Thankful

I'll be taking a blogging break next Friday, so this is my last Thankful post of the season. I have A LOT to be thankful for, but I think I am most thankful for the loved ones in my life! I don't typically post photos of friends or family on my blog unless its part of a party :) ...but today is a special exception. All of my friends and especially my family make my life brighter and I don't know what I would do if I didn't have each and every one of them in my life. Now, get ready for lots of pics...I'll start with my friends...

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high school friends
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Sewanee girls
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B'ham girls

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my bible study girls

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my BF
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Dixie, my BF's dog...but who I also claim as mine :)

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Now for my extended family(minus my aunts and uncles - couldn't find their photos!)...
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my (maternal)cousin and her baby

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my (paternal) cousins

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Of course I couldn't find a photo of my immediate family all together. My dad is usually the photographer and my mom usually avoids getting her picture taken...and of course the twins are too busy playing to stop for a photo. So here they are piecemeal...

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one proud Grandad

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and grandmother
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my (couldn't survive without her) sister and her family

What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving??

Board #3: A Thanksgiving Inspired Wedding

Credits: Carla Ten Eyck, Jose Villa, Oh How Charming!, Millie Holloman, Jennifer Nichols, Heather Kincaid, Penny Silvia, Alison Ulshoffer Events & Design, Jose Villa, Jose Villa Photography

Its been a few weeks since my last wedding inspiration board, so I've been itching to create another one for the Fall bride. I feel like I have discovered through this blog how much I LOVE Fall. I'm drawn to the beauty in nature, rustic textures, vintage elements and rich, warm colors. I think you can probably tell from my boards that I love mason jars, chalkboards and anything that looks antique! I promise to do a better job in the future of branching out with more creative ideas. But for now, I'm soaking up Fall and everything it means to me...



P.S. If you saw my last board, yes, I figured out how to make it bigger than a thumbnail image...thank goodness! Head over to SMP's Style Circle if you want to make one of your own...

Family Tree

I am LOVING this family tree idea I saw on Laurie's blog. This would be such a fun idea to incorporate into your Thanksgiving decorations and would surely have your family entertained!

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OR... are you planning a fall wedding? This family tree would be a unique way to display your parents' wedding photos and also your engagement photos!

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If you are interested in tackling this DIY project, the step by step instructions are over on the Bride's Cafe. I've already been working on my (DIY) Thanksgiving decorations...I wish I had seen this idea sooner! Oh well, I guess I will just have to save it for next year.

Photos via Laurie Cinotto

Christmas Cards!

Ok, I know its not even Thanksgiving yet, but I'm sure many of you have already thought about ordering Christmas cards. So, I thought I would show you a few of my favorites! When I need "paper" inspiration the first place I look is Oh So Beautiful Paper. Nole always introduces me to the most beautiful invitations, gift tags, and (in this case) Christmas cards. I, of course, was immediately drawn to letterpress...

Smock Paper

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Lucky Bee Press

Parrott Design Studio

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And, for those of you who want to include your children in your Christmas cards, below are a few ideas from Rice Designs that I love! You must check out Ashley's blog for tons more ideas...

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And, last but certainly not least, my friend Brooke has several designs on Etsy that are simply fabulous!

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And to make me feel better about posting on Christmas before Thanksgiving, here is a Thanksgiving invitation I love from Chelle Paperie (also found on Oh So Beautiful Paper)

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Photos via Oh So Beautiful Paper, Rice Designs and Blueprint Bliss

Luscious Fall

I am head over heels in love with this fall table setting by Bloemenbinder! I love the rustic elements, the vintage chairs and table, and the luscious colors....its just perfection! I find myself yearning to sit at that table with friends and family to enjoy the beautiful fall weather and company of loved ones. Not only am I crazy about Bloemenbinder, but I am also loving Abigail Seymour Photography!! Abigail beautifully captured this scene and all the fabulous elements that have me swooning. Check out Abigail's blog so you can get a closer look at these photos...they are simply enchanting!
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I think my favorite part about this table setting is that its designed by my best friend's mom and staged in her backyard!



Photos via Abigail Seymour Photography

Thankful

If you didn't read my post last Friday, I'm taking each Friday in the month of November to post what I am thankful for. Since two days ago was Veterans Day, I've been especially thankful this week for all the men and women who serve in our armed forces. They risk their lives every day to keep me safe and for that I am beyond grateful!

Photo via Ringtonia

Cornucopias for your door!

When I think of Thanksgiving, I usually picture cornucopias like the one below...

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but how fun would it be to decorate your front door with one?? If you aren't into the wreath look this would be a great alternative!
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I so wish my front door looked like this...complete with that precious dog of course!!

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Photos via BHG and Martha Stewart