An Al Fresco Thanksgiving Tablescape
Several years ago I purchased Thanksgiving plates. In the past I decorated my hutch with them, but they were never used for meals. This year I am going to change that. We are actually going to eat off of these beautiful turkey plates that I have been "saving" for years. It all starts with a tablescape.
I began with this turkey that I borrowed from my Mom (I have been raiding her pantry a lot lately, haven't I?) I surrounded him fall foliage, this wonderful little pumpkin and some hydrangeas.
I added the Thanksgiving plates. The mark on the back says "Queens". They are from TJ Maxx. The silver was my great aunt's and the glasses came from a museum store years ago.
I don't remember where the napkins came from, but they get a lot of use this time of year!
I think I need to invest in some wooden chargers for these plates.
I just love this little turkey!
I wonder if Mom will notice if I don't bring him back?
I'll be joining up with Fall Table Setting on Between Naps on the Porch this week. I hope you will check the fabulous tablescapes over there as well!
Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you are enjoying this season of love and gratitude!
~Cynthia
Here in Coastal Virginia we are usually blessed by a warm autumn. In fact, it was 80 degrees on Friday! After all of the rain we have been having this past week, today's weather is so beautiful I decided to set this table al fresco- out on our deck- where I still try to sit and enjoy at least one meal or coffee break a day when the sun shines.
I began with this turkey that I borrowed from my Mom (I have been raiding her pantry a lot lately, haven't I?) I surrounded him fall foliage, this wonderful little pumpkin and some hydrangeas.
I added the Thanksgiving plates. The mark on the back says "Queens". They are from TJ Maxx. The silver was my great aunt's and the glasses came from a museum store years ago.
I don't remember where the napkins came from, but they get a lot of use this time of year!
I think I need to invest in some wooden chargers for these plates.
I just love this little turkey!
I wonder if Mom will notice if I don't bring him back?
I'll be joining up with Fall Table Setting on Between Naps on the Porch this week. I hope you will check the fabulous tablescapes over there as well!
Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you are enjoying this season of love and gratitude!
~Cynthia
I love your centerpiece and arrangement. I have never been brave enough to use any of my holiday plates, just for "display only". Have fun using yours, you'll have a beautiful table! I'm visiting form BNOTP Tablescape Thursday!
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ReplyDeleteGardenias and glitter....I like the alliteration. One of these days I'm going to have some of the Thanksgiving transferware which makes such a lovely table.
ReplyDeleteThank you Lulu!
DeleteHey, I have the matching bowls from T. J. Maxx! They'll be in next week's tablescape post. There were no plates when I found the bowls. I do love the look of yours/your mom's. ;-) Is that a limelight hydrangea bloom? Mine are already dried for the winter. Your turkey is wonderful...so much texture!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kim! I had the opposite problem- no bowls, just plates! I look forward to your post next week! The hydrangeas are actually blue- while they are still blooming on the bush their color seems to be changing at this late date in the season.
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