Wedding Centerpieces - way too many options!

A close friend is getting married shortly and I have been tasked to think about some center piece options.  We are looking for options that are not through the roof budget-wise but that will still add a little something to a beautiful room in Vermont.  I'm not gonna' lie, it is overwhelming as there are so many different directions you can go in.  Here are some of the photos I added to my inspiration board to get started.  There will be more to follow along with an update on selections!

Holiday decorating class at Pottery Barn for you & your kids!

I love the holiday season, it brings back so many great memories from growing up.  I grew up in an old farmhouse that was perfect for Christmas.  We always had two trees - one in the kitchen with the kids ornaments and one in the living room with the nicer ones, and it was always matching.  I know I have written before about the year my parents had a big holiday party for my Dad's company.  My mom decided to put red roses on the tree so each flower had to be put in a little vial which we had to fill with water. Talk about time intensive, but the house looked amazing.  And I love that a few women were whispering behind her back "oh I am sure she just paid someone to do this" - no way ladies, my mom is a holiday rock-star!  


We have Thanksgiving and the December holidays to look forward to, and decorate for.  Pottery Barn is here to help, they are hosting holiday decorating classes for you & your kids on Saturday, November.  Check out their website for a location near you!

For the Love of Literacy Gala - Friday, November 5th in Boston

Last year I attended the Room to Read fundraiser to support a friend who was on the committee.  After hearing John Wood speak, I was hooked on the organization. This group is truly making a difference for children around the world.  This Friday is the "For the Love of Literacy Gala" in Boston and I hope to see you all there.  Supposedly they have the band from Chelsea Clinton's rehearsal dinner and from what I hear, they are a lot of fun so be sure to wear your dancing shoes.  Individual tickets are $75 or $250 for VIP. 

http://www.roomtoread.org/Document.Doc?id=292

It's a Dog's World

I grew up with two labs, chocolate & yellow;  they were an important part of our family.  I can't wait to get a lab one day but right now I just don't have enough time.  I might want to hurry up though because apparently us non-dog owners are missing out on quite the social scene.  Recently my friend's Heather & Tommy invited us in to get a glimpse of the dog world, we were invited to Lily's second birthday party.  I did not know what to expect so you can only imagine how surprised I was to walk in to a bar setup, a full table of food and even dog and human party favors.  Dogs were welcome, of course. It was a fun night and I am just hoping I get invited back again next year!

Me with Lily, the birthday girl!

Party favors

The proud parents

One of the four-legged party goers with a birthday hat!

Fall Flowers to Set the Scene

I love walking into any Four Season's because their hotel lobby's always have the most beautiful flowers.  I am enjoying the fall colors right now and had to share this great "Glory of Fall" arrangement from Winston's flowers, if only I had $300 to spend on flowers!

A Beautiful Wedding on the Cape!

The final wedding I went to this summer was an amazing one, my friends Lyssa & Joe were married on the Cape.  It was a special wedding because I was out with Lyssa the night they met in Boston.  


The festivities began on Friday night with a rehearsal dinner at the Hyannis Yacht Club.  Sailing is important to Joe (and now Lyssa too!) so the the setting was perfect - a view of the water and nautical flags hanging above.  The dinner was very New England with clam chowder to start, yum!!!

The reception took place at Oyster Harbors Club, which is incredible.  When you are standing in the lobby you can look one way and see the golf course and the other to see the water.  Cocktail hour was outside and the bride and groom arrived in style, by boat.  They were glowing the entire night and Lyssa looked absolutely stunning in her dress.

One of my favorite details were the name cards, the starfish.  But rather than just laying them out on the table, Lyssa's Dad made wooden boxes which they filled with sand.  It was such a nice touch, it's all about those little details folks!  And each table had a name that meant something to Lyssa & Joe, I was thrilled to be seated at the Stowe table!  

Here are some more pictures from the wedding, enjoy!

The wedding cake 

The starfish in the sandboxes

Group shot with the bride & groom

Fort Point Open Studios this Weekend!

If you are in town this weekend, go to Fort Point to check out the work from over 150 artists!  Please go swing by to see Filiz Emma Soyak, one of my classmates from UVM, she will be at 15 Channel Center Street on the 6th floor.  


I am hoping to make it over on Sunday, but I am off to Newport to run a half marathon that I have not trained nearly enough for!  Ugh:(


Have a great weekend everyone!