My Thanksgiving Tablescape
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With American Thanksgiving right around the corner, I thought it would be a good time to put up some pictures from our Canadian Thanksgiving that just passed!
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On a side note, I have to say that I am thankful that our
Thanksgiving is 2 months before Christmas!
Thanksgiving is 2 months before Christmas!
I don’t know how all of you in the U.S. do it having 2 major holidays
within weeks of each other! Whew, what a lot of work!
within weeks of each other! Whew, what a lot of work!
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Anyway, as you can see I like to keep things pretty simple.
Tablescapes are great, but there’s got to be room for food, and lots of it!
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This year I made candle holders out of gourds.
They were so simple to make, and so pretty that I will definitely be doing these again.
They were so simple to make, and so pretty that I will definitely be doing these again.
All you have to do is core out a little spot for a tea light with a knife, and add your candle.
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We have such a big table that I have never had a tablecloth large enough to cover it,
or even one that matched my dishes. But this summer I found this pretty Liz Claiborne drapery fabric (at 70% off I might add), so I decided to make a tablecloth out of it.
or even one that matched my dishes. But this summer I found this pretty Liz Claiborne drapery fabric (at 70% off I might add), so I decided to make a tablecloth out of it.
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Total cost for my tablecloth: $15. Oh yeah baby!
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Why hadn’t I done this before? It was so simple to make, I got to pick the fabric I wanted, plus I didn’t have to settle for the same old, same old polyester tablecloths that never match anything I own. Love it! I also love that the colours aren’t what you might expect for a fall tablescape, but I think the light purple goes nicely with all the colours of fall!
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And by some stroke of luck, on the same day I found these pretty lilac coloured beaded napkin rings at Crate & Barrel for 50% off. Score!
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Sprinkle some leaves.
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Add some friends and family. Oh, and food. Lots and lots of food.
Simple. Purtay. Yummy.
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I really wanted to get a picture of everything on the table, but you know how these things go,
dinnertime hits, a bomb goes off in the kitchen, and pictures just don’t get taken!
This is the best I could do!
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My Thanksgiving Menu
Peas
Mashed Potatoes
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Yeeummmmm!
Your table looks so cheerful, pretty and filled with delicious food! Hope you enjoyed the day. Thanks for sharing….I would love to try coring out gourds as votive holders!
What a beautiful post to see this morning! Your table was just gorgeous and your food beyond delicious! I love your last photo – so much action!
Love that pumpkin centerpiece. Love it, love it, love it!
Such a beautiful table setting. Happy belated Thanksgiving to you 😉
Sounds like perfection to me.
So beautiful! I am looking forward to the goodness! I hope you are sharing some of the recipes from your menu. Sounds delicious!
Beautiful, Jo-Anna. I love paisleys, they’re soo fun. I’m going to make candle holders out of my gords too. You have the same dishes as my sister-in-law. : )
~ Catie
This is lovely! I especially like the pumpkin candle holders. Very cute! Found you at Take-a-look Tuesday link up.
-Mackenzie @ http://www.fridaynightdatenight.blogspot.com
Do you share the recipe for your stuffing? Sounds lovely..
Love your table! Love the candles holders and the paisleys.Joann
this is so cheerful.
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Wow..Your set up looks amazing..Perfect turn out and soo festive for the season.. I would LOVE for you to please share it via my thanksgiving linky party pweease. – http://theartsygirlconnection.blogspot.com/2011/11/thankful-for-food.html?showComment=1321294226362#c4607478653202832991 TY — wishing you an amazing start to your week..