merry + bright

Here's a compilation of my favorite holiday decorations for Thanksgiving/Christmas this year because.... it's time for the holidays!

 white pumpkins! it's all about white pumpkins

 twine

 wood coaster + white pumpkin + feather name card

 autumn fireplace

candles in jars. always a good thing

 christmas in a jar. um yessss

winter scenes in jars. made some last year here...making more for sure

this could apply for thanksgiving as well

give thanks & be merry.

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togethery and remembery

"Christmas is a togethery sort of holiday," said Pooh. 

"That's my favorite kind," said Piglet.

"Togethery and remembery."

"Don't forget the love," added Eeyore.

I'm so excited it's December!! So many fun Christmassy things to do. I plan on making the most of each day this month. How about you?

What is on your Christmas to-do list?

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autumn dinner party

 December is usually the time to have a holiday dinner party, but why not in November? I know there is enough work that goes into Thanksgiving, but why not start the season early and have some guests over for an Autumn dinner party!

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Have a rustic Autumn party like this adorable one. Love the cinnamon stick tied to the napkins!

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Apple centerpiece

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Serve caramel apples on fall leaves!

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For party favors, give away preserves or a cute little bag of trail mix.

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Decorate door knobs with this little bouquet or even hang it on each chair. Just wrap a straw placemat around a fall bouquet.

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If you're serving soup, serve it in an actual pumpkin!

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Stuffed Pumpkin with Cranberry-Raisin Bread Pudding

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Place a leaf on each napkin and wrap with twine.

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Along with serving coffee and tea, offer hot chocolate for an extra special fall treat!

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Love this idea for a candle holder!

All of these ideas could even be used for a fall wedding! If you do decide to have an Autumn dinner party, or have had one, I would love to hear about it!

xo

Decorating With The Ordinary

I love decorating with items that are not typically considered "decor", like glass bottles for example. They can add a vintage, old-world kind of look to any space!

I especially love this look...the robin's egg blue, the brass, old books and bottles...it is just perfect!

Thankful For...

...pretty decor!

I thought I would keep the fall/Thanksgiving theme going today with some inexpensive ideas to add some special touches to your decor this holiday. Even if you have already celebrated Thanksgiving, or don't at all, you still might be able to use these ideas for some special fall touches.

If you have a Liquid Amber tree, you might have these unique spurs.

A grape leaf adds some simplicity and elegance to this setting.

Painting a small pumpkin gold adds some shimmer to a table setting.

A branch with leaves placed under a clear plate allows this decor to remain while enjoying food.

Make your own basket-weave place cards. 

Make your own leaf motif table linens.

Cornhusk votives add an untraditional color to this table.

Glowing Hurricane Glasses.

Make your own flower arrangement using a pumpkin as a vase.

Use candle holders to display small pumpkins.

Use felt to make letters on candles like this "Giving Thanks" centerpiece.

If you have a secretary or any kind of shelving in your dining room, turn it into an overflow of harvest goodness with candles, pumpkins, cornhusks, and wheat.

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