TOP POSTS :: Best Of November

     

Hello everyone! ;)
 
I am in shock that I am looking at a December calendar right now! How about you? Well it's here so let me be one of the first to wish you all a very MERRY CHRISTMAS this month!

November was crazy for me, some fun and some not so fun as there will be some changes coming soon that have been in the works - some behind the scenes, on my blog here and some things going on with me. I will divulge more when the timing is right. ;)
 
Having said that, before we get into December, let's take a quick look back at the top posts on the blog in November, ok?!

Take a look at what you were loving on this month and you can catch up and check in on them now, if you missed them the first time around! ;)

So let's see what the top 3 were for last month, shall we? . . .  

:: TOP POSTS for NOVEMBER 2016 ::

LETTERING :: Apple Leaf Placecards

RECIPE :: Chocolate Pumpkin Fluff Dip

RECIPE:: Peppermint Mocha Bread + a FREEBIE

 




FREEBIE :: Thankful For Cards

 

This past month was all about some good eats AND a little lettering so make sure IF you missed any of these, simple PIN them now and you will have them stashed for next year ;) As always, thanks for stopping by and I hope you are looking forward to the holidays, spending time with your family and all the JOY that the month of December brings!

 
So now you are all caught up on some of the most read posts here on my blog. Hopefully you will take a moment to comment below to tell me what YOUR favorite was this month?

 
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FREE Thanksgiving Give Thanks Cards + Dessert Idea

Thanksgiving is coming up quick and it's one of my favorite holidays of the year because it's a whole day devoted to just giving thanks for what we have and not want we want. It's a day to spend with the people who matter and to be thankful for them. It's a day to reflect on what you have been blessed with over the course of the year and realize just how lucky you are. It's a day to focus on telling people just how thankful you are to have them in your life. It's a day to just give thanks!

I love the holiday season, I love Thanksgiving and I like to keep it simple, if I can. The holidays are already so hectic and busy so it can make you feel rushed if you let it. So one way I like to slow things down a bit and not put so much pressure on myself, is to simplify and find ways to make any gathering feel special, with minimal effort. I love to set a table using things I already have around the house mixed in with maybe one new thing, to make all of the older stuff feel fresh again.

For this Thanksgiving dessert table idea I wanted to focus on a fun way to celebrate with a new dessert idea. We all know we are going to have turkey and all the fixings represented at Thanksgiving and most of us know we will have the traditional pumpkin pie dessert as well but what about something a little bit different and a little bit fun for dessert this year! That's where Cold Stone Creamery comes into play for this simple dessert table set up, starting a new tradition and adding a fun dessert  to the mix!

• My color palette always gets chosen first when I set up a table and I usually will base my color choices off the main food or dessert item. So when I picked up this pie, I knew I wanted to add copper into this mix along with some of the earth tones from the color of the pie.

• For the background, I wanted the main focus to be this amazing 'thankful' sign I picked up this fall so I sat it on some small crates, put a few pumpkins around it and laid some flowers around the base. A small cake stand holds some fruit I painted, to add copper fruit accents to the mix. If you ever want to change up your decor in a minute, simply paint it to give it a whole new look! To make the background 'pop', I added a couple accordian fans to complete the look!

• On the table, I used a runner down the center, added place mats at each place setting, then placed a paper plaid napkin for some color under white dessert plates. I topped each plate with a fork holding the 'Give Thanks' cards that you can download for free, along with a copper hand lettered place card and a coffee mug or copper mule mug with water.

• For the dessert centerpiece, we have this pumpkin ice cream pie from Cold Stone Creamery and doesn't that just sound fabulous? Well it is, as it's pumpkin ice cream in a graham cracker pie crust, topped with cinnamon frosting and chocolate leaves. This is WHY Cold Stone is a fave in my house and it seems like we are always adding it to our celebrations! I love partnering up with my friends at Cold Stone Creamery and it's because we LOVE them and they always come up with the most delicious desserts for the holidays! The best part of getting these, is how simple it is to get . . .  I just order online at ColdStoneCakes.com and then run over and pick it up! It really could not be easier and the leftovers on dessert is the best, right? ;) So go ahead and have all of the 'usual' desserts you like to have for Thanksgiving . . . all I am saying is ADD this to the mix too because everyone likes ice cream and everyone likes pie, so why not have an ice cream pie too?! ;)

As I mentioned, I designed all of you a hand lettered FREEBIE for you to download, so you can use it at your Thanksgiving celebrations this year. The 'Give Thanks' hand lettered cards are perfect to have at each place setting, gathered on a table or placed out with the desserts so everyone has a chance to write down what they 'give thanks' for this year! It's very simple to download, simply click on this FREE 'Give Thanks' thanksgiving cards link, print, then cut them out and you are ready to go.

So go ahead and print this off right now and make sure to visit Cold Stone Creamery to order your Thanksgiving day ice cream pie and then you are that much closer to being ready for Thanksgiving! Enjoy my friends!

Make sure if you are on Instagram to tag Cold Stone Creamery and share your slice of pie! They would love to see it! Or tweet Cold Stone if you prefer and let them know what you think of this amazing treat!

Have a happy happy Thanksgiving Day my friends! 
Do you ever have ice cream at Thanksgiving? Let me know below . . .


** Thanks for helping me support the companies that help make this blog possible. This post was sponsored by Cold Stone Creamery but all opinions were my own. I truly only share with you, companies and products that I use or enjoy simple because I know you will love them too.

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LETTERING :: Pumpkin Placecards in Plum & Blue

Thanksgiving is fast approaching and so many people are already planning their table tops and how they will decorate them this year. Last year I hosted Thanksgiving and kept the table very simple with minimal decorations. But the one thing I really loved about it was the color choice I did: teal and chocolate brown . . . I loved it! Unfortunately I never blogged about it or else I would show you pics! ;)

This year my mom is hosting but it still got me thinking about some really amazing colors to marry together to give you guys some ideas. It's funny where inspiration will come to you and I was walking through the store the other day and saw these gorgeous plum flowers, purchased them and the next thing I know, I am planning a mini tablescape to put together! Don't these colors look amazing together?

I also wanted to share an easy way to recycle your Halloween pumpkins sitting around. You can paint them in your choice of colors (to match your table) and then do a little hand lettering on them to use as placecards at your Thanksgiving table! It's so easy and don't worry about it being perfect either as writing on a pumpkin is not easy but try your best! Just use a white marker or even paint them on with a small brush! Instant personalized table!  

Are YOU hosting Thanksgiving this year? Have you ever done a non-traditional color scheme? I would love to know, comment below . . .

 

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WEDDING :: Sunshine Yellow Inspiration Board

Hello everyone & welcome to "Wedding Wednesday"!

 

::  lemon centerpiece  ::  necklace  ::  cake   ::  birdcage  ::  place setting cards  :: flowers   

::  lanterns    ::  clutch     

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This week's theme is all about a little happiness. There is just something about the color yellow that exudes happy. It is the color of the sun, so that is why this board has been named 'sunshine yellow' . . .enjoy!

  Capture the attention of your guests by using something unexpected as your table centerpieces. Place lemons in a glass bowl for a pop of color and an inexpensive alternative to flowers. This ombre yellow cake is sure to be a hit with the gorgeous flower adorned to the side.  Use vintage style birdcages and votives of flower petals to add some interest to your tablescapes all around your wedding. Make sure your guests know where to sit by having place setting cards like these yellow butterfly ones with the names of your guests written on them. Hang sunshine yellow lanterns from the trees or tents if you are having an outdoor party to add some happiness to the day. Your bridesmaids will be stylin if they are carrying these clutches in this amazing fabric and they are the perfect size to carry their essentials. Simple flower arrangements can add the right touch and dress up your tables.

 

 
Have you ever been to a wedding where they used yellow? Did YOU have one or are you planning one? What was your favorite element of the event?  I would LOVE to hear the details . . .spill below ;)

 

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