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Wardrobe Style Boards: Anna Kate’s Fall Favorites

So happy to welcome back Anna Kate today, PDB’s very stylish new momma who regularly contributes style boards to our gallery over here. I LOVE the looks that AK has put together for this month, especially the awesome flats and accessories that are adding just that extra little something to each outfit. I must admit that I’m very partial to the oversized grandpa cardigans, skinny cords, wrap around watches and blouses this fall that she’s included, too… you are all getting added to the Christmas list!

Last we left AK, she was 9 months pregnant! and sharing a few of her favorite maternity finds right here.

Mr. Emmett joined her and hubby Ray just a few weeks later, and now momma is adjusting to life with her deliciously handsome little one.

Take it away, Anna Kate.

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Since having my little boy 4 months ago, I’ve started to think differently about my wardrobe. I am definitely much more choosy, and tend towards functional (but pretty) basics that I know will last. I have so much less time, energy, and money to spend on myself, so I look for pieces that can be mixed and matched a million different ways. I also look for things that I can wear to work, and to run errands on the weekends. For fall, I’m all about muted colors mixed with girlie accessories.

I tend to live in oatmeal-y brown sweaters at work, and I love the idea of a chunkier, textured version for the weekend. This outfit is simple, and menswear inspired, so I wanted to add fun and girlie accessories. Anthropologie is killing it right now with their flats (aren’t they always!), and I feel like I could wear these with almost everything! I picture them with skirts and dresses for work, skinnies on the weekends, and maybe even something sparkly for a holiday party.

This next outfit would be great for grabbing happy hour drinks with girlfriends. I’m a huge fan of black jeans for fall and winter – they go with EVERYTHING, and always make me feel a little bit edgy and dressed up. I love the pop of pink in this super-flattering top, and get a load of those shoes! So sassy.

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Have a happy Tuesday everyone and hope you’re enjoying your Turkey Day prep!

As always, you can find ALL sourcing (including brands, pricing, etc in the style board gallery. Easy peasy.)

Delicious Thanksgiving Table Settings… 2012

Regardless of your style or location this Thanksgiving, I hope that this provides a bit of inspiration for a beautiful event! Or a fun & creative one, whatever it is you’re going for . You can find all Thanksgiving posts sorted on the blog (and lots more table ideas and crafts) here.

Style Me Pretty never ceases to amaze, and this all-white tablescape makes me melt. And speaking of melting, these faux corral candlesticks are genius.

From the corn husk poms to the distressed pumpkins, Kate designs one beautiful table:

Forgive me, can’t find the source for this one, but isn’t it pretty? I’m pretty sure the centerpiece is dotted with lettuce and cabbage amongst those beautiful florals.

Wonderfully adorable Paper & Cake printables make up this party:

For those of you in a more tropical climate, a theme for you.

 Planning on a plethora of children this Thanksgiving? Be inspired by this Giving Thanks dessert table from Crissy’s Crafts.

A play on words as cute as this? Check out these hive-themed ‘Bee Thankful‘ table over at HTWM.

 And one more adorable kid’s theme called ‘Happy Gobble Day‘ since we’re on a roll!

Happy planning this weekend! We’re one week away and I can’t wait for this family-centered holiday.

DIY Halloween Felt Treat Bags & Buckets

I made a little treat bucket for Liv’s trick-or-treating this Wednesday after seeing this cute project from Tarjay’s Todd Oldham. The entire tote is made out of felt! Adorable. (Step-by-step directions found here.)

His is much more detailed, mine is the 15 minute version.

I love Todd’s project because it’s a clever way to bring the family in on creating their own felt totes/buckets for trick-or-treating, and this is an easy one to put your own creative spin on (how about a felt black cat? Or a witch’s hat? sequins? puff paint? whatever’s around the house).

Liv’s bucket was super simple. A bit of felt (from my stash in the office), embroidery thread and a pint-sized green bucket that we usually store her chalk in. I simply traced my idea onto the felt, cut it out and did a rough embroidery stitch around the opposite side (so that my pen marks weren’t visible). Then a bit of Elmer’s glue to hold it all together.

Liv has been verrrry into purses and bags lately, she carries two or three around the house (in the crook of her elbow which is just adorable) all of the time, so I know she’ll really love this whole ‘treating’ part of the holiday. I’m suddenly much more aware of why some parents hand out boxes of raisins and bags of carrot sticks. Oh please let Liv collect more raisins than she does candy on Wednesday! Not going to happen, I know. Happy Monday!