{Holiday Ideas} For The Host & The Guest

Whether you're hosting the dinner or coming as a guest, it's fun to have fresh ideas on the table or a thoughtful hostess gift in hand for Thanksgiving. 

For the TABLE SETTING

SHOP THIS STYLE

For THE HOSTESS

Learn How To Make This  {via Magnolia Homes}

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I love that little pot of bulbs, mixed with my all-time FAVORITE candle

{Here's the Pumpkin scent but every scent is amazing!}

Add the two to a cute wire basket

This cute little copper basket is on sale for $2.60!


For THE GUEST

For THE HOSTESS

I just love these wooden boxes for dessert treats. 

How fun to bring your pie over in a handy wooden box!

images via PieBox  PURCHASE HERE

For THE GUESTS

A small cutting board is one of the best things to keep around the kitchen.

Different shapes, sizes and so many uses. 

Small cutting boards for each guest! So fabulous.

You can find cutting boards galore at Homegoods.

Happy Shopping!

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Sprucing Up for the Holidays

As the holidays approach, {I can't believe I'm saying that!} it's time to get our homes ready for visits from family and friends. Aside from the typical door wreath, centerpiece, etc., I thought it would be fun to share some inexpensive ideas to perk things up.

For me, I like to have a festive look but I also don't want to make it a huge production to clean up when it's all over. Here are 3 of my favorite ideas I plan to implement this Thanksgiving and the holidays.

Love this gold door knocker. With a big, green, pine wreath around it, and some added antlers, pine cones, twigs, etc. It's a perfect mix of glam and earthy. < side note.. If you're selling your house now or like I'm selling this Spring, it'll have to be switched out for a non-personal knocker> 

Find it Here

If you're hosting the dinner parties this year, I love this idea of creating a coffee station somewhere in the house. Perhaps a little out of the way of the kitchen traffic, but somewhere close enough that your guests can help themselves whenever they like.

image via pinterest

I love to add natural elements into the holiday decor and I'm not big on faux florals, especially when having guests over. Aside from the typical table tops, doors and fireplace, I want to make sure I add some little sprigs, figs and garnishments to the often missed.

Keeping it super simple.

via Rue Magazine. Get the recipe HERE

I absolutely LOVE cutting boards as chargers. We did this for a wedding client and I thought it looked amazing! If I could, I would have each one personalized so the guests could take them home. Okay- maybe a little over ambitious...but I'm going to shoot for that. :)

West Elm Wish List

Whether you're looking for some great gift ideas or perhaps you're ready to give your holiday house a makeover, West Elm has got it goin' on this season. If you're on my xmas friend list, you can bet that you'll be getting a little something from the West Elm elf.
Here are my fave's... it's a long one because they've got such good stuff!!!

And the whole place setting for that matter!

And this brass metal wall mirror is BONKERS in person. It also comes as a floor mirror!

I would spray the ring andirons gold but, FINALLY, affordable & stylish andirons under $200!!! They're actually $79 bucks! C'mon now.

I would ask for this for Xmas yet, I'm not going to be able to wait. So, I'll be buying this later today when I place my monogram orders. 

Umm, this is also happening in my living room. I have been waiting to find something fabulous to replace my Pottery Barn cabinet below the TV and this is definitely it.

This would also be so fabulous in a dining room for bar accessories, extra china etc. 

This table would be a game changer in any room. For a quick update, 

changing the coffee table can get you the biggest bang for your buck.

Every year my table consists of WestElm pieces here and there. This year, my table will be

shining bright with these fabby little numbers. 

Okay, I won't be waiting to get this as a gift becasue I need it asap. But the good news is that I can put my new jewels inside. wink wink Ralphie. 

This little skull and cross bones monogram is just what's up.

(I'm doing the oil and vinegar bottles with the skulls)

And, last but not least. I know it may be a little more expensive but I love the idea of using bags instead of wrapping paper for gifts. This is no new idea but I have to say, last year, it really got to me how much paper was thrown away. So, I'm all about giving cute bags this year.

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Only 7 more weeks!!