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Happy Thanksgiving!

I am in Scotland for a British take on turkey day (and to celebrate my actual birthday). I hope you eat lots of yummy pies like Martha Stewart's stunning Apple-Blackberry Pie with a 'Fall Leaves' top.

PS. I have some very exciting news about my blog when I return!

a birthday girl head piece.

My floral crown by Rhia made my birthday party much much prettier!
PS. How fabulous is my flower accessory from Anthropologie? Also care of Rhia (yes, she has amazing taste) - it is either a pin or a slide so can be used to accent almost anything - a coat, a top, a ponytail, a bag, a headband, a necklace, I could go on...

paperless post.

Last week I chatted stationery. This week I am chatting virtual stationery! In an effort to save time, trees, and money but retain the classiness that is lost with facebook events or evites, Vassar used Paperless Post to send out invites to a cocktail party celebrating 24 years of my life this past weekend. An envelope addressed to the recipient appears in an email and links to a gorgeous virtual invitation to the affair - fully customizable with colors, fonts, images and a huge slew of gorgeous templates. It keeps a running list of who has viewed and RSVP'd to the party, complete with comments from the guests. With the holidays just weeks away - why not use Paperless Post for your upcoming party needs?

puppy delivery.

You probably know that I loooove puppies (and when I say puppies I mean both the spastic young things and the adorable old guys too). I am very, very, very eagerly awaiting the day that I am graced with my own fluffy ball of energy and love but until then I am content being that girl who yells out "pupppyy!!" as soon as one enters my vision on the street.

I recently volunteered to help Adopt-a-Dog of Greenwich with the invitations for their spring casino night fundraiser. While searching high, low and all over the internet for inspiration and designers I was directed to The Pet Set. They have the most gorgeous dog inspired stationery I've seen! Elegant and sweet, tasteful and cheeky, these cards are fabulous for spreading holiday greetings, invitations to an upcoming fête or sharing thanks with friends. The invitation below is so adorable it would get an immediate 'YES' rsvp from me!

a fall feast.

I am a very lucky girl. How many people can say they moved to Boston and received the prettiest celebratory feast as a result!? I can! Alison and Jennifer, my super-fantastic-wonderful friends had an intimate Welcome to Boston dinner party for me last Wednesday and it was stunning. They seriously took the time to think about the all of the details and created a fall table and menu that was just divine.

The food was amazing. I have not been so full and so satisfied ever. Carrot ginger soup, butternut squash ravioli with sage butter and fried shallots, a scrumptious salad, and pumpkin squares - YUM.

Look at the little details! What better way to spice up a classy place card? A metallic maple leaf sticker, of course.
The tea lights from Crate and Barrel created a warm fall theme amidst the gourds (and my flower arrangement in a pumpkin). I especially loved the birch bark candles.

Cider served in moose cups was the most delicious way to cap off the festive fall feast!

seriously cute cookies.

I just came across these adorably decorated cookies! A Dozen Eggs, a bake shop located in Vermont, has perfected the art of cookie decorating. Whether you are looking to celebrate the outcome of the World Series,

a love for piglets,

or the upcoming holiday,

A Dozen Eggs will ship a beautiful package of gorgeous iced sugar cookies directly to your door!

party pumps.

Slightly excessive? Perhaps. Incredibly fabulous? Yes yes! You can seriously splurge on these phenomenal shoes at Saks.