Holiday Wishes & 10 Thougths for Success

Happy Holidays!

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Hi everyone,

I am now surrounded by my family and we are preparing for a wonderful Christmas weekend! I hope you are doing the same! I wanted to wish you a very Happy Holidays and a Prosperous New Year.

It’s inevitable that after all the decadence and delight of the festivities are over, our thoughts shift to setting goals and creating a vision for the New Year. I wanted to share this great link – 10 Thoughts for Success via Whole Living. Sometimes reading simple, positive affirmations can truly help us direct our energy. I wish you all great success and joy for 2012!

Thank you for all your love and support!
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STYLE FILES: Folding napkins and creating centerpieces

They say that the beauty is in the details and I couldn’t agree more…so today, as a little follow up to my tablescape post, I am featuring some of my favorite napkin folding styles and centerpiece creations from dear ole’ Martha.

Picnik collage7 STYLE FILES: Folding napkins and creating centerpiecesGo white on white for a striking look. Gather together mismatched white vessels with simple greenery for an inexpensive but beautiful arrangement. Check out local thrift stores for vintage milk glass vases, often only a few dollars each! Pair this centerpiece with the four feather napkin fold to echo the simplicity of this look.  DIY instructions here and here.

Picnik collage22 STYLE FILES: Folding napkins and creating centerpiecesCreate a truly unique centerpiece with pine cones and Christmas lights! A lovely statement piece and one that could be used again next year…but get your glue gun ready! Pair this with a lovely book style napkin fold and have you guests uncover your decadent menu. How to…here and here.

Picnik collage32 STYLE FILES: Folding napkins and creating centerpiecesGo for a more earthy, harvest theme with a gorgeous gilded pear basket. Dusted in gold, this look is truly magical. A simple pocket fold napkin is perfectly elegant but slightly rustic. Directions here and here.

Picnik collage41 STYLE FILES: Folding napkins and creating centerpiecesI love these little wax bowls! So simple but beautiful! Embedded with Christmas greens and filled with water these vessels are stunning with floating candles and tiny pine cones. So whimsical! The envelope folded napkin is a wonderful look with this display. Tuck a sweet cluster of  holly berries or greenery inside, a pretty place card and a printed menu to finish the table. How to…here and here.

I hope these provided a little more inspiration for creating a special table for your family and friends! As always, I love to hear from you…what are some of your ideas or traditions for your table? Oh, and I wanted to check in with you and see how the stress level is? I know it’s hard but try and enjoy this season…if you need help, check back with my Top Ten ways to Beat Holiday Stress!

Have a wonderful Friday!
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