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This year, I have more than ever to be thankful for.  While I like to think that I always appreciate all that I have, today I plan on slowing down and really reveling in it.  Along with a couple of homemade pies.  Happy Thanksgiving!

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This year, I have more than ever to be thankful for.  While I like to think that I always appreciate all that I have, today I plan on slowing down and really reveling in it.  Along with a couple of homemade pies.  Happy Thanksgiving!

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While it may only be a small gathering, this year is my first time cooking a full Thanksgiving meal.  And in my world, regardless of size, that deserves a dressed up table…

Inspired by this paisley table runner in autumnal hues and these gold dotted West Elm plates (picked up on sale), I was looking for a simple DIY that would be easy on budget and time.  Enter, Martha Stewart.  Using simple votive holders picked up from Michaels, and layers of tissue paper in ombre colors, I came up with a these candle holders.  And remember the spray painted gold pumpkin from my last Make-Do post?  Yep, I cut the top off, and voila!  A shiny vase for my matching mixed bouquet.  Finally, using a gold sharpie I drew up simple place cards with each guest’s name and paisley shapes.  Now, about that bird…


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While it may only be a small gathering, this year is my first time cooking a full Thanksgiving meal.  And in my world, regardless of size, that deserves a dressed up table…

Inspired by this paisley table runner in autumnal hues and these gold dotted West Elm plates (picked up on sale), I was looking for a simple DIY that would be easy on budget and time.  Enter, Martha Stewart.  Using simple votive holders picked up from Michaels, and layers of tissue paper in ombre colors, I came up with a these candle holders.  And remember the spray painted gold pumpkin from my last Make-Do post?  Yep, I cut the top off, and voila!  A shiny vase for my matching mixed bouquet.  Finally, using a gold sharpie I drew up simple place cards with each guest’s name and paisley shapes.  Now, about that bird…