THANKSGIVING TABLE FINISHING TOUCHES

 

Chris Madden was a home designer who was known for
making one's home into a relaxing haven away from
the stress life can sometimes bring.
She designed the Chris Madden Collection
for JC Penney in the early 1990's and I
collected her line of kitchen serving pieces.
Chris passed away in 2022 and I am so thankful
to own pieces of her beautifully crafted designs.

I can vividly recall the day I purchased these adorable and beautiful
tea light holders.
The mall was not far from the office where I worked
and we would often go to lunch and then shop a bit on our
lunch hour....I have used them often times
durig the past 30 years at Thanksgiving.

So, I decided it was time to add them to the table this year
for a lovely touch of autumn whimsy.....

With my fall purchased from Hester and Cook,
I went back and added the paper accents on top of the linens...

Every year, the tablescape is different and I love
seeing a design come together organically...

Candles and tealights add such warmth and cozy ambiance.....

I selected my beautiful, years old autumn pheasant
as the centerpiece...

I added a touch of velvet animal print for a bit

of sophistication

A little lighted pumpkin

And, Mother's beautiful cut glass butter dish....

Sometimes, it feels good to be a maximalist.....
Oh, the anticipation of THANKSGIVING DAY....
it's all so wonderful....

Wishing you all the loveliest Thanksgiving Day