It’s New Years Eve, so I raise a glass and say cheers to my friends and family for all the fabulous weddings, gatherings and family celebrations we enjoyed together this past year.

Cheers to 2012!

Holly & Kyle are tre chic… and I loved planning every minute of this wedding!  Great job on the videography In the Clouds.

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