Grace & Gratitude

I am so happy to be taking a break from packing right now. I think the smell of cardboard boxes will forever be engraved into my skin. Even more so than the need to get away from boxes, I am super excited to share with you all about a fantastic platter I received.

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Mary & Martha. All opinions are 100% mine.

To say I am obsessed with home decor and anything beautiful I can serve my dinner on, would be a gross understatement. I was thrilled when I found this gorgeous platter that wasn't only beautiful, but it actually spoke to me.

Might sound crazy to have a serving platter speak to you, but if you saw it, you would totally get it!

Here see for yourself:

Not only is it my favorite style/color and matches all of my place settings perfectly, but it delivers a beautiful message. The "grace & gratitude" and the plant are embossed, and just absolutely stunning. And the scripture verse at the top just adds a little bit of love and comfort to preparing and serving your dish. (I Chronicles 29:13 NIV Grateful for his blessings; thankful for his grace. Grateful for the loving hearts gathered in this place)

(Measures 15" x 11 3/4. Dishwasher safe. $48)

After the platter came in I was so excited to show it off. We live very close to my in-laws, and have dinner with them every Sunday evening. I wanted to test out AND showcase this gorgeous platter all at once. I decided to make Maple Cinnamon and Bacon Sweet Potatoes.

Well, just as I suspected, the plate was a hit, everyone loved it. Especially me! It feels of great quality without being heavy and difficult to work with/carry. It also cleaned up very easily. It is dishwasher safe and comes out looking just like new.

You guys I'm in LOVE. 

The ONLY bad thing about this platter is this collection is being retired. They are available while supplies last, except for the Pitcher and the mugs which are promised to be in stock through the spring catalog.

FORTUNATLEY, they have SO many other amazing things... I'm seriously drooling over here. Their Christmas stuff is seriously to die for. And their every day stuff... I. Want. It. All.

I loved it SO much, I convinced the wonderful Rachel Lippert to do a giveaway for one lucky reader! The winner will receive $20 towards anything on the Mary & Martha website. She is also giving my readers FREE SHIPPING good through November. (To get free shipping contact Rachel to place your order.)

In order to enter for the $20 towards a Mary and Martha purchase.

http://mymaryandmartha.com/lippert

1. Go to Rachel's FB page https://www.facebook.com/rachlippert

2. Like and Sign up for Email

3. Comment Below "Done"

The winner will be announced Friday night!

Good luck! 

OH YEAH!

 In case you are interested... here is the recipe for those amazing sweet potatoes:

Maple Cinnamon and Bacon Sweet Potatoes:

Ingredients:

4-5 Large sweet potatoes

2 Tbsp Sugar

1 teaspoon cinnamon 

Maple syrup

1 lb bacon

Water

Directions:

Start by cleaning and peeling your sweet potatoes, and then slicing them into medium/thin slices. Use a cookie / baking sheet with retaining sides. Pour a thin layer of water on the pan, not too deep, but enough to cover the pan. Then place all the sweet potato slices evenly distributed over the pan. Pour a small amount of water over the top of the sweet potatoes, so they do not dry out in the oven.

Mix the Sugar and cinnamon together and sprinkle over the sweet potatoes. Then evenly lay the raw bacon over the sweet potatoes, covering all of the slices. drizzle a small amount of maple syrup over the bacon. 

Place in oven and bake at 350 degrees for one hour. 

I serve on Leafy Greens (for atheistic) and included the bacon as part of the dish.

Enjoy!