Jessica Simpson - No Turkey for Thanksgiving 2011

Thanksgiving table will be noticeably turkey-free this year, thanks to the influence of fiance Eric Johnson. PEOPLE reports that the former NFL player has adopted a vegan diet since leaving professional sports.

Simpson, who accepted Johnson's proposal on Nov. 11, told Jimmy Fallon of her future husband, "After getting out of the NFL, [Eric] went to this healer and is very healthy. For Thanksgiving we have to make a Tofurkey! It doesn't sound right! It's gonna be jiggly and weird."

The singer and actress, who has been open about her struggles with food in the past, told interviewers at the California Women's Conference, "My relationship with food? I want it when I'm sad ... It's important not to say, 'I can't have this,' because then I obsess about it."

Happy {Give Thanks} Weekend

Well my loves, this is it. The holiday season has officially arrived. Did it catch you by surprise as much as it did me?!

Life seems to have been roaring by so fast and furious lately that I'm definitely looking forward to the break, and to bread with our nearest and dearest.






I'm also planning to use the extra time to put the finishing touches on some new projects of my own. You may have caught my newest endeavour - styling, which was just featured in the latest issue of Rue Magazine. Here's a peak of my suggestions for dressing for your family Thanksgiving dinner.

(Spoiler alert!) I plan to bring those services to you, dear readers (and mass general public who have yet to hear of me), very very soon. So do let me know if you have a problem closet because I am your fashion fairy god mother.

You can check out my tips for your office holiday party and New Year's Eve looks in Rue here, but I can't wait to start offering solutions to your styling dilemmas!

Finally, I have to reiterate how thankful I am for Apartment 34 and the world of blogging. I want to thank our latest blog sponsors, fab fashion line Lesley Evers, favorite Seattle-area boutique Promesse, gorgeous jewelry designer Wendy Mink and Canadian style setter Dace. I love featuring great design and looks I love and these are all at the top of my list.

I hope you have the opportunity to say thank you to someone special in your life this weekend. I got the chance to do that in a guest post at Create Girl today. We shouldn't need a holiday to force us to pay attention to the people that matter to us, but hey, we could all use the reminder now and again!

Happy feasting - till next Monday luvies!
*Mrs. E

Credits: Thanksgiving montage pics via eddie ross, studio patro, and dress design decor. Rue Magazine spread shot by Kim Bamberg, styling by me!

Happy Thanksgiving!

We are off on the road, making the rounds with in the future in-laws this Turkey-day.

Even if you're half way around the world and don't celebrate this holiday, are hunkered down at home, or packing up your own car and off to grandma's house, I wanted to share my sincere thanks for all of the Apartment#34 readers.

photos via busy being fabulous and kim ficaro

I appreciate the daily indulgence of sharing my favorite fashion finds, style inspirations and now wedding planning with all of you. And to the community of bloggers - I consider myself lucky to count myself among you. You're all truly the best and I couldn't be more thankful.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Delicious Dining

I'm headed to the future in-laws for Thanksgiving so on the one hand have no stress of menu planning or decorating. On the other hand, I don't have the stress of menu planning or decorating!

While I don't consider myself a tabletop guru (I leave that to the experts), I was really drawn to these simple dining spaces from Commune. Couldn't you just imagine an intimate yet elegant Thanksgiving with only your nearest and dearest around you?

If I were to plan my own table I'd fill it with simple, seasonal items, saturated colors and natural element for a warm, inviting and slightly informal style. 

images via plaisirs simples, lacie hansen, erinheartscourt, 100 layer cake, busy being fabulous

I have a feeling that once we're happily wed, my turn will come soon enough. I'll just bank this inspiration until then.