Vintage: Bringing Back the Guestbook

Whether you implement this idea just for the holidays or all year round, a guestbook makes a wonderful keepsake for you and your family.

When my husband and I got married, I wasn't interested in using just any old guestbook to collect signatures of our guests, I wanted something a little more personal. I ended up purchasing a beautiful blank journal and asked everyone to write anything they wanted - a note, a doodle, a poem - whatever they felt like sharing. You can do the same. Simply ask your guests to write down their thoughts about the visit, your home, the area, or you! Start a new tradition and set out your guestbook during the holidays or any special gathering.

Happy Thanksgiving

Thank you for sharing another week with me. I think this quote says it all. As you share your day with family and friends tomorrow, take the time to capture the moment. Take lots of photos including a group shot, leave out a guestbook for people to sign, write down the days events in your journal, and don't forget to take some video—even quick little recordings of conversations and laughter. I always wish I had taken more video.  I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving tomorrow!

Here are a few things that inspired me this week...

How to be a good (not perfect) guest.

A Thanksgiving playlist to set the mood. There are some lovely songs on here by Jim Brickman, Josh Groban, and Bing Crosby.

What do you do with all of those leftovers? Here's some ideas.

I hope the spirit of the season will inspire you to try your own 10 Little Things.

What do you make for your holiday breakfast? Because I concentrate on the main meal, breakfast is always something simple—cinnamon rolls, scones. If you're wondering what to make, let Simply Breakfast inspire you.

Image snapped from Country Living magazine