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I baked the cake and decorated cookies for a 30th birthday party.

It was so exciting because I got to work with my favorite colors: black, white and gold. What an elegant soirée; the guests arrived at the cocktail party dressed up in the semi-monochromatic color scheme. The theme was shown through various elements – gold Chiavari chairs, sparkly sugar rimmed champagne flutes, textured gold frosted decanters full of wine on tray tables, sequin tablecloth, a mid-century modern bar set-up, Kate Spade gold foil confetti coasters, old gold party ware, dainty looking hors d’oeuvres and pretty mini desserts just to name a few.

THANKSGIVING RECIPES | Pies, Tarts + Galettes

November 21, 2013
Autumn, Desserts, Entertaining, Food + Culture, Holiday Cooking, Pies + Tarts, Thanksgiving
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For hosts who love to feed family and friends, a crowd-pleasing spread that will surely simplify your menu planning and turn your Thanksgiving entertaining into a memorable day.

{ links to recipes and sources included under photos }

THANKSGIVING RECIPES | Side Dishes

November 18, 2013
Autumn, Casserole, Entertaining, Food + Culture, Gratin, Holiday Cooking, Noodles + Pasta, Pulses + Grains, Sides, Stuffing + Dressing, Thanksgiving, Vegetables
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For hosts who love to feed family and friends, a crowd-pleasing spread that will surely simplify your menu planning and turn your Thanksgiving entertaining into a memorable day.

{ links to recipes and sources included under photos }

THANKSGIVING RECIPES | Turkey, Ham, Lamb, Pork + Alternative Options

November 16, 2013
Autumn, Entertaining, Food + Culture, Gatherings, Holiday Cooking, Meat, Poultry + Game, Seafood, Thanksgiving
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For hosts who love to feed family and friends, a crowd-pleasing spread that will surely simplify your menu planning and turn your Thanksgiving entertaining into a memorable day.

{ links to recipes and sources included under photos }

THANKSGIVING RECIPES | Breads + Rolls

November 13, 2013
Autumn, Breads + Savory Pastries, Entertaining, Food + Culture, Gatherings, Holiday Cooking, Holidays, Thanksgiving
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For hosts who love to feed family and friends, a crowd-pleasing spread that will surely simplify your menu planning and turn your Thanksgiving entertaining into a memorable day.

{ links to recipes and sources included under photos }

THANKSGIVING RECIPES | Starters, Small Bites + Salads

November 11, 2013
Appetizers, Autumn, Entertaining, Food + Culture, Gatherings, Holiday Cooking, Holidays, Salads, Thanksgiving
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For hosts who love to feed family and friends, a crowd-pleasing spread that will surely simplify your menu planning and turn your Thanksgiving entertaining into a memorable day.

{ links to recipes and sources included under photos }

Trick-or-Treat Festivities | Halloween Gone Glam, a la Kate Spade

October 31, 2013
Autumn, DIY Inspiration, Food + Drink Styling, Halloween Party, Party Ideas, Settings + Backdrops
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Philip Foster Farms, Styled Autumn Wedding Shoot

October 30, 2013
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Set in a historic farm on the Oregon trail, a team of vendors collaborated with Nakalan McKay Photography, who organized this event, to bring forth this beautiful rustic Autumn wedding shoot.

ATAYEF | Stuffed Pancake Turnovers, a dessert specialty of the Levant

October 6, 2013
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Atayef, Katayif, Qatayef

Although commonly labeled as Arabic pancakes, these feel more like British crumpets to me; a griddle cake stuffed with cheese, clotted cream or nuts and served as dessert.

Moonrise Kingdom [Wes Anderson] meets Kinfolk Magazine Editorial

October 2, 2013
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credits: Moonrise Kingdom, poster via The Wes Anderson Encyclopedia

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THANKSGIVING RECIPES | Pies, Tarts + Galettes

For hosts who love to feed family and friends, a crowd-pleasing spread that will surely simplify your menu planning and turn your Thanksgiving entertaining into a memorable day.

{ links to recipes and sources included under photos }

THANKSGIVING RECIPES | Side Dishes

For hosts who love to feed family and friends, a crowd-pleasing spread that will surely simplify your menu planning and turn your Thanksgiving entertaining into a memorable day.

{ links to recipes and sources included under photos }

THANKSGIVING RECIPES | Turkey, Ham, Lamb, Pork + Alternative Options

For hosts who love to feed family and friends, a crowd-pleasing spread that will surely simplify your menu planning and turn your Thanksgiving entertaining into a memorable day.

{ links to recipes and sources included under photos }

THANKSGIVING RECIPES | Breads + Rolls

For hosts who love to feed family and friends, a crowd-pleasing spread that will surely simplify your menu planning and turn your Thanksgiving entertaining into a memorable day.

{ links to recipes and sources included under photos }

THANKSGIVING RECIPES | Starters, Small Bites + Salads

For hosts who love to feed family and friends, a crowd-pleasing spread that will surely simplify your menu planning and turn your Thanksgiving entertaining into a memorable day.

{ links to recipes and sources included under photos }

Trick-or-Treat Festivities | Halloween Gone Glam, a la Kate Spade

Philip Foster Farms, Styled Autumn Wedding Shoot

Set in a historic farm on the Oregon trail, a team of vendors collaborated with Nakalan McKay Photography, who organized this event, to bring forth this beautiful rustic Autumn wedding shoot.

ATAYEF | Stuffed Pancake Turnovers, a dessert specialty of the Levant

Atayef, Katayif, Qatayef

Although commonly labeled as Arabic pancakes, these feel more like British crumpets to me; a griddle cake stuffed with cheese, clotted cream or nuts and served as dessert.

Moonrise Kingdom [Wes Anderson] meets Kinfolk Magazine Editorial

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I baked the cake and decorated cookies for a 30th birthday party.

For hosts who love to feed family and friends, a crowd-pleasing spread that will surely simplify your menu planning and turn your Thanksgiving entertaining into a memorable day.

{ links to recipes and sources included under photos }

For hosts who love to feed family and friends, a crowd-pleasing spread that will surely simplify your menu planning and turn your Thanksgiving entertaining into a memorable day.

{ links to recipes and sources included under photos }

For hosts who love to feed family and friends, a crowd-pleasing spread that will surely simplify your menu planning and turn your Thanksgiving entertaining into a memorable day.

{ links to recipes and sources included under photos }

For hosts who love to feed family and friends, a crowd-pleasing spread that will surely simplify your menu planning and turn your Thanksgiving entertaining into a memorable day.

{ links to recipes and sources included under photos }

For hosts who love to feed family and friends, a crowd-pleasing spread that will surely simplify your menu planning and turn your Thanksgiving entertaining into a memorable day.

{ links to recipes and sources included under photos }

Set in a historic farm on the Oregon trail, a team of vendors collaborated with Nakalan McKay Photography, who organized this event, to bring forth this beautiful rustic Autumn wedding shoot.

Atayef, Katayif, Qatayef

Although commonly labeled as Arabic pancakes, these feel more like British crumpets to me; a griddle cake stuffed with cheese, clotted cream or nuts and served as dessert.

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