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Thanksgiving Table Inspiration

When I came across this Thanksgiving table post on Camille Styles last week, I just about fell out of my chair.  I was floored by the chic, sophisticated and modern approach to Thanksgiving decor that McKenzie Powell took instead of the traditional, heavy Thanksgiving tablescapes that come to mind when I envision the holiday.  The gorgeous fall florals and orange tapers are just enough to keep the table warm and inviting, while the glass candlesticks, geometric napkins and hint of gold keep the look fresh and modern.  Bravo!  Our team is celebrating Thanksgiving together next Monday and here is my inspiration board for our own table modeled after McKenzie’s rendition (with my own little twist) of course 🙂

 

  • Vibrant fall florals arranged by yours truly as seen here.
  • Glass candlesticks from CB2.
  • Obsessed with this gorgeous (and massive) wishbone.  LOVE!
  • Gold rimmed glassware.  Swoon!
  • Gold chargers beneath modern white china.
  • Greek key fabric for napkins.
  • Love these gold mercury glass votives from one of my favorite sources – Jayson Home.

What will your Thanksgiving table look like?

San Francisco Weekend

Last weekend, my boyfriend and I made the short trip up to the San Francisco bay area for Thanksgiving.  Since I go back to Michigan every year for Christmas, our Thanksgiving trip to northern California has become a little annual tradition that I completely adore.  This year we spent a ton of time in the city, which I didn’t mind one bit and while most of our time there was spent working on projects (rather than battling the Black Friday crowds), the view we had from our friend’s work studio was absolutely breathtaking.  Working is oh-so-much-better (and productive) with some gorgeous scenery to look out on.  While the pictures I took while there don’t even begin to do it justice, I can’t stop thinking about our weekend this morning and just had to share.

{Base of the Bay Bridge}

{View of the Bay Bridge from the Rincon Building}

{Alcatraz in the distance}

{An assortment of fresh cheeses, bread, grapes, tomatoes and meat from the Ferry Building – one of my favorite places in San Francisco}

{Dessert!  Fresh strawberries, cheese cake and a decadent chocolate cake.  Mmm!}

{Quick festive break at Gumps to view their gorgeous Christmas ornaments}

{Couldn’t get enough of the avocados.  How cute are these?}

{Bay Bridge at nighttime.  Stunning}

{Stunning view of the Golden Gate as I was flying in – a sight rarely seen flying into San Francisco because of the typical fog.  What a gorgeous day!  Take me back!}

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