Christmas Holiday Wreaths * Home & Garden * Finds

I love the classic spruce wreath but thought it would be a nice mix up to add a little something more to the classic holiday wreath to give as a hostess gift. I found these love Holiday Wreaths from Creekside Farms that add a little something special. The one above a pretty red pomegranates in their Pomegranate Holiday Wreath.

I love the little bits of white in the Fragrant Holiday Wreath.

This berries and moss wreath with the little pine cones and mix of berries is so sweet.

I asked Creekside Farms and they gave us a sweet little treat.

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Dishes for Thanksgiving Dinner * Food & Drink

Are you hosting Thanksgiving Dinner this year? Ever dreamed of having a set of dishes just for Thanksgiving? From William Sonoma to Pottery Barn we looked around and found some sweet classic dinnerware that are heirloom worthy.

Feather Plates at Pottery Barn 

Pumpkin Platter at Sur la Table 

Gold Plymouth Dessert Plates at William Sonoma

Plymouth Turkey Platter at William Sonoma

Vintage Ironstone Platter at Provisions by Food52

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Travel * Carry on Essentials

We travel a lot. Sometimes it's a short weekend trip other times it's a week long trip or more. Either way we have come to find there are a few things that are essential to have in our carry on bags. You never know when your flight may be canceled or delayed so this is part of our boy scout - be prepared kit. We love these products because they are natural and free of sulfates, parabens and artificial fillers. They will keep you fresh and smelling good.

1. Dessert Essence Travel Size Shampoo, Conditioner and Body Wash
2. Pacifica Island Vanilla Lotion Wipes
3. BlowPro Faux Dry, Dry Shampoo
4. completely bare Wax on the Go-G
5. Shavetec Personal Shaver

All Time Favorite Finds * by April * Sarah Jane Studios

If you don't already know about Sarah from Sarah Jane Studios you will want to know about her lovely illustrations. She is one of, if not the most talented children's illustrators of all time. I say this with a background in design, art and photography. I say this as a lover of children's books and illustrations. She has the heart and soul of a true creative genius. There is a magic in her images of sweet little children and animals that will capture your heart. It is what you see in a master touch. It is what a true artist is striving for to stir the emotions of the soul.
I first came to know of Sarah in the beginning of her professional journey. It was also way back at the beginning of my professional editor, writing and blogging journey. The first post I could find where I featured Sarah Jane Studios was in Jan 2008. We gave away one of the sweet print sets on my Fun Free Fridays Giveaway back on my original blog Sweet Life in The Valley.

$50 is a steal wouldn't you say for such beautiful art prints! I knew the first time I saw her work that it was special. I had to collect it ALL. I started with the month by month prints and loved that she dated and signed each one. I knew that someday these would be worth a lot and I would pass them down to my daughter and so on. I have the blue read with me print over my children bookshelf. I have a large collection that I started back when I worked as the community relations manager at Barnes and Noble.

It's exciting to see her progress and accomplishments from her art prints to her greeting cards and then to fabric designs, embroidery patterns and paper doll collections which you can purchase in her shop.

You would have recognized her Nutcracker set from the Ralph Lauren Children Store window displays during Christmas this past year in New York City and London.

Not only has Sarah accomplish all this she has also illustrated books including A Christmas Goodnight and French Kids Eat Everything.

Now she has come out with a line of lovely wallpaper and wall art pieces. I can only imagine a childhood filled with her beautiful art and sitting under her family tree wall piece reading a book or staring at her wallpaper at night as I fall asleep.

Sarah Jane is one of my All Time Favorite Finds. I am sure you will love her too.
xo
April


by April Atwater founder and editor-in-chief Sweet and Simple Magazine

April's Daily Find * Geoffrey Lilge Wood Serving Boards

Today I found this beautiful wood serving boards from Geoffrey Lilge on AshesandMilk.com I ca see arranging a lovely charcuterie board, a tasty cheese and fruit selection and s roll of sliced fresh artisan breads.
Handcrafted Walnut Hole Slab Serving Boards 
$250-$300

April's Daily Find * Pocket Journal

Michel Design Works pocket journal in the peony design is a sweet little note book to jot down notes or to keep a daily journal. The tiny hand size little book easily fits into a handbag for use at a moments notice.

It April's sweet little find for today.

April's Daily Find * E. Porselli Amarena Leather Ballet Flats

I am always looking for a pretty new ballet flat shoe. I am either wear leather boots, a sweet little leather sandal or ballet flats. I feel like I am dancing through life when I wear them. I am light on my feet while add a pretty little bow on to toe.

Wear a fresh bit of color in your ballet flat and you smile every time you look down.

The E. Porselli ballet flats are all leather uppers AND all leather soles made in Italy. There is also a lace that adjusts the tightness to the foot and adds a bow on the toes. They have 38 colors to choose from. THIRTY EIGHT! 

Gorgeous find of the day!  

April's Daily Find * Oopsy Tasty Spatula

Love these cute bright colored kitchen Oopsy Tasty spatulas from Gama Go. They are perfect for summer recipes. The kids will be helping out just to use one. Made from silicone and wood and come in three colors electric blue, bright berry pink, or zesty citrus.

They are a Sweet kitchen find.

April's Daily Find * Stainless Steel Kettle

Every kitchen needs a nice tea kettle. I found this lovely vintage inspired stainless steel kettle on Brook Farm General Store. Made in Japan this brushed steel tea kettle has a wide bottom for extra quick boiling. It holds 10 1/2 cups of water.

It's a Sweet kitchen find.