happy father's day

suprised dad with a card and breakfast

a holiday in verona

I can't believe it's been 2 years since I left for Verona, Italy! I was looking through old photos and found these pictures {below}. I took them on my first weekend there. I arrived after the holiday and the city still had all its decorations hung. The lights made the city look even more magical!

there is a huge star arch that crosses the center of Piazza Bra

pretty purchase

 {eiffel tower ring dish from anthropologie}

This year we would like to inspire you with more pretty things. So keep an eye out for our new "pretty purchase" posts. We're really excited to share our discoveries with you!

DIY: thanksgiving

 make your own thanksgiving decorations!

 pumpkin place cards

 pom pom flower centerpieces

 also, decorate your mason jars!

DIY: pom pom flowers

 make your own pom pom flowers!

what you need:

birthday girl

happy birthday ashley!

what's black & white & pumpkin?

Happy 1st Anniversary Zucchero & Butter! Exactly one-year ago, we created our blog. Our first post was about everything pumpkin, so it's only fitting to have our anniversary post about pumpkin too!

Black&white cookies are a must-eat in New York! If you never had it before, it's a cakey cookie with chocolate and vanilla frosting on top. I was inspired by our trip to New York to bake black&white cookies, but I wanted to make it my own by adding pumpkin! The result...DELICIOUS!!!

I would also like to announce the launch of a new venture, Zucchero & Paper!!! Zucchero & Paper is a paper company. I design custom paper designs for greeting cards, invitations, announcements, labels, etc. Here is a preview of what you will see on etsy soon!

a cinderella pumpkin

cute fairytale pumpkins from Trader Joe's!!!

DIY: tags

Make your own pretty tags for your next gift or decor!

What you need:

DIY: mustache straw

I have a new obsession for mustache. You see a lot of mugs and glasses with a mustache on it, but why not have a mustache straw! I am planning a party and this is a great idea to use. I also have mason jars sitting around the house I can use for glasses. This is an easy DIY project you can do for parties for all ages. I know grown-ups would love to have a mustache straw with their cocktail :-{

What you need:

drinking blood orange soda

everything taste better with a mustache straw

all things paris

1) Paris sign from Target 2) Laduree box from Laduree 3) Macaron erasers from Mitsuwa 4) Eiffel Tower, Arc of Triumph, Moulin Rouge clip, postcards, music box from Paris 5) Eiffel Tower tin from Galeries Lafayette 

6) Keychain, postcards from Paris 7) Pins from Renegade Craft Fair Chicago 8) Pencil case from Verona 9) Stamps from Paper Source 10) Eiffel Tower cheese grater from Galeries Lafayette11) Book from Anthropologie 

12) Coin purse from Naf Naf 13) Eiffel Tower magnet, postcards, and eiffel tower from Paris 13) Perfume from Fragonard 14) Paris vs. New York from Anthropologie 15) Stamp from Paper Source 16) Eiffel Tower snow globe from World Market 17) Dish towel and pin from La Crocette   

hmmm...what to bake next?

where we get our inspirations!

shoes, mon amour

 This was waiting on my doorstep when I came home! Graduation gift from the parents :)

mon amour = "my love"

so call me, maybe

  cute cards from papersource

paris vs new york

 cute postcards from anthropologie

mix & match

pretty utensils from urban outfitters