BON APPETIT

November 29, 2010

Hello, hello! I’m back from my Thanksgiving induced food coma and ready to give this blog some much needed attention! I hope you all had a wonderful time with family and loved ones and scored a deal or two for yourself this weekend. I promise this is the last you’ll hear about my Thanksgiving table but I thought I’d share a picture of the finished product for anyone interested. The round dining table wasn’t exactly ideal for the festivities but I listened to my inner Tim Gunn chanting “Make it work!”

Looking forward to getting back in the swing of things!

THANKFUL

November 24, 2010

Each year, when it comes time to say Grace and share what we’re thankful for I struggle to find the perfect response. I truly have so many things to be thankful for it’s difficult to put it into words. Like many of us, I’m sure I’ve taken it all for granted in the past, but as I’ve grown older I’ve definitely realized just how lucky I’ve been. This year, I’m thankful for my family’s unwavering support, my boyfriend’s unfailing ability to make me laugh, and for my job, even though it’s not quite my dream job. Special thanks also go out to the pup for his morning snuggs and to all of YOU for taking time out of your day to stop by and leave a note. It really does make my day!

What will you be giving thanks for this year?

P.S let’s all have an extra slice of dessert tomorrow- we deserve it!

THANKSGIVING PEEK CONTINUED

November 19, 2010

Mepra Due “Ice Oro” Flatware, $115, Hopper dot large dot mini rose bowl, $75, Pier 1 Imports – Gold Lacquer Charger, $4, Mottahedeh Brass, Elephant Candlesticks – Pair. Size: 4 Inch H x 4…, $50, kate spade Morella Avenue Dinner Plate from Lenox, $28
Zest Candle 12″ Orange Taper Candles $15, Pier 1 Imports – Short Gold Tumblers, $6, Placemat

Thank you all so much for the sweet comments on yesterday’s peek at the jumbled mess that will soon be transformed into my Thanksgiving table. A few of you had questions so I thought I’d share the polyvore I initially threw together when I was planning.

I started with the kate spade Morella Ave. dinner plates which I was able to buy on sale at Lenox. I knew I wanted to pick up the gold rim of the plates so I snagged a set of inexpensive chargers at Pier 1 when I picked up my polka-dot glasses. Originally, I had planned to use Roberta Roller Rabbit napkins in gin orange but they sold out so I settled for the Amanda placemat which I’m actually loving a lot more! The Mottahedeh elephant candlesticks are one of my favorite antique mall finds and will be filled with orange tapers.

My centerpiece was inspired by the kate spade Cloverdale vase featured in Michelle Adams’ bedroom. I decided to try my hand at a DIY version which came out great so I’ll be sure to share soon. Thanks again and if you made it this far I’m impressed!

Have a GREAT weekend!