Giving Back this Season

In addition to donating to your local food-bank this - how about going in with your family to adopt a family in need? It's a great way to bond as a family and work on something together while helping another family in need!

Here are some resources for you to look into! xo

Salvation Army Adopt a Family - Nationwide

Capture the Dream - San Francisco

United Way - Chicago (Also Nationwide)

Do a google search in your area and see what programs are out there this season xo

Small Business Saturday

Don't forget to support your local business!!!!! Shop local this Saturday xoxoxoxo

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Give Thanks

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Thanksgiving is tomorrow, and it's a time to celebrate life with your family and friends, also in this time of celebrating, don't forget to donate to your local food bank to support families in need. I'm going out today and picking up another bag to donate, my new goal, is to buy a bag of groceries once a month and give it to a food bank.

For now here is a thanksgiving montage to prep us for all the celebrating that we'll be doing tomorrow!

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Give thanks everyone! xo

Gifts for Him

Ok, so one of the most difficult presents is always the one for your man. You know him well and would think this would be easy breezy, I've been with my husband for almost eight years and am still stumped.

Here are some suggestions that will be sure to make him smile.

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Or if all else fails, you can always do a vampy photo shoot and give him a picture of yourself, that will absolutely guarantee a smile. xo

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Nooks and Cranny's

It's the little details that make a house a home, here are some unique spaces I found in the latest issue of Lonny Mag.

Simply delicious xo

(All images are courtesy of Lonny Mag via the talented designers who so thoughtfully designed these spaces)

Fall Bliss

Thanksgiving is almost here, time for pumpkin pie and all things fall. Here are some great tablescapes for your Thanksgiving Feast.

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Cuddle up by the fire!

Now that the temperature is starting to dip, it's time to get your fireplaces going....nothing is more comforting than a nice warm fire. Lonny Mag of course, has featured some amazing fireplaces by talented designers, here are some of my favorites.....

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Holiday Hostess Gifts

Tis the season for holiday parties! Stuck on what to give the hostess with the mostest for throwing an amazing fete? Fear not, here are a few suggestions to help you along the way!





Personalized Guest Towels from Pottery Barn $29.00:

If you know someone who is a whiz in the kitchen, or a vegetarian, this delicious book is sure to tempt their palate!

Yotam Ottolenghi 'Plenty' Vegetarian Cookbook, $ 35.00 at Nordstrom

Know a newlywed couple? Or a couple that acts like newlyweds? These super cute Mr. & Mrs. Ornaments by Jonathan Adler will look great when their decking the halls. ($ 48.00)

Now that the weather is getting colder, how about picking up a basket of Pinecone Firestarters from Crate and Barrel for your hostess to use during the winter? These are natural pine cones dipped in pine scented wax - an aromatic and easy way to get that fire started on a cold winter night! $ 39.95

Serving bowls and dishes are always appreciated, why not bring your host, this lovely Fresco Serving Bowl from Crate and Barrel? $26.95

A Christmas Amarylss is always a lovely treat, these little guys grow so quickly, you can see the progress happen right before your eyes! It's a pop of color on those gray days. ($ 29.95)

Tripoli Servers are the best! Especially if your host entertains quite often, show up with some sweet treats on this platter and you'll be a hit! ($49.95)

Happy Celebrating! Don't forget to have a DD if you have a little too much nip in your nog! xo

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Sparkle this Holiday Season

The holiday season is rapidly approaching, the big question is, what to wear to all the amazing and fabulous holiday parties this upcoming season? Get your sparkle on!!!!

These amazing pieces will put you right in the holiday spirit and are a must have. Don't be shy, you know you see these sparkly pieces in the stores and think, what am I going to wear that to? A holiday party of course, or an evening of festive holiday beverages out with the ladies.

Check out these gorgeous beauties.....Anthropologie Beaded Felt Pencil Skirt, $298

Anthropologie Hoshi Blouse, $128 This would look great with black pants and a fierce heel, you could easily wear this to work to spice up the usual.

Twinkle Lights Pencil Skirt, get the oooh's and ahh's with this fabulous beauty. $ 218

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Markus Lupfer Sequin Dress, $495 at Glasswork-studios

Mad for Plaid

Plaid is a must have essential for this fall and winter....I am just absolutely in love with it. Here are a few suggestions for staple pieces to add to your fall and winter wardrobe.

Plaid Pants - so cute paired with a pop of color and a neutral.

Cafe Capri in Houndstooth J Crew $138

Plaid Shirts - paired with skinny jeans and a ballet flat...so cute...you can even wear them with white jeans and break the white after labor day look.

C&C California Plaid Roll Sleeve Shirt, from Bloomingdales $118

This dress, is so lovely, just really beautiful lines, this one is for inspiration of course, but a plaid party dress for this years upcoming parties is a must!

Carven Plaid High Wasted Dress at Barney's $1008 

Skirts - like this one, I'm dying over....so so so cute! Leave it to Anthropologie.

Glasbury Pencil Skirt at Anthropologie $148

Shoes - super cute flats, to wear with skinny jeans, or a pair of slacks, add some festive pizzazz to a basic outfit. I'm obsessed with Repetto shoes, and these are for sure on a wish list.

Repetto Tartan-Plaid Cotton Ballet Flats at Sak's $265

You gotta have fierce plaid outerwear to keep warm in the crisp temperatures this fall and winter!

Tulle Double Breasted Plaid Coat at Couture Candy $108

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You gotta keep your feet dry in rainy weather, why not do it with some fabu wellies? I'm in the market for a new pair myself. 

LL Bean Plaid Wellies $49.95

There you have it, seven must have pieces for your fall and winter wardrobe! You can rock these pieces well into February! xo