Holiday Treats

When I was young Christmas in my house was a big excuse for throwing a great party during which my mother’s creative baking skills took center stage.  Her cookies, which were a huge holiday tradition, became legendary as the years evolved.  Baked from an assortment of recipes collected from a bevy of sources, their reputation soon enabled them to be referred to, simply as “Libby’s cookies”.  As a teenager, growing up in a predominantly Jewish neighborhood, my home became a magnet as this holiday approached.  My mother’s marathon baking spree, which commenced in early November, was a seductive process.    My friends and I would pilfer the freezer where my mom stored her stock of delicious delights in large tins building an inventory of notorious treats.  This went on until she installed a lock claiming we were sabotaging her assortment of goodies designated for holiday gifts.  Everyone showed up at our Christmas Dinner, an open house buffet that was heavily attended particularly at dessert time when an over-sized cookie platter piled high with brownies, chewies, coconut kisses, lebkuchen (I could go on) was the center of attention.  Splurging on these sugary temptations became synonymous with holiday gratification.

Time passes and the treats that satisfy our appetites evolve.  So when I saw the tantalizing Cupcake Collection now being offered from  huit 8 Paris , I could not help but be reminded of the indulgent feeling that those sumptuous cookies evoked.   A playful, visual delight, this strapless bandeau bra (D7) combined with the low waisted brief (J22) are perfect undertreats for a holiday affair.  Made in a soft microfiber knit and Lycra® tulle combination, the convertible padded bra is available in 32-36, A- C cups while the provocative panty satisfies sizes XS – XL.   The sensual heart shaped motif that brands this basic fashion group of intimates is a perfect segue item for Valentine’s Day.  Give her a dessert she craves.

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“Life is uncertain.  Eat dessert first.”  ~Ernestine Ulmer

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Ann Marie Lingerie:    Seattle, Washington

Journelle: New York City, New York

Lingerie On Lex:  New York City, New York

Linda’s Bra Salon:  New York City, New York

The Pink Slip: New York City, New York

Underthings:  Chicago, Illinois

Basics Underneath:   New Orleans, Louisiana

My Boudoir: San Francisco, California

Faire Frou Frou:   Studio City, California

Underwear:   Austin, Texas

Sylene:   Chevy Chase, Maryland

The Blue Corset:  Atlanta, Georgia

Miss Groove:   Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Oh Baby Lingerie:  Portland, Oregon

Jaryam, Washington, DC

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