napkins for every state!

I have to let you in on a fun secret... I recently discovered the cutest napkins with a fabulous twist on a theme. Honey + Hank designs the most charming patterns using the silhouette of each state as part of the design. 

 

They take the shape of, let's say the state of Oklahoma, and create the most amazing designs. We can now be loyal to our favorite state in the most creative way ever, right here at our own dinner tables! 

If you look closely, the orange feathers on these napkins are made using the shape of Oklahoma! I chose this pattern not only for their seasonal color and fantastic feather motif, but also because we have dear family that lives in Oklahoma. 

This fun orange feather design is so perfect for fall and for Thanksgiving, that I’ve combined them here with some of my favorite brown transferware turkey plates. 

 

Aren’t they so cute?! 

What’s really fun is that Honey + Hank have so many different designs, colors and styles, and they offer napkin designs for practically every state. 

 

These are the two patterns I chose. You can really get an up-close look at the fun state designs here. 

 

The blue set of napkins are realllly fun! Not only do they feature all fifty states, but the pattern mimics a sort of leopard pattern too. And you know I love a good leopard pattern! 

Since I can’t resist a good theme, I pulled out some of my vintage blue and white souvenir state plates to combine with the Fifty States Napkins. 

Kind of a fun play on the theme... don’t you think?

Blue and white with just a hint of yellow is a fresh look for fall or any time of the year.

Here's a peek at some of their other blue and white patterns...   

Can you spot the Kentucky napkins (horses) and the Tennessee Napkins (guitars)? All their designs are so clever!   

 

In addition to the fabulous Fifty States Leopard pattern, they even make a Fifty States Hydrangea pattern. Here it is below--- made into gorgeous pillows. Most of these patterns come in several color choices too.  

 

ciao! fabiana 

 

 

Visit Honey + Hank to see all their styles. 

 

Here are the links for items featured in this story: 

 

Oklahoma Feather Napkins 

 

Fifty States Leopard Napkins 

Kentucky Derby Napkins 

Tennessee Guitars Napkins 

Fifty States Hydrangea Pillows

Stoneware Acorn Napkin Rings 

Pewter Classic Napkin Rings

a lovely summer salad recipe

roasted beet salad with oranges and creamy goat cheese dressing

ROASTED BEET SALAD

WITH ORANGES + CREAMY GOAT CHEESE DRESSING

1 pound small golden and red beets, scrubbed

2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling

Kosher salt and black pepper

¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons orange juice

1 teaspoon sugar

4 ounces goat cheese, room temperature

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

1 tablespoon heavy cream

2 medium oranges

8 ounces baby arugula

½ medium red onion, thinly sliced

¼ cup pistachios, chopped

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Trim the beets and place on a sheet of aluminum foil. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Wrap the beets in the foil and bake until tender, about 45 minutes. When cool enough to handle, peel the beets, slice in half lengthwise, and then slice into 1/4-inch-thick half-moons.

For the dressing, heat 3/4 cup of the orange juice and the sugar in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Simmer until the mixture is reduced to about 3 tablespoons, about 30 minutes. Cool completely.

Whisk the orange juice reduction with the olive oil, the remaining 2 tablespoons orange juice, the goat cheese, vinegar, heavy cream and 1 tablespoon water in a medium bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Shea McGee

When the summertime heat peaks, my go-to option for dinner is usually a yummy salad. We have no air conditioning, believe it or not, so it’s usually not a good idea to turn on the oven or stove late in the afternoon.

This salad is a tasty and healthy option for dinner, and if needed I can also throw in some shredded rotisserie chicken that I toss in a little bit of the dressing.

I make sure to roast the beets early in the morning, or I just thinly slice them and leave them raw, which is so tasty! And I like to make the dressing ahead of time and store it in the fridge. 

This recipe was found at Studio McGee, one of my favorite blogs and source for inspiration.  

kitchen design by Studio McGee

decor by Studio McGee

McGee & Co. in Costa Mesa

McGee & Co. is the retail end of Studio McGee and the best part for me is that the husband and wife team of Shea & Syd McGee have their one and only brick and mortar shop right here in downtown Costa Mesa, just down the street from me!

   

McGee & Co. 

It’s a very small store, but packed with lots of cute accessories that are perfect for updating any home. Their selection is also great for gift giving. A birthday gift for a special friend or a house warming gift can easily be found here.

   

I stop in often for inspiration and to pick up a few new things for the house. They do have a great selection of cute door mats and pillows, as well as baskets, candles and frames.

Just before my photo shoot with Cottages & Bungalows magazine, I found this cute pennant there. 

ciao! fabiana