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As I get ready to take blog vacation (tomorrow’s Flickr post will be the last for 2010), thought I’d close out the year with some amazing photography from Amy Neunsinger. It’s fitting really, as I discovered Amy earlier this year via House Beautiful’s feature of her sunlit LA home (and her incredible kitchen). Seems Amy is quite the talent: interior designer, creative officer at Cocodot, and gifted photographer. Look forward to seeing more from her in 2011. And for more of Amy’s photos right now (or during the holiday down time: it will come, I promise) click over to her photography portfolios, and enjoy.

*food

*lifestyle

*beauty
images courtesy of amy neunsinger

look 6
Understated elegance, inspired by the Shakers, from TSE. See the pre-fall collection in full at Style.com.

look 15: love the seaming on the skirt
image credits: photos courtesy of TSE for Style.com

look 3
If you’re the plan-ahead type, may I suggest this stunning strapless dress from Reem Acra’s pre-fall collection for next year’s holiday parties? See the complete collection at Style.com.
image credit: photo courtesy of reem acra for style.com

How great would it be to receive a save-the-date with confetti in the mail? So festive and fun: perfect for a New Year’s wedding. From Cheree Berry, who knows a thing or two about exuberant invitations.

confetti detail
images courtesy of cheree berry

Churning right along on the way to Christmas Eve: this weekend we’re having dinner in the city (an annual tradition) and perhaps meeting up with family & friends who are trickling into town. The cards are mailed; and most of the presents are wrapped. Time to enjoy the quiet before the storm.
On with the Five:
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I always seem to get a second burst of energy once I realize that things are under control. (Does that make me a control freak? Probably, but I’ve learned to accept it.) Trying to treasure the joy in these last few anticipatory days. In that spirit, hope you find some joy this weekend as well. See you on Monday.