Holiday Decorating in Black and White

Now if I could only figure out how to hang a tree like this. Love it!
Image: Seattle Homes Magazine

Mom's Night Out Event in Portland

Portland/SW Washington moms and moms-to-be come visit me on Thursday Night, November 12th(5-9pm) at My Kidz World in Beaverton for Mom Night Out. Lots of yummy goodies, raffles, and fabulous shopping. For more information and to RSVP for this fun night out, go HERE!

Swanky Deal: Festive Banner Flag & Paper Straws

I was looking for gray and white striped straws and ran across the site Creative KidStuff. First of all, you can get 50 assorted Kikkerland striped paper straws red, blue, and gray for One Dollar. On top of that, they are running a special: 25% off one item and $5 shipping. So stock up on straws and pick up this cute flag banner for 25% off. Sounds like a reason to party!! Happy Friday!

The Ghost Chair for your Soiree?

I'm a big fan of the ghost chair, arm and armless! I just think it really sparkles and shows off that table you worked so hard at designing! What do you think? Are you a fan?

The stunning photos:
Taylor Creative Inc. - (1 & 2) Stunning Tables!
Martha Stewart Weddings (3) Love those centerpieces too!
Pink to Green (4 & 5)Modern Chairs in a Natural Setting - gorgeous!!!
Willow Decor(6) Sheer covers for the Louis Ghost Chair

Kumquat After Dinner Drink

Impress your Thanksgiving Day guests with this amazing after dinner drink. Its so gorgeous you'll want it to decorate your table too. Good over ice cream too!

Kumquat Digestif
from my favorite magazine Sunset

Yield: Makes 2 1/2 cups

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 cups vodka
• 10 kumquats, cut in half lengthwise, plus 5 to 6 whole
• Several branches fresh thyme

Preparation

1. In a medium saucepan, heat sugar with 1/2 cup water, stirring, until sugar is dissolved. Let cool to room temperature.

2. Stir in vodka. Pour mixture into a decanter and add kumquats (halves first) and thyme. Chill at least 3 weeks. Serve ice-cold, in shot glasses.

Image and Recipe: Sunset Magazine

Winner of the Inkspot Workshop Giveaway!

And the winner of the Inkspot Workshop Holiday Giveaway is:

Sydney85 who said:
Love the note cards. The pesky squirrel, the chandelier, cupcake love and the armadillo. So many wonderful cards.


Here are your random numbers:

10

Timestamp: 2009-11-02 14:20:05 UTC

Thank you to everyone who entered the Inkspot Workshop giveaway! I loved reading all the great comments. Thank you to Stacy, the fabulous designer for sponsoring the holiday giveaway.
Don't forget to check out her BLOG and Fire Hydrant Press, the furry little charitable division of Inkspot Workshop for dog breed silhouette stationery customized for you!

Purple, Red, and Espresso Brown Inspiration

I've been playing around with some color palette sites lately introduced by James of the Firefly Events blog and Portland florist Studio del Fiore. Its inspired me to put together a purple(lilac to deep), red, and espresso brown event. I'm thinking it might be lovely for Thanksgiving too.

Also check out these fun sites
this weekend:
Operation Shower
Save The Date for Cupcakes
Shana Faust Stylist Site
Swirl - Sample Sales by Daily Candy - coming Soon!
The Wedding Salon - Monday, November 2nd at the Roosevelt Hotel NYC

Images : Martha Stewart Weddings, Project Wedding