Apple cider and cranberries are two of my favorite Thanksgiving flavors, especially when shaken up with good old American bourbon (my favorite is Labrot & Graham Woodford Reserve) into a delicious cocktail! The only question is which of these tasty treats will I sip while putting the finishing touches on our (much too large) turkey?
Recipes via MarthaStewart
Do you fight to break the wishbone after your Thanksgiving feast? We always do, even when we are just having roast chicken on a regular day, but I never win. I have tiny hands and since you are supposed to use just your pinkie finger I basically haven’t got a chance, but I still love that tradition (read about the origins here). Maybe one of these charming gold wishbone pieces will bring me a bit of luck instead! Aren’t they sweet? And I think they’d be a lovely little reminder to be thankful all year round not just on Thanksgiving Day.
1. Wishbone Studs / 2. Jennifer Meyer Wishbone Ring / 3. Mini Wishbone Bracelet / 4. Dogeared Wishbone Necklace
Every Thanksgiving I struggle with opposing tastes. On the one hand I crave a rustic, woodsy, fall mood, but on the other as soon as Santa comes out the at the end of the Macy’s parade my brain signals the start of the holidays and I get an immediate urge to throw on some sequins! Here’s hoping a mix of glitzy gold and nature inspired leather and feathers will satisfy both sides this year. Have you planned out your Thanksgiving decor yet?
1. Isabel Marant Feather Cuff / 2. Twig Twinkle Globe / 3. Rondo Gold Cutlery / 4. Serefina Mini Feather Earrings / 5. DMK Coffee Cup / 6. Vince Sequin Top / 7. Cantwell Decanter / 8. Eugenia Kim Felt Fedora / 9. B&B Italia Candelabras / 10. David Stark Wood Slice Dinnerware / 11. Dolce & Gabbana Plaid and Leather Lace-up Boots
No matter what mode of transportation you are using to get home for the holidays, here’s hoping it is as comfortable and fun as possible! May we all reach our destinations safely and soak up every minute of sweet time with our friends and family.
Seasoned travelers know the best you can hope for on a flight is to stay healthy (21 Drops Immunity Essential Oil), pass the time with a bit of entertainment (an audio version of F.Scott Fitzgerald’s This Side of Paradise, or share a movie with your honey using the iLuv iPad splitter), and get some rest (Sofia Cashmere Travel Set). If we are really lucky we might even get off the plane looking semi-presentable (with a little help from the most amazing lip balm, Nuxe Reve de Miel).
There are few things as romantic as a train ride! Enjoy the view while playing a friendly card game (Jonathan Adler Card Set), pack a delicious picnic feast (Moore and Giles Picnic Tote), get a head start on that holiday correspondence (Rifle Paper Co. Holiday Cards) , and finish off with a bit of sweetness (Williams Sonoma Chocolate Bars).
If you are on a road trip to grandma’s house don’t forget to fuel yourself as much as your car (Harney and Sons Holiday Tea, Baked Granola, On the Road Thermos), stay comfortable but keep those feet light on the gas (Eddie Bauer Driving Mocs), keep your eyes on the road (Marc by Marc Jacobs Aviators), pass the hours with a classic book on tape (Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol), and maybe even consider taking the scenic route (America National Parks). And don’t forget rule number one of a stand still traffic jam, turn up the radio and sing! Fact: the louder you belt it out the quicker you’ll get moving again!
