Sunday Simplicity #48

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Sunday Simplicity #47

Mrs. Avocado's Table Names from Weddingbee

Christmas PIN-spiration: A little cabin in the woods...

I started adding Christmas ideas to Pinterest before Halloween had even arrived.  By the time it was socially acceptable to decorate for Christmas, I had four different boards.  Our actual decor is a mixture of four trends I'm seeing this season.  I'll share some of my favorite PIN-spirational ideas before revealing our tree and other Christmas decor so you can see how I turned the inspirations into reality.

Collection #1:  Woodland

Wreath by Twoinspireyou on Etsy (this design is sold out)

DIY No-sew Burlap Tree Skirt from The Johnstons

Pine cone ornament from Better Homes & Gardens

Cinnamon Stick ornaments by Rosy-Posy

Animal ornaments from Pier1

Burlap stocking with wooden buttons by Cozy.Cottage.Cute

Kraft paper gift wrap from Luxe Finds

Candles in flowerpots via Amy Matson's Pinterest

Recipe: S'mores Cookies!

What trends are you seeing in catalogs, online, and in stores this Christmas season?

Sunday Simplicity #46

Since I am on a crafting SPREE this weekend, and one of the items on my to-do list is a no-sew ruffled tree skirt, today's Sunday Simplicity theme is RUFFLES.

My gorgeous friend Kat's gorgeous dress, via Abby Grace Photography

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Sunday Simplicity #45

Since the Wahoos played the Hokies for the Commonwealth Cup yesterday, and I spent the day in Charlottesville. I could not RESIST sharing images from this gorgeous engagement shoot by Katelyn James Photography at THE University of Virginia.  Being reminded of how beautiful our Grounds are really cheers me up today!

I really want to know... did they custom-paint Beta Bridge, or did it just happen to be perfect?

The Lawn is the most beautiful place in the world come fall.

Pantone Fall 2011: Colorful Modern Barn Wedding Inspiration

My new barn wedding obsession took me to a really magical place.  A colorful, magical place.  Will someone please let me make this wedding a reality for you?  I would love to plan this shindig.

Barn Party! invitation by Minted

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My Thanksgiving Home + Apple-Cranberry Pie Recipe

Here's my Thanksgiving tablescape!  I went with a Wal-Mart wire bowl of Gala and Granny Smith apples, and candleholders I made the night before...

Here's a close up of my craft project... I hot-glued cinnamon sticks to salsa jars and tied hemp twine around them.  SO easy.

Here's a little vignette on our counter.  The printable is from Lily White, displayed in a Goodwill frame I painted for our wedding.  Our sister in law brought wine she picked up on a trip to North Carolina.  And check out that pie...

Festive Apple-Berry Pie

from Pillsbury

Ingredients:

2 cups fresh cranberries

1 1/2 cups sugar

4 tablespoons cornstarch

4 tablespoons water

6 medium apples, peeled and sliced

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

2 nine inch Pie crusts (top and bottom)

- Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.  Prepare pie crusts as needed.

- In a 1 quart saucepan, mix berries, 1 cup sugar, 1 tbsp cornstarch and 4 tbsp water.  Heat to boiling and boil for 5 minutes.  Allow to cool for 15 minutes.

- In large mixing bowl, combine sliced apples, remaining 1/2 cup sugar, remaining 3 tablespoons cornstarch, cinnamon and nutmeg and stir until apples are coated.  Stir in cooled berry mixture.

- Spoon filling into crust-lined pan.  Top with second crust; seal edges and flute.  Cut slits in top crust.

- Bake 40-50 minutes until golden brown.  Cover crust edge with foil after 20 minutes of baking to prevent burning.

Our spread:  Mr. Spin's yeast rolls and mashed potatoes, Stove Top stuffing, Heinz gravy, Spin family turkey, my mom's sweet potatoes, and my green bean casserole.

Linking up to Literally Inspired's What You Talkin 'Bout Wednesday, The Newest Vegetable's Thanksgiving party, and Peas and Crayons' What I Ate party.  I missed the deadline for Peas and Crayons' Thanksgiving Dish party, but there are some yummy looking recipes there to check out!

Pantone Fall 2011: Cedar & Teal Barn Wedding Inspiration

There is so much room for creativity at a barn wedding, and this season's cedar and teal color palette is a great way to combine natural, rustic elements with elegant wedding details like the teal shoes featured below!

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I love how an old wooden crate, mason jars, moss, and candles can come together to look magical.  This would also be a fun centerpiece for an outdoor party.

Come Celebrate invitation from Wedding Paper Divas

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