Fallin'

I walked outside into the crisp, cold air and decided that Utah has finally found Fall. I was ecstatic and went inside to find a long sleeve shirt! I love when it gets cold and we can wrap up in blankets on the couch (one of Little's favorite activities right now) and watch movies and nap. Little yells "Baimpet!" when he wants a blanket to cover up with and then he lounges like he owns the place all over our loveseat. He likes company and snuggling with us as we relax in the evening. These activities are usually full of Little's elbows all over in Husband and my sides and stomach as he moves to get perfectly comfortable. I love those little elbows and the kisses that we get intermittenly as he moves around.

Turning the Table

This is my current table setting. I try and keep the table set to avoid the inevitable piles o' junk that start to form if it is left empty. I found the green and red placemats at TJMaxx and the cool bird/turkey(?) napkin rings/holders shown below at Pier 1 for 88 cents! The tag said they were $3 each so I picked up 8. When I got to the register and they were only 88 cents I had to go back and pillage the selection to get all 16 that I wanted, to which the Husband replied, "are we ever going to have that many people over for dinner?" My thought process was this...We might host a holiday party, you know since we are such social creatures... or I might have that many children (hahaha) but since that hilarious possibility is so far from right now, I just thought I'd get them so I have some neat birds to hold my napkins.

Inspiring Thanksgiving

I decided to put together an idea board of inspiration for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Yes, there are lots of food items, but isn't that what Turkey Day is about? All of these things make me feel like autumn and the beginning of the holiday season. What do you think? Also, to all those who were sad when Victoria Magazine ended a few years ago - They're back! See the links below.

Credits: Votives: Pottery Barn, Cinnamon Decor: Hostess w/the mostess , Poached Pear: Victoria Magazine, Pear Gallette: Victoria Magazine, Eggnog Cheesecake: Victoria Magazine, Pumpkin Centerpiece: TheKnot.com, Fritatta: DominoMag, Fruit Centerpiece: TheKnot.com, Bark Rim Salad Bowls: Pottery Barn, Burlap Favor Bags: TheKnot.com, Buffet Setting: TheKnot.com.

Shot!

Little and I got shot! By a camera! We took a beautiful hike up South Fork (Provo Canyon) and my sister took our pictures, and I in turn took some of her - my handiwork was not up to her standard, alas I'm not a photographer. But I must say that the photos she took of me and Little are wonderful!