So Very Thankful

Happy Thanksgiving everyone :) As I was driving home to Charlotte today, I had 4 hrs in the car to ponder everything I am thankful for in my life.  I know it's easy to get caught up in the delicious food and treats that come with the Thanksgiving holiday but this year I really wanted to focus on all the blessings in my life and beyond.  Below are just a few of them.

*my loving and amazing family*

*fabulous friends, near and far*

*my good health*

*troops over sees who protect our freedom every day*

*wonderful job*

*food on the table*

*roof over my head*

and the list goes on...

What are you thankful for?

The Big 2-7

Last Thursday (11/17) was my 27th birthday...boy is it crazy how fast time flies.  Even though it was a full day of meetings, it turned out to be a pretty good day.  I had a client work dinner at Restaurant Eugene on Thursday night which was delicious and of course they were sure to sing and bring out some sweet treats with candles!  I highly recommend it if you have never been...the decor and food are fabulous.  I was SO sad to have had to cancel dinner with friends at the last minute; however, luckily some of them were able to meet on Friday instead :)  We enjoyed a fun dinner at Rosebud in the Highlands followed by some drinks at The Family Dog... it was a perfect evening full of laughing and catching up.  I'm so excited to celebrate at home with my family this weekend...I miss them so much! 

So very thankful for such wonderful family and friends

    

Some Tory Burch love from my parents :)

A Lovely DIY: Fabric Pinwheels

I was browsing the Brunch at Saks blog and stumbled upon this adorable DIY project.  I'm all about rustic chic wrapping, especially around the holidays, and thought this was such a cute way to spruce up any gift.  I think they would look gorgeous added to gift boxes, gift bags and anything/everything in between.  Now I just need to find some down time to make some of my own in preparation of Christmas present wrapping!

Step One: Sew around the edges of the circle.This creates a pull or a “rouche” on the edges.

Step Two: Continue to sew around the edges.. making the flower start to take shape by allowing a half circle to form.

Step Three: Continue sewing to finish the radius of the circle.

Step Four: Knot the thread and cut the excess thread.

Step Five: Create various different sizes.