A Holiday Recipe – Red Velvet Christmas Fudge

December 19, 2014December 18, 2014 | honeyaubrey

One of the best things about the holidays is it’s the season to indulge and satisfy your sweet cravings. Never mind your diet, leave that for your New Year’s Resolution 😉

A recipe that we’d like to share is the perfect dessert for a holiday get together. Festive and absolutely delicious, not to mention also very simple to make.

Ladies and gents, a recipe for Red Velvet Christmas Fudge…

INGREDIENTS

2/3 Cups Butter
1/3 Cup Milk
3/4 Cup White Chocolate Chips (Ghirardelli)
3 Cups Red Velvet Cake Mix (Betty Crocker)
2 Cups Powdered Sugar

OPTIONAL TOPPINGS

Sprinkles (Red, Green, White)
Cream Cheese Frosting (Betty Crocker)

DIRECTIONS

1. Line an 8×8 pan with aluminum foil and lightly grease with butter.
2. Mix red velvet cake mix, powdered sugar, butter and milk in large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 2 minutes and 15 seconds. Mix and stir until texture is creamy.
3. Add white chocolate chips, microwave for 15 seconds. Stir in the chocolate chips. Microwave for another 15 seconds and stir until chocolate chips are melted and blended with the batter.
4. Pour and press the fudge into your prepared pan. If any, add optional toppings such as frosting and/or sprinkles.
5. Place in the fridge and let sit for at least 2 1/2 hours.
6. Cut into squares, share and ENJOY!!!!

How to tie the perfect knot

December 12, 2014December 12, 2014 | honeyaubrey

One way to add a personal, finishing touch to any present you give during this holiday season (or any type of gift-giving event) is by adding a beautiful bow. Don’t worry, it’s as easy as tying your shoelaces! In just a few, simple steps you’ll learn how to create the perfect knot to top that gorgeously wrapped gift.

1. Tie the first knot. When pulling on the ribbon diagonally, you will see you will have an upper and a lower part of the ribbon.
2. Create your first loop with the lower part of the ribbon.
3. Wrap the upper part of the ribbon over the top of the first loop.
4. Tuck this part behind the loop and pull through. Now you have two loops (a bow!)
5. Tighten the center knot by pulling on the loops. Adjust the loops and make sure that the loop on both sides are even.
6. Trim ribbon to desired length and style. For a double-pointed tail (pictured), fold the ribbon ends in half and cut in an angle.

…and there you have it!!!

500 Reasons to Follow Us

November 14, 2014November 14, 2014 | Taryn Kabei

com·mu·ni·ty

kəˈmyo͞onədē
noun

1. a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common. 2. a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.

Being the new kid on the block within the furniture and design community, is no easy task. To celebrate the coming of Red Knot’s modern affordable design options to Hawaii, we launched an Instagram contest: 500 Reasons to Follow Us. Our Instagram followers were given the chance to win a $500 Red Knot gift certificate. The response we received was amazing and it was encouraging to see we were not alone! We shared a common interest with so many people who craved fun affordable designs. And now our Red Knot community is thriving with design-savvy personalities.

At the start of October, we announced Michael Pistono as the lucky winner of 500 Reasons to Follow Us. We had the pleasure of meeting Michael at our Aiea store to snap some fun photos of him and our Red Knot team. Congratulations Michael and we look forward to seeing you again in our home!

DSCF2052 — Red Knot Team Leader Honey Millon with Michael Pistono.

DSCF2053 — Left to right: Janice Bookhart, Rogi Ramil, Honey Millon, Michael Pistono, and Mia Yosimoto.

DSCF2055 — Who said you can’t have a little fun?

Let’s Play With Color

November 7, 2014November 5, 2014 | honeyaubrey

Looking for a way to change the feel of your home, but not sure exactly where to start?

Easy.

Play with color.

Color is a universal language and is psychologically proven to affect emotions and behavior. Colors in home furnishings and decor may affect your mood. It is a powerful design tool that can make your space feel bold, cozy, cheerful, calm, playful, and even dramatic. Colors can also brighten or darken a room as well as expand or shrink a space. The color red, for example, creates a bold, yet comfortable aura. Yellow and orange makes you and your surroundings feel happy and fun. The color purple encourages creativity and imagination.

Even if color doesn’t affect your emotions, one thing is for certain: a vibrant colored piece of furniture can definitely make a statement in any space. Yes, that lime-green swivel chair in the living room? All of your friends have sat on it, posted a selfie on IG while sitting on it, hashtagged their post #iminlove #iwishihadthis #thecoolestthingever. It will definitely make a statement in social media 😉

So don’t be afraid to experiment and use color. It’s time to explore the rainbow, open your box of crayons or your paint (or makeup) palette and embrace the numerous shades of color.

Red Knot’s selection of colorful home furnishings and accents can give your space that “pop” of color you have been looking for. Take a look at some of our most vibrant pieces below: