Grateful | November 18, 2013.

I am Grateful.  

I had a wonderful weekend.  I caught up on all kinds of stuff, slept, exercised, and even - gasp - started decorating for Christmas.

Pictures of the Week.

{Kind of obsessed with this arrangement I picked up at T. Joe's}

 {Have been burning and enjoying this candle the last week}

{We stocked up big time for holiday drinking - we're ready ;)}

{A fresh orchid, to liven up (literally) our bar}

{Sunday's crazy weather was something to behold.  The left was in the height of the 70 mph thunderstorms 
(and tornado watch; the right is two hours later - hello, skyline and sun!}

Links Worth Sharing.

My goodness, The Glitter Guide put together a spectacular Thanksgiving Tablescape.

After seeing Lauren Conrad's Makeover of the Paper Crown Offices, how badly do you want to work in a space like that?!  - via Domaine

I hope you always click on links to Ann Street Studio, because everything Jamie Beck posts is magical.  Here's Paris in 15 Seconds.  

Style Me Pretty's DIY Ideas for Holiday Jewels and Baubles has got me planning.

Have you seen this link documenting Dinovember?  One couple's quest to get their kids' imaginations going, by convincing them their dinosaur toys come to life at night.  It's quite moving.  Creative parents are so inspiring.

Have a wonderful week.

xo. di.    

*images property of Diane Crary