Flowers & Feathers

Kind of obsessed with these flower arrangements.  I love how black feathers toughen it up and give it a masculine vibe.  I'm in love with the setting too.  The party is set up at The London, where I celebrated my birthday!

You can't go wrong with the old Hollywood vibe, one of the many themes I'm loving for Christmas.
 
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Thanksgiving Tabletop

Here's a sneak peek at my look for Thanksgiving, inspired by this photo.

I couldn't resist a mockup on my dining table, even though I'll be cooking and serving dinner at my parents' home.  My mother's dining room is pale green (like mother, like daughter) and I think I'll have to steal this look for my home too.

Aren't these flower arrangements insane? @JRummerfield worked her magic and made these fabulous creations.  The orange just sets the table on fire!

New Home, New Traditions

My parents have been renovating for months and recently moved into their new beach house.  Last night we installed new cornice boxes (my husband made!) to set off my mother's gorgeous new drapes.

Don't you love the sweater?  $27 at Forever 21.  So anyway, my mom is just starting to decorate and I'm cooking Thanksgiving dinner at her home this year, so I want to bring a color scheme to the table that feels elegant and warm, yet fitting for the beach.

Tip: Never drink wine and drill at the same time.  Not my glass people!

Onto our beautiful decor choices...

Aren't plums, grapes and greenery gorgeous?

This monochromatic table has hints of rusty orange.  Maybe a twist of both?

Photos from Better Homes and Gardens

Trick or Eat: CNN Features My Fangtasia Feast

Click on the image for the full article by Nicole Saidi. Or click here. 

True Blood Halloween: Fangtasia Tabletop

My Fangtasia inspired table is dark, decadent and inspired by the vampire bar from the tv show True Blood.  It's sexy and little outrageous, which is perfect for a happy haunting. 

You can learn how to make your own at CBS. Click here for the complete photo gallery and shopping list!