come Spring come!

I do love snow (only in small doses) but enough is enough! I long for warm, bright and long sunny days~ I want to put away the heavy sweaters and coats and wear light, pretty blouses and dresses =)

Here are some of my favorite Spring 2011 looks.

Creative Christmas Gift Wrapping

Only a few days left before Christmas and it's gift wrapping time! Usually I'm one of those who buy a generic gift wrapping paper and stick a plain ribbon. But this year I want to do something a little special, something that feels and looks handmade =)

While I was searching for some creative ideas, I came across some beautiful ones that I want to share with you. Wrap your gift with brown recycled craft paper and add a little found object or some doily for that romantic vintage charm. Or add cutout monograms or yarn pompoms for that colorful and whimsical look.

(All images via joyful weddingsandevent.com/blog, underwordmagazine.com, blowoutparty.com/blog, mondocherry.blogspot.com, paliatialliving.blogspot.com, simplyelegance.org)

Christmas Decor Ideas

I know most of you are done with your Christmas decorations but if you want to retouch it a little before your guests arrive, here are some ideas. I'm loving the turquoise and white color palette, not your traditional christmas colors but still very festive.

*New* at Plume & Petals Jewelry

Here's a preview of some of my new jewelry designs at Plume & Petals. Very earthy, natural and feminine with lots of pretty semi precious stones. I must admit that it isn't easy creating jewelry with a full time job but with a little time management and passion, everything is possible =)

I am having a special Dec 15-22 **Last Minute Christmas Sale 10% off. Use code: Falalala10**

1. Ariana Earrings

2. Trapeze Earrings

3. Twig Branch Necklace

4. Natural Pyrite and Labradorite Necklace

5. Seraphina Earrings

6. Ava Earrings

Designer Spotlight: Michael Aram

I spotted these lovely pieces when I went to Bloomingdales the other day. They are by Michael Aram, an artist who works primarily with metal. The candles would definitely be a great Christmas gift. And the ornaments, aren't they just so sweet?

All images via his website

Winter Looks

Winter look books of some of my favorite shops are here~ The layers, the lace, the sparkle... Take a look at some of my favorite picks!

1. Jcrew

2. Free People

3. Ruche

4. Ruche

5. Ruche

6. Anthropologie

Designer Spotlight: Caroline Swift

I'm loving these beautiful and delicate ceramic pieces by Caroline Swift.

via style-files

Plume & Petals featured in "Burrs & Berries" blog

Burrs & Berries is a very lovely design blog that features everything from fashion, home décor and art. If you are looking for daily inspiration and eye candy you should visit this blog!

Thanks Samia for featuring me! =)

I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving spent with lots of good company and great food!

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Thanksgiving Potluck

This year I will have two big Thanksgiving meals... Thanksgiving lunch, at my parents-in-law and dinner at my parents, oh my. This year, at my parents, it will be a potluck dinner since we will have a total of 14 people! I want to make a really nice dessert and these are the options I'm considering...

Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie (love the doily pattern), Thanksgiving Cupcakes, Cranberry Compote Layered with Lemon Ricotta or Pecan Pie. They all look delicious don't they?

Monday Music- Adele "Make you feel my love"

I usually like to watch glee or desperate housewives on hulu while I make my jewelry but am also constantly listening to music to really get me going~ These days I am listening to Adele, love her song "Make you feel my love" Enjoy! =)

Make a child smile this season

My sweet hubby and I spent some time together this weekend picking out gifts and gift wrapping them in a shoe box to be sent over to Operation Christmas Child. If you are not familiar, Operation Christmas Child is a program organized by Samaritan's Purse that collects shoe boxes filled with sweet gifts to give to children in impoverished countries all over the world. I think that there aren't many things we can do to change the world but this small gesture will be able to put a big smile on a child's face this cold season =)

Thanksgiving table decor

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays~ the turkey, cranberries, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, yam, pumpkin pie..... mmmm

Just family and friends gathering together sharing a meal and all that we have to be thankful for in our lives, what more could you ask for? Below are some Thanksgiving table decor ideas to inspire you~

(all images via Martha Stewart, Happy Mundane and Honey We're Home)

Designer Spotlight: Gleena ceramics

These are beautiful porcelain pieces by RISD graduate (yea!) Asya of gleena.

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