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Good Saturday morning friends, how are you? It is a chilly morning here and we are off this morning to the Farmers Market, then to a holiday market and on Sunday to the Festival of Trees. It is the “most wonderful time of the year” and we are making the most of it.

Saturday Meanderings

Thursday is Thanksgiving, do you have your menu planned? We just finalized our plans last night, I am in charge of the 4 pies, a salad, and sweet potatoes, my husband is making oyster casserole and smoking a turkey breast and my sister-in-law and brother are doing the rest, including roasted turkey, dressing, corn casserole, wild rice, yeast roll and gravy. All of this is on top of a morning at the blessing of the hounds where people “tailgate” with ham biscuits, breakfast burritos, champagne, lox and bagels, cookies, cinnamon rolls, cocktails and so much more. I am definitely going to need on Friday. What is on your menu for Thanksgiving? What is your favorite thing(s) to cook?

How sweet is this video to get you in the holiday mood? I want a coffee shop like this!

Holiday Pep Talk

Just a reminder before all of the holiday hooplah, you are not going to get everything done that you want to(neither and I), some people(including yourself) might be disappointed or sad or mad around this time of the year and that is ok. Holidays are not about gifts or how much money you spend, they are about being with family and friends or simply taking some time to be alone and to enjoy your life, to take a break and to rest, relax and regroup.  We have all had a rough two years give yourself grace and take some time to be grateful for all that you have, family, friends, your health, all more valuable than a gift.

Today I am sharing a few Thanksgiving things, some Christmas things and more, enjoy!

Thanksgiving Sides

If you are looking for an easy and delicious side dish try my wild rice with pecans and cranberries.

This Cranberry Coffeecake is perfect for Thanksgiving breakfast or your your dessert buffet.

Thanksgiving Tablescape Ideas

Thanksgiving Tablescape Using What You Have From Most Lovely Things

Setting the Table with Vibrant Fall Colors from Classic Casual Home

Cindy set a beautiful Organic Table for Thanksgiving with an unexpected twist that I think you will love, I know that I did.

Check out these sunset inspired flower arrangements ,they are the perfect inspiration for a Thanksgiving flower arrangement.

Christmas Baking

When do you start baking for Christmas? I like to start on Black Friday and then ship the first few day of December, that way I have time to enjoy the rest of the holiday activities. Do you bake just for your family or do you bake for family and friends too? What is your favorite cookie recipe? I love sugar cookies, I do not have the patience to decorate them though and I am in awe of people like the talented Lorena Rodríguez.Incidentally, if you are a cookie decorator or simply an admirer of the artistry of sugar cookies, you will love The Cookie Connection. The Cookie Connection is a blog/forum/community of people from all over the world that share their designs, tips, tricks and more.

My favorite cookies to make are rugelach and snowballs.

Fun Finds

Books are the gift that keeps on giving. If you are a LV fan you might enjoy Louis Vuitton: The Birth of Modern Luxury. You can find it and more fabulous book at 

You can here go wrong with a classic cashmere sweater! This whimsical sweater is another favorite of mine. There are so many great pieces at  Anthropologie right now, and many are on sale.

I love perfume, I don’t care if is cheap, expensive or somewhere in between, if it smells good on me I will take it.is one of my favorite brands, you can find it at most department stores, Anthropologie and sometimes TjMaxx and Marshalls(especially at the holidays) I bought Lollia Imagine Eau De Parfum yesterday and it might just be my new favorite!

And there are lots of Black Friday  deals happening already! I found my favorite soap, a few books and more.

This Weeks Blog Recap

Just in case you missed it on I shared How to Survive the Holidays.

There is something for everyone, old favorites, classics, and more in 25 Christmas Books for Your Kids and Grandkids. The gift of your time is the best gift you could ever give to anyone.

Get yourself a cup of, coffee or tea, and relax while you read my always jam packed Friday Favorites from The Modern Proper, Stone Gable and More.

I hope that you have a wonderful and relaxing weekend.