Nothing like being original!

I seriously love indie brides and rice krispie treats so for me this is wedding is awesome.  Check out more on photos on Offbeat Bride today by Blue Dandelion Photography.

Congrats to the new Mr. & Mrs.

We kept our Thanksgiving simple and real this year.  I used my white everyday dishes and glassware and pulled a few things out of my cabinet for decor.  It was a perfect canvas for the amazing food we all prepared, as everyone brought something to the table.

Simple was good and we were all thankful.

This comfy and oh so chic spread is the epitome of what Gatherings Blog is all about, gathering people back to the table to celebrate life and its special moments.  Thank you Jeni Maus & Design Sponge for sharing!

This year, we wanted to create new traditions around our Thanksgiving table: a simple, sophisticated, clean version of classic Americana. The decor was pared down, purposeful and sustainable. We worked with our hands, made things at home and added some meaning back to our celebration of this quintessential American holiday.

Everyone brought something unique to the table: A repurposed linen runner, pies made from scratch and vintage china added warmth and personality. Setting the table wasn’t a task accomplished behind the scenes. We collaborated to create the space together. Our celebration didn’t consist only of turkey, stuffing and obligation, but was about the process of making the holiday our own. — Jeni Maus, Found

Braedon Flynn: photography

Loving this tablecloth from Anthropologie today.  Makes me think of how I can use a shawl on my Thanksgiving table this year, what do you think?

I am so thrilled to be featured on “Style Me Pretty” today!  It was bride Jillian Manger’s dream to have her wedding featured on Style me Pretty & to have Abby Larson write the post. Thank you SMP for fulfilling my bride’s dream!

Abby Larson from Style me Pretty writes:

There is not a single detail in this wedding that I don’t love. Like seriously love. I love the bride and her beautiful gown. I love the organic, yet painstakingly elegant design. I love the relaxed and yet timeless vibe. I love every last detail so to hear that the bride was also a huge fan of Style Me Pretty, well, this afternoon finds me a happy, happy blogger. And of course, photographer Lane Dittoe and plannerGatherings by Stacie have ensured that every last moment was orchestrated and captured to absolute perfection. I love, I love, I love.

Check out the full Orange County, Ca. wedding feature with Jillian & Edward at the Folly here!!! 

Here is a quick preview of the wedding of Conor & Kristen at The Folly in Capistrano Beach, Ca.  This wedding was amazing on so many levels.  Can’t wait to share the photos and full story with you soon!

P.S. Did I mention that I was eating leftover Irish Wedding cake for breakfast, again… yum.

Happy 1st Wedding Anniversary to Kyle & Sarah.  Can’t believe it has been a year already.  Blessings for a lifetime of love together!