Black [Room] Friday

It's Black Friday, and instead if acknowledging this rather bizarre celebration of competitive capitalism, I'm reviewing some haute blackness in lovely interiors.

image via Elle Decor

unless otherwise noted, all images via Pinterest

Don't forget that tomorrow is Small Business Saturday, your day to support small business owners, help fuel local economies, and invigorate communities across the country!

Enjoy the remainder of your holiday weekend.  Please drive safely and try to shop friendly!
Cheers,
Whitney

Serving Up Our Flag

Do you have plans to entertain for the holiday?  Or maybe you're a guest somewhere and would like to arrive with something succulent & fetive as a hostess gift.  You can't go wrong with theme-y food, epecially on this holiday.  Everybody's in the spirit, everyone's hungry, and your options abound for things to bring.  Red & blue fruits are easy to come by, and you can get clever and creative, with presentation on a pastry or sweet treat.  Or just go semi-homemade and still win accolades; like the pretzel sparklers!

Melt some semi-sweet chocolate chips in a bowl.  Dip the pretzel rods in the warm chocolate, then into fetive toppings!

All images via Pinterest.  Check out my pins here.

One of my favorite omg-it-looks-so-fancy-but-ha-ha-ha-you-won't-ever-guess-how-freakin-easy-it-was recipes is here.  I'm making one this weekend and bringing to my hostess.  Hint: spike the whipped topping with vanilla extract and lemon zest to make it taste less, uh, fake. Or, better yet, whip up some realy thick cream yourself!

Cheers,
Whitney