Happy Thanksgiving!! I am so thankful for so many wonderful things in my life. Even though I count my blessings every night before I go to bed, I love having a full day to dedicate to being thankful and to gathering my family and friends to celebrate all our blessings. And of course, a pretty tablescape helps make this day even more special.
I'm so excited to bring you a fabulous giveaway today from Minted. They are offering one lucky Mimosa Lane reader a $250 credit. This is so perfect, and just in time to fill your Holiday card needs. I have adored Minted and their amazing selection of Holiday cards ever since I discovered them six years ago. I think I was one of the early adopters and ever since I have been a loyal customer. All their card options are amazing, making it very difficult to chose THE card each year. I'm particularly excited about this year's choice because it is gold foil pressed, a new option. I just love how they turned out. But wait, Minted has so much more than just Holiday cards.
Ever since I saw this all I want to do is go to Ikea get me a sheep skin and dye it pink! It could be done right? What is it about pink fluffy things anyway? If I'm feeling brave during Thanksgiving break I will try it and let you know how the experiment goes. But I'm not sure I have a large enough pot to do this....hmmmm....While I think this through here are a few links before you go off on your Thanksgiving vacation.
I can't even believe I'm posting this, but since next week I plan on taking it easy on the blogging side I thought I could help you all get started thinking about little presents for all those loved ones on your list. I hope you find these helpful. And if you have suggestions for specific gift guides let me know!
Can you believe Thanksgiving is only a week away!? Oh my! We are in full swing planning our menu, but I had to share this recipe with you and really hope you will try it this holiday season because it is AMAZING. Our very good and old family friends (I'm talking the equivalent of family) make this chutney every year. We usually spend either Christmas or Thanksgiving with them, and even if we don't they always send along a jar of their famous cranberry chutney. We await this care package as if it were a gold shipment or something just as precious. We have been celebrating alongside this delicious chutney for over 35 years! I asked permission to share this recipe with you all since its a cherished family secret, so know this post is an act of love toward you all and is the Thanksgiving turkey's best friend.
[Instantly Framed photo c/o, light the room candle, yak horn, gold and white bowl ]
Simplification is a good thing this time of year. With so many errands to run right before the Holidays any little extra help is greatly appreciated and can go a long way. We have our homes to prepare for the holidays and for family coming into town, school gatherings to volunteer in, festive functions to attend, family recipes to make, gifts to start crossing off the list....you are probably on the same boat and know exactly what I'm talking about. When I found out about Instantly Framed I was pleasantly surprised. They can print, frame and ship any photo from your phone, Instagram, or Facebook account. If you have a cute photo you want to print and frame there is no easier way to get it done. And for those hard-to-gift people on your list this is a great alternative. Instantly Framed will print, frame and ship it for you. Isn't it ideal?
I discovered designer Julie Hillman through this jaw-dropping dining room. And after looking through her portfolio I realized I had been a long time admirer of hers without knowing it as I recognized many of her creations. I fell in love with this particular project, the designer's restored farm house in the outskirts of New York, mainly because of the the fabulous modern art and photography. Also, the perfectly selected furniture and lighting combined with more organic pieces help. But, back to this amazing marble dining table- what a beauty! And where can I get fur skins with that coloring? Ok, here is more-
A few fun sales are happening this weekend and I wanted to keep you in the know. I owe you a cranberry chutney recipe that is To Die For and that you must make for your Thanksgiving celebration. I do hope to prepare it and take photos this weekend...so I can share with you next week. Also, since this is the eating season I made the best bolognese sauce last night that we all devoured. Make it...your family will love you (even the kids! and it has tons of veggies) and P.S. I made it without the pancetta and it was delicious.
Ok, so on to the sales-
These flats are embellished, shiny and oh so chic. They have nothing to envy those fancy heels this holiday season. Thanks to these fabulous designers you can be chic, festive and comfortable all at the same time. They are all so cute, I wouldn't know which ones to pick as my favorites!
[ vintage french sconces | brass bed | lucite and brass bench | earrings | gold and black sandals (only $80!) | black and brass desk | black and white floral photograph ]
I know I usually do my "On My Mind" posts on Thursdays but since the One Room Challenge ended I am all out of whack and so I got confused. Oops! I get the feeling from now until the end of the year it will be just a lot of non-stop craziness. For example, I just ordered my Christmas cards! I'm not ready for it to be Christmas or a New Year. Although I'm really excited about Thanksgiving. I still have so much to accomplish before the year ends I want time to slow down. Ok, well- I have some pretty and glam items to share with you today-
Black (or very dark grey) walls are "in" no doubt. I'm a huge fan. I had very bright colors in my previous home and toned everything down dramatically this time around. We have a dark grey library, a chocolate brown bedroom and a dark blue living room. I feel like these colors are very elegant, cozy and calming. But I am totally intrigued by black rooms now. It wasn't until Jessie's fabulous One Room Challenge reveal (which you need to see stat if you haven't yet) that this subconscious attraction became conscious. Black walls are not only trending, they are sophisticated and lend themselves to both contemporary and classic design. What do you think?
Sometimes having a longer weekend (Little Miss A had no school on Friday) means you have to improvise to keep everyone happy. I love that my daughter's creativity knows no bounds and just a five minute chat with her will get anyone's creative juices flowing. This time around, it was these fun and super easy sports car clutches. It all started when my daughter spotted this when I was browsing shops online. Our version is way less expensive and so much fun to make. All you need is some super glue ( I love gorilla glue), a hinged acrylic box and a toy car. The pretty pouch inside is optional (we grabbed some coin purses we had).
[ pineapple wallpaper | tiger box | Jenni Kayne furry heels | Ryan Korban book | gold and black clutch | white and black dinner plate | black acapulco chair with brass base (swoon!)]
I'm so happy, happy it's Friday! I am pooped and still recuperating from my One Room Challenge reveal on Wednesday. I hope you didn't miss it, but if you did you must see it here. Inspired by sexy, bronze-based Acapulco chair I gathered other items in black for you all today. You all know I love Acapulco chairs, but I had never seen them this elegant! Aren't you dying over it? Sexy indeed.
The One Room Challenge reveal is today! I can't believe six weeks went by this fast. It was a very exciting makeover for me and I'm so pleased with the end result. I hope you all like it too. If you are new and don't know what the One Room Challenge is it was started by Linda from Calling it Home some years ago. In this challenge she lines up twenty talented interior designers and professional bloggers to redo a room in their home in just six weeks- we update you once a week on Wednesdays. And today it is not only Wednesday but also it's the big reveal of the project. If you are checking in for the first time you are in luck, because the reveals are always the most exciting part. (In case you missed them here are this round's previous posts- one, two, three, four, five). Before you go on, I think you should re-visit the before photos of the closet here so you can really appreciate the difference.
I worked on my walk-in closet for this challenge. I was on a budget, so I thought that by doing my closet, which is a small space, I could get more bang for my buck. It turned out exactly as I dreamed it would- beautiful and serene. It has become my special retreat to get away from the daily hustle and bustle. I feel very pampered in here for sure.
Without further ado here is my closet-
Without further ado here is my closet-
Just a quick little note to tell you all that I am working very hard for tomorrow's One Room Challenge reveal. Please check back tomorrow. I'm really excited about this one. xx
[photo by AC]
There is nothing that I love more than original, statement jewelry. I love owning unique designs that are elegant yet different and that I can later pass on to my daughter. One of my favorite jewelry designers is Irene Zingg who designs under the name Sazingg. Her talent is evident in her unusual and exotic combinations of stones and textures. I love how she modernizes classical designs into jaw-dropping pieces. And she also has edgy and cool pieces to keep you on trend. Her creativity combined with her fabulous taste is her greatest asset as a designer. Her creations have been featured in VOGUE, ALLURE, ELLE, HOLA and other publications. If you are in Dallas, you are in luck! She has a trunk show today. If you want to attend please email me and I will give you the address. I would love to see you!! I promise you will fall in love with everything.