november highlights [monthly recap]

november came and went by so fast and it's december tomorrow! the past month just went by in a blur and i'm thankful for the happy hectic that is our home. we had a wonderful thanksgiving family reunion feast and i'm so grateful that we were able to gather. also, this little blog has been a great diversion for me and i appreciate your presence and comments everyday. i am truly thankful for that!

as we come to this month's end, let me do my usual monthly highlights of different things pretty and lovely that i have stumbled upon other blogs, websites or simply anything that has inspired me the past month. there's just so much to adore out there!

 i'm crushing over this.....

 

 

 {source via style me pretty}

mommies across the globe ~ babyccino kids!

i love these matching kurtas for mommy and baby from rikshaw design {25% off now thru dec 7th} . stop by rikshaw's founder and designer, catherine's blog and say hello!

12 deals of christmas started yesterday at my fave alexandra knight shop! for the next 12 days, featured luxurious exotic-skinned clutches, bags and accessories will be offered at 50% off ~ be sure to subscribe to their emails to alert you of the daily deals! 

{alligator letter key chains $ 42.50 11/29 only} 


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i'm looking forward to a merry happy holiday!

it's a wrap [gift wrapping ideas]

i love wrapping presents and especially for the holiday season there are tons of creative ways to adorn the simplest precious gift to make the gift wrapper just as unforgettable as the gift itself. i am especially partial to using leftover craft materials that are stored in your house. you'll be surprised that buttons, extra tinsel, doilies, old ornaments and recycled old christmas cards are perfect little hanging accessories for your gifts!

tie gift tags with baker's twine, scrap fabric and extra ribbons for an added special touch. wrap your gifts with kraft paper, old newspaper, decorative tapes, glassine and colored craft paper for a more original one-of-a-kind gift wrapping!

{all images from martha stewart}

friday faves [holiday dessert tables]

friday faves today will feature some of the most amazing dessert tables for your parties this holiday season. the designers behind them have made party holiday paper accessories and DIY printables to complete the looks of each of these wonderful displays.

these two holiday mod tables are the work of the talented kelly of the party dress and WH hostess. i'm loving the use of the classic red and green and the modern red and aqua color schemes.

frog prince paperie's cookie exchange party theme and lovely hanukkah tables have traditional touches and a few fun new takes on the dessert tables.  

the fabulous duo of anders ruff are responsible for these two fantastic dessert display that features their shop's DIY printables for your holiday party needs. here is another version of the red and green holiday color scheme and a winter wonderland version using silver, aqua and white that lends a more elegant classic look to the table. 


i'm hoping to give some inspiration for your upcoming holiday party. browse around their shops for more ideas and pictures and hopefully to get you going into the full holiday mode as you eat up the last turkey leftover!