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Little Holiday Heroes

13 Tuesday Nov 2012

Posted by melissaoconnor in Decor Ideas, Events & Parties, Everyday Design, Shopping

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anthropologie, BHLDN, decor, dinner, family, festive, holiday, host, Jayson Home, linens, ModCloth, party, ruche, thanksgiving, Through the Country Door, VivaTerra, west elm, World Market

Little Holiday Heroes

I always say, its in the details, because honestly, it is. Whenever I go to a party or wedding, even a dinner party, its the little details I see first. Whether big or small, they really show your guests you wanted the event to be special. When these little details are lacking, it just seems that sincerity is missing as well.

I searched for some really nice items to include in your holiday dinner this year for Thanksgiving. If you are not the host, than maybe you can use them the next time you have some friends or family over for a yummy meal. It’s always important to have fun and don’t overdo it. Especially, on a table where people are eating. Believe me, no one wants big centerpieces in their faces while they are trying to talk or tons of do daddies in their way when they want to get seconds. Keep it simple, clean and totally you.

Little Holiday Heroes
Cutlery Portrait Napkin – Anthropologie

Little Holiday Heroes
Amazon Dreams Pitcher – Anthropologie

Little Holiday Heroes
Stately Trio of Vases – BHLDN

Little Holiday Heroes
Poppy Pos Vase – BHLDN

Little Holiday Heroes
Felted Foliage Garland – BHLDN

Little Holiday Heroes
Wee Medallion Food Picks – BHLDN

Little Holiday Heroes
Piglet Placeholder Set – Ruche

Little Holiday Heroes
Pretty Cupcake Kit – Ruche

Little Holiday Heroes
Cheese and Thank You Serving Set – ModCloth

Little Holiday Heroes
Checkered Mercury Vases – Jayson Home

Little Holiday Heroes
Marina Vase – Jayson Home

Little Holiday Heroes
Rustic Set of Candleholders – Through the Country Door

Little Holiday Heroes
Hampstead Natural Napkins – World Market

Little Holiday Heroes
Natural Fiber and Lurex Table Runner – World Market

Little Holiday Heroes
Madras Serving Bowl – World Market

Little Holiday Heroes
Gilded Fig Vases – VivaTerra

Little Holiday Heroes
Metallic Diamond Printed Napkin Set – West Elm

Little Holiday Heroes
Cake Kitchen Placemats – West Elm

Little Holiday Heroes
Decorative Napkin Ring – West Elm

Thanksgiving Decor Ideas

12 Monday Nov 2012

Posted by melissaoconnor in Art & Design, Everyday Design, The Home

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autumn, centerpieces, Country Living, decor, design, flowers, fruits, harvest, holiday, nature, thanksgiving, thanksgiving decor

Thanksgiving Decor Ideas

I love Thanksgiving. The harvest theme, autumn weather, all the yummy food, how can you not love this holiday? My husband and I have started our own tradition 3 years ago and are excited to have our first Thanksgiving in our new home this year. Our vegetarian feast will include lots of veggies like roasted asparagus & carrots, corn and mashed potatoes. The main course, orzo and spinach stuffed peppers. I can’t wait!

Besides cooking, I love to decorate the table and allow the space to feel festive and fun. I always think its best to keep it simple, natural and whimsy since this holiday is all about the Earth. Here are some ideas I found on Country Living that are all beautiful and easy to do. I wish you all a happy holiday this year!

Use different items to hold flowers and centerpiece items. Get creative and have fun.
Thanksgiving Decor Ideas

I have always loved the idea of using fruit and vegetables as centerpieces. They look and smell lovely and will surely add to the harvest theme.
Thanksgiving Decor Ideas

Bringing in various branches from outside allow texture to and color to shine in your home. Whenever you look to nature for ideas, it never lets you down.
Thanksgiving Decor Ideas

{For more ideas visit Country Living, Thanksgiving Decorations}

Shop of the Month: Dear Ida

04 Sunday Nov 2012

Posted by melissaoconnor in Art & Design, Featured Artists, Shop of the Month, Shopping

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Dear Ida, drawing, fine arts, greeting cards, holiday, holiday cards, illustration, lisa Mundorff

So I recieved an email from Brian who is a member of the Dear Ida team and husband of the very talented Lisa Mundorff, illustrator extraordinaire. He shared some info on their company and said hello. I thought that was cool to send a little message my way. As I looked through their website I had to feature them and spread the word.

Dear Ida

I know custom cards are everywhere but Dear Ida is different. Brian and Lisa started the business after years of getting rave reviews from their illustrated holiday cards. Family and friends just couldn’t get enough of the Lisa’s illustrations of their kids. So the lightbulb went off and Dear Ida was born. Add Anna and Andy to the equation and you got a unique team of creatives who are “cutting through the clutter of cookie cutter greetings.”

Dear Ida

Now anyone can visit their website and browse through their gallery of unique designs and be able to send a fun, quirky, custom card to their loved ones. How cool is it to have your family custom drawn and presented in Lisa’s illustrations? So cool! You just choose a background and send pictures of your family or whoever you want drawn and within 2 weeks you could have holiday cards pretty enough to frame. Here are some of my faves.

Dear Ida

Dear Ida

Dear Ida

Dear Ida

Dear Ida

Pin and Win a Dream Holiday Bash

24 Wednesday Oct 2012

Posted by melissaoconnor in Advice & Inspiration, Events & Parties

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Autumn Red Earrings, bash, BHLDN, Bric-A-Brac Votives, Buttermilk Cake Stand, Cape Jasmine Bottle Stopper, Cinquecento Ring, Cloud Cover Peep-Toes, contest, Dapper Bottle Stopper, Everbright Circlet, Geronimo! Balloon Set, Half and Half Heels, Hobnail Glass Jars, holiday, Papered Pom Set, parties, Petits Four Plates, Polka Dot Garland, Spiraled Shop Straws, Starboard Favor Bags, Sweet Melody Garland, Tea Rose Dress, Vintage Conversation Server, Wee Medallion Food Picks, Whirligig Necklace

BHLDN is having an awesome contest right now where you pin all your favorite holiday items to a custom Pinterest board and hope to win a $1000 gift card. My fingers are super crossed! I entered last week and just wanted to share the items I included in my board. These are what I consider a perfect combination for a totally rad and fun holiday party. Filled with whimsy decor, pastel palettes and vintage inspired items, it would surely be a party I would want to be invited to.

Pin and Win a Dream Holiday Bash
Polka Dot Garland

Pin and Win a Dream Holiday Bash
Sweet Melody Garland

Pin and Win a Dream Holiday Bash
Papered Pom Set

Pin and Win a Dream Holiday Bash
Papered Pom Set

Pin and Win a Dream Holiday Bash
Geronimo! Balloon Set

Pin and Win a Dream Holiday Bash
Starboard Favor Bags

Pin and Win a Dream Holiday Bash
Wee Medallion Food Picks

Pin and Win a Dream Holiday Bash
Spiraled Shop Straws

Pin and Win a Dream Holiday Bash
Petits Four Plates

Pin and Win a Dream Holiday Bash
Buttermilk Cake Stand

Pin and Win a Dream Holiday Bash
Vintage Conversation Server

Pin and Win a Dream Holiday Bash
Dapper Bottle Stopper

Pin and Win a Dream Holiday Bash
Cape Jasmine Bottle Stopper

Pin and Win a Dream Holiday Bash
Bric-A-Brac Votives

Pin and Win a Dream Holiday Bash
Hobnail Glass Jars

And for the hostess with the mostess, a lacy ensemble with hints of gold and pearls.

Pin and Win a Dream Holiday Bash
Tea Rose Dress

Pin and Win a Dream Holiday Bash
Half and Half Heels

Pin and Win a Dream Holiday Bash
Cloud Cover Peep-Toes

Pin and Win a Dream Holiday Bash
Everbright Circlet

Pin and Win a Dream Holiday Bash
Autumn Red Earrings

Pin and Win a Dream Holiday Bash
Whirligig Necklace

Pin and Win a Dream Holiday Bash
Cinquecento Ring

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