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Kids Table

Celebrate with a Kids Table too Plate | Placemats | Tumblers | Napkins I'm completely obsessed with Thanksgiving it is my very favorite Holiday! We always have enough family coming for the Holidays that we set up different tables for dinner. Over the last few years I've decided why decorate one when you can style and decorate more. The kids table is just as important as the adult table in my mind. Aren't these turkey themed decorations adorable. If you have little kids you could use these plates and tumblers throughout November for other meals as well. I love the idea of the placemats being coloring … [Read more...]

Rubber Boot Season

  Rubber Boot Season by johnstonstyle featuring wellies boots Joules wellies boots nordstrom.com Joules low heel knee high boots nordstrom.com SOREL genuine leather boots nordstrom.com Hunter low heel knee high boots nordstrom.com Hunter low heel knee high boots nordstrom.com UGG Australia slip on rubber boots nordstrom.com … [Read more...]

Bourbon Maple Apple Cider

Inspired Retreat Drink of the Night Napkins | Old Fashions  I had the most wonderful time at my Inspired Retreat- The theme was all FALL. I have been waiting until Halloween was over to share my photos with you. So this month, I will share all my adventures from this wonderful retreat. Today, I'm sharing this yummy Bourbon Maple Apple Cider Recipe. This drink was super delicious and seasonal. BOURBON MAPLE APPLE CIDER 6 oz. Bourbon 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 4-6 teaspoons pure maple syrup to taste 1 Cup spiced Apple Cider Apple slices for garnish Ice Directions: 1. Fill glasses and a cocktail shaker with ice. To shaker, add … [Read more...]

Feeling Overwhelmed

Peaceful Fall | photo via pinterest With the Holidays around the corner and the kids School schedules in full swing, I'm feeling a little overwhelmed. Don't get me wrong... busy is good, overwhelmed (not so good). So, I decided I needed to do something about this. Here are five (5) steps to get back on track... Don't let YOU overwhelm YOU. 1. CAPTURE IT Take the "overwhelm" out of your head and put it on a piece of paper, where you can distance yourself from it. Write down every task you can think of that you are worried about. 2. CHUNK IT Once you've done step one (capture it)... group your tasks into larger chunks. For … [Read more...]

Celebrate

Balloons | photo via tomkat studio Cake Plates | photo via tomkat studio I'm so excited to share the PARTY with you! My sweet friend Kim, from TomKat Studio- has been working really hard behind the scenes and "tomorrow" is her BIG reveal! Go to TomKat Studio and sign up for her email to be one of the first to know the news! I can't even stand it, I'm so excited for her, I don't think I'm going to be able to sleep tonight! Heehee, Happy Thursday!  … [Read more...]

Ghost Treats

S'Mores | photo via bloom designs Ghost Cupcakes | photo via the cupcake daily  Ghost Treat Bags | photo via craft o maniac Obsessing over these "SWEET" treats for a Halloween party! I am loving the Ghosties... These ideas are super easy for entertaining. Your telling your friends you thought of them and added a little extra touch to your festive party! Whether your party is large or small, these party treats are a perfect fit of either. They would also make a FUN Hostess gift if you are going to a Halloween party. Get ready for your SPOOKY day... Thanks for reading! … [Read more...]

Details of Pumpkin Carving

Lettered Pumpkins | photo via parents magazine Drilled Pumpkins | photo via martha stewart Traditional Pumpkin Faces | photo via travel shopa Carving pumpkins wasn't on my to-do list this year... Until, I saw these adorable styled pumpkins on Pinterest. I'm loving the dotted pumpkins that just let the light shine through. To get this FUN look, you take a drill and different drill bits from the garage work bench, hollow out your pumpkin as you would normally do. Decide on design... Small holes or large holes. You can even do a combination of both. Make sure your drill bit is secure in the drill, then start drilling out your holes. … [Read more...]

Host a Halloween Party

Great Ideas for Hosting a Halloween Party Bat | Cake Stand similar | Plates | Candle Bat Gummies | Rock Candy | Halloween Stick Candy | Lollipop  Fringe Garland | Cake Plate | Party Cups | Balloons  Are you hosting a Halloween party? Don't be SCARED to decorate... Here are a few really cute ideas! I'm completely obsessed with Orange, Black and White. Purples and Greens are popular as well however, I prefer the classic colors. Enjoy! … [Read more...]

Boo-Tee

Photo via August Ink  Photo via August Ink  Photo via August Ink  Photo via Johnston Style Isn't this the most adorable Halloween Tee? I just love it! My friend over at TomKat Studio sells this sweet "boo" TEE in her store. She also sells a cute "boo" PILLOW as well as a practical "boo" TOTE for trick or treating. I think this is perfect for Mama's trying to celebrate the Holiday. I'm not exactly sure what I'm wearing with mine, but I can assure you it will have Orange, White and Black with it. Hope you have a FUN week preparing for your upcoming Halloween Celebration! … [Read more...]

Inspired Retreat

Lodge Entrance  Welcome Sign  My Cabin  My Roommate and My Bed  Bridgeway  Southern Rockers  Sweet Porch Swings  Sorry, I haven't posted for a couple days- I have been out of town in Nashville. I'm happy to be home but the last couple of days I've been running around like a crazy lady (welcome home, right?) A week ago, I went to this AMAZING womens retreat called Inspired Retreat hosted by Amber Housley. Evins Mill was where the retreat was being held, nestled in the woods in a town called Smithville which is located right outside of Nashville, Tennessee. I attended the same … [Read more...]