November 2008

How to articulate “Thanks”

by Susan on November 21, 2008

in Entertaining,Holiday

“Happy Thanksgiving!” will be joyously uttered next week as friends and family get together to share a feast of thanks. The word “Thanks” is a very powerful word, and there are many wonderful quotes to help give it more shades of color. Here are some I will be adding to the bottom of my dinner menu which I print (in fancy font) and display at each place setting:

  • “We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.” ~Thornton Wilder
  • “On Thanksgiving Day we acknowledge our dependence.” ~William Jennings Bryan
  • “We give thanks for unknown blessings already on their way.” ~Author Unknown
  • “Gratitude is the sign of noble souls.” ~Aesop
  • “No One Diets on Thanksgiving.” ~Erma Bombeck
What other quotes mean “Thanksgiving” to you?
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What I discovered on my “Girls Weekend”

by Susan on November 12, 2008

in Bedrooms,Chit Chat,Decorating

***This is an updated post – I finally made my own nest (see further below)!

Some girlfriends and I flew to Greensboro, NC for a girl’s weekend (and it was my birthday). Of course, no girl’s weekend is complete without a trip to the spa! The Chakras Spa had a very clever “Nest” at the end of a hall for guests to relax and/or meditate in while between treatments.

They simply added a bed in front of the window, and draped fabulous silk fabric to create a private, cozy area. Lots of pillows and meditation books completed the nook. These pictures really don’t do it justice, but you get the basic idea.

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