turkey talk

This is the first year that I will be hosting Thanksgiving.  I am having fun trying to figure out the table.  I have found some things that I thought I would share as some potential possibilities.  I first saw these plastic wishbones over at Busy Bee Lifestyle.  Aren't they fun!  They were inexpensive and arrived quickly.  I got one for each of the children, but I think adults would love them too.  I saw the feather lollipops while out on an errand and knew the children would love them.  They make cute favors and place cards for the kids table.  I also found these votive candles that have "give thanks" on them.  I put them on my mantle, but they would also make cute gifts or place cards.  The last thing I purchased were these fun individual turkey cookies.  Again a cute favor, place card or when boxed together like in the picture above, a wonderful hostess gift.  Let me know if you would like the sources for any of the items above.

easter goes b&w

I've seen a lot of chalkboard eggs around the web lately so I decided to make some of my own. I bought two bags of paper mache eggs at Michael's and used the chalkboard spray paint I had left over from my globe project.  I simply sprayed two coats on each egg and that was it.  I love that since they are not made with real eggs I will be able to use them year after year.  I also love that they will work perfectly with the black and white decor in my dining room.  Now I am working on making a centerpiece nest/ wreath for Easter. If I don't finish it in time for Sunday I am going to use them in little white egg cups as place cards instead.   I put some real grass underneath to add a pop of color. Aren't they darling?