happy thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! It is hard to be back from vacation, but not as hard as it might normally be since it is the holidays! I am so excited to eat all that wonderful food! 

How great is it that there is a national holiday for all of us to really give thanks for all our wonderful blessings. Of course everyday should be like this, but how nice there is a holiday for it as well!

May you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving surrounded by your loved ones! Appreciate each moment you have for we never know when times may change and everyone can't all get together.

♥

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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

Day in the Museum

A few weeks ago I was able to spend a glorious day in a museum in honor of my birthday month! It was an incredible place, and since I went without knowing what I would even see, there were plenty of wonderful surprises!

The Rococo exhibit...like stepping into Versailles.

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