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This was my Thanksgiving table from last year. I had wanted to
post it back then, but I was so frantically busy trying to get ready to serve
12 for dinner that I really didn’t get a chance. Fortunately, I photographed
it. This year, I am posting it, in memory of my dad, and I and I calling it my
“Giving Thanks” tablescape. Little did I realize we all sat down to dinner last
year that would be the last Thanksgiving we would spend with my dad. So, I’m
going to ask all of you to sit down at your dinner table this year, and look at
each person at the table individually, and be thankful that you’re able to
enjoy dinner with them.
This is a table setting that I tend to vary only slightly from year to year. I
have had the Johnson Brothers
“His Majesty” dishes for nearly
35 years. It’s hard to think of a Thanksgiving without them. The tablecloth is
from Williams-Sonoma, and seems to complement various holiday tables quite well.
The flatware is from Cabela’s. Cabela’s may not be the first place you think of
when you think of flatware and dinnerware, but you might be surprised at the
interesting offerings they have.
This pitcher, by Fitz and Floyd, is one of my favorites. My mother had the
female companion piece that will be gracing my table this year.
This vintage squirrel was a new addition to the table, and quite fragrant,
filled with fresh sage from my garden.
I wish you all a joyous and memorable Thanksgiving. Be thankful.
Be grateful. Seriously.
Absolutely gorgeous!Such treasures!Happy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful table last year - I hope your plans for this year include happy faces and good times along with some delish foods. I think I might have mentioned before that I have that same set of turkey salt and pepper shakers. I bought them at a department store over 30 years ago. I had always planned to buy more of the pieces, but then children happened and money went towards that! I will most definitely sit and say thanks for all my dear ones being together. And I have the same thoughts about my mother - could be the last holiday season she enjoys so I am hoping to convince her to spend it with us!
ReplyDeleteYou always set such a beautiful table, Pattie! This will be our second holiday season without my dad, although Mom & Dad have been staying in Florida for the holidays for a number of years now, except for Dad's final winter when he was not well enough to travel. We moved the holidays to their house, but we brought all the food (cooked at home and transported.) Have a happy Thanksgiving, I hope you're spending it with some loved ones.
ReplyDeleteWhat a thoughtful reminder to look at the faces at our Thanksgiving table and give thanks for them. Your JB dishes are so beautiful, and look perfect on your tablecloth with your flatware, and all your pretty accessories. Your menu board sounds wonderful. Will your son and DIL be with you?
ReplyDeletewow that's a great tablescape. Lots of details to look at. Going back to look again.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful table and beautiful thoughts Pattie, I am so glad you have this special memory of your Dad. I love all your little Thanksgiving figurines! Wonderful plates and turkey, AND the menu sign!!!
ReplyDeleteJenna
Your plates are one of my very favorites, and I love the squirrel with fresh sage and the menu chalkboard! I'm glad you had that great holiday with your Dad and hope you have a lovely Thanksgiving this year.
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