As we gather together as families for Thanksgiving this year, I am very thankful for each and every blessing. It is especially meaningful for me to count my blessings this year, as I have just returned from visiting El Salvador, where I saw first hand a poor country, where most live in poverty and struggle to feed their families.
I am joining a group of fabulous tablescapers, this week in a bloghop sponsored by Chloe Crabtree @Celebrate and Decorate.com. A schedule is listed at the end of this post so you can visit each blogger for great inspiration.
From our house to yours, I welcome you today.
There is something special about Thanksgiving that warms our hearts. I am tingling with excitement that my family is coming to my house this year.
Fall has refreshed us from the hot summer days and the anticipation of gathering together as families and friends and enjoying one another is beckoning. At least for me it is. Fall mums and pumpkins are the essence of autumn. Step on in, and lets think about decorating for our family and guests and think about what food we are going to serve. Have you started planning yet?
I'm breaking with my tradition of using the same dishes each Thanksgiving. Decided to change it up this year!
Orange is not usually used on my tables but this year bold colors are speaking to me. I used a $12.99 bundle of grocery store flowers and added camellias, hydrangeas and berries from my garden for the centerpiece.
I had one lone hydrangea left in my garden.
The little pilgrim salt and pepper shakers have been a traditional part of my Thanksgiving table, so I couldn't leave them off.
I guess you can see along the way that I added a tablecloth. I was pleased that this vintage damask cloth had the greek key pattern and also a subtle fleur de lis pattern on the top.
I love how the greek key pattern in the tablecloth repeated the greek key in my iron window pieces.
My family is going to be very surprised I am using blue and white dishes with orange accents.
These pics from previous Thanksgiving tables clearly show you I am changing it up. A recap can be viewed here of previous Thanksgivings.
This Horchow pottery has so much personality with each plate and cup having different patterns. If you look closely you can see the fleur de lis pattern on the tablecloth in this pic.
I decluttered a little here. Can you see the change? I think I like it better. Maybe my life needs decluttering, too.
Our trip to El Salvador that I mentioned earlier was with Compassion International to meet our sponsored child. My husband said he was forever changed. I hope to blog about that soon.
"Now, our God, we give You thanks, and praise Your glorious name. 1 Chronicles 29:13
Check out these posts for wonderful Thanksgiving tablescaping ideas.
WednesdayBelle Blue Interiors • From My Carolina Home • Bluesky at Home • The Painted Apron
Corner of Plaid and Paisley • The Red Painted Cottage
Corner of Plaid and Paisley • The Red Painted Cottage
