Black Friday Sales Round-Up

Y'all, it's on. I hope you have some pennies in your piggy bank because the deals are here!  

These are the best of the best so let's break it down.

The Store: Anthropologie
The Deal: 20% off
The Code: Discount automatically applied at checkout
The Dates: Nov. 29

The Store: ASOS
The Deal: 20% off 
The Dates: Nov. 29- Dec. 1
The Code: GIMME20

The Store: Bloomingdale's
The Deal: Save 20% on purchases between $75 and $149. Save 30% on purchases at $150 and above. 
The Dates: Nov. 29- Dec. 1

The Store: C. Wonder
The Deal: Save 30% on three items or more and get free ground shipping
The Code: GIFTS30
The Dates: Nov. 29- Dec. 1

The Store: J.Crew
The Deal: 30% off
The Code: HOLIDAY
The Dates: Nov. 27- Dec. 1

The Store: Lands End
The Deal: 30% off your entire order
The Dates: Nov. 26- Dec. 3 

The Store: Serena & Lily
The Deal: 25% off plus free shipping
The Dates: Nov. 25- Dec. 2

The Store: Shopbop/East Dane
The Deal: 15% off orders of $250+, 20% off orders of $500+, 25% off orders of $1000+
The Code: BIGEVENT13
The Dates: Nov. 26- Dec. 2

The Store: Tory Burch
The Deal: Save 20% on orders over $300, 25% off on orders over $500 or 30% off on orders over $750 plus free shipping 
The Code: HOLIDAY
The Dates: Nov. 29- Dec. 2

Go forth and SAVE!

Thanksgiving Day Style

Thanksgiving day is just around the corner. FINALLY! I for one cannot wait to chow down on all the fixins and spend the day with my cute parents, hilarious uncles and awesome aunts. Since Thanksgiving is later this year, it feels like we've waited foreverrrrrr for this day! In North Carolina, it's going to be a high of the chilly mid-40s. That means one thing and one thing only- layer up! 

Gloves/ Vest (on sale!) / Sweater (25% off with code GETGIFTING)/ Jeans/ Boots

This look is pretty much my uniform every day this fall. Memorize this formula: 

vest + sweater + jeans + boots = warm, cozy, chic

Happy Turkey Day! 

Thankful for Fun Tables

While I despise the word "tablescape," I actually adore the act of. My plan this year was to skip the Thanksgiving tablescape post since my family's gatherings have always been casual farm afternoons with Thanksgiving dinner being more of a graze on paper plates. But when I spied these birch candles yesterday, the plan was thwarted. I mean, maybe someone out there will be in need of a few autumnal supplies for scaping the table. 

I'm such a sucker...

Gourd plates/ Birch candlesticks/ Copper Moscow mule mug/ Forged flatware/ Faux bois dinner plate/ Napkins/ Paper placemat 

What are your Thanksgiving plans this year? Are there any tablescapes in your future? 

Turkey Day Style

Thanksgiving. A day of giving thanks for the many blessings we have received, gathering with family and eating our freakin' faces off. Sure, stretchy pants are the knee-jerk reaction to the notion of waistline expansion but in order to curb your ability to compete with Kobayashi, keep yourself in check with your normal jeans or slacks. (If you're like me, you'll need those stretchy pants in a few days anyway.) Perhaps more importantly though, make sure you dress in layers. It's sure to be cold on Thursday but remember that the heat is ON inside. Finally, choose sensible but stylish footwear. I know you have some great boots you have been waiting to pull out of your closet this year. 

Plaid button down/ Sweater/ Jeans/ Jacket/ Studs/ Scarf/ Boots

In the wake of all this practicality though, make sure you add one glam element, like a sparkly stud. It is the holidays after all. 

***Bonus Alert***

Many of these pieces are from J. Crew Factory. Until midnight tonight, J. Crew Factory is offering 30% off EVERYTHING online with the code SCOREMORE. Go now!

Wishing you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving!!

La Table Thanksgiving

Martha Stewart Table Setting via Anne Sage

It's so hard to believe that Thanksgiving is ONE WEEK away! While I don't eat turkey, I do love some to eat some mashed potatoes and decorate a Thanksgiving tables cape.

This year, I'm particularly fond of Serena & Lily's new table linens. Traditional? No. Gorgeous? Yes. Plus, and don't hate me for saying this, I truly despise anything too literal or theme-y at the holidays. Sorry, not a Scrooge, just like to keep my options open!

Marabella Place Setting via Serena & Lily

Back to the decor- this year, I've decided to go with a turquoise and gold theme- turquoise in honor of my coastal dwellings (and in the top five of favorite colors) and gold in honor of the special holiday. The Marabella napkins, tablecloths and placemats all have either gilded edging or color blocking that make this casual cotton linen set a bit more glamorous and unique.

Marabella Placemat via Serena & Lily

Marabella Napkin via Serena & Lily

Marabella Tablecoth and Runner via Serena & Lily

Tablecloth Edge via Serena & Lily

I also happen to think these table linens would work nicely with my dinnerware...and, p.s., Vietri has started making this pattern in METALLIC. EEK!

Incanto in Aqua and White via Vietri

And since I'm in the process of painting and making some "adjustments" to my dining room, I think it's only appropriate that a few pieces from Society Social complete the space.

The Stanton Bar Cart in Gold

The Darlington Chair in Turquoise

So are you officially excited about the holidays yet?? If not, you have about six days to get ready!

Bird-Worthy

Apartment Therapy

As a vegetarian, I look forward to turkey and gravy at Thanksgiving much, much less than I look forward to time outside with the family and a bit of carb overload. But, this year, I'm really anxious to create a beautiful and organic table setting worthy of a special Thanksgiving meal.

Adding white pumpkins, spriggy branches and feathers is a quick and easy way to dress up your dressing. Beyond that, napkins in autumnal hues and patterned plates are another opportunity to add to the festive appeal. Your Uncle Joe may make fun of your pheasant feathers, but at least they'll be great conversation pieces!

If your family is like mine and doesn't sit still long enough to appreciate a table setting, think about transferring your decor over to the buffet table where they can appreciate your hard work while loading up on stuffing and sweet potatoes.

Take a look at these pictures below for a little inspiration...

Kids table from unknown

Martha Stewart

Dwell

Country Living

Better Homes & Gardens

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!! Make it a safe (and stylish!) holiday!!