Monday, November 28, 2011

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

at Lavender Fields.  I spent the afternoon helping Lori get the store ready for the holidays. She has so many gorgeous items in her shop to style.  I also brought in some of my own creations to add to her collection of Holiday Decor.



This weekend, the Village of Pt. Jefferson is having their annual Dickens Festival ~ featuring costumed characters, decorated streets and shops, Victorian entertainment and food, carriage and trolley rides, a lantern-lit house tour of historic homes and a parade.

It really is such a fun event. The characters are all through the streets and the kids really get a kick out of it.  Check it out if you're local to Long Island, NY.  Hoping for beautiful weather this weekend too!



Sunday, November 27, 2011

Matthew Mead and The New General Store

So glad I finally made it out to one of Tricia Foley's The New General Store ~seasonal pop up shops.  A relaxing break from a hectic week. Her home is on such a pretty piece of property on Eastern Long Island. My friend Lisa said "it feels like Vermont". She had beautiful weather for her sale on Saturday.



It was nice to catch up with Lisa from The Polka Dot Pound Cake. And it was really nice to meet Matthew Mead. Such a big fan of his work. His magazine is full of decorating inspiration ~ some great recipes in there too.  He's as nice in person as he is online.




Last night was spent with tea, a slice of my favorite cake (the Christmas cake) from Lisa, and 2 new books to enjoy ~ Matthew's Holiday magazine and Tricia Foley's White Christmas ~ so beautiful.


I also couldn't resist purchasing one of her paperwhite bulbs. They looked so cute in their white enamel. Hope I can grow this one!

Friday, November 25, 2011

Black Friday ~ Cyber Monday Sale

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through 11/28/11
This code is good in our ETSY Shop or WEBSITE

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Simple fall tabletop ideas

With Thanksgiving just a few days away - here are some easy ideas for centerpieces.


A good base for your designs is some burlap fabric and some rustic wood platforms to add a little interest and height to your centerpiece.


A collection of bud vases in beautiful fall colors are simple to arrange with flowers from the market. Here I took mixed fall bouquets and just separated them creating a very pretty assortment of flowers on display.



Add some mini pumpkins and pine cones from your yard for a natural look.



A tray filled with mini pumpkins (sprayed with a little bronze paint), dried hydrangeas, votives and berries.


Pumpkins on pedestals - surrounded by moss and gilded acorns. 




Dried hydrangeas in a beautiful urn, more of my favorite white pumpkins.


You can also just fill a planter with moss and pumpkins for a quick centerpiece.



Having a buffet? Print your menu on decorative paper so your guests know what the choices are.


Candles in mason jars scattered throughout your buffet tablescape.



Cut some bouquets from your mums outside, place in mason jars tied with burlap.


More creamy white pumpkins with bittersweet.



Love using lifts (cardboard boxes or tins under cloth) for the food platters.


Your guests will love the thought and your efforts!


Hope you all have a Happy Thanksgiving!


Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Love this combination...

rustic wood
burlap
white pumpkins
pine cones
fall flowers
mason jars