Friendsgiving Tablescape

We hosted our 3rd annual Friendsgiving Dinner this past Saturday and it is always one of my favorite dinner parties that we have. One of the things I get most excited about is picking a theme for our decor. This year's decor was simple, filled with natural elements, and elegant, with plaid and cinderella pumpkins dancing along the center of our farm style table, rustic burlap ruffle placemats, neutral colored chargers, lace-edged linen napkins, and white pumpkin plates topping the place settings. Mason jars filled with ivory roses were the finishing touch.

BURLAP PLACEMAT | SCALLOPED CHARGER | WHITE DINNER PLATE | LACE-TRIM NAPKIN | PUMPKIN PLATE | DINING ROOM TABLE | IVORY CHAIR | LEAF PRINT CHAIR (end chairs) | MASON JARS | PLAID PUMPKINS | WHITE PUMPKIN DISH (similar, mine is old) | LANTERN | CLOCK | LED BIRCH CANDLE | PUMPKIN CINNAMON ROLL CANDLE

Every year we start with a little cocktail hour, so everyone can arrive, grab a glass of wine, and settle in before dinner. This year's event was potluck style and the food was outstanding, all of our friends and family really brought their culinary game. Between the cheesy potatoes, ham, stuffing, green bean casserole, yams, and more, we were truly spoiled. After dinner we had homemade apple pie and it was as delicious as it was beautiful.

To help keep everyone from going into a food coma, we launched into a big group game after the tables were cleared and the dishes were filed into the dishwasher. We had lots of laughs and it was nice to be able to relax and have fun with our friends during an otherwise chaotic time of year. They say that your friends can become a sort of chosen family, and I couldn't agree more.

If you are still looking for some items to complete your own table or place settings for Thanksgiving, a lot of the pieces I used are currently on sale for 20% off; the ruffled burlap placemats, the ivory and gold scallop edge chargers, the lace trim linen napkins, our table, and both our ivory chairs and patterned end chairs. Click the photos below to shop everything easily.

Hope you all have a great Tuesday!

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Festive Bar Cart

With Thanksgiving and Christmas right around the corner, I can't help but want to spread some holiday cheer, or cheers, as the case may be! Since this is the season for entertaining, I am planning on giving my bar cart a little refresh, setting it merry and bright through the new year.  Here are some tips for adding some holiday flair to your bar cart.

1.) Silver & Gold. Nothing makes it feel quite like its officially Christmastime than dusting a little silver and gold on everything in the house, bar cart included! That's one of the reasons I am loving this silver and gold etched decanter, paired with this monogrammed bar tools set and this cocktail shaker; the perfect metallic trio!

2.) Put a Print on it. Let guests know they are invited to partake in a cup of cheer with a festive print displayed front and center on the cart. I plan on switching out the print currently on my cart, and I think the one below would be a darling replacement. Check out Etsy for cheap downloadable prints or have a fancy gold foil one mailed right to your door step. Nothing adds pizzazz to a cart quite like a cheeky print.

3.) FUNdamentals. There are certain essentials every cart should house, but there is no reason those essentials can't receive a little holiday make-over! Here are a few of my must-haves with a little seasonal twist: old fashioned & highball glasses with gold accents for the holidays, cocktail napkins in a fun print - I'm obsessed with the plaid ones pictured, a bottle opener with personality, & charming coasters - these gold dotted ones that say cheers are my favorite!

4.) Keep it Organized. An easy way to organize your cart and add a little something extra is with a tray. Display glasses and other accessories on it so people can easily locate and make their cocktails. Guests shouldn't have to shuffle all the contents around to make a beverage. You can also add decorative bowls and containers to showcase cocktail garnishes or collect unused tools, like stirrers.

5.) Make it Your Own. Choose some pieces that feel uniquely you! If wine is your go-to, find fun wine charms & stoppers to add a personal touch. If you are a cocktail connoisseur, stock up on unique straws & stirrers, see those adorable antler ones? So fun! Or just pick pieces that you love, like how this plaid-obsessed girl can't wait to scoop up the plaid ice bucket!

6.) Stock it up. The last and most important part of making your bar cart festive is stocking it! Consider what you and your guests will likely drink (spiked cider, wine, seasonally flavored martini's), and make sure to buy those ingredients including appropriate liquor, mixers, garnishes, and ice. Let the party begin!

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Friday Faves: Home Office Make-Over

One of my 52 things in 52 weeks for this year is to give my home office a make-over. After I graduate, I plan on moving into a larger apartment and having a fresh start for my office. Right now, I use my spare bedroom as my study and it is primarily composed of things I have collected over my many years as a student. Between numerous moves, various roommates, and a slim budget over the past 10 years, I have quite the eclectic assortment of items in my study. Moving into the next stage of my life post-college, I would like a space that reflects my personality and that I feel inspired to work in. I have already started pinning office decor ideas and planning things that I would like to include in that space (follow along on pinterest here). Today, I have compiled some of the things I am already smitten with for my future office and am excited about as I continue planning my office make-over. As you can see I am loving black and white with splashes of gold and pink. I love how clean and crisp a white foundation gives to a space, how classic black is, the touch of sparkle gold gives, and of course the girlie quality a dash of pink can bring to a room. So, without further adieu, my Friday faves:

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What are you loving this week?

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