Dinner al fresco

A breezy Saturday evening was the perfect touch for a backyard patio dinner, our trees adorned with twinkling candles to offer an extra special glow.

Scenes from the weekend

Birthday brunch with friends, sinfully delicious homemade cake and the sunniest day imaginable.

A helping of Christmas

Tomorrow at this time I'll be working on a few final preparations for Christmas brunch for a few friends. Nothing formal, but I want it to be pretty anyway. Collection of red and white for the serving table.

Sharing joy on Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving was the first holiday that Cristy and I shared in our new house and it was extra special this year because my mommy and stepdad made the journey from Oklahoma to join us.

This photo was taken at the Hubbel & Hudson Bistro, one of my absolute favorite restaurants.

Thanksgiving - in the mood

The cutest candy-corn Thanksgiving cupcakes in the world! From the Apartment Therapy Kitchn blog.