Making our happy contagious

Last night's dinner party was probably one the best family holidays to date... and to top to off, it was also the first time that I prepared the Thanksgiving meal. I wanted to do it right, where even the silk flowers seemed to serve a purpose, so I headed to Target for all my decorating needs and Whole Foods for the rest. Having recently accepted an organic lifestyle, conversation swelled over the handmade pommes puree with Celtic sea salt, decadent bite-sized dessert options, the giant stalk of choux de brussels and a freakishly cool Buddha's Hand citron that sat center of attention at the dining table. It felt pretty magical.

Hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving!

(Target Black Line Floral Dinner Plates with chargers, similar options here and here, Antique candlestick holders and crystal candy dish, Pier1 Imports pearl coasters)

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