by Mandi | diy, style
I am not sure when it happened, but somehow most of the stores have decided that we should just skip Thanksgiving and go straight to Christmas. You can walk into any shopping center and be bombarded with christmas cheer.
I am guilty of listening to a christmas song or two a little early in the year, but this year I am making a conscious effort to truly celebrate Thanksgiving. Give it the attention it deserves!
With that said, put away the lights and bring out the pinecones! Below are some THANKSGIVING decorating inspiration ideas!
1. Martha Stewart inspired table featured on s.a.s. interiors. Pumpkins and Candles – pretty, easy and inexpensive!
2. The House of Smiths transformed their dining room shelves with a few simple additions. Very cute!
3. The Bungalow Blog used sheet music for her fall decor. Love this!
These are all great ideas, but sometimes we just do not have time for DIY. If that is the case for your household, here are some great, inexpensive Thanksgiving finds.
1. Crate and Barrel Pumpkin Woopie Pan. For other Thanksgiving items from Crate and Barrel, click here.
2. World Market Felt Birds on Pinecones. For other Thanksgiving items from World Market, click here.
3. Pier One Thanksgiving Place Settings. For other Thanksgiving items from Pier One, click here.
For free printouts to help decorate, check out Heather’s post from last week!
And don’t forget – Today is your last day to enter our Thanksgiving Give-away! A FREE Turkey!
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
by steph_egan | creative tips, style
‘Tis the season for Fall family photos! Everyone seems to have Christmas cards on the brain (already!), and with that comes the stress of what to wear for your family session.
I’m heading up to NH in a couple of weeks for a round of family sessions, and the first question clients ask is… “what should we wear?” My initial response is always the same: do your best to coordinate outfits, and avoid anything matchy-matchy. (Khakis and white button downs? No. no. no… When’s the last time you saw a family of four going about their Saturday all dressed the same?) Have fun with your style, bring in some bright colors, add a few accessories… but most of all, be yourselves. Wear what you’re comfortable in, and something you won’t mind seeing on your wall everyday.
Along with a few ideas I pulled together below (mostly from Gap, Target and H&M) check out Pinterest for all kinds of combinations!
And don’t forget to think about location! The sessions I’m doing will be in an apple orchard… so something like a cozy blanket or cups of hot apple cider would make for some fun props.
Say cheese!
All clothing above is currently available in the stores I’ve listed:
gap.com, hm.com, asos.com, target.com
by jenn_davis | fun finds, style
While searching for the perfect Halloween costume for my son, I came across this website which featured images that were created for a movie theater opening in Brazil! My eyes welted with inspiration as I marveled the pure genius and attention to detail that each costume welcomed. Consider this my personal challenge to all the parents out there:
Beat this.
If not in creativity, then in craft. Let’s make Halloween fun (and not just another excuse for teenage girls to dress provocatively)!
Here are a few resources to get you started….
Edward Scissor Hands:
You’re on your own with this one. If it was me I would be hitting up the arts and crafts store!
Avatar:
Hair, Costume
Forest Gump:
Suit
Cruella Devil:
Hair, Coat
Jack Sparrow:
Hair, Outfit
Indiana Jones:
Pants, Bag
We haven’t quite decided what Dyce will be this year, but after seeing these images I vow to step up my game! Happy Tuesday folks.
