my sweet husband who keeps me grounded and focused on our goals. That and our Christmas tree with decorations that remind us of home,
glittery holiday decorations,
and my sister who knows exactly when I could really use a glass of wine.
Happy Thanksgiving all! Today's post is short and sweet because we are off to two thanksgiving celebrations and are sure to be full, happy, and feeling blessed all day. I hope yours is sweeter thank pumpkin pie (my favorite part of the day) and full of good food, good friends, and good cheer!
You guys, I think I'm in love. In love you absolutely everything from online shop Olive Manna. Their crafting, decorating, and general making supplies are just perfect. Simple and understated, practical and pretty. I'll take one of each, please.
First up, I absolutely love this modern thanksgiving table design by Melanie of You Are My Fave. The color scheme is unexpected and I adore the stripes and pops of gold.
I am also adoring this guilded Thanksgiving set up spotted over on Oh Happy Day.
Lastly I would calm things down a bit with this lovely farm table Thanksgiving set up by Jane Reaction. 
First up is the Hand-to-Hand Holiday Market here in Greensboro.
Followed by the Rock and Shop Market in Durham, NC.
I also can't wait to share with you what I am crafting for the Handmade Holiday Gift Swap hosted by Freshly Picked and Ardor Blog.
And lastly, I am so thrilled to be a part of A Subtle Revelry's holiday season. Can't wait to see what magic Victoria has put together for next weeks holiday craft and gift guides. (where I'll have a special coupon code for holidays at Heart&Craft).
This week's wish list is all about the Portland Collection from textile masters, Pendleton. Known for the beautifully patterned wool blankets and throws, Pendleton came out with an updated line of clothing, bags, and accessories this fall that is to die for. The structure, designs, and shape is spot on and I think these cozy textiles would easily get me through the chilliest winter season.
Photos from Need Supply Co.
me: you have glitter in your beard.
The Built by Wendy site is so fun to view. The clothes move as you scroll through the page and I had a bit too much fun creating brady bunch-esque designs with the model. Plus, I would pretty much wear anything they've got. Fashion is fun.
This weekend I rode along with the mister while he was on a job getting some shots of the mills around our town for his work. The story was covering the rundown buildings left from an industrious time in our city's past as well as looking at how some of the mills have been reimagined and renovated into new business, academic, and social venues in a revitalization effort. The juxtaposition of new thriving business in such close proximity to areas that looked like they hadn't seen a human in decades was eerily beautiful. As we passed by the No Trespassing signs and ventured around the muddy lots, peering into broken windows grown over by years of encroaching nature, I found myself taking dozens and dozens of photos. We live in a fairly bustling, thriving city but it is always nice to find those quite places that take you immediately into the past, wondering what it was like for the people who lived, worked, loved, and struggled to get by- just like we are now- in that same spot so many years ago.
Introducing the first items in Heart & Craft's Holiday 2011 collection. Our new "this is for you" tags are my absolute favorite! The metallic garland is actually from last years holiday goods but I hope to have some over the top glitter garlands listed soon. Its funny how much I bash my students for using glitter on their projects when I secretly fall in love with it this time every year (I still hold my stance in high school art class that glitter+fine art painting usually does not mesh well). Either way, get yourself over to the shop and stock up for the holiday season!
Chances are you have seen these beauties floating around on the web this week but I had to share some of the greatest picks from ban.do's latest holiday collection. From the designs to the styling and photography, these girls always get it right. And I am pretty sure I could happily rock that top outfit to every holiday party this year.
see it all here.
clockwise from top left:
So the mister and I planned our costumes this year (Mary Poppins and Bert) and were really happy with how they turned out- and then forgot to take any photos while we were dressed up on Saturday night. That seems to be a trend around here, right?
Last night we got a last minute invitation to dinner and passing out candy at my sisters house and headed over sans costumes. When we got there she had crafted the loveliest rag-doll costume and I had to come up with something quick because I can't not be a part of a diy party! So, inspired by the ever-incredible Kathleen, I threw on some dia de los muertos inspired facepaint. It was easy and once draped in my sisters shawl I felt completely in character. Sometimes those last minute ideas are the best.
