Hello friends. Busy week over here,  and I know its the same for all of you as we all prepare to either open our homes for the Thanksgiving holiday or travel somewhere to be with those we love.

Between working, and slowly getting ready for a big Christmas party, hosting Thanksgiving and then 12 people over Christmas, to say my plate is full would be an understatement. Yesterday afternoon,  my throat felt sore and my ear was hurting, I got so nervous, took Nyquil, said a prayer and went to sleep hoping for the best. Thankfully woke up not sick, as the absolute worst is being around the holidays.

So here are my random musings as seen through my iPhone in the last week or two, love that my phone is able to capture life’s happening (the good and pretty only) and I can share with you. So here we go….

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The Ralph Lauren Store on Madison Ave stopped me in my tracks, draped in a winter white wonderland….so beautiful!

Was part of a special fundarisaer for my dear friend in honor of her son that passed away on Friday, a bit of the behind the scenes as the set up began-

There was a disconnect with her florist and they forgot to get the huge wreaths so yours truly contacted one of her sources, unloaded her trunk and had these massive almost 5 foot wreaths stuffed into her car….what a friend:)

The beautiful evening ended with an opera night-

They were so sensational, I got several small videos of them here is a snippet- (sorry for it being sideways but you get the idea)

Meanwhile last week went to my other happy place, the NY flower market of course and had a ball playing florist:)

My loot above

This place has the most outrageous branches, foliage, greenery that I have ever seen…gets your mind going in a million places with what to do. It’s like walking into a beautiful jungle meant just for flower crazy people like me:)

Woke up the other morning to a family of deer traipsing through my yard, couldn’t get my phone fast enough, only got one deer int he picture but it was exciting

One of my favorite little places in the city, such good breads, pastries and baguette sandwiches for when you are on the run

The only three signs in my house that Christmas is not so far away

LOVED getting out my beautiful blue and white chinoiserie ornaments and cannot wait to decorate my tree!!!

I made this arrangement above with my new faux amaryllis which look so real, fresh green and sugar cones, love the effect

It was so exciting to get all my silver in last week, love every single piece!

And getting it out along with many ornament orders meant the office looked like crazytown

A sneak peek at my Thanksgiving prep midway through the setup process-

Then with the fresh greens I took home, got to work on my mantle, really fell in love with this color combination-

And these beautiful flowers coupled with fresh greens and dried fruit really made such a beautiful combination especially with my blue and white, still working on this as I kept the tulips in my refrigerator until tomorrow (to be sure they last) but will be sure to share the finished product.

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So there you have the pretty, fun and inspirational from the last week or so. Wishing you a wonderful day and good luck as you are likely in the throes of your Thanksgiving prep. Appreciate you stopping in, until next time…..

PS Second and last day of the extraordinary candle sale. Trust me, you will want these for your home during the holiday and they make the most beautiful gifts to have on hand. Best part they are as low as they will go! Click here to see the sale.

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