The December Edit
Skiing in the prairies, my winter mood board, heirloom citrus garlands, and the books I've read over the holidays!
The Monthly Edits are a casual curation of my consumptions from the past few weeks including: books I read, delicious eats, fun finds, and personal meanderings. Buon appetito!
Saskatoon was covered in snow and hoarfrost for our arrival and provided us a beautiful visit with family. Between tobogganing with our niece, cross-country skiing through fields, and all the great food, it was a charming and delightful white Christmas.
Here’s how it all went…
I’ve been loving these two songs lately (as a pleasant break from the Wicked soundtrack and Christmas playlists).
Our local art gallery had an Andy Warhol and Banksy exhibit for the holidays (shown above) that we got to visit and enjoy. The colourful pop art collection was a fun treat to experience.
Citrus garlands are my new favourite holiday decoration. I was pleasantly surprised with how lovely this simple craft turned out—recipe below.
Heirloom Citrus Garlands
- Citrus (orange varieties, lemons, grapefruit)
- Mandolin or sharp knife
- Paper towel
- Parchment paper + baking sheets
- Sewing needle + gold florist wire
Start by selecting a variety of unripened citrus. The less juicy and squishy they are, the easier it is to get a perfect slice. Cut very thin and even (about 1/8 of an inch or less). Using a mandolin is best (we have the benriner and it did wonders). Lay your slices on a sheet of paper towel and cover with another sheet. Press down evenly using a cutting board or large book to absorb the juices. Repeat with fresh paper towel 1-2 more times then transfer your slices onto parchment paper lined cookie sheets. Preheat your oven to 200 degrees. Cook four hours (or until completely dried)—flipping your slices every hour. String your slices together—I used a sewing needle and gold florist wire—then hang around windows or wherever suits your space. I also added jute twine ribbons to each end of my garland and love the results!
How to make (any) art look expensive.
Pantone’s colour for 2025 is Mocha Mousse (love it).
This savoury date + olive oil oatmeal recipe.
These tiny, salty, chocolaty cookies.
Is human interaction becoming a luxury good?
Tokyo is introducing 4-day work weeks to boost fertility.
Luca Guadagnino is set to remake American Psycho.
I am absolutely using this hack for dust bags!
Love these dresser canisters.
Wouldn’t mind a pair of these clogs as house slippers.
Merit’s Flush Balm in ‘Beverly Hills’ was my favourite product discovery this year.
December’s Bookshelf:
Big Swiss by Jen Beagin. This one was fun and quirky. Greta spends her days transcribing therapy sessions for a sex coach and becomes