Dessert Trend: Pinwheel Cake Toppers

Over the last couple of weeks, we've discussed some different DIY cake topper ideas like this bunting and this flag trend. When I saw this pinwheel topper, I knew it should be added to the debate. There are tons of pinwheel tutorials online, so this is another truly doable topper concept.

So, now that we've got a third DIY topper in the running, which one is your favorite?

image: Ruffled Blog

Special Delivery: Goodies As Gifts

Leave it to Real Simple to making packaging and sending holiday goodies, well, real simple. Cranberry-pineapple relish, raspberry pinwheels, gingerbread men, and spiced mixed nuts are all easy to make. When packaged right, even store-bought goodies are elevated to gift-worthy status.