The Sweetest Occasion

Can you believe that Thanksgiving is just a week away? I know I can’t – I don’t even have my thoughts pulled together on what I’ll be making for dessert yet! (The general rule of thumb in my family is that my mother cooks dinner and I show up with a massive spread of desserts.) I figured it’s likely there are others of you out there who are feeling the crunch as Thanksgiving quickly creeps up on you, so I thought I’d pull together a little Thanksgiving inspiration board to help you with your party planning. You’ll note the deliberate absence of anything that outright screams Thanksgiving save for a singular pie. There are no construction paper turkeys and no pilgrim hats, yet doesn’t it still feel warm, festive and inviting just as Thanksgiving should?

In case you wondering, yes, that would be a “wedding” cake you spy, because I’m officially starting a trend of incorporating pretty cakes at every occasion one deems worthy of a fabulous confection or two. This particular Thanksgiving celebration is about warm, muted golds and neutrals with a focus on simple details that allow the food itself to shine through. I love the idea of cute boxes with labels and ribbons so family members can bundle up leftovers to take home in something a bit more celebratory than Tupperware containers. A lovely, intimate at-home celebration that puts warm hospitality at the forefront without overshadowing the meaning of the day.

{Row 1: Pottery Barn, Martha Stewart, Country Living.}
{Row 2: Country Living, Sunday Suppers, Saipua.}
{Row 3: Bouchon Bakery, Martha Stewart, Elizabeth Messina.}

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