Rentals: Please Be Seated
Florals: Foxglove & Heather
Photography: Chelsea Rochelle Photography
Calligraphy: White Ink Calligraphy
Cake: Copper and Whisk Cakes
How fun is this Thanksgiving table? If you are local to Nashville, you can rent this entire set up and have a no fess (but fabulous!) tablescape through Please Be Seated rentals.
A simple update with the peacock feathers can really wow your guests. Using that as inspiration we incorporated navy goblets and candles into this Thanksgiving table decor and it is so stunning!
Holidays are really so special, and I love that Thanksgiving is a time to show your gratitude and love for the place in life you are in. Taking a little extra effort to make a holiday beautiful is so worth it.
Making memories with your family is what life is truly all about. Creating precious moments. You absolutely do not have to go over the top to create sweet moments, but a simple thing like setting a fabulous Thanksgiving table can truly set the tone for a special holiday.
Jewel tones are all the rage on the runways for fall and winter fashion, and we took that trend into the holiday decor.
Thanks to the following for helping make my Friendsgiving dreams come true! Nashville people… make sure to check them out! I can’t possibly talk them up enough!
Friendsgiving has officially become “a thing” and I couldn’t be happier about it! I’ve teamed up with the TOP local vendors in Nashville to make all my boho Friendsgiving dreams come true!
Also, this dress is surprisingly comfortable and makes for the prettiest holiday attire!
HOW TO THROW THE PERFECT FRIENDSGIVING
* Add a bar! This bar was rented from Please Be Seated (you can actually rent this entire set up for a really affordable price!). Throw a few champagne bottles (what is a party without champagne?) a cake, and a hot beverage dispenser with some copper mugs on there.
* Don’t skip cake! This beauty is from Copper Whisk Cakes. I promise you, she has the best cakes you could ever taste. There is a salted caramel flavor that is perfect for holiday festivities. We had this at Wilder’s birthday and a guest told us that he had often skipped cake at parties because he never knew it could taste like that. A cake just makes everything more festive!
* Set a simple, but beautiful tablescape. This table runner from White Ink Calligraphy makes the perfect base. Also, add some calligraphy on white pumpkins. You could even add the guests’ names on the pumpkins and let them take them home as a sweet gift.
Foxglove & Heather is an amazing floral company and always has the best suggestions when it comes to floral arrangements and tablescapes. This is simple silver leaf eucalyptus and pampas grass. They both last a long time, and can be used after the event in your fall decor as well.
* Serve hot chocolate at the bar as an after dinner extra treat! Copper mugs are great for this!
* Have everyone bring their favorite dish that is special to their family traditions. It sparks conversation, and makes for a great meal when everyone is bringing the best of their best!
* Have a fun themed drink. This Apple Cider Sangria is a total crowd pleaser! My friend, Jenn sent me this recipe and I tweaked it a bit to make it my own. Such a hit!
APPLE CIDER SANGRIA
1 Bottle of Pinot Grigio
2 1/2 Cups Fresh Apple Cider
1 Cup Club Soda
1/2 Cup Ginger Brandy
1/4 Cup Ginger Bear
3 Honey Crisp Apples (Chopped)
3 Pears (Chopped)
Combine all ingredients and stir. Chill in fridge for at least an hour.
To Serve: Pour some brown sugar on to a plate. Wet the top of the glass and spin top of glass in brown sugar mixture to coat rim. Pour in sangria mixture and garnish with a cinnamon stick. Enjoy!
Getting organized has been one of my top priorities lately, to help my everyday life run more smoothly.
I attended an event a few days back with some fellow Nashville bloggers showcasing Erin Condren organizational products, and it really got me on a kick to get myself together and get organized! Fair warning, I am NOT an organized person by nature, so I have to work hard at it. Everything is so much easier once I get myself on a plan.
As a mom that juggles doing styling and blogging on the side of being a full time mom as well as frequent travel, doc appointments, events, etc. it’s important for me to write everything down. Something about physically writing things down really helps me remember and get a grasp on the upcoming things that I have to do.
I’m not an organized person naturally, so here are a couple of the tips I’ve learned have really helped me wrap my head around getting organized and adding some structure in my life.
5 Organizational Tips:
1.) Write it down as SOON as you know. As soon as I get the info for an event I immediately write it down. (You can carry your planner with you in your purse to make this more feasible.)
2.) If something is extremely important, write it in a color in marker. Whenever you are scrolling through your planner it will always stand out and give you a mental reminder.
3.) Set aside a block of hours in your week to get done small tasks and write it down. I write down in my schedule a few hours when I know Georgie will be napping to do laundry, straighten up the house etc. Then I also schedule blocks of time to work on blogging. This really helps it all seem not as overwhelming.
4.) When you travel write out all confirmation numbers or any info you may have in the notes on the side of your planner. Having it all in one dedicated place really helps me not worry about scrambling at the airport, car rental place, etc. to find it.
5.) Keep it fun! I like to use the stickers, bright markets, etc to make it not seem like a task. I actually look forward to getting organized when everything is bright and fun to use. This is one of the things that I love about the Erin Condren products, there were so many options to pick and you can personalize the cover with your name as well. Keeping it fun and easy is the way to go!
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