It's been a while...

That's what a newborn will do to you.. 

make you a recluse...

even online.. 

'cause a sleep deprived person 

has only thoughts of sleep... 

as they clutch their coffee close.. 

but I'm on coffee high.. 

so I thought I would come out for a visit... 

Meanwhile, 

I have still been blog stalking everyone else...

and there is so much fun stuff out there

as the holidays come closer.. 

I love this subway printable from eighteen25

I will definitely be printing this one out.. 

so cute.. 

I love the colors.. 

and am so excited it's Fall!

Happy Thanksgiving...

I hope that everyone 

is off to wonderful and fun 

Thanksgivings!

And in case you

are just attending and not hosting.. 

(Which would be me and not me at the same time.. 

We are hosting brunch..

and going to the in-laws for dinner..

and then another dinner on Sunday.. 

My goodness.. )

I found a few hostess gifts that 

look just delightful.. 

of course,

courtesy of Martha Stewart.. 

Scented sugars.. 

I have been meaning to make some 

vanilla sugar for myself

But I haven't gotten around to it yet.. 

These just look so cute.. 

with a little ribbon around them.. 

and a fun tag.. 

A breakfast Basket.. 

I thought this was super cute.. 

A breakfast basket for the family 

preparing dinner.. 

They are probably running around 

like crazy people.. 

and a little scone never did anyone harm!

I would complete it with a side 

of starbucks though!

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Fall Issue of Sweet Paul...

Loose your mind goodness.. 

that's just what this is.. 

The new issue

of 

Sweet Paul.. 

will just take your breath away...

Let's just say 

baby's wearing mustaches.. 

and 

winter cocktails... 

umm.. 

life can't get any better.. 

Here are a few more 

of my favs.. 

Sangria

Sparkly cranberries

Beautiful packages

yummy truffles.. 

Enjoy!

Cakelet Pan...

I'm loving fall.. and

What better way to celebrate than with

an acorn pan.. 

I saw this beauty on Stephmodo..

and I can't stop thinking about it..

mini pumpkins and acorns to adorn your 

fall feast.. 

that sounds just about perfect 

to me.. 

(photo.. william sonoma)

Plus it's called a cakelet pan.. 

I must own anything called a cakelet pan.. 

thank you..

stephmodo for sharing.. 

and 

William Sonoma.. 

for making it.. 

Cheers!

Mini Pecan Pies....

Last year I made these amazing 

miniature pecan pies.. 

simple, cute, and tasty as all hell... 

I plan on making them again this year.. 

I even bought an actual mini muffin pan

instead of just using a disposable.. 

and I found a great way to spice it up a bit.. 

Chocolate-Cinnamon Whipped Cream

by Rachael Ray.. 

(picture from food network)

I might just eat it by itself.. 

yumm!

Alas..

Fall is here with full force.. 

My head is in Christmas clouds though.. 

It might be because everywhere I go

there are Christmas dressings.. 

and I can almost hear the carols playing in my head. 

But I am determined to create Thanksgiving traditions

with my family.. 

and here are a few things that I have

stumbled upon.. 

The Idea Room.. 

had a cute idea/tutorial for a Thankful Bucket.. 

it is ever important to count our blessings 

and this is cute and super doable..

And on Maddycakes Muse.. 

I saw a link to Tatertots and Jello.. 

which had a fantastic blessing board.. 

How fun would this be.. 

and so cute out on Thanksgiving.. 

And if you need some great inspiration

for fall decor.. check out design dump.. 

I just can't handle that cupcake liner tree

from twig & thistle.. 

what thanksgiving traditions do you have?

O.M.G.

I love you root veggies.. 

you are too cute!

(Martha Stewart)