Choosing Thanksgiving

  Is it just me or is Thanksgiving becoming the black sheep of the Holiday family? After all it's a Holiday centered on appreciation but it doesn't get much appreciation. Isn’t that ironic, don’t you think? (I am resisting the urge to sing the rest of the song but you definitely should).  To add to it Black Friday is now technically on Thanksgiving Thursday as the stores in the last two years are opening earlier and earlier. Thanksgiving Day is now officially getting jipped.   So what’s my point? It’s not to point fingers to those who go black Friday shopping or who love to decorate for Christmas before Thanksgiving arrives....

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Decorating a Master Bedroom with Antiques

I've loved antique furniture since I was a little girl. There is just something about solid pieces passed from generation to generation that has always seemed timeless to me. So when my husband was stationed in Virginia its no surprise our home was quickly filled with well loved antiques.  We recently moved to the Midwest and with all the changes in our life I wanted to create a relaxing space that also included our favorite finds. Exploring flea markets and junk shoppes has always been a favorite past time for us. I love that our master bedroom reminds us of places we where able to visit and our wonderful memories of the East Coast.  Decorating...

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Butternut Squash Soup

When you think of fall soups, one quintessential soup that comes to mind is " butternut squash soup". It's delightfully creamy, comforting, and warm. It pairs nicely with a side salad such as; arugula pear goat cheese salad and slices of crispy, toasty sour dough bread. This is a traditional soup I have incorporated into my Thanksgiving menu, it's also a family staple on a cold fall evening! Its definitely a " whenever soup". In the summer it can even  be served chilled!  Give it a go!  Serves 4-6 Ingredients:  - 2 Tbsp butter - 7 cups cubed peeled butternut squash ( you can buy it pre-cut or the whole squash...

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Thankful Jars

I absolutely enjoy setting the table for company and of course setting it during the holidays is my favorite.  I have seen some creative ways to incorporate Thanksgiving into decor, even more, I love the when you can combine decor while having your friends and family participate in the process too.    There are thankful trees, placemats, etc… The most traditional way to share your thankful thoughts is to go around the table and share.  I wanted to put a creative spin on this by using a place setting that would also serve as a way to share.  That is how I came up with these thankful jars.  They are...

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How to Wear a Blanket Scarf

It’s fall and the perfect time to wrap yourself up in the comforts of a blanket scarf. They are classic and this year bigger than ever. On any given day over the weekend, you can surely find me in one. I’ve also made my first you tube video. It’s not the best quality, but I’ll be working on that. In the video, I show you how I wear mine. It’s easy and looks good worn with any top. In case you don’t have a blanket scarf you are head over crazy for, I’m also sharing a few of my top picks for you. The one I’m wearing is from La Petit Monkey. *Blog post courtesy of Sandra at The Rustic Life. Head on over to her blog to see...

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