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I hope that you're having a wonderful weekend! Wow...here we are...with Thanksgiving knocking on our doors! It's a busy, busy time for most of us! Preparation for Thanksgiving is well under way at my place. The menu is planned...grocery shopping done...and I have even prepared my Thanksgiving table already. I thought that my youngest daughter and her family would be coming (from Texas) for Thanksgiving, however plans have changed...they are unable to make the trip at this time. I'm disappointed of course! So it looks like we will have a small family gathering...just honey, my two step-children and me. Nevertheless, I will be cooking a turkey with all the "fixin's". Mmmm...I'm sooo hungry for a good ol' fashioned Thanksgiving feast!
This week for Sunday Favorites...I thought I would share our Thanksgiving from last year! I hope you enjoy!
Well my friends...I would like to wish you and your sweet families a blessed Thanksgiving holiday! May the Lord bless you with all that you have need of!!!
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
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Just a little note: Sunday Favorites Criteria
When I first started the Sunday Favorites meme, my initial thought was to offer a solution for getting a post out on the weekend without having to spend alot of time doing so...weekends are just a busy time for most of us! Copying and pasting a previous post is so quick and easy. Not only is this a quick and easy solution to the busy weekends, but it's also an opportunity to dig back into our blog archives and share a favorite "past" post once again! Many of us spend alot of time and effort creating a post and it just seems a shame that it is viewed only once and then forgotten about!
I would like to reiterate that Sunday Favorites is a meme about sharing or revisiting a post from the PAST!
Thank you!!!
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Sunday Favorites
My favorite post from: November 25, 2009
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Hello my friends...Happy Thanksgiving!!!
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There are many things that I am thankful to the Lord for this Thanksgiving! I am thankful for my friends and family...my health...having a shelter over my head and food on my table...just to name a few!!! I am also so very thankful for YOU!!! My prayer for this Thanksgiving season is that the Lord richly bless you and your families!!! May you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!
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It's a busy season for all of us! I have been busy preparing for our Thanksgiving get together. Our Thanksgiving will be fairly informal this year...with just Russell and I and our two children, however I am fixing the traditional Thanksgiving meal...with turkey and all the fixin's! 
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The Centerpiece
I found this pretty ornate metal pumpkin at Hobby Lobby a few months back. I placed a few autumn florals, acorns, pinecones, and berries inside the pumpkin. I used one of my glass pedistal plates to elevate the pumpkin and then decorated beneath the pedistal plate with a few more autumn florals, berries, and pinecones. Roseville "Clematis...in autumn brown" candleholders grace each side of the pumpkin centerpiece.
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Ohhh my...we can't have a tablescape without a few sweet autumn birds! I just love the two brown ceramic birds that I found at Michaels. They're little wings are embossed with acorns, autumn leaves, and pretty scrolled designs!
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Why...even a pretty red cardinal has landed atop an acorn that is sitting on top of the pumpkin!!!
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The Place Setting
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The Salad/Dessert Plate
Acorn Plate
These sweet little acorn plates came from the Dollar General...only $1 ea. They'll be just perfect for the olives, pickles, and other fresh veggies from the relish plate!
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Table Linens
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The Flatware
This is my late mother-in-law's silverplate flatware. It's so ornate...I just love it!!! It's manufactured by Oneida...pattern: Brahms.
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Autumn Birds...
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A couple of close-ups of the sweet little autumn birds.
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An Autumn Pitcher
I have had this pretty pitcher for a number of years. I have always loved the vibrant colors and pretty clusters of grapes and leaves on this piece! It's one of my favorite pitchers and usually sits atop the frig in my kitchen! I thought it would go perfectly with our Thanksgiving tablescape!
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Our Thanksgiving Menu
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This is so beautiful. Love the centerpiece, and how all the birds tie in. Wonderful rich colors, and interesting pieces. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Chari!! From the bird plates to the acorn dishes...just so perfect for fall. And to me the standout is the beautiful silverware! Gasp...I love the pattern!!
ReplyDeleteAs always you did a wonderful job. Thanks so much for sharing this again!
XO,
Jane
Happy Thanksgiving Chari! Your centerpiece is gorgeous - I especially love that cardinal!
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Ramona
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Hi Chari, Everything is so beautiful. The centerpiece...wow! The silverware and bird plates are fabulous. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Chari.
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Sherry
What a beautiful table Chari. I love that pitcher. The design, the shape, the colors - it is stunning. Your centerpiece is so pretty, and I love those plates. I may have missed this post last year, or maybe I've forgotten it (I do forget a lot these days!) wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving. Love ya, laurie
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving Chari! Your blog is always a delight to visit. You create such beautiful eye candy! Love all the acorns things you have and the birds are wonderful, I still look for them at Michaels ho[ing some will turn up from past stock! lol. Have a wonderful weekend and if you think of it could you post your Thanksgiving jello recipe? Hugs and thanks Marilou
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, I feel as thought I could EAT the COLORS in that tablesetting -- it is so rich and delicious looking.
ReplyDeletePerfectly gorgeous.
I'm sorry you couldn't have your celebration with your Texas family -- maybe next year! Meanwhile, I think it is wonderful that you are making the whole dinner for the 4 of you -- that is so important! Thanksgiving happens, whether we are 2 or 20 or 40 around the table!
Blessings to you and yours!
Cass
I love your blog!!Came to your great blog via the Blog Guide book- Link parties.
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Come and check it out if you have the time and let me know what you think- and become a follower if you want .I am certainly going to follow your blog- I would not want to miss a fun blog like this for the world !!
Hugs
Bea
Chari, you have such a lovely touch. Your table settings are just so beautiful! and then I read where you found the things you've used, and I'm amazed even more, because you do it on a budget!
ReplyDeleteAnd I wish I'd seen this last year, because I think I'd have rushed out to TJ Maxx for those dishes. Dang. sigh.
Ah, Chari...Another beautiful table. You never disappoint!
ReplyDeleteEverything is beautiful. My very favorite parts are the flatware and the way the tablecloth sets off everything sitting upon it!
Oh I remember this and drooling over every single item on the table. Your centerpiece is gorgeous, and all of your china and accessories are stunning. That pitcher is just exquisite. I absolutely love it. Hope you are having a super day. Hugs, marty
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving, Chari. What a beautiful table! I love the chargers, the plates and the napkins! Beautiful silverware too! Your centerpiece is also gorgeous. I hope you have a great holiday. We are traveling out of state to visit family.
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p.s. I drool over your red dining room every time I see it! I think about painting our living room red but I do so like the robin's egg blue that I've had for a few years.
Oh, Chari! You know how much I love this! It is just wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry your daughter's family can't be there. I do know about plans changing. Last year we were supposed to go to the mountains with friends, and my husband had the flu not long before and wasn't able to make the trip. But we ended up having lunch at the Casa Monica's 95 Cordova and having a wonderful time on our "date." SO I hope that your plans will work out to be just as special.
Love you...
XO,
Sheila :-)
Your tablescapes are always awesome!
ReplyDeleteOMG Chari!
ReplyDeleteI loved this table and I love seeing it again!
The beautiful pitcher, the cute little acorn dishes and the bird plates, just fabulous!
And I really love that knock-out centerpiece you created!
Sorry I am late getting over here.
I had Addison overnight Sat. and it takes me awhile to recover from the sleepless night.
Hugs and Happy Thanksgiving to one of the coolest ladies I have ever gotten to know and meet!
Cindy
80th...wow!!! Congratulations!! I couldn't join in this week. :( But sure look forward to future ones.
ReplyDeleteLove that acorn plate.
Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and very blessed Thanksgiving.
Much love!
Very pretty as usual, Chari! And how many times have I told you how much I love that tankard?...Christine
ReplyDeletewauw! it looks beautiful! in holland we don't celebrate thanksgiving, but next year i know were to go:-)I love your new plates with the birds
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Hi Chari! What a VERY NICE surprise to see I had a visit from you this morning! It has been too long. I know what you mean about so many bloggers, plus my computer is SOOOOO slow. It is hard for me to jump from blog to blog. We must get a new one soon! I am so glad you showed us this tablescape again. I have ONE of those bird plates and love it! I love it when you tell us where everything came from. You are just sooo very talented. I hope you'll come for another visit soon and I'll do the same! Happy Thanksgiving!
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Chari, I just wanted to stop and wish you and all of your family a very Blessed Thanksgiving. I am blessed to have you for a friend and you always leave the most gracious comments. God Bless and Love. Hugs, Marty
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