Thanksgiving is the only holiday the hubby and I still claim as ours as it is the one time of year when most of our immediate family gathers under our roof. Some things about this day don’t change. Everyone makes part of the meal, cornbread dressing and giblet gravy just like Mother made are a must, the same dishes and dryer hose pumpkins are a traditional part of the tablescape.
The trick with the pumpkins is figuring out how to present them a little differently from one Thanksgiving table to another. This year they spill out of an old wooden box, special because it belonged to my mother-in-law.
The box is on a piece of burlap tied at each end with ribbon that has not only the colors of fall but tones complementing those in the painting. I always like having the table look like it belongs in its space.
Little turkeys roam the table expecting to cast a soft evening glow, and that’s it, a simple centerpiece.
It wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without Della Robbia dishes, the very first ones I bought when I moved into a Houston apartment more than 40 years ago. Amazingly, not a single piece has been broken. I had enough burlap and ribbon to make a few placemats that alternate with another set.
Now, orange stems gotten several years ago at Pier One and new flatware from Ross are added to the mix. At the time I bought the flatware, I wasn’t thinking about the Thanksgiving table, but it is a fun touch perfect with the Della Robbia.
Helping out with the finishing touches are the girls who are tying napkins with twine and putting their specially made name cards at each place.
So, there it is, an uncomplicated Thanksgiving table, full of tradition, around which we will share gratitude for all that blesses our lives and the joy of being together.
Now, it’s off to the kitchen where the girls will make adorable pumpkin rolls from a recipe found here. My job is to get started on the dressing and season the turkey. Thinking about all the food that will be on the table tomorrow reminds me that today I better eat light!
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you who take the time to read and comment here. You are among my blessings.
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So wonderful that your family gathers together under one roof to celebrate the many blessings of family….love your helpers!…and love those beautiful sentimental dishes!
How awesome! Beautiful home deco and food art. That table gotta be not just a feast for the stomach but for the eyes as well. The pumpkins are really cool looking. And the painting matches the nature-feel in the kitchen setting.
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Love your tablescapes which are always so lovely and INSPIRING! Today’s gathering at home will be a small one, but never the less, I have had pleasure creating a festive tablescape too! Blessings abound! Thank you for being my friend.
What a festive table…looks like you are having so much fun which is what holidays should be all about. Enjoy it to the fullest! Happy Thanksgiving to all of you!!
fabulous…
Wow. That table looks amazing! 🙂
Lulu, love the pumpkins in the wooden box. Your placemats turned out so cute and they look perfect with the plates! The girls are cute little helpers. Have a blessed Thanksgiving surrounded with those you love!
hugs,
Jann
Ah, everything looks so lovely. It’s going to be a grand day, Linda. Making everything look so pretty makes the food taste better, the company livelier. Wonderful hosts, you are.
Right you are, Rosemary. Happy day to you and yours.
That is beautiful! You are lucky to have such sweet assistance. 🙂
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Your table is beautiful. Lulu! The best part is your helpers!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Jane xx
Yes, i am so happy to have them. You have a happy day, too.
Simply beautiful! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours, Lulu!! Blessings, Pam everydayliving.me
Thank you, Pam. I have so enjoyed getting to “know” you.
Another stunning table!! Happy Thanksgiving to you as well and enjoy your family! Tina
Thanks,Tina. I so apreciate your bring here so regularly.
A stunning and welcoming display. Of course, we would never expect anything less from you. Happy Thanksgiving.
And to you, my friend. Hope you will be surrounded by loved ones.
It all looks wonderful as I’m certain the food will be yummy. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, Lulu. Our will also be beautiful and scrumptious the same old fashioned way. Enjoy!!!
The same to you, Levi, and thank you for being such a gift.
Thank you but im no more of a gift than you are to me. Enjoy Texas/ Yankee style. You do have cornbread dressing? Lol.
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