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Our Favorite Things: Holiday ’16 Edition!
December 4, 2016

Come celebrate the holidays with Ruby Rd., as we share some of our favorite things to brighten December!

philfavthingsPhilip, our design director, loves our chic tunic sweaters with a touch of metallic, available in a variety of colors! Our designers drew inspiration from the French textiles of the late 1800’s, known for rich colors and intricate patterns. To shop these styles now, just click the image above!

Love this print? You can find it in our new holiday digital wallpaper. Click on the image below to be taken to our blog and download your favorite:

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Photo Credit (Rockefeller Center):  Beatriz Villalobos

We can’t get enough of New York City in December! From the Radio City Christmas Show to the tree in Rockefeller Center, it’s beginning to look a lot like the holidays!

leighannfavthingsLeigh Ann, Ruby Rd.’s ­­­­fabric and textile manager, thinks our neutral animal print tee makes the perfect holiday gift! It’s versatile, and can be dressed up or down for any occasion! To shop this look, click the image above.

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Photo Credit: Half Baked Harvest

While we love our holiday parties, we don’t need an occasion to make these chocolate dipped coconut caramel macaroons – yum!
The full recipe can be found at Half Baked Harvest.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons Bob’s Red Mill Pumpkin Seeds
  • 3/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup full fat canned coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • pinch of flaky sea salt
  • 3 cups Bob’s Red Mill Flaked Coconut
  • 1/2 cup Bob’s Red Mill Almond Flour
  • 5 ounces dark chocolate, meltedInstructionsPreheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Add the pumpkin seeds to a prepared baking sheet and place in the oven for 5-8 minutes or until lightly toasted. Set aside.

To make the caramel – In a small saucepan set over medium heat, combine the maple syrup, coconut milk and coconut oil. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring continuously, for 10 minutes or until the mixture has thickened slightly and reduced to 3⁄4 cup. The caramel should be easily pourable. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla and a pinch of salt.

To the bowl of a food processor, add the coconut, almond flour, and all but 1/4 cup of the caramel (reserve the 1/4 cup caramel for topping). Pulse until the mix is finely chopped and holds together when squeezed into a ball.
Drop 1 tablespoon size balls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Make sure the balls are packed tight; if needed, use your hands to finely pack the balls together. Transfer to the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes or until the tops of the macaroons just begin to appear toasted. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.

Add half the chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on thirty second intervals, stirring after each interval until melted and smooth. Remove from the microwave and stir in the remaining chocolate until smooth.
Gently dip the bottom of each macaroon into the melted chocolate and place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Drizzle with any remaining chocolate and then sprinkle with toasted pumpkin seeds. Place in the fridge to firm up. Once the chocolate has set, serve cold or at room temperature, and drizzle with the remaining caramel sauce. If desired, sprinkle with a bit more flaky sea salt!

jessfavthings Jess, our print designer, loves the easy style of our printed tunic, with a touch of sparkle around the neckline. This travel ready look, with its asymmetrical hem, is made to flatter. You can shop this top in our web store, just click the image!

nomedafavthingsNomeda, our embellishment designer, recommends our embellished printed top in a choice of colors. This favorite top features our best-selling glamorous neckline shape.  The artisanal beading detail offers a unique touch of chic! It’s an essential must have for your holiday Ruby Rd. style!

nickyfavthingsRuby Rd.’s paw-somely stylish pooch Nicky is all about sparkle and shine for the holidays! She loves our embellished metallic layered top for a modern, chic look. Shop the blog, just click on the image!

walkfavthingsEven in the most festive and happy season, it’s important to take quiet moments for yourself each day. We love the idea of a short, ‘mindful’ walk to calm and relax us in this busy time. Even 5 or 10 minutes outside can bring peace and joy to your day. We take advantage of nearby parks to spot local wildlife! Give yourself the gift of calm and focus today.

Stay warm and and look fabulous in our leopard print hooded jacket, perfect for that outdoor walk, or an afternoon with friends!

We hope you find some holiday inspiration from some of our favorite things for the holidays! You can shop the blog by clicking the images above, or visit our web store at rubyrd.com.

As always, we are inspired by what you love! Please share your favorite things for the holidays in the comments on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, with the hashtag #myrubyrdstyle !

Happy holidays!

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