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| tuna ceviche. my first raw fish moment of the pregnancy. i had to try it; it was insane. |
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| rachael looked regal in dark grey. the one shouldered effect & messy ponytail kept the ensemble fresh and relaxed. |
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| autumnal cheese platter with smoked gouda, cranberry stilton, carmelized goat & a peppery havarti |
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| hard cider inspired the menu that night... dear friend and brother Spencer is opening up Seattle's first hard cider bar in a few short months, so he was showing off his goodies. have you ever tried hard cranberry cider? so lush ! |
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| this cider had a heavy floral aroma --- and wasn't sweet. |
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| George Washington's egg nog. Baby girl & Ash didn't have any this time around, but normally one of my favorite boozey holiday traditions. |
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| orange scented rolls |
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| brown transferware paired with rough beige linen and an old batik textile created an effect that was fancy but not stuffy. |
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| notice the teeny tiny tv showing the football game ?! :) |
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| i layered different lace pieces, though unfortunately this picture doesn't really say so... |
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| momma bear & her sweet son-in law, Garrett. my mom & step father Tony's four year wedding anniversary was on Thankgiving this year. |
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| pumpkin, pecan, lemon meringue (weird & delicious family tradition) and berry pie were all sweet endings. |
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| cozy fire crackled all night. |
