Hi, guys!

Well, Thanksgiving was wonderful, warm, and full of laughter—a success.

One of the things I’ve always loved to do is throw parties.  Whether for 4 people or 200, I find it so fun to think about the little details & give people a fun, thoughtful, and relaxed place to enjoy themselves & connect with one another.  My long-time girlfriends and I started giving parties for just the four of us in early high school, and I love to continue the tradition whenever possible.  This year, my mom & I decided to host a small Thanksgiving gathering for 10 at my parent’s home in Oceanside, CA.  The theme was natural golds, and I think it turned out pretty cute, so I thought I’d share it with you.  Feel free to steal ideas.   I picked fresh rosemary from the garden, and tied it to the napkins with raffia, and the center of the table was strewn with gold leaves, fresh golden pears & gourds, acorns, and sunflowers.  If you want to use fresh flowers in a similar centerpiece, put them into small self-containing water buds (you can get them at any craft store) so they will stay fresh throughout the night.

Enjoy!
xo
Autumn

The holiday table

Jess & our friend Mikey Newman played pong on the lawn (people are REALLY good at this game in my family!)

A small golden flower arrangement in a wooden box centerpiece from my wedding

The pups are excited about the “Turkey” portion of the evening…

Jones Sodas in turkey, cranberry, gravy, brussel sprouts, and pumpkin pie flavors were the prize for the winner of the Turkey Trivia game…

Jess & I

My adorable parents—I love them.