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Joy, Joy the weekend is here and only 15 days until Christmas! 

There are so many fun festivities happening in town this weekend and I can't wait to partake in a few of them.

 As always I have some of my favorites for Friday and I do love to share.

Goldbug Studio

For a limited time this holiday season Goldbug Studio is opening the door to their Folly Store for those of you who are looking for a special handmade gift. Ashley Carter's whimsical, fairy tale, glitter inspired "follies" have drawn national attention from celebrities, publications, and stores. Bergdorf Goodman and Anthropologie both have her lovelies as the gifts for the season. I will definitely stuffing some stockings with goodies from Goldbug.

Goldbug Studio

My home is pretty well decorated for the season but there is so much inspiration out there for holiday decor with beautiful images. I enjoy buying the greenery and always purchase Boxwood wreaths and garlands but when I see all the options from The Magnolia Company I second guess my decision and think maybe next year I should mix it up. Whether you prefer magnolia, evergreen, or boxwood they have an array of wreaths to satisfy any style.

One of my personal favorites is the stunning Holiday Red Lacquer Wreath shown below. 

The Magnolia Company

Lonny Magazine is live today and is packed full of chic interiors, holiday gift ideas, and inspiration for you. The Long Island home of designer Eileen Kathryn Boyd is a colorful breath of fresh air in this season where the color all around us tends to be a little bit more muted. A definite must read for the weekend. 

Lonny

I know that I sing the praises of the New Orleans confections shop Sucre but I really must say their holiday collection is by far one of my favorites. I always look to them for special goodies when I am marking off my Christmas list. Their peppermint bark, macaroons, drinking chocolate, and candies pecans are at the top of my list. Yes, I will take one of each.

Sucre

For the last 3 or 4 years I have been working with Marie Cox of Phreckles Photography to photograph my family images and to create my holiday card. I typically tell her what I am feeling and she comes up with a fun photo for my children. I just wanted to share one of the images from this year's photo shoot as a sneak peek because she always does such a wonderful job and truly captures the twinkle in their eyes and the magic of the moment.

Phreckles Photography

Happy Friday!

A Few for the Day

Katie Ridder for the Kips Bay Showhouse

Hello Monday, I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend! I know it was beautiful here in NC and this morning I must say was one of the prettiest I have experienced this fall. I do love the time before daylight savings because you can experience sunrise and it not as painfully early as other times of the year.

Today I am all over the place, not so much physically but mentally. I have a few projects wrapping up, in the middle of another, and in the beginning stages of one that is so fun... I am eagerly on the hunt for the perfect accessories, furniture, and am excited about diving in!

I thought I would share what is on my mind and a few of my favorite things to start off the week.

Wallpaper

Home Furnishings Home

Sarah Gilban

House Beautiful

Palmer Weiss via CocoCozy

House Beautiful

Apartment Therapy

I need wallpaper for a powder room, so many choices, which one to choose? 

Zebras, Orchids and Fireworks just to name a few.

Winged Headboards

Decor Pad

Curbly

Design to Inspire

Decor Happy

I just can't get enough of this style headboard. Wing chairs originated in the late 1700's were designed to keep in heat from the fireplaces and built tall to shield a cold draft.  So chic in the bedroom as a headboard and maybe they will keep in a little heat as well.

Hillary Thomas Designs

Images via Hillary Thomas Designs

Designer Hillary Thomas has mad design skills and her work is sensational and so inspiring. I love her use of color but also her ability to make the neutrals seem less than blase'. You may be able to catch some of her treasures left for sale on One King's Lane as she is the featured designer on their Tastemaker's Tag Sale until tomorrow.

Pink

Emma Jane Pilkington House & Garden

Windsor Smith House Beautiful

House Beautiful

Lauder residence source Unknown

Sucre New Orleans

The color pink one of my favorites so feminine but yet so powerful this month as we honor those who have been affected by breast cancer and advocate for them by raising money to fight this disease that has touched so many of us.

Susan G Komen Foundation