A Traditional Thanksgiving Tablescape

 

In addition to my previous table inspired by what I thought was the only Thanksgiving song: “Over the River and Through the Woods” (As it turns out, there are several others, though a bit more obscure: “We Gather Together”—a 17th-century Dutch hymn now a U.S. staple; “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come”—a classic harvest hymn; “For the Beauty of the Earth”— a hymn of gratitude; and even the playful children’s tune “Turkey in the Straw”), I now offer you a more traditional Thanksgiving table because Thanksgiving is hands-down my favorite holiday. I adore the crisp weather, the crackling fire in the fireplace, the promise of delicious food and great company, all without the pressure of gift-giving.

 

This year’s table shines with newly acquired treasures—starting with my absolute favorite: turkey-shaped appetizer plates by Warren Kimble. I’m obsessed! 

 

They’re layered over Amelie Versailles salad plates and my beloved Johnson Brothers “His Majesty” turkey dinner plates, which I’ve been collecting for nearly 30 years.

 

For a touch of sparkle, gold chargers sit atop round rattan placemats.

  

Gold flatware—inherited from my mother—pairs perfectly with new pumpkin-colored cappuccino cups (already a year-round obsession; orange pairs beautifully with summer greens, turquoises, and blues).

  

Amber water glasses complement battery-operated tea lights in amber votives, while unique autumn-toned wine glasses add warmth.

 The lovely multicolored wine glasses, new this year, add lots of color.

 

A checkered farmhouse tablecloth is softened by a champagne cheesecloth runner. 

 

I couldn’t choose between gold and rust napkins (both from World Market), so I used both! 

 

The centerpiece features a rustic woven turkey with a metal beak atop a Pottery Barn charcuterie board, flanked by pinecone candles ($10 for the pair at Walmart—grab them!).

 

The adorable salt and pepper shakers are by Spode.

The Arthur Court Thanksgiving butter dish with turkey knob can be

 found here.

  

My iron candlesticks, bought 15+ years ago from a now-closed local shop, hold court alongside faux pumpkins, gourds, and tucked autumn leaves.

 

Thanksgiving magic, served.

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A "Friendly" Winter

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With Christmas and our Boxing Day celebration behind us, it’s time to put the Christmas dishes away, and bring out new dishes for winter. I inherited this lovely set of Johnson Brothers “Friendly Village” dishes, complete with wine glasses and completer pieces, from my mother. I have always admired this set, and now look forward to the comforting scenes all winter long. 

I love transferware, and was totally charmed by the fact that each dish has its own special scene. I hadn’t realized this until they became mine. What charm!

Some of the scenes included in the collection are Autumn Mists, Covered Bridge, Hay Field, Lily Pond, School House, Sugar Maples, and Village Green.

What dishes, if any, do you turn to to get you through the dark days of winter?