Mother's Day!

With this holiday right around the corner, we all know something special must be made of it.  Aside from the obvious flower arrangement and box of chocolates, maybe a home cooked brunch with the family would be a nice way to spend the day.

Ornaments don't only belong on trees

You don't have to hang ornaments on a Christmas tree to deck the halls of your home.  Look at some of these unique ways to display ornaments (found on Pinterest).  It seems as though hanging them from chandeliers could be a new holiday trend. 

Be Grateful

This is such a nice idea to do for a Thanksgiving gathering, or with the kids throughout the month of November.  Make a "We Are Grateful For..." push board.  This one, which I found on the Better Homes and Gardens website, is creative in that each piece of note paper is cut into the shape of leaves.  This would be a great reminder to be happy with the things we HAVE, instead of always wanting MORE.

Delectable drinks

                                                                   Hot Apple Cider

                                                          Autumn Apple Cider Sangria

                                                                 Pumpkin Martinis

                                                    Pumpkin Spice White Hot Chocolate


Hosting Thanksgiving at your place this year?  Well, here are some holiday-happy drinks you can serve - found on Pinterest!

Host a Friendsgiving!

Planning a Friendsgiving?  Here are some great entertaining ideas perfect for the occasion.  My husband and I are planning for one this year.  I can't wait to use some of these for inspiration!

Beautiful centerpieces

Thanks to the website of Better Homes and Garden's, you can find a seemingly endless supply of ideas and pictures for designing a table.  I think these three would be perfect for Thanksgiving dinner.  The top is the most simple.  Corks and a candle.  Use one, or more than one if you have a large table.  In the middle is a wreath made from corn husks surrounding a bowl of fresh fruits.  It's so natural, it just screams Thanksgiving.  The bottom tablescape has a centerpiece of white pumpkins with some berry branches, and small votive candles with berries beneath the candles.  This brings out all of the turkey day colors!

Give thanks for pumpkins!

Halloween may be over, but that doesn't mean you have to forget about pumpkins.  This harvest vegetable can stick around until Thanksgiving.  Check out the way people on Pinterest have used pumpkins in centerpieces, on tablescapes, as a pillow, or just as a decoration, for Turkey Day.