Are you doing it?

I'm going to brave the stores today. I'm thinking it will be a bit more tame than some of you bargain hunters! I think what's on our list is a few local shops. I'm not looking for anything in particular but it's kind of fun to be out in the hustle and bustle don't ya think? I'm thinking a Gingerbread Latte and Christmas music are in order first thing this morning. While we're on the subject of Christmas I'm dreaming of a pink one this year.

Since I'm the only girl in the house I know it will never happen but it would sure be fun!

{images via Martha Stewart and Just Be Splendid}

Happy Thanksgiving

I hope your day is the kind where nothing burns, the company is fabulous and it ends with you snuggling with someone wonderful. Happy Thanksgiving friends!

xo - Sarah

Dining Rooms

In honor of Thanksgiving here are a few tables that I wouldn't mind eating a meal or two at.

Rooms via Living Etc, Home Sweet Home and House Beautiful

Thanksgiving already?

If you've been wondering where I am I'm still in my little corner of the world going crazy. Last week I wasn't feeling well and I went to the doctor so now after some antibiotics and lots of rest I'm feeling much better. I'm still mourning the loss of all of my saved images for the blog. :( Boo! When I have time I usually try to scour the internet finding things that I adore so when I go to write I have something pretty to inspire me or images to use. Sadly I've got nothing. One of these days when I have a couple spare hours maybe I'll be able to stock some up.

I just have to say I can't believe Thanksgiving is already this Thursday!! Wow. I'm dying to know what's your signature family dish on Thanksgiving. So in the spirit of the holiday let's share.

{image via Martha}

Blog Crush : Full House

My latest blog crush is on Full House. She has lots of style and she lives in town. I want to be her friend. Check out her paper sunburst mirror tutorial, I think a Christmas tree covered with these babies would be oh so pretty.

{via Jaimee Rose}

WWW Daily, sigh.

Thank you Who What Wear I would like it all please. Just what I need more items for my wish list.

Problem solved

Whew. I'm finally back. Hard drive crashes then add to that little to no extra time and all my pretty images gone leaves me and the bloggity blog feeling quite bleak. Thankfully I'll be back but probably not too much this week.

I'm hosting a baby shower on Sunday and I'm up to my eyeballs in peppermint topiaries for an event at Big's school. I'm really wishing I was hanging out at this table, glass of wine in hand of course. So what's new with you peeps tell me something wonderful!

{image via House Beautiful}

Art-O-Mat

I just read about the first local Art-O-Mat, it's the coolest thing ever! I was surprised that I haven't heard about it before (at least in my corner of blogland). Artists sell their work in vintage repurposed cigarette vending machines. Ones that look like this.

Isn't it beyond? You have no idea how much I love it. If you're local go check it out at Vision Gallery in Chandler, I may just be heading in the tomorrow. I don' t want the supply to run out!

Houston we have a problem

For some reason this morning my computer died. I'm hoping between all of my computer saavy family members there might be a resurrection happening sometime tonight. Cross your fingers peeps!

Speaking of sparkly

Wow. What do you think they're having for dinner?

{via Skona Hem}

Good day

I woke up in an insanely good mood. Let's hope it sticks. It's been one of those weeks where I'm really tired of feeling grumpy.

{image via BHG}

Justification

When I got my latest Urban Outfitters catalog I was smitten with a good many things in it. This sparkly beauty being at the top of my list. I love it but my problem with these fun items is that I'm a mom. My day usually consists of cleaning, going to school, park/errands and pilates for work, nothing exciting.

{Don't worry I would never style this tank as a dress, I would pair it with skinnies of course}

So you think with the holidays coming up I can justify something sparkly and fun for the (non-existent at this point) party invitations? Or maybe just date night with Mr. SFD?

Kathryn Ireland fabric

While I wish I could say I spent more time researching the coolest stuff to post here on this blog, usually my time is spent emailing or reading very intellectual stuff like Perez. So I wondered where I have been when I spotted the Kathryn Ireland fabrics on Elements of Style this morning.

These fabrics were calling my name when I saw them this morning. Aren't they pretty?