Spreading smiles

I never like to show up places empty handed {I once brought a box of pastries to a birthday party at a dive bar!} and these small fall inspired gift boxes are the perfect size to bring a few smiles to your Thanksgiving table. You can find the free download thanks to Sweet Muffin Suite and stuff them with all your favorites for a few special people in your life. I'm going to print up a few and set them on the table for the kiddos to open up. Nothing big but its always nice to get a few treats don't you think?

free download and image via sweet muffin suite

Hello November

Happy November friends. Doesn't it seem like days are flying by? Before we know it Christmas will be right around the corner although this year I'm hoping to be at least a little more prepared. I started my holiday crafting yesterday and am now living with fabric flower petals just waiting for their final touches for the season. But before I get to December, good ol' Fall is still very present everywhere, from falling leaves to amazing and hearty looking veggies, there is just so much color everywhere! I just love this idea of using vegetables as a centerpiece for holiday gatherings... I have a basket about this size constantly filled with fruits and veggies so why not give it a 'theme' right? Turnips, carrots, red potatoes and radishes make up this beautiful display, plus, after its use as a centerpiece, you've got dinner. A win win.

photo via martha stewart 

Changing seasons

Happy fall friends, this is my favorite time of the year I just love the colors and textures and smells we get to surround ourselves with. I don't normally decorate for the seasons around here since we have zero storage but I'm thinking this year of sprucing up the place with natural elements that can be tossed after a few weeks. There are so many ideas floating around I thought I would round up a few of my favorites to get inspired. And get ready dear husband, there will be glittered pumpkins this year.

photos via martha stewart 1, 2 and wolfgang kleinschmidt

photos via good housekeeping, hip hip gin gin, better homes and gardens