My Sweet Savannah: October 2011

Monday, October 31, 2011

~Happy Halloween~

What does your day look like?

Mine is full of candy {and I'm sure some tums}

roasted pumpkin seeds, school parties, crafts, trick or treating, and looking at

Edie's gorgeous home

and wishing I could visit, just for the ~~year~~ day.

xoxo

Sunday, October 30, 2011

~my etsy shop is open!~

I have neglected my etsy shop long enough.

I thought it would be fun to open it for the holidays.

So, now through December, I will be adding items weekly, maybe as often as daily.

These are some of my favorite finds, and some hand made treasures.

I hope you enjoy browsing.

Click here to take you there.

xoxo

~free Halloween printable~

I found this over here and thought it was so cute, I had to share!

Happy Haunting!

xoxo

Saturday, October 29, 2011

~tis the season~

Tis the season to bake.

Fa la la la la....

Okay, I am getting ahead of myself.

But seriously, if you like eggnog, you will love this simple recipe for eggnog pound cake.

It's so simple, 5 ingredients folks!

~here we go~

1 {16 oz.} package pound cake mix

1 1/4 cups eggnog

2 large eggs

1/2 t. nutmeg

1/2 t. vanilla extract.

Preheat oven to 350. Beat all ingredients at low speed with an electric mixer until blended. Increase speed to medium, and beat 2 minutes. Pour into a lightly greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pan

{I used a bundt cake pan. You can also make cupcakes with this recipe}

Bake for one hour. Mine got done a little sooner, like 45 minutes, so be sure to check on it.

Serve with a glass of eggnog for a perfectly delightful fall treat!

Enjoy!

xoxo

Thursday, October 27, 2011

~the everyday things~

It's the everyday things that bring me comfort and joy.

xoxo

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

~a readers dining room transformation~

I recently did a design consultation on a dining room.

The first photo shows the before.

The second photo shows the "in progress"

A huge difference don't you think?

I suggested this chandelier from Lowes and bamboo blinds.

I also suggested a round table as it suits the space better.

The old table was a bit too high and the chandelier was dated.

The wall color stayed the same.

She still needs to get a rug to ground everything.

This is the one I suggested.
For a more formal look she could also add drapes.
These ones would be fun.

I thought it would be fun to

"set the table"

for the holidays, so I came up with a little design board to help her do that!

I think it will add a little flair, but still keep it simple and family friendly,

which is what she is going for!

From left to right

*Gilt chargers from Pottery Barn~these would be great at Christmas too!

*Bountiful salad turkey plates from Pottery Barn.

*Sandwiched in between the chargers and the salad plates,

these rustic cream dinner plates I found on Amazon.

*Orleans glassware from Ballard Designs

*Grain sack table runner on etsy seller grainsack

*Centered on the table, a Tuscan urn from Pottery Barn {the largest one in the photo}

*Harvest napkins from Pottery Barn

*and finally, mix matched silverware from etsy seller tent for two

I would fill the urn with either fresh seasonal flowers, such as sunflowers or dahlias, or make an arrangement out of twigs, pheasant feathers, and faux sunflowers.

If you are in need of a design consultation, please email me at

lakeliving4@msn.com

$75.00 per room

xoxo