Proper Placemat

While I'm not a newlywed yet, that hasn't kept me from dreaming of lovely little dinner parties for fun couple friends! I can remember my mother's Betty Crocker cookbook from the 60's having a page dedicated to setting the proper place setting. As a soon-to-be new wife, I have high aspirations for throwing lots and lots dinners. I ran across this printable place setting guide from Mrs. Lilien.

 Click here to read the full post and download the placemat.

Here's some dining eye candy just for fun!

SMP

100 Layer Cake via Simple Lovely

Centsational Girl

Birds of a Feather via House of Turquoise

Happy Planning!

Christmas Gift Extravaganza: All things Gray and White

As I head north to Rochester, NY, for the week, I 'm drawn to all tones of silver, gray and white during the winter months. I love to look at snow far more than I love to be in it. So if you're like me and just looking for gifts in the same mod & chilly shades, check out these fun finds!

Row 1: Z Gallerie Cooper the Boxer $120.00 - West Elm Winter Tree Dessert Plates $28.00 - TOMS Silver Morocco Women's Classic $54.00

Row 2: Denzigunes Knitting White and Grey Shawl Scarf $49.00 - Z Gallerie Belvedere Bowl Silver $32.00 - Moop Handmade Bags The Market Bag in Gunmetal Gray $93.00

Row 3: Pottery Barn Antique Mercury Glass Pillar Holders $19.00 - $49.00 - Amazon Kindle 3G $189.00 - Z Gallerie Twilight Tealight $12.95

Row 4: Z Gallerie Damask Throw Grey $99.95 - Nordstrom Jolt Ruffle Front Coat $68.00 - Sur la Table All-Clad Copper-Core 10 Piece Set $1269.95

Happy Planning and Gift Giving!


Stephanie

Woodland Gift Ideas

Everyone is into woodland creatures right now. I'm seeing them all over baby blogs for nurseries and across most mainstream stores! Here are a few items I'm smitten with this fall. Be sure to swoop up a few for your friends and family.

Row 1: Jonathan Adler Fox $135.00 - West Elm Metallic Leaf Dessert Plates (S/4) $28.00 - Gifts Define Mobile Owl $110.00
Row 2: Pottery Barn Woodland Creature Ornaments (S/4) $26.00 - Pottery Barn Woodland Organic Duvet Cover & Sham $25.00 - $99.00 - Cocoon Couture Kids Bean Bag $99.95
Row 3: Shaw Floors Canopy Rug $359.00 - $1439.00 - Pier 1 Imports White Bird Salt & Pepper Set $3.00 - Graphic Spaces Forest Sapling Bookend $80.00
Row 4: Wall One Composite Woodland Wall Decor $29.95/ea - Restoration Hardware Deer Antler $129.00 - Sleepy King Peony The Woodland Bear $28.00

Happy Planning and Gift Giving!

Stephanie

Newlywed Pillows

Heavens to Betsy! If these aren't the cutest pillows ever?!? I found them via Spearmint Baby. They're from Etsy of course! I think these would be great for newlyweds or even a sweet couple celebrating 50 years! What do y'all think?

I Do Take You $64.99

Happy Planning!


Stephanie

Rue Magazine

Keep a look out today for Rue Magazine's premiere issue! I've been waiting all week for this online desgin magazine to go live. They will hit several large cities this first month, give you ideas and tips for decorating and free printable goods.

Stephanie