Friday, November 28, 2008

Turkey Day

Artwork by Will - 5 years old.

This year we hosted Thanksgiving dinner for 11 including our family of 6 with 5 neighbors/friends. I reused Halloween pumpkins for our Thanksgiving decor. Ornamental cabbage surrounds more left over pumpkins. I found a succulent wreath on sale at Lowe's. Orange tulips for the guest bathroom.Our mantel was simply decorated with candles and fruit. This was our first large gathering at the farm table my husband made. I bought bouquets of fresh flowers at Trader Joe's and arranged them in sections for our centerpiece. Pears and grapes were washed and added to the flower arrangement for guests to enjoy as they awaited the main course.The glass hens I purchased several years ago at Target served salad to each guest. The coffee mugs and matching bread/dessert plates were purchased at Home Goods. The ivory metal lace chargers were bought at an antique shop several years ago. Now that Turkey Day is over it's time to prepare for Christmas! Thanks for visiting.

19 comments:

  1. Very Pretty. I loved it all! Cant wait to see your Christmas decorations.
    Blessings, Beverly

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  2. Very nice. Let the CHRISTmas decorating begin.

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  3. Wow! Everything is so lovely! I love the pumpkin and ornamental cabbage display. They look great together.

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  4. What a wonderful decor! Can't wait to have tea with you...want to set a date?

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  5. Your hubby's table looks fantastic made up and laid out for Thanksgiving. I hope you all had a wonderful day.

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  6. Your table ROCKED! I'm still debating getting a new white dining set and that picture just really got me! I wish my hubby could make me one--I would be in heaven!

    I also love what you did with your pumpkins.

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  7. Wow! Your table is stunning!! Love the pumpkins and greenery with them! Great ideas!
    ~emily

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  8. Your table looks so beautiful! I love that succulent wreath! Those are usually so expensive...I'll have to see if our Lowes has them on sale. I've been wanting one of those!

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  9. Beautiful table... Love the glass hens!

    I want that table! Would your hubby make me one? LOL

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  10. I have an award waiting for you. Because I just love your blog.
    Wendy

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  11. You are such a wonderful hostess Cindy, your new table looks amazing as does all your decor :)
    Hope you had a wonderful time, and I love the turkey Will made you :)

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  12. wow! great photos and thanks for sharing all the details and resources! i love seeing the kid's art among all the decor. that's how it is at my house, too! xo

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  13. Beautiful .. I agree with Beverly, can't wait to see your Christmas decor.
    You've been tagged .. Visit my page for rules.
    Debbie

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  14. I love the way you arranged the flowers with the fruits.

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  15. Wow Cindy how gorgous your table looks, and all your lovely decorations.
    Take care,
    Martha

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