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CARRIE: I love these pretty cookie presentation ideas from Better Homes and Gardens. So many fun ways to dress up baked goods.

"sweet treats" :: everyday food

MORGAN: When I think of making anything in the kitchen, my first instinct is always to grab my Everyday Food! It always has great recipes and the photography and page layouts are just so pleasing to look at! I especially loved this Decemeber issue - the color palette of the "sweet treats" spread and the cover it such a fun holiday look! I read that photographer Marcus Nilsson is to thank for the wonderful images!

serious gingerbread

CARRIE: If you're feeling ultra-crafty and want to go crazy on gingerbread houses, here is some great inspiration from apartment therapy.

homemade gifts

CARRIE: I've been thinking about making some homemade gifts for neighbors and thought it would be fun to round up some inspiration here. The images above are all from Martha Stewart.

Fall flavors

CARRIE: I have to say that one of my favorite things about fall is the food. The flavors of apples and pumpkin and cinnamon and earthly vegetables get me excited to get into the kitchen. A place I love looking for kitchen inspiration is smittenkitchen.com. The recipes are great and the descriptions and photos make just browsing the site enjoyable, too. Also, she has a helpful list of recipes divided by season to get you in the autumn cooking mood. Recipe photos from smittenkitchen posted above (top to bottom): simplest apple tart, brussel sprouts and chestnuts in brown butter, apple pancakes and pumpkin waffles.

Eli, no!

CARRIE: "Eli, no!" is a fun little children's book about a dog, Eli, and his trouble-making ways! Here, he lies on the floor surrounded by all of the food (trash?) he has consumed. At least Eli is making some healthy choices by consuming lots of fruits! Good dog, Eli! The book was designed and illustrated by Katie Kirk & Nathan Strandberg of Eighthourday.

orla kiely

CARRIE: if we're going to talk about fruity artwork this week, we can't go without mentioning one of our favorites: Orla Kiely! so much to love about these apples & pears!

MR Tea

MORGAN: I just couldn't help it – aren't these hilarious? MR Tea! I love it! These are from a cute little website called teeandtoast.com! They've also got some fun tees like the one below!

clever drinkware

CARRIE: I'm following Morgan's lead with the clever products and focused on drinkware with a sense of humor. Clockwise from top left: Porcelain crinkle cups, Pick your nose party cups, "I am not a paper cup," stacked mug, mustache pint glass and sommelier wine glasses.

"eye candy"

MORGAN: {Photographer, Craig Kanarick's "Eye Candy" series on Rock Made}