I love decorating our formal dining room for fall....
I wanted the colors to be vibrant and jewel tone just
like the colors of the trees during these glorious months.
I have such wonderful memories of fall growing up.....
I can still smell the aroma of leaves burning throughout our
neighborhood....it was something that everyone had to do
as our yards were simply knee deep in falling leaves...
they would be swept off the lawns, on to the curb, then carefully burned.
The smell was incredible and the days would be so cool......
I am loving my pumpkin collection which grows every year...
just when I think I should not add anymore, I find one that I just love....
This tray is from the Southern Living at Home collection
from years ago....so many uses and Miss M has one too!
I have added new florals this year....most all of mine were in disrepair
after our move to Maine and back home again.....time to update.
I also enjoy my collection of harvest and Thanksgiving figurines......
Do you enjoy a centerpiece that makes a statement?
I always hope everyone can return home for the holidays,
but that's probably wishful thinking....
I miss, and will always miss, the Thanksgiving days
from our past....I love making it the best day out of the year!
I love the deep jewel tones you've used, Betsy! Gorgeous in your dining room! I love setting a beautiful table for the Holidays! Autumn is my favorite season!
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting today Deanna and your sweet comments! It is so enjoyable to decorate for the seasons! Wishing you a lovely weekend...warm hugs!
DeleteHow very pretty. I really love those little figurines. I like the deep muted colors you have chosen. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
ReplyDeleteThank you dear Susie...love having you visit! Hope you are enjoying your fall season..warm hugs!
DeleteEverything you do is beautiful and elegant - just like you!!
ReplyDeleteAw...thank you dear Linda! As are you also!
DeleteI ordered a four box set of Pumpkin Spice Pudding from Amazon Linda...I did see it at Walmart the other day also!
DeleteOh I understand the desire to gather everyone as easily as we gather pumpkins and decorations. My mother often said that the holiday is for those present and she would not weep for those she missed. I have had to remember that a few times. Personally, I would put out a call, say for 2019 or 2020 and say that everyone is expected HOME for Thanksgiving this year. Rent a hall! 😉 Everything looks so beautiful at your place. I miss autumn fires...they are not allowed in my community anymore.
ReplyDeleteYou are ever so sweet Vee...wish you could visit! I know exactly how you feel....my memories of going home for the holidays are so vivid and I then, wish I could turn back time. I hope the children are looking forward to coming home.I hope you have big plans for your gathering....it will all be wonderful!
DeleteHi Betsy: Your formal dining-room is gorgeous. I love fall, too and all that goes with it. The colours are so vibrant and beautiful. You have such a pretty collection of pumpkins and I especially love your Thanksgiving figurines. I miss our Thanksgivings when I was a kid, too. It was always a full house and there were so many delicious dishes to try. I remember my mom lining our walk-way with orange pumpkins for the guests to take home. The cousins loved that. :) It's a beautiful time of year. Enjoy your preparations. hugs, Deb
ReplyDeleteThank you Deb....what lovely, lovely memories you have...sounds just wonderful....your grandbabies are beyond precious! Have a lovely weekend!
DeleteYour mix of colours is absolutely beautiful. Your centerpiece is just lovely. Up here in Canada our thanksgiving is now finished and we still all gather together at that time. Between my siblings, our children and grandchildren there are 44 of us. I love this catch up time so much and to be able to spend 4 days together is such a blessing
ReplyDeleteHi Patricia...it sounds like you had a wonderful gathering for Thanksgiving....44? THAT is quite a family and how marvelous for you...indeed you are blessed..warm hugs!
DeleteI love all your decorations. So pretty. And everything works together. I am determined to decorate this weekend. I have done nothing except run to doctors for both Joe and me. But this weekend for sure!
ReplyDeleteOh dear Kathy...that's no fun at all...hope all is well very soon. Enjoy your decorating and I so look forward to seeing what you have in store for us!
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