My Thanksgiving table

16 years ago

This year I get to have my sister and her family over, after living so far away from each other until recently. I'm so excited and your tablescapes have inspired me to try one of my own!

The tablecloth is something I picked up at a flea market a couple of years ago. The white dishes are Limoges that I've been trying to find on the cheap for the last year or so. The black and white transferware is Indus pattern that I've been gradually accumulating, as well. They are chipped but I thought they would make good bread plates. The gold-rimmed glasses were my grandmother's and the large goblets were wedding presents. The faux sugared gourds were 90% off from last year. The napkins are a garage sale find a looong time ago. The acorn things underneath the plates are for large pillar candle - I don't know what they are called- from Big Lots clearance last year. They are big enough that the plates don't tip around when you are eating.

My camera is terrible, so forgive the blurriness :) Should I add anything (besides silverware, I'll put that out tomorrow)? Take anything away?

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maximavswife
16 years ago
Oh my goodness Alex! It looks like something out of a magazine. It is just beautiful and elegant and serene and...well it just takes my breath away.
Kath
alex9179
Original Author
16 years ago
What a nice thing to say! You've made my week :)
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Purplemoon
16 years ago
Alex, those plates are wonderful! And I love the way the colors in the napkins make your whole setting 'pop' as the designers call it. I like how you told us all about the different elements of your table. It turned out very pretty! And I don't think your camera did a terrible job at all.

Happy Thanksgiving,
hugs, Karen
yachter123
16 years ago
Simple elegance, very, very pretty! Love the garland wreaths under the plates, really sets them off! Think I'll steal that idea for another holiday!!!
dreamgoddess
16 years ago
Alex, your table is beautiful. I really like the acorn rings around the plates. I'm drooling over your gorgeous candelabra and I love how your napkins pick up the colors of the fruit around it.
bettyd_z7_va
16 years ago
I scrolled down after reading about everything and had instant envy!! The first word out of my mouth was... W O W!!!

Oh MAN! Where in the world did you find those dark elegant candles? And the candelabra?

Chips or no chips- Give me those plates!! I love me some birds!!!! I've never seen any this pretty.

I'm crying now. I diodn't see those acorn garland/ring thingies at Big Lots last year or this year. :o(

How wonderful that you can share this Thanksgiving with family. I know you're excited. And what an awesome table to share. Especially having your Grandmother's glasses.

Have a great Thanksgiving.

Oh Yeah... the only thing you need to add is me sitting at your table enjoying the beauty. I don't know where you've been hiding that talent, but I'm glad you finally decided to share with us. You must come out and play with us more. OK?

Betty
alex9179
Original Author
16 years ago
You ladies really have gifts. Not only am I astounded at your creativity every time I look here, but you all have made me feel as creative as yourselves. That is priceless to me.

I'm so thankful for your kindness...today it runs a close second with getting to spend such a meaningful holiday with some of my extended family after a 3 year drought :)

Betty, the candelabra was a thrift store find while shopping with my other grandma years ago. My DH bought me those candles from a shop in KC, MO. I couldn't believe he found such a dark brown...what a guy.
This tablesetting is full of memories with my family. Even the table and chairs were my maternal grandparents' kitchen/game table when I was young. I might make my sister cry when I tell her about all of it :)

Ah, what a great way to start the day.

Have a wonderful holiday, ladies!
luvstocraft
16 years ago
Sure looks like you have a "natural talent" for collecting just the right pieces and putting together a lovely tablescape, Alex. And it's wonderful that you have treasures from you family to include in it. Those napkins were just the perfect choice to tie all your colors together. I really love your candleholder, it's beautiful. Know you and your sister will really enjoy being able to share this Thanksgiving. Hope you will come join us here often. Luvs
sheilajoyce_gw
16 years ago
Where is the silverware? That will add sparkle to your setting. Do you have some pretty salt and pepper shakers?

I use my mother's and grandmother's nice things for the butter (crystal plate) and bread plate and gravy boat (both silver), and a little Revere silver bowl I received as a wedding present for the cranberry sauce. I have two sets of tiny silver salt and pepper shakers that I bought as a souvenir of our two day honeymoon. (We eloped, had little money to spare, and found a silver shop going out of business.) Like you, I love all the memories around me at the holiday meal.
oreos_mom
16 years ago
Very pretty table ! I agree with Betty .. those bird plates are gorgeous ! I just bought some of the acorn candle rings at Big Lots last week in 2 different sizes, but I would have never thought to use them around dinner plates :Susan
phonegirl
16 years ago
Alex, what a beautiful table setting you've made. I truly enjoyed your story about all the dishes. By now, your sister has probably arrived, and you've told her the touching story that goes with your tablescape. What was her reaction? I hope you are having a wonderful reunion on this Thanksgiving Day.

Love seeing the different things used for tables and you fit it great here. Thankful for all who come here and hope to see more from you soon.

Punk