Kristen Mara 5 Festive Pieces of Jewelry to Sparkle and Shine this Holiday Season

5 Festive Pieces of Jewelry to Sparkle and Shine this Holiday Season

Every day is a special occasion at Kristen Mara! We believe wholeheartedly you should wear your favorite jewelry all year long, every day! 

Still, the holidays feel like the perfect time to treat yourself (or someone special) to something new! If you’re looking to add fresh sparkle to your little black dress or silky sweater, or you’re shopping for that special someone, our festive holiday favorites are ready to party!

(Keep reading for Kristen's Favorite Gingerbread Cookie recipe!)

Stockholm Bracelet

The Stockholm bracelet is elegantly simple, beautifully textured, and pairs perfectly with your other bronze or silver pieces. Spice up that sleeveless dress or flowy blouse with this mixed metal beauty! Also available in pure silver. Shop the Stockholm Bracelet.

Mara Necklace

The layered look is here to stay, and the Mara necklace makes it easy with a double chain, exquisite detailing, and just the right amount of sparkle. Dress up any outfit with our stunning bestselling necklace. Shop the Mara Necklace.

Eternity Bangle

Wear the Eternity Bangle with your fanciest cocktail dress or chunky sweater and leggings. It’s perfectly versatile that way. You’ll love this bracelet solo and also paired with your other favorites for a festive arm party! Shop the Eternity Bangle.

Indra Shimmer Earrings

Nothing says it’s time to celebrate better than our Indra Shimmer Earrings. Playful and elegant, these beauties are just what you need for a cocktail party or a champagne brunch. Easy, effortless and amazing! Shop the Indra Shimmer Earrings.

Wildflower Earrings

Rock your boho style with sweet elegance! Our Wildflower earrings are sexy, flirty, and versatile enough to wear to your holiday open house and again on New Year's eve. You’ll want to reach for these beauties all year long! Shop the Wildflower Earrings.


What’s even better than showing up to the party in your favorite Kristen Mara jewelry?

Bringing Kristen’s Favorite Gingerbread Cookies to share!

Our easy styling means you have more time to think about other things, like decorating, putting up the tree, and what the heck you’re bringing to your sister’s holiday brunch or the neighborhood party.

Don’t panic! Just bake up a batch of our family’s favorite Gingerbread Cookies. Trust us, you can’t go wrong with this one. But, if you don’t want to be invited back, year after year, don’t bring these cookies. They are everyone’s favorite (not just Kristen’s) Don’t say we didn’t warn ya ;)

KRISTEN'S FAVORITE GINGERBREAD COOKIES

1 1/2 c. butter, softened
1 c. dark corn syrup
2 c. sugar
1 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. ginger
1 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. ground cardamom (optional)
1 c. heavy cream, whipped
9 c. flour
1 tbsp. baking soda
2 tsp. salt

Preheat oven to 400º. 

Cream butter. Add syrup, sugar, and spices. Continue whipping until light and fluffy. Blend in whipped cream. Mix flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the flour mixture to butter mixture and blend well. 

Turn out on a lightly floured surface and work by hand until smooth. Roll on a lightly floured surface and cut with your favorite cookie cutters.

Bake on a lightly greased cookie sheet for 5 - 6 minutes.

Thicker dough (1/8") will bake to a softer cookie (our favorite!) and require a few more minutes of baking time; thinner dough will be crispier and require a shorter baking time.

Cool on rack. Makes 25 dozen.

Cover tightly to store. Keeps in refrigerator for 2+ weeks. The dough also freezes well.

CLICK HERE to download & print recipe


2 comments


  • Kristen

    Thank you Carol and you’re welcome! I hope you and your family love the gingerbread as much as we do! Much joy for the Holidays ❤️ Kristen


  • Carol DeHaas

    Thank you so much, Kristen, for your cookie recipe. I am so anxious to try it!!! What a wonderful Christmas gift to us. Love, Carol


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