Friday, November 21, 2014

Cassandra's Kitchen

Anyone that knows me is fully aware of my love affair with all things Ina Garten. She understands the simplicity of food, entertaining and all the preparation that goes into each. Her cooking reminds me of my own childhood and my mother's cooking - all ingredients you normally have in your kitchen.

One of the vendors she has partnered with is Cassandra's Kitchen -cassandraskitchen.com. Looking at Ina's gorgeous home and kitchen, you assume all her equipment is on the high end side, but it's actually tremendously reasonable.

During the holidays I often like to prepare something homemade and share with friends and family. Presentation with any gift is always key, but at the same time, it's a task to not break the bank.  Cassandra's Kitchen supplies Ina with fun glassine bags, trays, platters and more. I made my first order this week and can't wait for them to arrive!

Gorgeous flat bottom glassine bags - I ordered gold stripe and clear for holiday treats.

These stunning HOTEL silver bowls are reproductions but the price is still hefty at $295. I may bite the bullet and save for a few.

Love the idea of glass on basket trays - I  have two french basket weave trays that are hard to balance food on. Sadly, Cassandra's doesn't make custom glass.

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Christmas Card 2014

Definitely not the "clearest" picture or the best lighting, but with a 5 month old puppy, you take what you can get.
Merry Christmas!!

Monday, November 17, 2014

Birthday weekend

I had such a wonderful kick off to 28 years old this weekend. It started with lunch with the hubs and some quality time with our sweet Carter, followed by wine and then dinner and drinks with our friends. I was lucky enough to have Sarah travel from Charlotte for the celebration.

Thank you Khaner for coordinating everyone and making my start to 28 so wonderful. I love you!

My sweet family of 3 on my birthday

SAS gave me Tory Burch's new In Color book - obsessed and read it to cover to cover that afternoon. Highly recommend it as a great Christmas gift!


Thank you for planning everything and making it so special!

Sweet friends!

Great company and great birthday!!

Friday, November 7, 2014

Michael and Emily's wedding weekend

Khaner's best friend Michael got married last weekend, and it was so nice to kick back after a really long month at work.

Michael's fiance Emily is an incredible artist and very creative, and I sadly didn't take enough pictures of her gorgeous place cards, centerpieces and cake toppers.


Delicious rehearsal dinner at the Pit

Alison and me

House guests for the weekend

Will, Ric, Alison, Allison and Josh

Best friends

Mother of the Groom and Michael




My Best Man


It was perfect from start to finish - we love yall!