Confession: I sort of dropped the ball this year. Too many things going on & not enough me to go around, I guess. But here, we make it a habit to celebrate a bit every day. So, it’s all good. Still, I might start planning today for next year. Would these goodies not make the cutest date day at home? Hubby can call in sick & we can learn to make artisan gelato! (A girl can dream…) I know it’s a bit chilly in most areas to even think about frozen treats, no matter how creamy & decadent. But file these away for a spring fling. I’m going to!

Clockwise from top left: The Perfect Scoop book, $19; Love Dust bath gelato cream soap (tantalizingly sweet with notes of honey, chocolate, and cocoa butter), $8; Making Artisan Gelato book with 45 recipes, $25; Play and Freeze Ice Cream Maker Ball, $22; Alessi heart-shaped spoon, $12;  Bellagio Italian homeade gelato starters in chocolate & vanilla bean, $19 each.