Hot Cocoa + Bakers Twine + Stripey Straws = ...

 

Hot Cocoa + Bakers Twine + Stripey Straws = 

Festive! 

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*festive entertaining supplies*

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Gift Guide: For the Foodie

Have you started checking off your Christmas list? 

Well, if you're like me, you haven't quite finished making the list yet... 

hey! I still have time, right?

The faster we finish our shopping, the faster we'll have more time to 

slurp some of that festive eggnog... 

Sooo, I put together some gift ideas, and I plan on continuing to add more 

gift guides in the next few weeks.

 This guide just might give you the inspiration you need to pick out something 

perfect for that gal who loves to hang-out in the kitchen. 

Bon Appetite! 

Gift Guide for the Foodie 

from Modern Palm

 Serving Platters, Aprons, Bamboo serving bowls, Recipe books,  

Savon de Marseille Soap + Lotion, Market bags, Oven Mitts,

Tea Towels, & Gloveables.

Striped Paper Straw Wreath {Christmas Tutorial} by Tatertots & Jello

The very talented Jen, who has a fun blog Tatertots & Jello, 

shared with me this FANTASTIC DIY tutorial on how to make a 

wreath using Stripey Straws...

I la la LOVE it when people share projects or designs with me where they've 

used items from Modern Palm. 

If you have home decor or projects where you've used things from Modern Palm, please send me an email and I will share with others... I'm always amazed with y'all and your amazing talent!  

So, thanks Jen for sharing this tutorial that you made last year. 

I'm so glad that you did and I'm sure many others will try this darling wreath.

 I know I'm for sure going to... 

I think I know where I can get some fun Stripey Straws! ;)

 Go to Tatertots & Jello for the DIY instructions

Go to Modern Palm to get your Stripey Straws or Polka Dot Straws.

Crew Bubble Statement Necklace

Here are a few fabulously fashionable photos from Pinterest 

that show many different options on how to wear the Crew Bubble Statement Necklace.

Our beautiful & bold J Crew inspired bubble statement necklace is high quality made without the high price.

This stylish necklace drapes gracefully around your neck in this iconic design. Measuring twenty six inches, this gold tone chain necklace hits mid-chest and looks perfect over a tunic, solid top or layered with another simple necklace... 

**More colors are available in our shop. 

Crew Bubble Statement Necklace found in the Modern Palm Shop

Fabulously Fashionable photos found at Pinterest! Let's connect there!

Thanksgiving at our Home

 I tend to only really decorate for the holidays at Christmas... 

We've added to the Halloween decor in recent years for the kids.  

Mostly, their cute Halloween crafts and pictures.  But, this is all I do for Thanksgiving. 

This year we added the Thankful Tree.  

I cut some branches in my yard, spray painted them a metallic gold 

(although the gold doesn't really show in the photo), and hung some fall patterns (found at Target) 

with baker's twine (from my shop Modern Palm).

The kids wrote what they are thankful for on the back of the leaves and we will continue 

to add to it throughout the month.

Today I'm thankful to live in the beautiful United States of America.

I'm thankful to for the right and blessing to vote!

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins 

1 2/3 cup flour (I use whole wheat flour)
1 cup sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
(or 2 tsp. cinnamon, 1/2 tsp. ground cloves, 1/2 tsp. ground ginger)
2 eggs
1 cup canned pumpkin  (I add just a bit more than 1 cup)
1/2 cup melted butter
1 cup chocolate chips  (this last time I did 1/2 semi sweet and 1/2 milk choc.)

mix ingrediants, scoop into muffin cups
bake at 350 for 20 min.'s
Enjoy! This is perfect for this time of season!

Designer Highlight: Greg Natale

Love this living room by a Sydney based architect and interior designer, Greg Natale.
This is very graphic, chic, modern, sophisticated, and so inviting.
I think the star of the room is the fun chevron chair by the window. 

I am now a super fan of Greg Natale's work, 

and below is another room that I think is just fabulous.  

Kitchen of the Year: House Beautiful

This kitchen of the year, that was recently featured in House Beautiful , 

is sleek, modern & spectacular!

The dark paint on the ceiling is out-of-this-world-cool!

The nautical lighting is my new favorite. In fact, those pendants would look perfect in my kitchen.

What a beautiful home. I'm so inspired by all of the white cabinets, silver & shinny accessories, 

and windows. This room just seems so light, bright, happy and clean.

photos via House Beautiful

Fabulous Family Room + Entry Featured in Lonny Mag

What a fun, livable and stylish family room featured in Lonny Magazine! This bright room was designed by Lisa Sherry, a photo stylist that turned decorator.  She says that she approaches interiors like she would a photo shoot. "I see a room as a series of vignettes playing off each other," she says. 

I love how much the graphic wallpaper and rug add to the room.

To see the rest of the article and more photos of the lovely home go to Lonny Magazine.