THE LOOK OF THANKSGIVING IN THE DINING ROOM

The table is different every year.

I rather like to see how it comes together.

 I was so pleased with the new tablecloth this year.

This was a special on Amazon

and I simply adore this!

I like to create the centerpiece to evoke a feeling

of everything autumn.

It must be the right height to provide

a clear view of the dinner guests.

Then it was time to begin the layering....

a fall garland, a few added fall picks,

candle holders and the mercury glass pumpkins.

I also layered in the velvet pumpkins

for added softness and richness.

These are on an automatic timer that comes on

during the evening hours.

The velvet pumpkins have made the rounds this year

and

I simply adore them!

Always a touch of glam and sparkle!

So, the tablescape is ready....

Now for the chargers, dinnerware, silver and crystal.

I so adore Thanksgiving day, don't you?

When I decorate the sideboard,

I always do this with Mother and Daddy in mind.

If my wish came true,

and they walked through the front door for Thanksgiving,

I would want them to look at their belongings and 

have a big smile on their face knowing

that I always honor them so beautifully.

The Heirlooms

The Johnson Brothers platter belonged to my Grandmother Estelle.

The silver bowl was a wedding gift to the darling and me.

The condiment Turret was purchased by my parents 

from a Mississippi Delta plantation.

The green glass bowl and crystal ashtray belonged to my parents.

Thanksgiving is for family...

a gathering for feeling grateful and oh so blessed.

"I heard we are having Turkey!

I love turkey you know.......
however, I tend to SMACK when
I eat turkey......
is that considered socially acceptable.......
to smack?"