Holiday + Seasonal Party Ideas

Well, my friends, it’s about that time! I know many of you are rushing off to start prepping for tomorrow’s big feast. If you’re on the hunt for great Thanksgiving ideas (whether it be food, cocktails, or decor) pop over and follow me on Pinterest where I’ve been pinning some of my favorite Thanksgiving finds on my Giving Thanks board. I’ll be popping in quick on Friday with our next gift guide so be sure to check back later in …

With the big annual feast just a week away, this is your friendly little reminder that you can scope out loads more Thanksgiving entertaining ideas (from recipes to flowers to decor), by following me on Pinterest! I have been updating my Giving Thanks board like crazy this week, rounding up my favorite ideas for celebrating the holiday in style. Join me there for lots of Thanksgiving splendor!

{Photos, from top left: White Loft Studio via Style Me Pretty / Ali Harper via Once Wed / Dashing Dish /White …

I am so excited today to have another beautifully designed table to help inspire your upcoming Thanksgiving celebration! Shared by the lovely Kate Breuer, this table is a lovely marriage of rich jewel tones and gorgeous fall flowers. Mismatched chairs, an abundance of roses and dahlias, and touches of wood make it the perfect muse for your holiday celebration. The place settings are particularly pretty, with large rattan charges and rich blue linen napkins. (This time of year you can …

Today we’re kicking off a whole lot of Thanksgiving love around here for those of you who are hosting the annual feast for your loved ones. To get things going in appropriate fashion, this morning the amazing ladies of the newly launched Confetti Pop are sharing a beautiful golden and jewel-toned Thanksgiving table. I absolutely love the play of metallic shimmer and rich, saturated berry colors! The Confetti Pop gals also included a couple of really simple and lovely DIY …

Happy Halloween, everyone! Is everyone gearing up for the festivities tonight? It’s going to be pretty low key around here. I’m thinking a bit of baking, lots of flickering candles, and scary movies while the trick or treaters make their rounds. If you’re marking the occasion at home, too, I thought I’d share a few of the spooky eats and treats that have caught my eye this week. Why not whip up something fun and celebrate in style? (Even if …

With just one weekend standing between us and the parade of munchkins and witches soon to be showing up on our doorsteps, I thought I would share a few of my favorite Halloween posts from The Sweetest Occasion over the last few years. There’s still time to get a little crafty and add a dash of Halloween spirit to your decor if you tend to procrastinate on these things until the very last minute. (Um, because I most certainly do!) …

Throughout October I’m going to be taking some time off and have invited a handful of my favorite bloggers to join us. Today the rockin’ Erika of Delphine is back and I’m so excited. Be sure to check out Erika’s design work and her blog!

Hi again! It’s Erika here from Delphine, and I’m so happy to share a fun, fall neighborhood party idea with you. Pumpkin carving can be an icky, messy chore. But do a little prep work, gather …

Throughout October I’m going to be taking some time off and have invited a handful of my favorite bloggers to join us. Today the wonderfully talented Ashley Brooke of Ashley Brooke Designs is here with us. For loads of stylish ideas, don’t miss the Ashley Brooke Designs blog! Also make sure to check out her shop, loaded with beautiful stationery and her lovely hand illustrations.

Happy (almost) Halloween! Around here, we love a good dress-up sesh, but this year, I’m thinking …

I think by now you guys probably know that I love Halloween. It’s one of my favorite excuses to celebrate! (Or if you don’t know, trust me, you will by the end of October because I have a ton of amazing Halloween content in the works.) Today I am so excited to share that as part of my sweet gig with Babble, I am guest blogging over at Etsy where you’ll find my picks for a perfectly eerie and elegant …

Is it too early to talk Halloween? Maybe so, but let’s face it, October is already knocking on the door and here in Syracuse today it’s a whopping 55 degrees so it’s feeling decidedly like fall out there! Last week while visiting Erika, the latest issue of Country Living made an appearance on her doorstep. Let’s just say, I fell totally in love with their Halloween spread. I love this inspiration for a Halloween party! Think old apothecary bottles, vintage …