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I host Thanksgiving every year, and look forward to decorating
when the weather turns cool. This year, however, when the weather turned cool,
my son, his wife, and their two cats descended upon me and my quiet abode for a
six-week stay during the completion of their new home; it was challenging for
all of us.
I wanted to set glorious tables for us every
night, but they and their stuff managed to present quite the obstacle between
me and my stuff.
It wasn’t a question of not being able to get to my seasonal
storage; I couldn’t even see it. So, I grabbed what I could,
interspersed it among things that I had, strung some lighted fall leaves, and
we all found it quite appealing.
The gourds (something I absolutely love year after year) and mini Indian corn
are courtesy of Melissa’s Produce. After all, does anything say fall more than colorful
gourds and Indian corn?
Seasonal fall décor like gourds and corn come in handy for
adding texture, height, and color. The string of lighted maple leaves, bought on a
whim, was tucked here and there.
Considering this was a “make do,” we all
quite enjoyed it. Flipping the switch on those lights came to be a bit of a
ritual, signaling dinner.
So, no excuses, any of you. Even if you have
nothing by way of holiday decor, a few seasonal elements -- gourds and a simple
string of lights -- can make a festive addition to your existing table or
centerpiece.
Get the look:
