blueberry pancake mornings..

 

My family loves a good stack of blueberry pancakes on Saturdays!

It is the perfect way to share the start to the weekend.

Happy Saturday to you!

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Fall dining

Doesn't it seem fitting that we should just gather around a cozy table and enjoy a long meal with family right about this time of year- or any time really- why do we need a special occasion? 

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How will you set your holiday table??

Coming up... setting the holiday table

In the mean time feel free to see what we have at My Sparrow to spruce up your table this fall!

lake jane and the family tree...

So in some blog hopping I found something that I love love!! I just couldn't wait until Friday so I am sharing now...

I found a little blog Lake Jane... very cute and fun check it out here... but I noticed something that I think is a fantastic gift and we are getting so close to the giving season I thought I would share. She makes the most amazing family tree I have ever seen, I am a huge fan of mixed type and personal items! This piece is available on Etsy - you simply must get one!

images from Lake Jane blog

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Treasure at Home: Vintage Jewelry Love

We visited my in-laws this past weekend for a little fun in the sun (except it rained).. Oh well it gave me time to chat and relax a bit.

My Mom- in -law was so sweet- we were talking jewelry and she brought out all of these fabulous vintage jewelry pieces.... I was in love!! She was nice enough to share some with me...

These are my new treasures- what a great way to reuse and vintage jewelry is so popular right now I will fit right in... So dig into those jewelry boxes and see what you have got or ask your mom what she has! If this doesn't work check out ebay and etsy and see what is out there.

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Entertaining your way.. tell me all about it!!

What kind of entertaining do you do?  I am looking for some fun ideas for entertaining this fall.  I love to host unique gatherings and create new traditions.  So I am wondering what do you do for fun?  

Last year we started a block wide pumpkin carving party for the kids and adults alike.  Here in California it is a little different from the beautiful fall parties I see in the magazines but we try and we have fun!  

Here are some of my ideas...  

1. Pumpkin Carving party

2. Harvest party (pre thanks giving dinner for friends who I don't see as much around the holidays)

3. Boat Parade holiday open house (we usually visit a friend who lives down by the beach and celebrate Christmas with some of my closest friends and watch the boat parade in Newport Beach)

So I am curious what you do beyond the traditional Thanks Giving dinner and Christmas eve and Christmas day activities (sorry for mentioning the C word in August!!)  Please post some fun ideas in the comments section that we can all try!

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Sunday Suppers love!

Okay maybe I am spending more time that I should at the computer, but oh my I have discovered an amazing point of inspiration. I always want to entertain in style.. it doesn't always work but I try. Well, I just discovered the best inspiration I have had in a long time - Sunday Suppers! You have to check it out! First of all the pictures are amazing, they have recipes, table design and make me feel like I want to entertain all of the time!

These photos are from a post on table design for a dinner with fresh food from the farmers market. This fits into stylish responsibility on so many levels. The Burlap tablecloths are so perfect, vintage silverware, local food, family and friends- just perfect!

I hope they inspire you too!

All photos from Sunday Suppers

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Getting Ready for fall

Are you getting ready for fall?  We are too!  We are adding so many new items to My Sparrow.  Check out what we have done already!  

We will send out an announcement as soon as it is all done!

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The Family dinner

How great is your family... well I know for some that is a bit hard to answer- but they are still family.  Take the time this summer to enjoy them and all of their quirks!  A great way to share your larger family with your immediate family is to have family dinners.  Start a tradition that your kids can carry on.  Gather around the table this summer.  With low stress, warm evenings and a laid back summer style bring your family together!

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