An Ode To Thanksgiving

Here's to the bird.

Here's to family time, and the puppy begging for scraps.

Here's to setting the smoke detector off.

Here's to the first holiday without our angel.

Here's not to Black Friday.

Here's to arguments, dropping casseroles, and a few tears.

Here's to too much wine.

Happy Thanksgiving, all!

Drybar

You all know I'm a huge advocate of treating yourself, so when the opportunity arose for my work pal, Rebecca, and I to visit Drybar we hopped on that train in the blink of an eye.

Getting that blow out experience once a month should be a guilty pleasure for every woman, in my opinion, along with a nice gel manicure and a new pair of jeans. Having someone wash and style my hair is something I usually only experience a few times a year when it's time to get a haircut, so if I can have the same experience with a glass of wine and not snipping the ends off my hair its a definite win!

All the products they use smell ahhh-mazing, and their curling iron and hair dryer work like a dream.

I just wish I could have made this blow out last forever!

Get their flat iron, curling iron, hair dryer, or products!

Thoughts? Have you ever been to Drybar?

Thanksgiving Tablescapes

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Ahhhh Thanksgiving. A time of long-awaited reunions, Friendsgivings, and eating until you can barely squeeze into those skinny jeans (no one will judge you; it's the perfect time of year). Thanksgiving, to me, is like Christmas Eve in a way: there's a buzz in the air that you can't quite explain.

Now, I've always loved looking at interesting tablescapes, as unrealistic they are for my family. Seeing what details others focus on always intrigues me: from centerpieces to name plates (Yeah, right. In our house you sit wherever) to tableware. So just curious, does anyone out there actually go all out for a table setting? I like to think when I have a family I will, but let's be real here.

All of these lovely pictures were taken for Occassions' Thanksgiving Table Styling Contest! Please go vote for Candice and Marilisa of Chancy Charm (two dear friends of my college roommate)!

Weekend Links

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Can y'all believe next week is Thanksgiving already?! Although there have obviously been talks of the holidays already, I am so excited to get things rolling. Bryant and I are planning on visiting my parents' place for Thanksgiving and letting Mister Bear run around their 15 acres for a day or two. Then we're coming back up to brave Black Friday shopping (oh, dear). What about you? Do you already have Thanksgiving plans? I hope you have a happy and quiet weekend before the hustle and bustle begin!

1. Anna Kendrick + Kate Spade

2. Do you know how to spend the holidays like a Town and Country-er?

3. I had my first ever Dry Bar experience today, and I'm so hooked already!

4. Another T+C article for you: plaid, plaid, plaid everywhere.

5. If I could afford it, I would go everyday. But check out a guy's perspective on Pure Barre.

6. It's been so cold outside. Are the vocals or lip syncing more impressive?

7. The Hipster Business Name Generator.

8. Did you know this about cheese?!

9. Italian chefs rate grocery store pasta.

10. Crate and Barrel. xoxo, Olivia Pope

Dine-In 52: Numbers Seven & Eight

Tag-teaming this one, folks. Why? I've got a pair of sister restaurants to tell you about! 

St. Cecilia's dining room (Image via)

St. Cecilia's fun/two-story barscape! (Image via)

King + Duke's rustic barscape! (Image via)

King + Duke (Image via)

St. Cecilia: 3455 Peachtree Rd, Atlanta, 30326

King + Duke: 3060 Peachtree Rd NW, W Paces Ferry Rd, Atlanta 30305

To be frank, neither of these two beauties are fresh on my mind. But, I will tell you, if you have never been and you aren't afraid to try food that is a bit different (hello, whole fish head on my plate) this place is a must-try.

Both of these are owned by Atlanta (legendary) restauranteur Ford Fry who also owns JCT Kitchen, No. 246, and The Optimist (all three of which I'm dying to go to), and I think he's got it really figured out. St. Cecilia is located just across from Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza in the Pinnacle building in Buckhead, and is a mix of food between the Italian-based No. 246 and the Seafood-based The Optimist. King + Duke is just down Peachtree and offers some exquisite wood-fired cuisine, I must say. And, if you don't like brussels sprouts or bone marrow, just go to either of these restaurants and I promise you will change your mind. Especially on the bone marrow.

St. Cecilia and King + Duke are great places for date night, dinner out with friends, even great lunch spots! They're also not bad for sighting manly lumberjack-esque waiters. Chef tables and private rooms are also available, but all the fun is really down in the busy dining rooms! But trust me when I say this, prepare to bring your wallet or owe your loved-one a big kiss at the end of the night, because these menus aren't cheap.

St. Cecilia Facebook // Twitter // Yelp // Menu

King + Duke  Facebook // Twitter // Yelp // Menu


"I want to create restaurants that strike a timeless emotional cord. Restaurants that don't pander to trend, but draw generations of family together" - Ford Fry

GIFT GUIDE (FOR FIDO)

How could we forget our fur babies during the holidays?! Bear may or may not be getting most of these. Again, going along with the Gift Guides for Him and Her, everything is under $50! Enjoy!

(1) Over Under Leather Collar (2) Doggie Cigars

(3) Bumi Tug Toy (4) Polar Fleece Blanket (great for the crate!)

(5) Good Dog Bucket (6) Canines for Veterans Rope Toy

[Side notes: aren't those Doggie Cigars just the cutest? Also, the Bumi toy is indestructible and has a lifetime warranty! The best dog toy I've ever bought. No joke.]

Coffee Table Books

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Aren't coffee table books so fun? If there is one thing I love when stepping into someone's home it is seeing a nice little stack of coffee table books just waiting for me to sift through. They can always tell you so much about a person. For instance, my grandmother always had gardening books perfectly stacked on the table. She was a master gardener. My co-worker has a book of Maddie on Things, and he's a total goofball. 

What are your favorite coffee table books and what do they say about you?

A couple of my favorites and some that I'm lusting after are below. Some of them are also on sale right now at One King's Lane!

Private Gardens of Georgia - Kate Spade Things We Love

Slim Aarons Once Upon A Time - Maddie On Things - French Interiors

Tiny Food Party - Conde Nast Traveler Photographs

Impact - NYT: 36 Hours - Emerald

The Official Sloane Ranger Handbook - The Handwritten Letter Project

Lately...

[Media Planners by day, Cards Against Humanity by Night.]

WEARING // Tommy Hilfiger riding boots (they're on sale!), GAP Always Skinnies, Columbia vest, Bean Boots, Vineyard Vines cap (no shame in covering up nappy hair on Saturday!)

WATCHING // How To Get Away With Murder, I'm hooked!! But really, who killed the husband?! I guess we'll find out next week.

WONDERING // if my neighbors can hear me jamming to Spotify through the walls

LISTENING // speaking of Spotify...

TRYING // less sweets; early morning runs

READING // Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn; She Reads Truth

OBSESSING OVER // Dotted Tusk Jewelry; this jacket; this Tori Burch bag

REMEMBERING // "Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun." Psalm 37:3-6; Been having more quiet time lately, and I'm loving getting to know God's word again.




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GIFT GUIDE (FOR HIM): UNDER $50!

I don't know about you, but the toughest part of my holiday shopping is for the men in my life (my dad and brother in particular!). This was a really fun list to make though, and hopefully you will find this useful for the men in your life, too. Oh yeah, everything on this list is also under $50; ENJOY!

(1) Baxter of California Travel Kit (2) J.Crew Flask

(3) Jack Spade "Nice Parking" Cards (4) The Essential Bar Book

(5) Over Under Key Fob (6) High Cotton Seersucker Bow Tie

(7) Jake Spade Good Grief Glasses (8) A trip to the Painted Pin!

BONUS:

(1) Great Bear Wax Co. Campfire Candle (2) Aviator Leather Travel Mug

Dine-in Check-in: Number Six

Can I just say how much I loved Nuevo Laredo? I always say I could eat Mexican food every day for the rest of my life, but wow. The walls are covered in timeless photos of legends that have dined there just like you and me, and the food was just absolutely killer. And, I accidentally may or may not have started a mini debate on my Instagram on if it was the best Mexican joint/had the best margaritas in Atlanta. Oops.

Check out their Facebook and Twitter!

GIFT GUIDE (FOR HER): EVERYTHING UNDER $50!

I'm really excited to be rolling out this year's gift guides! Let's face it, buying gifts for your entire family builds faster than always anticipated. Giving nice gifts without breaking the bank is definitely doable. I'll be featuring a few other lists in the days to come! So keep your eyes peeled. Without further ado, everything under $50...

(1) C. Wonder Cheers! Cocktail Shaker (2) Kiel James Patrick Archer Bracelet 

(3) Mark & Graham Colorfield Zip Pouch (4) Diptyque Baies Candle 

(5) West Elm Hometown City Pillow Cover

(6) Kate Spade Garden Drive Jewelry Box 

(7) How to Be A Parisian Wherever You Are & Top With Cinnamon 

(8) Alex and Ani Bangles (9) Dry Bar Gift Certificates