Magical December 🎄 Holiday Baking, Books, Nutcracker Ballet 🩰 Cozy Corner to Warm Your Heart

December is such a cozy, magical time for us! Between baking festive treats, curling up with our favorite holiday books, and lots of trips to Nutcracker performances (my little dancer is in the show!), the days are full but so special. Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a Happy New Year! Even if things aren’t going perfectly, I hope you find little moments of joy to make this time special. Here’s to celebrating the beauty in the small things! Much love! ❤️ Luiza and Little Women Atelier *** 🎀 Linen clothing, designed to make every day feel like a dreamy escape https://littlewomenatelier.com/ On our website, we offer gift certificates - perfect if you’re still looking for gifts for your loved ones. Plus, we’re having 20% discounts on made-to-order and some ready-to-ship items: https://littlewomenatelier.com *** DIY Pomanders You'll Love: Spicy, Festive, and Oh-So-Fragrant! Let’s create our own fragrant holiday magic with spicy fruit pomanders! 🕯️Studded with cloves and cured in a blend of warm spices, these timeless treasures make lovely gifts, natural air fresheners, or cozy decor. ✨ Perfect for closets, bowls, or ribbons 🎀 ⭐️ A raspberry star bread is a festive and delicious pastry that can be a perfect addition to your table. Here's a step-by-step guide: Dough • ½ cup milk • 4 tbsp (½ stick) butter • 6 tbsp sugar • ½ cup warm milk (105-115°F) • 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet) • 1 tsp sugar • Pinch of salt • 2 large eggs • 4 ¾ cups all-purpose flour Instructions: 1 Heat ½ cup milk, butter, and 6 tbsp sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until the butter melts. Remove from heat and let cool to lukewarm. 2 In a small bowl, combine ½ cup warm milk, yeast, and 1 tsp sugar. Stir and let sit for 10 minutes until bubbly. 3 In a large bowl, combine the cooled butter mixture, yeast mixture, eggs, and salt. Mix well. 4 Gradually add sifted flour and knead until the dough is smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let rise in a warm place for 40 minutes or until doubled in size. Tips for Making the Best Cinnamon Rolls: • Do not overheat your milk! Milk temperature should be 105–115°F (similar to warm bathwater). Anything hotter will kill the yeast, preventing the rolls from rising. For the Filling (Choose One): -Cinnamon-Sugar: 2 tbsp softened butter + ⅓ cup sugar mixed with 1 tsp cinnamon + • Chopped walnuts (optional) -Nutella: ½ cup warmed Nutella -Raspberry jam: ½ cup thick jam -Or Pesto! Instructions: 1. Divide and Roll the Dough Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 4 equal pieces. 2. Roll each piece into a 10–12 inch circle. 3. Assemble the Layers Place one circle on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spread your filling evenly, leaving a ½-inch border. Add the second circle on top, spread filling, and repeat with the third layer. Top with the fourth circle, but do not add filling on this layer. 4. Shape the Star Place a small cup or bowl in the center of the dough stack to mark the center. Cut the dough into 16 equal strips, starting from the edge of the cup to the outer edge. Take two adjacent strips and twist them outward twice, then pinch the ends together. Repeat for all pairs to form an 8-pointed star. 5. Final Rise and Bake Cover the shaped bread loosely and let it rise for 20–30 minutes. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown. 6. Finish and Serve Cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar (optional). Tear apart or slice and enjoy! *** 00:00 - Intro 00:12 - Holiday decorating 01:13 - Seasonal books 03:23 - Oh-so-fragrant! DIY spicy fruit pomanders you'll love! 05:14 - A raspberry star bread 08:48 - Cinnamon wreaths 10:37 - A cozy evening with fragrant baked goods and tea 11:52 - Getting ready to the Nutcracker performance *** Watch our other videos: Old Fashioned inspired Christmas 🛷 Victorian 🎄 Decorations, Recipes and Table Setting Idea 🕯    • Old Fashioned inspired Christmas 🛷 Victori...   Preparing for holidays🌲Playing "Once Upon a December" with my daughter🕯Cookie boxes | Slow living    • Preparing for holidays🌲Playing "Once Upon ...   Little Women inspired Christmas 🛷 Preparing home for holidays 🎄 Singing Christmas Carols 🎶 Advent🕯️    • Little Women inspired Christmas 🛷 Preparin...   Cottagecore Home Decor: Holiday Bedroom Makeover and Festive Tea Delights ☕ | Christmas Time Vlog 🎄    • Cottagecore Home Decor: Holiday Bedroom Ma...   ***** 🧺 WEBSITE: https://littlewomenatelier.com 🪡 READY-TO-SHIP ITEMS ON OUR ETSY https://littlewomenatelier.etsy.com 🧵 INSTAGRAM:   / littlewomenatelier   🎵 TIK TOK:   / littlewomenatelier   💌 CONTACT: luizalittlewomenatelier@gmail.com 🖊️ PERSONAL:   / luizalwa   #LittleWomenAtelier #Cottagecore #SlowLivingLifestyle #SlowLiving #Winter #WinterDecor #Baking #Christmas #ChristmasDecor #ChristmasMood #HolidayBooks