I took full advantage of the extra hour we earned this past weekend and managed to get all sorts of things done:

[tried out the pumpkin spice chex mix]

[daylight saving time snuggles]

[me and my bump: putting my feet up]

Yesterday, I had the privilege to be a part of a Lunch-N-Learn at Des Moines University where I work. Our amazing Wellness department hosts noon hour presentations about different health topics and this session was about light holiday entertaining. As part of the program, I showed attendees how to create quick and easy tablescapes on a budget. Here’s how they turned out:

[fall tablescape: bringing the outside in]

[christmas tablescape: pears, clipped evergreen branches and dollar store ornaments]

The holidays are upon us, and so are the store open houses that go along with it. Tomorrow I will be checking out Accents + Interiors annual holiday soiree. Their shop has everything from unique kitchen linens to little kids gear. And at 20% off – what’s not to love?! The event (and discount) will run through the weekend.