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Tablescape Ideas for Thanksgiving

November 23, 2016 No Comments

I love Thanksgiving. The turkey and dressing. The sweet potato casserole. The green beans and buttery soft rolls. The pumpkin and pecan pies. It’s such a delicious holiday! Even though I won’t be home this year to celebrate the holiday with my family, it doesn’t mean that I don’t love this holiday. Not only do I love the food, but I love the beautiful tablescapes. The table decorations are almost just as important as the food. Setting the scene not only brings people together, but can be a great conversation starter. I love simple tablescapes that don’t interfere with the […]

Life, Musings and Ramblings

“So Come – Brush Against the Wall of My Life”

November 22, 2016 10 Comments

I wrote this blog post a couple of years ago, after the mass shooting in Aurora, Colo. Any death, whether I know the person or people personally, affects my life and touches my heart. In fact, I just found out that one of my former college classmates died in a hunting accident this past Saturday. There was also a tragic bus accident in Chattanooga, Tenn., just yesterday, in which six children were killed. These deaths are unfortunate and heart-breaking, especially since it’s right before Thanksgiving. In light of this news, I wanted to share this blog post again, as a […]

All Things Fashion, All Things Pinterest-ing, Style

Thanksgiving Fashion Ideas with Whimsical Statement Shirts

November 14, 2016 2 Comments

Thanksgiving is not all about the food. It’s also about Thanksgiving fashion! Some of us like to look good while we prepare the feast, eat the feast, and watch the parades and football games. In fact, I love shirts that express how I’m feeling and shows others that I’m feeling “thankful, blessed, and grateful.” So who’s with me? Do you want a whimsical statement shirt to wear to your parent’s house for Thanksgiving? Then try one of these adorable shirts. Gobble Gobble Gobble – available at Jane and currently on sale for $15.99 / For this price, you could buy […]

All Things Pinterest-ing, Life, NaBloPoMo 2016

5 Things on My Fall Bucket List

November 8, 2016 2 Comments

I have looked at a lot of “Fall bucket lists” on Pinterest. And you know what? I’m never going to do half of those things on those lists. Mazes and haunted houses are not my thing, so I thought to myself, “why not make up my own manageable list!” That’s why I only put five things on my list. Try a new pumpkin recipe. First of all, I love baking and cooking delicious treats for my co-workers. So I think I’m going to try this Easy Pumpkin Cobbler, from Creations by Kara. Doesn’t it look delicious? Burn fall candles. Because my husband […]

Life, NaBloPoMo 2016

At Home & In Paris

November 6, 2016 2 Comments

I like to think that “home is where the heart is”, and to some extent, that is true. But my dream is to one day visit Paris, and to leave a bit of myself there so I can call it “home” as well. Ernest Hemingway’s quote epitomizes the intentions of my heart. I couldn’t tell you when my fascination with Paris began or why it has such a hold over my heart and my mind. It could be the beautiful Eiffel Tower. It could be that Coco Chanel lived, designed, and ultimately died in Paris. It could be that it […]