Thanksgiving Ideas

THANKSGIVING has always been one of my favorite holidays.
Turkey and all the trimmings, then to make gumbo the next day,
to be grateful  for everything that you have.
What's not to love?

Here are a few things I just loved from Pinterest.

from munchkinmunchies.com

Give these to your guest as they leave, just love this.

 from cleanandscentsible.com

What could be better than a menu on each person plate.

from jennysteffens.blogspot.com

 And for the centerpiece, a pumpkin with roses & mums.

 from huffingtonpost.com

This is such a great idea!

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A turkey made out of fruit.

from studiodiy.com

A balloon to be thankful for!

from huffingtonpost.com

Blessings- a great idea.

 from mommysmemorandum.com

I am always looking for something to tell me how much to make
 + how long to cook the turkey.

from jennifer-acharminglife.blogspot.com

This is so simple but lovely.

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I have been thinking of this leaf.
Just may have to steal this idea.

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Such a divine table.

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Love this for each plate.
Could be so interesting.

from chatelaine.com

White fruit dipped in gold.
simple + divine.

So there you have some great ideas for Thanksgiving.
What are some of your favorites, dear readers?

Please do tell me.

Love,

Peggy

To see your vision come to life, email us about our design services at Peggy Braswell Design.

Summer Party Ideas

I love summer parties.
In fact, I adore them.
Aren't I blessed to be in Southern CA. 

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Adore mixing patterns of china.

from kararosenlund.com

Isn't this a clever use of lemons with leaves?

from theknot.com

This ice bar is just something else.

from imgfave.com

I can't have too many candles.
Can you?

from french-flair

Delicious looking!

from theenchantedhome.co

Love the chandeliers hanging!

from theenchantedhome.co

What a shrimp bowl!

from stylemepretty.com

Simply beautiful.

 from theenchantedhome.co

What a charming table-

from desdemyventana.es

Twinkle lights are a favorite! 

from desdemyventana.es

As I was saying, outside is a favorite place.
Isn't this charming?

from mydesignchic.com

The chandeliers just make this table! 

from stylemepretty.com

How beautiful is this?

 from mydesignchic.com

Lights everywhere!

from theenchantedhome.co

Look at the tablecloth made out of flowers!

Just beautiful.

Many of these pictures are for weddings 
but could be wonderful for parties for friends. 

Which one was favorite, dear readers?
Let me hear from you. 

Love,

Peggy

To see your vision come to life, email us about our design services at Peggy Braswell Design.

Outdoor Entertaining

When it is spring, my thoughts turn to the outdoors. 
I have always loved to entertain outdoors, and Southern CA is perfect for that!
I got some of my favorite photos for entertaining outdoors.

from French essence

Adore the crystal chandelier hanging from the tree 
+ mismatched
chairs

from mydesignchic.com

Isn't this wonderful?
Looks like a party is about to happen.

from weddingbee.com

Green apples for the centerpiece.
Grand idea!

from zsazsabellagio.blogspot.com

So amazing!

from pinterest.com

Let's grab a quick drink before dinner---
This setting would be perfect.

from gardenworldimages.com

This looks so romantic, don't you think? 

from 4inspireddesign.com

Can't get much better than this.

from mydesignchic.com

Adore the sprig of rosemary on the napkins.

from electracruises.com

So beautiful.
Round table at the end of the long one, so lovely.

from intimateweddings.com

Amazing!!!

from markdsikes.com

Love how the light filters through the overhead.
So inviting.

from roughluxeperspective.blogspot.com

OK, OK, I am a monogram nut!
What could be lovelier than dinner or a lunch in a greenhouse with monogram napkins?

from bluepueblo.tumblr.com

 
Adore the chandelier over the rustic table. 
Lights and birds---perfect, just the right size. 



I love all the pictures pulled for this post. 
What do you think, dear readers?
Do you like to entertain outdoors as much as I do?
Which one is your favorite?




 


Love, 



Peggy

To see your vision come to life, email us about our design services at Peggy Braswell Design.

Flowers

 


This week I am doing flowers, because I love flowers!
Here are some beautiful ones below.

from zsazsabellagio.blogspot.com



 

Isn't this glorious?

from desdemyventana.es


 

Roses climbing outside a lovely window.

from blog.thepinkpagoda.us

 

Flower market picture.

from tumblr.com


 

Cabbages with paper whites + and a sprig of baby's breath.

from zsazsabellagio.blogspot.com


 
Tulips are wonderful when massed together.

from zsazsabellagio.blogspot.com



 

Another flower mart picture.

from philippacraddock.com

 

I don't usually like baby's breath but I love this one.

from zsazsabellagio.blogspot.com


 

Poppies smell so good...

from zsazsabellagio.blogspot.com




 
I am not sure what this is - Is it a dahlia?

from zsazsabellagio.blogspot.com


 
These are so beautiful.

from flickr.com



 

These are ruffled poppies.

from sharonsantoni.com


 
Wisteria has such a lovely smell & color.

from parisinfourmonths.com


 
Roses in a bucket!

from annasheffield.tumblr.com


 
Look at this tulip!

from mintyhouse.blogspot.com

 

These are so lovely.

from zsazsabellagio.blogspot.com



 
Roses-

from montanasweetpea.tumblr.com




 

A lovely presentation of flowers in a purse on the door.

Which one do you like, dear readers?
I adore the purse on the door idea.
Tell me.
I am wanting to know.




Love,



Peggy

To see your vision come to life, email us about our design services at Peggy Braswell Design.