Time to start your Christmas Shopping: Moda Operandi's Home for the Holidays

I had such a great time "shopping" Moda Operandi's Home Collection for my gift suggestions.  Big thanks to the LSD for asking me to create a gift guide for them! I hope you like my suggestions.  They have TONS of wonderful gift ideas and I know that you, like me, will not be able to leave the site with out adding something to your own letter to Santa.

For the Family:  Bernard Maisner Partridge in a Pear Tree Puzzle

For the Hostess:  L'Objet Malachite Candle

For the Dog Lover:  Artel Double Old-Fashioned Dog Collection

For that Special Someone:  Peter Byworth Vintage Cartier Wood, Gold and Sapphire Cardholder

Get in line for Bernard Maisner and Julia B's collaborative collection!

I can hardly wait for the beautiful collaboration between two of my favorite artists to be available starting in September.  Bernard Maisner has been my go-to calligrapher for special projects since I got married eight years ago.   Julia B. is the creator of a gorgeous line of linens that impresses even the most discerning eye.  They have now joined forces to create a magnificent line of linens featuring Bernard's intricate designs.

Above is a selection of Bernard Maisner's beautiful Tree Cards.  Below is the gorgeous embroidery on linen created by Julia B for the new Bernard Maisner for Julia B. collection.  Isn't it beautiful?

Friday Favorites

It's Friday!  Can you believe that Thanksgiving is next week? 

We had a full week at Whitman Media.  It started out at the Dallas Art and Antique Fair.  Look at the 

amazing pen and ink drawing of Maria Antoinette one of the dealers was presenting.  She was in her early 20s when this was done.  The script reminds me of the work of my favorite calligraphy artist, Bernard Maisner who created the artwork for my websites.  

Also at the art fair, I found a few things my husband really ought to buy for me.  Wink! Wink! The list includes this Gorham Silver 258 pc set circa 1897.  The photo doesn't do it justice.  It is unreal!

We were all about getting ready for the biggest holidays of the year, Thanksgiving and Christmas, at the Texas Living studios this week! 

• Click here to check out D Moms Magazine Executive Editor's ideas for the perfect kids table for your big family meals.  Her ideas were awesome and she put it all together for under $20!

• This tablescape by Todd Events featured on Texas Living, is big on impact and easy on execution! 

• Incredible ginger bread house. Four Seasons made it and it will be auctioned off at the GingerBread Stroll in Highland Park Village to benefit Community Foundations.

• Chi O Christmas' gingerbread house. Roofing made out of frosted mini wheats- brilliant! 

• I loved this segment with Christy Rost.  Her recipe for a cranberry tart seems like something even I could do!

• I also learned how to make a Strawberry Jalapeno Glaze for the Turkey that I know you would love!

• Today on Texas Living, Chef Dean Fearing showed us how to make amazing tortilla dressing for Thanksgiving. You can get the recipe here. 

• Lastly, I am SO thrilled to share with you a sneak peak at the Neiman Marcus Christmas window! They don't open until tomorrow, but you can watch the exclusive reveal here!

I'd love to know what you have planned for your Thanksgiving.  Do you have some holiday traditions you look forward to year after year?  Are you trying something new this year?

Do share!