Thanksgiving Decoration Inspiration

Hello there, 3Ppretty peeps!  I know it has been a (blogger) lifetime since my last blog post.  I have taken a hiatus to enjoy life, travel, and stock up on a whole bunch of great experiences, and am now happy to let you know that 3P posts will be up now and then again!  It is many thanks to good friends and loyal readers for the inspiration to keep on keepin' on when it comes to this blog.  I do love to blog, and every day of life is filled with 3P inspiration.  So, with Thanksgiving right around the corner, I bring you some snapshots from Thanksgivings past at my house.  I always have a blast designing, decorating, and hosting this occasion, so read on to find some inspiration of your own.

 < burlap, lemon tree leaves, and a small squash haul make for a simplistic and festive centerpiece (seen here) >

 < a cheese tray styled in a turkey arrangement is so fun! >

 < a few autumn colors added to your living room can easily provide that comforting fall feeling >

< a warm and inviting fall fireplace >

 < silver, real, and faux leaves were the inspiration for last year's Thanksgiving tablescape- I also used a fun silver print wrapping paper from Target for the table runner >

Hey, use what you have plus a few small extras and you'll be amazed at what you can put together for a festive Thanksgiving!

Decorating from white to bright!

For those of you who follow all my 3P decor posts or know me so well, you know I have a strong affinity for interior decoration and stylish home design.  I mean, I would be so happy to decorate anyone's home until the cows come home.  I am always on the hunt for great decoration resources, and once Chairish entered into my world I knew I had discovered a decorating goldmine!  Just take a peek at their accent chairs- I mean, the style options are endless and one of those babies would easily add the perfect pop of color to any room!  Do demonstrate, I have crafted up a few different design ideas starting with a neutral palette, then utilizing color with chairs and other accents from Chairish to create a whole new, colorful look.  Keep reading to discover some fresh decorating ideas for spring.

Plain white decor is nice to have year-round, and a good mix of textures keeps the pallet from being too boring.  A neutral sofa is great because it also serves as a perfect background for adding color when you want to switch things up from season to season.

Shades of indigo are having a moment in the design world right now- this blu-loving decorista is going to holla' a huge thanks to Emily Henderson for this- but really, this is a classic design color with which you cannot go wrong.  Keep your neutral sofa, add a stunning leather chaise and a pair of blue chairs, and you've got the perfect look for a hostess-with-the-mostess living room.  Or, if you really only use blue seasonally, I think January and June are the perfect months to debut your indigo treasures.

Got a hankering for some more girly space in you place?  Touches of pink (in velvet!) and gold add Old Hollywood glam to your neutral sofa, while still keeping your space totally inviting.  Plus, how enticing is that ottoman?

And there you have it!  Simple ways to add color to your all-white, neutral room with the addition of some very stylish chairs and other accents from Chairish!

3 ways to wear with Weddington Way: The Holiday Dress Guide

With the holiday season upon us, I am sure your to-do list and social calendar are filling up fast!  What better way to stay on budget and save time than to plan your celebratory outfits by reusing one dress in multiple ways?!  Today I am happy to share with you this Alfred Sung dress from Weddington Way styled for three different holiday occasions.  (You can find tons of other great dresses for any event in their bridesmaid dress collection!) Also, how great is it that this dress has pockets?!  If you want to see more ways to re-style pieces from your closet, check out my one piece 3 ways posts.

Keep your outfit festive but comfortable for a Christmas dinner at home.  Add a little sparkle to your feet and keep your jewelry simple.  And, how great is this plaid scarf?
dress / flats / necklace / bracelet / scarf

For a festive celebration with your coworkers, maintain a professional aura with covered arms and legs.  However, sprinkle in the Christmas sparkle and shine in small details like rhinestones hidden in eyewear and a touch of patent leather on your toes.  Throw on a fun necklace for the after work hours and you are set!

tights / dress / heels / necklace / eyewear / cardigan

Heading out on the town for a celebration with friends?  Add some heels, a clutch with sheen, and paint the town those nails red!

dress / stretchy bracelet / essie polish / necklace / heels / clutch / bracelet

Nordstrom Clearance Sale Favorites

Better late than never, right?  It's the last day of the Nordstrom Clearance Event and I couldn't help but share a few of my favorites.  Is it ok that the back-to-school shopping fever is still hitting me this late in fall?  Anyone else on the same page as me?

1. Thread & Supply Sweater Sleeve Jacket / 2. MICHAEL Michael Kors Cat Eye Sunglasses 

3. Vince Camuto Pattern Scarf / 4. Steve Madden 'Ecentric' Pony Hair Flat

5. MICHAEL Michael Kors 'Channing' Round Bracelet Watch

6. Paige Denim 'Skyline' Ankle Peg Skinny Jeans

7. Via Spiga Faux Fur Vest / 8. Bobeau Plaid Midi Skirt

9. kate spade new york 'cyber cheetah' iPad air case / 10. DV by Dolce Vita 'Myste' Boot

Happy Halloween Decor

With the fall weather finally approaching now that its the middle of October, I have been happily enjoying some fall decorations around the 3P house.  Although I am not one to really decorate specifically for Halloween, there are some cute options out there to elude to the season but not the spookiness.  Here are a few tidbits I have spied here and there that would add a little Halloween festivity to your autumn decor.

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Baby girl's 6 month photo shoot

It's no secret to anyone that knows her... #3PbabyB is pretty much the most beautiful and precious baby girl- not that I am in any way biased or anything (wink).  Time is flying by with this little one and she is in fact already 8 months old, but here are a few snapshots that my talented friend Nicole of Nic's Pics Photography took a few months ago.  I just can't stop perusing through these- thanks a million, Nic!

You can see some other work Nicole has captured for us here and here.

Fashionista photo shoot

A few months ago I was lucky enough to participate in a project that I styled and got all glammed up for.  The talented Annie from AEA Photography shot these photos and I could not be more pleased with the results!  This project left me feeling like I could style photo shoots for a living and be happy as a clam!

3PbabyB yellow and gray nursery

To continue on the Mother's Day theme here on the blog this week, I am happy to share our 3P Baby B's nursery.  This room came together in a snap after a few months of planning, and I could not be happier with this space.  Most of the furniture in this room was kindly gifted by friends and family, but are great bargain investments from Target.  I nixed the idea of a changing table in favor of a dresser, which can be used by our daughter after she outgrows the nursery.  The gallery wall is one of everyone's favorite designs, and the DIY mobile I fashioned above he changing pad is one of 3P Baby B's favorite things to look at!  Yellow, white and silver were the color inspirations for this room, and that inspiration produced some dreamy results!  So if you are looking for a little yellow and gray nursery design inspiration, look no further!

Sleep sheep and a sweet horse.

This glider is perfection- the back is tall enough to rest your head against, and the armrests are the perfect height for holding my little baby as I rock her to sleep.

Love these DIY shelves my man built and installed in our baby's room.  Love talking to her about dreams and laughter everyday when I point out those decorations- I had these on hand and spray painted them silver, but you can find something similar here or here.

Totally love how this nursery gallery wall came together!


I made this little mobile with some leftover decorations from a 3PbabyB baby shower.

Everyone loves this adorable clock from my childhood room- find a similar one here.

Resources:
Crib: Target
Rocker/Glider: Target
Dresser: Target
Changing pad: Target
Bench: Target
Leaning bookcase: DIY makeover but similar here and here
Hanging paper star: TJMaxx - similar
Sweet Baby banner: Amazon

Baby B newborn pictures

A few days after our sweet little #3PbabyB arrived, our awesome and talented friend Nicole snapped away and took some of my most favorite pictures ever.  Here's a peek at the wonderful newborn picture shoot our little baby girl Emily starred in, all thanks to Nics Pics photography!

P.S. if you missed it before, check out Nicole's pics from our Baby B maternity shoot here and here!

Mother's Day gift guide

Happy Monday, 3P pretties, and a bright and cheerful Cinco de Mayo to you!  This week kicks off a few new milestones for me, including my first Mother's Day!  In honor of this upcoming celebration for the sweet mamas in your life, I am happy to present a curated Mother's Day gift guide (which is full of great gifts that will bring a spark of happiness to any woman in your life).  So shop away and wrap up some of these goodies for the moms you love! 

1. SJP Lovely // 2. C.Wonder ikat tea for one  // 3. Jane Austen Penguin Classic set // 4. E.E. Cummings 'heart' pillow // 5. Stella & Dot Daphne pearl bracelet // 6. Diptyque roses candle // 7. C.Wonder espadrille // 8.Stella & Dot double clutch