*Happy Thanksgiving to you all!*
Wishing you a wonderful holiday surrounded by family, friends and lots of amazing food.
11.26.2009
Happy Thanksgiving
*Happy Thanksgiving to you all!*
Wishing you a wonderful holiday surrounded by family, friends and lots of amazing food.
11.24.2009
inspired: kids tables
I never really liked sitting at the kids table when I was younger. So.boooorring.
If you'll have a kids table, here are some great ideas for making the meal a little more fun for the youngsters.
Crayons and butcher paper are the common theme here. Brilliant. And, makes ME want to sit at the kids table!
*photos via Elements of Style and Martha Stewart*
If you'll have a kids table, here are some great ideas for making the meal a little more fun for the youngsters.
Crayons and butcher paper are the common theme here. Brilliant. And, makes ME want to sit at the kids table!
*photos via Elements of Style and Martha Stewart*
new look!
I'm bored. bored. and bored with my blogger template. So, I'm mixing it up a little. This might not be the last change :).
Let me know what you think!
Let me know what you think!
11.23.2009
current obsession: cake plates
One thing I didn't mention yesterday, are cake plates. They are fabulous at big meals such as Thanksgiving because they create dimension and height in your food display {or any display for that matter}. And, they create space in a usually, if your family is anything like my family, full table.
I'm not really a collector. My tastes change a little too often to really amass quantities of anything. But, I do heart cake stands. Because, really, they could not be cuter. I've managed to amass quite a little collection over the past few years.
My favorite is this cute bird one.
Cakes look beautiful against this simple cream stand.
A few other lovely stands:
Really. What could be cuter than a cupcake stands?
Simple and beautiful. Here.
Another amazing cupcake stand.
Fabulous rustic stand.
Modern and funky stands.
They are even beautiful when not in use. Here.
And here is my humble collection.
What can I say. They just make me smile.
I'm not really a collector. My tastes change a little too often to really amass quantities of anything. But, I do heart cake stands. Because, really, they could not be cuter. I've managed to amass quite a little collection over the past few years.
My favorite is this cute bird one.
Cakes look beautiful against this simple cream stand.
A few other lovely stands:
Really. What could be cuter than a cupcake stands?
Simple and beautiful. Here.
Another amazing cupcake stand.
Fabulous rustic stand.
Modern and funky stands.
They are even beautiful when not in use. Here.
And here is my humble collection.
What can I say. They just make me smile.
11.22.2009
thanksgiving recipe
We're not hosting Thanksgiving this year. I've hosted in the past, and loved it, but there's no space in our little abode conducive to having lots of people over for a sit down dinner. Sigh. Someday.
Not surprising, one of my favorite parts of Thanksgiving is setting the table. It's a work of art in and of itself. Below is a recipe to help those of you who are hosting to set the perfect Thanksgiving table.
{One part flowers.}
Amazingly perfect *fall* arrangement.
Why not try something different this year? Deep purples feels dramatic and luxurious.
I love gathering up fall leaves and laying them around the table. They're always such a nice addition.
{Three parts candles.}
I'm not sure you can have too many candles when entertaining. There is nothing that sets the mood better.
Love the candles in mason jars.
Votives are easy and easily dressed up.
{Linens for all.}
{Place cards. Add as necessary for a little extra spice.}
We're so informal around our home, that I've never done place cards for a gathering. But I love them. So many ways to be creative and add punch to your table setting.
This is perfect.
{Dash of family heirlooms.}
Especially if you're hosting family. What a nice way to incorporate items that have special meaning for everyone attending.
{Five parts, or more, thankfulness.}
In the midst of all the busy preparations, it's important to not lose sight of the reason for the holiday.
Take time to say or write the reasons you're thankful this year. This lovely idea is great for you and your guests to enjoy.
*photos via Martha Stewart, Design Sponge, Apartment Therapy, Country Living, Pure Style Home, Centsational Girl*
Not surprising, one of my favorite parts of Thanksgiving is setting the table. It's a work of art in and of itself. Below is a recipe to help those of you who are hosting to set the perfect Thanksgiving table.
{One part flowers.}
Amazingly perfect *fall* arrangement.
Why not try something different this year? Deep purples feels dramatic and luxurious.
I love gathering up fall leaves and laying them around the table. They're always such a nice addition.
{Three parts candles.}
I'm not sure you can have too many candles when entertaining. There is nothing that sets the mood better.
Love the candles in mason jars.
Votives are easy and easily dressed up.
{Linens for all.}
{Place cards. Add as necessary for a little extra spice.}
We're so informal around our home, that I've never done place cards for a gathering. But I love them. So many ways to be creative and add punch to your table setting.
This is perfect.
{Dash of family heirlooms.}
Especially if you're hosting family. What a nice way to incorporate items that have special meaning for everyone attending.
{Five parts, or more, thankfulness.}
In the midst of all the busy preparations, it's important to not lose sight of the reason for the holiday.
Take time to say or write the reasons you're thankful this year. This lovely idea is great for you and your guests to enjoy.
*photos via Martha Stewart, Design Sponge, Apartment Therapy, Country Living, Pure Style Home, Centsational Girl*
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