It's time to style my Thanksgiving table!My very favorite part of the preparation!
One of the many benefits of having a blog isI can just look up my old posts andsee what I want to bring back this yearand what I want to change up!
I am still loving the overall feelof the juxtaposition ofa glamour at a farm style table!
Candles and natural elementswill always have a place at my table!
I keep a large vintage picnic basketfilled with votivesso I can always make any spacetwinkle with candle light!
I have found keeping a large supply of candleson hand makes using them often so much more doable.I know if I burn through the ones that are outI always have so many more!
In the living roomI have replaced my summer succulentswith candlesfor a warm glow come Thanksgiving evening.(My succulents have been happily moved outsideto fill in some planters).
I know I want to use my Slate tiles againfor chargers.
I loved the little chalk boards and easelsI used last year for place cards …
but I'm also lovingthe rustic torn paper place cardsfrom years ago.
But I am also entertaining the idea of tiny rosemary wreathsmade from the bounty in my garden right nowwith some calligraphy name cards …
I have found a perfect new place to displayour turkeywho has been with Jeff and I since our first Thanksgiving way back when … in our apartment.
Now to some things I think I will add this year ...
I was smitten at Andrea of the French Basketeer's use of simple olive branches and twinewith simple white linen napkins.
Last year I made the rounds to some of my favorite blogs
after Thanksgivingand
found this fabulous ideaat one of my dear friends blog(She was actually one of the two women who inspired me to blog).Marta of My Big, Fat, Cuban Family.
She had boxes and label all ready to go to take home left overs!I am so glad I pinned this last year because I am so doing it the is year!Sending home the gift of foodis one of my favorite parts of Thanksgiving!
I am off this afternoon to Surfas Culinaryin
SoCofor some take out boxes.
Then to Cost Plus for some
Thanksgiving left overs labels!
I am so happy to add something new to our traditions
and
send guests home with some nice packaging!
I love everything about this photo frommy beautiful friend KimfromNorthern California Style.
Kim has me wondering if maybe I do want to cloth my farm table this year.
Check out her link for some more of her stylish ideas!
I know I am going to integrate her idea of using pears into my Thanksgiving scheme.Especially as she pointed outthey will integrate perfectly into Christmas decor!
I have been chomping at the bit to get to Christmaswhile still given givingThanksgiving it's due!So I couldn't be more enthused with any ideas that can bring the two together!
Now my friends
it's off to put these ideas into practice!
It will be a busy one here today!
And of course …I still have to figure out what I'm going to wear!
I wish all of you who celebrate this day of Thanksgiving and gratitudea most remarkable holiday!
As Always My Friends
I wish you love and joyas you style your life
