Thanksgiving Roundup – 12 Stylish Ideas

Thanksgiving roundup of ideas

The countdown is on for Thanksgiving day celebrations. I’ve gathered together some of my favorite holiday inspiration for you so if you need some last minute motivation, maybe you can find some here. From table settings to home decor to recipes, here are 12 ideas to get you going. A very traditional but pretty table… Read More

A Colorful Thanksgiving Table

colorful Thanksgiving dinner table

By Aleah & Nick Valley ‘Tis the season for dreaming up fun and festive holiday table tops and party ideas as we look forward to the season of celebration. When dreaming up this Thanksgiving inspiration we envisioned a bright and colorful spread with Provençal linens, wooden chargers and neutral colors with cheery pops of warm… Read More

Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

butternut squash soup

Let the menu planning begin for your Thanksgiving {or Christmas} celebration! Every year I make some of the same classic dishes, but I like to keep it fresh by adding in 1 or 2 new recipes. The one I’m trying this year is this Butternut Squash soup made with Silk soy milk. I’ve teamed up… Read More

Thanksgiving Tablescape Ideas

Thanksgiving tablescape ideas

Last year I went all out for my Thanksgiving inspiration design, with lots of diy ideas and projects.  This year I thought I would keep it a bit more simple. I thought about all the busy hostesses out there who are working hard just to get the food cooked in time, and don’t want to… Read More

Seasonal Trend – DIY Sweater Pumpkins

sweater pumpkins

I found a beautiful new blog to read this weekend – Sweet Something Designs, and while I was hopping around from post to post I found these ADORABLE and CHIC diy sweater pumpkins. These are the types of projects that I love to make and they add so much charm and personality to the season… Read More

DIY: Caramel Apple Place Cards

caramel-apple-place-cards

by Melissa Bahen I can’t think of anyone I know that doesn’t love caramel apples. They are sweet and beautiful, perfect for any Autumn party, and with just a few extra supplies, can be knock-out place cards. Tips for Making Caramel Apple Place Cards: Instead of using wooden popsicle sticks or paper lollipop sticks, use… Read More

Seasonal Snack Mix – Candy Corn & Peanuts

candy corn snack mix

I only have time for a quick post today as things around here are pretty busy – you know, lots of seasonal photo shoots & projects to work on… Even though this post is quick, it’s SWEET! This is a Halloween snack mix we’ve enjoyed for year’s and I used it in my Kids Halloween… Read More

Festivities Online Magazine – Fall ’12

Festivities magazine

It’s Sunday, and for me that means I’m curled up on the sofa watching an old movie on TCM {My Fair Lady to be exact}.  It’s also my favorite day to catch up on my reading {magazines of course}.  One of the must-see online magazines out now is Festivities by Paula of Frog Prince Paperie. … Read More

Cheese & Charcuterie Party

cheese & charcuterie party

I love cheese…all types, all flavors, all forms. My husband loves meat…all types, all flavors, all forms. What better way to appease both palates than by serving up a Cheese & Charcuterie spread?! That’s what we did over the summer, and this is how it turned out. There’s something for everyone and there’s also something… Read More

Setting Up A Tailgate Party

tailgate party

Football season is in full swing and every Saturday I see friends posting on Facebook, pictures of their tailgating fun. Being from North Carolina originally, college sports is a BIG deal with teams like Duke, UNC, NC State, and my Alma Mater, ECU. I wish we had more opportunities to go to some of the… Read More