~these are a few of my favorite {smelly} things~

The Nester is doing a linky party for favorite things under $30.00.

I started adding some of my favorite things and realized they are all very fragrant!

First up!

 Lavender Downy~3 sheets per load, because I am anal like that.

I am a little partial to this candle because it is called the Savannah.

However, the scent is AMAZING!

I've bought these time and time again.

I always have a candle burning in my house, always.

Pureology shampoo and conditioner.

Love it, love the scent, love the way it makes my hair look.

End of story.

And finally, Mrs. Meyers cleaning products, detergent, lotions, bubble bath, you name it, in the 

baby blossom scent.

I find mine at whole foods but from time to time see it at TJ Maxx. 

What are some of your favorite finds for under $30.00?

xoxo

~thanksgiving back track~

How did you spend your Thanksgiving?

xoxo

~monday giveaway day~

Today's giveaway is brought to you by the mad cutter on etsy. 

These fun Heart Pendants are cut from recycled tin pieces and stitched to an up cycled denim back. They come on a antique brass ball chain that measures 24 inches long and have a cute bead dangle at the tip.

Will come nicely packaged to savor for yourself or give as a gift.

Winner can choose any design from her etsy shop.

I will choose a winner on Friday!

xoxo

*this is the last day to get 30% off in my etsy shop 

{link at the top of this page}

just enter 

SAVANNAH 

at checkout!

~a barrel and a tree~

 Green is my favorite color. 

Especially the green that I like to call vintage green......

I spotted this large barrel under a tarp at an estate sale last week and immediately knew what I was going to do with it. 

It's the perfect Christmas green.

 I brought it home and drilled holes in the bottom.

Then I planted a blue spruce in it and strung it with white lights.

I kinda like the "Charlie Brown" look the tree has.

{if you've been following my blog awhile, you will be excited to 

see the house stain color that is finally up!}

 Isn't that color gorgeous?

 To make the top not look so "naked"

I added a bunch of Spanish moss and lots of pine cones.

It's right near the front door and I think it will look really welcoming at night when the lights are really sparkling.

I may just leave it up year round!

xoxo

~Christmas inspiration~

 I stumbled upon designer Lisa Luby Ryan a few days ago and just about fell off my rocker.

I think these have to be the most gorgeous decorated rooms on the planet!

Tell me these rooms aren't fab?

Also, I am extending my 30% off in my etsy shop through Monday!

Just enter code

SAVANNAH

at checkout to receive the discount!

xoxo

~black Friday sale in my etsy shop 30% off~

I have decided to run a black Friday sale myself in my 

etsy shop.

Everything is 30% off with coupon code:

SAVANNAH

Use this code at checkout to receive the discount.

Click here to take you to my shop!

xoxo

~a special discount from silhouette america~ {and a winner}

I've talked about this amazing machine before. 

The cameo from silhouette america is an electronic cutting tool for personal use. It connects to your computer just like a printer, but instead of printing designs it cuts them with a small blade. With the machine connected to your computer, you'll get access to all of the fonts on your PC plus the thousands of cuttable designs found on the Silhouette Online Store.

Today, black Friday, everything will be 30% off on their website.

{all shapes will be 50 % off}

  The CAMEO will not be found in the regular online store but only on our ‘secret’ Black Friday page: click here to purchase.
It will be marked down to $249! That's $50.00 off!

Silhouette America is giving my sweet savannah readers an extra discount that will run through November 28th~40% off!

Just enter 

SAVANNAH 

at checkout for your discount!

And now, the winner of the covered porch linked monogram stationary is.......

Alecia Shannon!

Please email me at:

lakeliving4@msn.com 

with your address!

Thank you!!!

xoxo

~Happy Thanksgiving~ {the kids table}

 In between the live turkey hunt

{more on that to come}

and baking, I thought I'd quick show you some photos of the kids table.

Everything on it, including the table is pint sized.

Even the table legs were cut down to be at the appropriate height.

 The kids even get real silver, dessert forks and spoons, no knives. :)

Little tangerines add a splash of color to the table and are something I know the kids will like to eat.
The plates are dessert plates, and the napkins are cocktail napkins, only about 6" square.

Even the stemware is pint sized!

The bowl the oranges are in is from Target, it's melamine, and I love the pattern.

So, there you have it.

I couldn't leave the kids out.

After all, they are one of the things I am most thankful for.

xoxo

~our thanksgiving table~

 This Thanksgiving I am using what I have.

I didn't buy a thing to create this table setting. 

I pulled out some artichokes to hold my place cards.

You can find them here if you would like to print some too.

 The napkins I bought a few weeks ago on sale at Pottery Barn.

I used silver trays as chargers, and I mixed and matched inexpensive white dishes with vintage white ironstone.

 The centerpiece is a large round wicker tray filled with candles, antlers

extra silverware, and a cast iron pot filled with a beautiful purple orchid.

The purple in the orchid is also picked up in the artichokes. 

Not intentional, but they look great together.

 I have collected over the years many pieces of silverware.

I polished them all up and each place setting has a mixed matched set.

 I filled little French clay pots with succulents.

You can find them here.

Wishing you a happy and memorable Thanksgiving with your loved ones.

xoxo

~souvenir holiday issue is out~

Did you get it?

If not, sign up here.

Your free copy will be delivered to your inbox!

In this issue I show you all how to make a simple kissing ball.

When I say simple, I mean simple.

I know not all of us are super crafty, so for this issue I wanted to do a project that everyone can do.

There is also tons of other neat holiday ideas in this fun filled issue!

Don't forget to sign up for the giveaway below.

xoxo

~the covered porch giveaway~

 I want to introduce you all to my newest sponsor, 

The Covered Porch.

 Check out this wonderful custom stationary!

I LOVE monograms, 

{speaking of, check out this, I just ordered one myself!}

 and I'm really into color right now!

These are the perfect combination!

 Besides stationary, 

The Covered Porch also has

upcycled pillow covers

Check out their current inventory here.

 Below is a custom stationary set I received.

 I chose the pink and black design with my initials.

Love it!

 This is the linked monogram collection.

You can find it here.

Would you like the chance to win a set of custom linked monogram stationary?

Here's what you need to do!

1~leave me a comment on this post

2~join Jenn's email list here http://www.thecoveredporchdesigns.com/thecoveredporchblog

3~post about this giveaway on twitter, facebook, or your blog, linking back to The Covered Porch website.

That's it! Please leave a separate comment on each one!

I also wanted to tell you about a sale coming this black Friday to Silhouette America.

Not only will they be having special savings, but they are making a special promo code for all My Sweet Savannah readers! Stay tuned for more info on that!

Have you seen the new Cameo machine? 

It's a.m.a.z.i.n.g.

And, finally, I won a giveaway of my own!

I won a $200 visa card from one of my favorite blogs, Matthew Mead!

Head on over there now, because they are having another giveaway where 2 winners will win a $100 visa gift card just in time for the holidays! 

xoxo