A Gathering Thanksgiving Table Class

I attended a 

Gathering Thanksgiving Table Class

by 

Bill and Evelyn

It was held at the stunning historic, victorian

McCharles House

located in

 Old Town Tustin, California

A beautiful table set inside the historic VictorianMcCharles House.

I can'f thing of a more magical place

to host a Gathering Class.

The property is breathtaking.

I was so excited to have the class outside on the porch.

The enveloping enviroement added so much to the creatively invigorating class!

Another table example that spoke to my heart!

I was inspired by the mix of modern and vintage

so much so

I am brainstorming how I can bring this to my own

Thanksgiving Table

this year.

(I recently shared some of my favorite table from years past HERE)

I have some antique plates that have never made it to the table.

I think it might be time for them to come out to play

with my modern, rustic dishes.

left-Sussanna Davidson                                         right-Leslie Christsen

Sussanna  Davidson is the magic behind the brand, (on the left)

Bill and Evelyn

Sussanna owned one of my favorite flower shops

French Buckets

for over 25 years.

If you ever get a chance to do one of her classes

I highly recommend the experience.

Not only is Sussanna highly skilled

but she is so generous with sharing her talents!

I was very inspired and intrigued by the 

mixing of dried and fresh flowers

I can't wait to experiment with this concept for my Thanksgiving table!

I brought my flowers home

to work into some

Thanksgiving Inspiration!

My intention with attending the class

was to walk away with new inspiration

and

I certainly left inspired!

I also wanted to meet Sussanna Davidson of Bill and Evelyn in person

after following her on Instagram for over a decade!

An added bonus I got to meet Leslie Christen

who I have also followed for over a decade!

I have wanted to also meet Leslie for more years than I can count.

Leslie is a former Fashion Stylist

turned Embroidery Shop owner

Laguna Embroidery

I mention this back story behind taking the class

in the aim of transparency.

Walking into a new group of people I wanted to meet

for me

was challenging and definitely out of my comfort zone.

But I am realizing the more I try life outside my seemingly tight comfort zone

there is so much magic to be found!

And sometimes you can even make new friends along the way!

And as always I used my clothes as tools in my confidence tool box.

A suit always feels like protective armor when I'm walking into new situation.

But I still wanted it  to be fun

so a sequin top was added

along with one of my signature hats and glasses.

I brought my Serena and Lily basket as my purse!

One of my signature Brooch Necklaces is always a conversation starter.

I have a DIY post here

The post tells you everything you need

to do a basic version of this necklace.

My signature pieces seem to grow a bit every year

when I find another brooch I just have to add!

As always my friends

I wish you love and joy

as you style your life