Hello friends, by the time you are reading this I will have been away a good part of this week, first to visit my parents and then off to my happy place, Palmetto Bluff with my sister for a bit of R&R. I look forward to sharing my visit and updated house pictures with you later in the week.

I need to announce the winner of the holiday giftware giveaway and will do so on Tuesday morning so do check back! Prepared this last week along with my other recent posts Here we go with my Seven on Sunday….

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1 A YUMMY ANTIPASTA PLATTER I love making platters, no two are ever alike. We had some friends stop by this Sunday and I had fun making this beautiful platter.

Made on one of my favorite serving trays from Vagabond House (a flash sale from them will be happening in a few weeks) and then went to town layering until I got it just right.

2 ONE STUNNING HOME TO FEAST YOUR EYES ON. I almost fell off my chair eyeing this spectacular home in southern California. It reflects my aesthetic so well and of course features a generous sprinkling of blue and white! Just fabulous, every single room. Click here to read more about this incredible residence over at Veranda.

3 INSTAGRAMS OF INTEREST  So much beauty to share this week, from incredible inspiring pics of fall to  pets that are just too cute to not share, love this weeks picks!

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My fave this week is this…this is just way way too cute for words!

4  SCHUMACHER LOVE. I love fabric and Schumacher is a company I have always found beautiful things from. I have used them not only for my home but for many jobs I have worked on.

They are always classically but with a fun updated twist.  I recently worked on a fun design project and we found some beautiful blue fabrics from Schumacher.

This got me thinking about my eventual kitchen windows and all I can say is….beauty overload. Here is what I found, too much to love! Click here to visit Schmuacher

5. COOKING WITH PATRICIA WELLS. I have been a longtime fan of Patricia Wells and own several of her cookbooks. I haven’t admittedly used them in a while as I do not cook nearly as much but I still treasure her books.

I came across this video from Sharon Santoni visiting with Patricia Wells, what a dream come true. This video took me away to a beautiful beautiful place, thought you would enjoy it too. Forewarning it will make you hungry and…….wanting to go to France:) Click here to become addicted to all of Sharon Santoni’s videos in France:)

6 A DESKTOP CALENDAR I NEED TO HAVE. One of my sponsors, Giddy Paperie makes such beautiful things. Every time I see their new arrivals, I need one! This new Pagoda desktop calendar is soooo pretty. I just had to share. Click here to get your own Pagoda party calendar

7. SUNDAY’S SURVEY. I am a big one on writing thank you notes. Even though I may not be as prompt as I used to be, I am always mindful to take care of them, and I do not mean via email. I mean a handwritten note on a pretty piece of stationary! It makes me feel good to write a thank you to express how much I appreciate what someone has done or give me. But I  have noticed this is a trend/practice that is sadly dying.

It seems many do not send thank you’s or send them via email or even text. I am curious as to what you think on this subject…..

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So that’s a wrap. Hope you have a wonderful and relaxing Sunday. Thanks for stopping and making me a part of your Sunday morning routine. Until next time….

COMING UP THIS WEEK-

Recap on our fiesta themed birthday party

Presale on ornament collection

Fall Love Contest starts

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