2012 Animal Wall Calendar, $23 from Eightbear.

Leather animal carafes from Anthropologie, $98-158.

Eight small prints of detailed collages. Little Papercuts, $30 for the set.

Happy Thanksgiving week! Before I sign-off for the holiday, here are a few of the recipes I’m hoping to squeeze in this week. Above, a Seckel Pear Tart from Gourmet.

Sweet Potato Casserole Cookie Bars from Pink Parsley.

Triple Chocolate Pumpkin Pie from Martha Stewart.

Pancetta and Porcini Potato Gratin from Closet Cooking.

Pumpkin Mac & Cheese from Closet Cooking.

I’m also making my own pumpkin puree for the first time. It’s surprisingly easy. You can find the instructions here.

A merit badges for “Birds of a Feather Flocking Together,” $40. Two of many from Etsy seller, Lee Meszaros.

Via The Dainty Squid. 

Lovely handmade arrows from Partners & Spade. These are $90 a piece, but you can find vintage arrows on Etsy for much less. And, with a little googling, companies that sell the shafts and feathers for making your own.

A retro modern clock / kitchen-timer combo. $35 at Pure Modern.

These night lights made from vintage cameras were created for a craft fair. Sadly, no Etsy shop yet, but hopefully soon.

These elevated succulent planters will add a welcome pop of style and color to any garden. $92 each at 2 Modern.

The Monarch coffee table caught my eye and would not let it go. It is rustic but elegant and at the same time reminds me of an old fashioned park swing. $698 at Anthropologie.

Via Pinterest.