rich, luscious treat.

Chocolate-Dipped Hazelnut Meringues

• 4 large egg whites, at room temperature
• 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
• 1/2 tsp. fine sea sealt
• 1 cup superfine sugar
• 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups hazelnuts, toasted, skinned and coarsely chopped
• 5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

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Enter to win custom stationary for the Holidays! For a chance to win 75 creative holiday cards please leave a comment below. A winner will be chosen at random on Tuesday evening, November 29th, 2011. Good Luck!

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Extension cords you won’t want to hide. We didn’t aim to reinvent the wheel, we just wanted to dress it up in some some new duds.

Cloth covered extension cords are woven in Massachusetts using three copper wires, each stranded and covered in PVC insulation. The wires are twisted together, padded, and braided with a durable cotton weave. Cords are then assembled in New York using solid brass plug blades that are set in a rubber plug (which will resist chemicals and stay flexible in extremely low temperatures). These extension cords are recommended to be used in the home and shop for small appliances. $38.00 each.

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The Cox Family Christmas Card

From my family to yours, Wishing you a very Merry Christmas. I truly hope this Holiday Season is filled with all that you and your loved ones wished for. - Taryn Cox for THE WIFE.

Clothbound Penguin Classics

The revered books of childhood and adolescence are now bound in a brightly colored, smartly embossed canvas covers to add that much more excitement to their enduring stories. Titles include: The Adventures of Robin Hood, Anne of Green Gables, The Wind and The Willows, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Secret Garden and Peter Pan. $16.99

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The Play Soapbox Cart by Normann Copenhagen

Play has arisen from the idea of play and building a child’s imagination. Jesper K. Thomsen has re-interpreted the classic soapbox cart to create a series of quality children’s furniture. The expression is random and homemade, with oblique lines, compound angles and such humorous details as the green projections contrasting the clear yellow color.

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Ready Made Shadow Puppets

Create delightful stories and adventures in the dark with these sturdy cardboard shadow puppets from France. There is a prince and a princess, the king and a witch, a good fairy, a donkey and a dragon, a castle and a forest-all the makings of a classic fairy tale. All you need to supply is the light and a neutral wall background-and of course your imagination! Nine pieces of varying sizes on wooden sticks. $18.00

Available at Eggy in Los Angeles or Online at MySweetMuffin.com

Vintage Razors.

Each razor handle is antique, certified to be at least 100 years old. The heads are fitted with a Mach 3 blade, replacements for which are widely available. Choose from Mother of Pearl, Ivory and Sterling Silver. Handcrafted in England. $125.00

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Found Camera

The first was prototyped in Germany in 1913 and went into production as the Leica in 1924. Our collection of found cameras crafted by a variety of mid-century German and Russian manufacturers have become vintage icons, making them perfect for display. Each one is unique; let us choose for you. $149.00

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Two New York children know what they want for Christmas and come up with a scheme to make sure they get it. Ethan and his younger sister Hallie plan to get their parents back together for the holidays. First, they need to rid themselves of pesky Tony, a businessman who has taken an interest with their mother. With the help of mice, an ice-cream truck, a few telephone calls and the magic of Santa, their plan might just work. “All I Want For Christmas” is Rated G.

13 Photo Large Day Planner, $78.99

8 x10″ 43 Photo Gallery Photo Book, $45.99

12 Photo Easel Desk Calendar, $24.99

12 Photo Hanging Wall Calendar, $29.99

Photo Notepad, $12.49

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Any Wife who adores 1940’s and 1950’s inspired music will love playing this playlist while cooking Christmas dinner, Opening gifts under the tree on Christmas Morning or while hosting a Holiday Cocktail Party. Most of the Song can be found on the CD Swingin’ Christmas available on iTunes. - Taryn Cox for The Wife.

1. Glenn Miller – Jingle Bells

2. Benny Goodman – Winter Weather

3. Woody Herman – Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!

4. Les Brown – I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm

5. Harry James – Brazilian Sleigh Bells

6. Benny Goodman – Santa Claus Came in Spring

7. Ella Fitzgerald – Santa Claus Got Stuck in My Chimney

8. Woody Herman – Santa Claus is Coming to Town

9. Louis Armstrong – Cool Yule

10. Benny Goodman – Jingle Bells

11. Billy May – Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer Mambo

12. Louis Prima – Shake Hands with Santa Claus

13. Glenn Miller – Frosty the Snowman

14. Les Brown – Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!

15. Louis Armstrong – Zat You Santa Claus

16. Glenn Miller – Sleigh Ride

Downtown on Ice

The tradition continues celebrating its 13th season with holiday fun under the sun and stars DOWNTOWN ON ICE. La’s largest outdoor skating rink at the picturesque Pershing Square framed by towering skyscrapers and stunning historical landmarks.

When: November 18, 2010 - January 17, 2011

Where: Pershing Square, 532 South Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Hours: www.laparks.org

Cost: Rates are $6.00 for 1 hour skate session, plus $2 skate rental.

Parking: Discounted underground parking is available under the park with validation.

W Hotel’s “Chill”

Bundle up and take a spin on “CHILL”, The W Hotel in Westwood pool deck has been transformed into a winter playground featuring a hybrid ice skating rink called “CHILL”. For the 2nd year in a row, join in as they bring the magic of the holidays to life. Surprises are in store including lessons and performances every Saturday by BH Skating Park’s Cabaret Ice Theater and Gingerbread house decorating. The Curveball: I mentioned the “ice,” but the rink is actually made of so-called “hybrid ice,” a synthetic material approximating a high-tech plastic. Sort of a bummer, given that one of the joys of ice skating is the brisk temperatures that necessitate a chunky sweater. But at least the skates are real, and the rink doesn’t require power for refrigeration, so you’re doing our Southern California environment a favor.

When: November 19, 2010 - January 24, 2011.

Where: W Hotel 930 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles.

Hours: 3:00 p.m.to 10:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; and 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

Cost: $10 per hour. (The rental skates are included)

Parking: Parking in Westwood is tricky—but we’re not telling you anything you don’t already know. To save a little cash, hunt for a two-hour meter, many of which are free after either 6 or 8 p.m. There are additional public lots a block south of the hotel, too. Otherwise, you’re stuck with hotel valet, which runs $10 for the first hour and $4 for each hour after that.

Santa Monica’s “ICE”

ICE at Santa Monica, Downtown Santa Monica’s premiere outdoor skating rink, returns for its third year as a part of Winterlit. Thousands of sparkling lights set the stage for festive cheer that will last throughout the holiday season. ICE at Santa Monica boasts 8000-square-feet of real ice and this year, brings the addition of a 400-square-foot for children aged six and under. ICE is the perfect choice for a family outing or memorable night out. Also both arenas offer skating lessons, season passes and special event options for birthday or holiday parties.

When: October 30, 2009 - January 18, 2010.

Where: Located less than two blocks from the Third Street Promenade at Arizona and 5th Street in the heart of Santa Monica

Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Sunday through Thursday and to midnight on Friday and Saturday. Including Halloween, Christmas Day and New Years Day.

Cost: $10 admission (Includes Skates)

Parking: Public Parking Structure or Street Meters