Be Thankful in Style

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays because it's casual, reflective, family oriented, and centered around food! I love to cook and entertain, and Thanksgiving is the perfect time to bring out some unique pieces to make your dinner even more memorable. I love to combine the rich colors of fall with rustic touches from things like natural woods and I always add a little sparkle to make the setting feel special.  Here are some of my favorites!

Acacia wood chargers: Z-Gallerie

Gourd soup bowls: West Elm

Harvest Suzani napkins: Pottery Barn

Hobnail pitcher: Anthropologies

Acorn Salt & Pepper set: Pottery Barn

Bronze Age flatware: Anthropologies

Birch pillar candles: World Market

Glass bottles with wood top: West Elm

Harvest Caravan napkins: World Market

Antique mercury glass pumpkins: Pottery Barn

Square gold charger: World Market

Tria napkin ring: Crate & Barrel

Tres Chic Wreath: Grandinroad

Objects of my Affection

I've always loved little trinkets. You know, little things that have the all important duty to just sit there and look pretty. In design, I like to think of them as the bling, the jewelry, the sparkle. Here are some of my objects of affection!

Gold wishbone: Jayson Home

Over sized scissors: Z-Gallerie

Pyrite Heart: Jayson Home

Orb object: Global Views

Silver fortune cookie: Z-Gallerie

Brass kiss: Jonathan Adler

Wild Blueberries

Being a native Maine girl, has always made me "Wild About Blueberries!" Here are some of my fav ways to enjoy this fruit! P.S. they're in season now!

Drop a few berries in an ice cube tray prior to freezing for a pretty and tasty spin on regular ice. For added pizazz try with shaped ice, I used stars for the 4th of July. 

Blueberry pie, need I say more?! So delicious and easy I've already made three this summer! Try this classic version by Martha Stewart blueberry pie (Tip: In a pinch using store bought crust is just as good. It'll be our little secret!)

Blueberry beer in a frosty glass = ultimate summer refreshment. May I suggest Seadog "Blue Paw" or Boston Beer Works "Bluebeery Ale".

Blueberry ice cream. Simply delish!

Now that you got your blueberry fix, here's how to serve all these delicious treats! 

Perfect for outdoor cocktail hour. Galvanized metal trays: Pottery Barn

How pretty would a slice of pie look on this? Delilah dessert plate: Crate & Barrel

Because they're classics. Mason Jar glasses: Pottery Barn

Simple and clean. Veranda Linen placemat & napkins: Z-Gallerie

Be a World Traveler

One of my fav ongoing trends is ethnic and tribal prints. I love how they add an exotic touch to your style. To add one of these pieces to your wardrobe try one of the options below. Go subtle with a neutral scarf or go a bit bolder with a printed dress or bright skirt. Pair with some aviator shades, bangle bracelets, and sandals and you're sure to feel like you're on vacation!

 




For the home it's even easier to add this exotic look. Try one of these patterned pillows on your sofa or throw on top of a simple duvet for a dramatic bedroom look.

 

Table linens are also a great way to try this trend. Spice up your next dinner party with a fun table runner like the one below. Set the table with lots of glass votive candle holders and simple tableware and you're sure to entertain in style. For a more simplified look try these patterned napkins with bamboo placemats and neutral dishware.

  



Scarf: Forever 21, Ikat dress: Forever 21, Skirt: Ruche

Turquoise pillow: Z Gallerie, Brown pillow: Z Gallerie, Bright Print pillow: CB2

Batik table runner: World Market, Napkins: Crate and Barrel