Happy Monday, friends! We’re headed home from a peaceful couple of days in Big Sur. We had so much fun celebrating a new decade, and I’m so excited to see what 50 brings! From the sound of it, y’all tell me it’s the best decade yet!
Thank you for the birthday love over the weekend…every message, comment, and text lifted me up more than you know. I shared a few thoughts on 50 HERE, in case you missed it.
The celebrating continues this week with a birthday party with friends and family, followed by Thanksgiving prep and putting up the tree… it’s holiday go time!
Our porch is packed with pumpkins… and lined with twinkle lights. I’m burning chai candles in the glow of the Christmas tree. And I’m embracing every bit of it! I’m just so excited for the holidays this year, and can’t wait for all my people to be back in one house.
Up first is setting the table for Thanksgiving, and once again, Amazon brings the good stuff! Here are some fun finds to make your table festive…
Thanksgiving Table //
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1. Party Poppers // 2. Serving Platter
3. Place Card Holders // 4. Wood Table Tags
5. Matte Gold Flatware // 6. Votive Candle Holders
7. Disposable Cups // 8. Table Runner
9. Artificial Pumpkins // 10. Gingham Dinner Napkins
11. Faux Stems // 12. Vase (Similar HERE)
And since many of us are getting an early jump on Christmas decorating this year, here are some fun finds… and yep, all on Prime! And four years later, our gorgeous flocked tree is still going strong!
Amazon Christmas Decor //
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1. Holiday Card Display // 2. Felt Garland
3. Door Mat // 4. Flocked Christmas Tree
5. Tea Towels // 6. Stocking Name Tags
7. Pom Pom Stocking // 8. Pine Garland
9. Appetizer Platter // 10. Felt Figurine Tree
11. Lumbar Pillow Cover // 12. Plaid Pillow Covers
Target never steers us wrong, and they have so many darling holiday finds, too. I grabbed two of these wreaths for our front door, and am so impressed by the size and quality! I just ordered this door mat to freshen up the porch, too.
Target Christmas Decor //
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1. Pine Wreath //Â 2. Fa La La Banner
3. Plaid Square Pillow //Â 4. Green Plaid Pillow
5. Wooden Tree Topper //Â 6. Rustic Christmas Tree
7. Plaid Stocking //Â 8. Wooden Bead Garland
9. Wooden Nutcracker //Â 10. Glass Botanical Ornaments
11. Ceramic Village Set //Â 12. Rattan Tree Collar
13. Faux Greenery Trees
I’ve been singing the praises of Walmart Fashion for awhile, but don’t sleep on their decor either! Some of the most festive I’ve seen! I just added this pillow to my cart (reminds me of Anthro!), and am so tempted by this one, too!
Walmart Christmas Decor //
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1. Decorative Bells //Â 2. Carved Tabletop Deer
3. Wooden Serving Tray //Â 4. Pink Glass Tree + Red Glass Tree + Mint Glass Tree
5. Paper Goods Party Bundle //Â 6. Polka Dot Dishes Set
7. Gold Rimmed Wine Glasses //Â 8. Metal Tabletop Reindeer
9. Ornament Set // 10. Merry & Bright Banner
11. Fabric Reindeers //Â 12. Bottle Brush Trees Centerpiece
So many fun finds for the holiday, right? Are you going colorful or neutrals this year? Are you hosting family, or keeping it simple? I’d love to hear what your holidays are looking like this year.
And of course we’ll be cooking with the Always Pan… did you see it’s on sale under $100 (details HERE)?! And if you need to re-stock your wine fridge, I recently tried Avaline (the brainchild of Cameron Diaz!)…it’s fully-organic, with no added sugars or additives, and so, so good!
They gave me a code so we can have early access to their Black Friday Sale! Today only, code CASSIE20 saves you 20% off site wide!! Even the already-discounted Intro Set is included! Stock up for the holidays HERE.
So tell me, are you on the Thanksgiving or Christmas train… or a little of both?
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I was on a boat on the South China Sea the day I turned 50. That morning I looked in the mirror, started crying, and said to myself, “It’s all downhill from here.” Boy, was I wrong! It was the best decade of my life. I started bicycling with my husband and rode across the country, all over Asia, Europe and Africa and basically just found ME. I am now 71 and still bicycling, still traveling, still enjoying friends and family, which now includes grandkids. Happy Birthday. It only gets better.
What a profound message, I love that so much! Thank you for your reassurance. <3<3 xoxo, C
Tartan Plaid with black and white gingham check all the way!!!! I sort of look like plaid on steroids. Hosting my Bunco group, an informal Daughter/Mother tea for my 10 year old granddaughter, and hosting brunch for my husbands family ( 25 of us). Wanted everything to be fun and festive. Hope it works!!
Love everything about that!!! xo, C