Update: This post was written when we lived in Texas.
Since my family can't make the long trek
to Texas for Thanksgiving dinner,
I have invited some very special company.
Be sure to check out the place cards.
You may just be envious!
I just LOVE the colors of Autumn!
I also love all the wonderful goodies in the Cracker Barrels gift shop!
That is where I got his lovely soup tureen.
It was 1/2 off, what a bargain!
They were out of the decorative ladle,
so I just used one I had on hand.
I also want to point out the
coordinating window panels.
They started out as a tablecloth
for one of my fall tablescapes,
but thought that they would
look great on the windows!
The china hutch has also
changed it's look a few times.
It has been very Autumnish or Halloweenie,
and now it is decked out for Thanksgiving.
These pies are actually candles!
They are highly scented and fill the room
with the scent of fresh baked pies
without even being lit!
The best part of all is that
they are calorie free!
The dishes and napkins are from Kohl's.
I love the soft buttery color of the dishes
and the unglazed white edge.
The soup/salad dish is great for pasta.
The flatware is from Ross.
These little pumpkins are from Wal-Mart.
The amber glasses are from Tuesday Morning
and the green glasses are from the Goodwill.
The table runner is from Ross
and the Sunflower dish is from
The Cracker Barrel.
The candle is from Hobby Lobby
and it was a good buy at 1/2 off.
The chargers/candle plates are metal
were 1.99 on clearance at Wal-Mart.
These Indian corn candles are over ten years old.
I don't remember where I got them
but I have seen them in lots of stores
over the the last few years.
The place card holders are just decorative picks
that I got at Hobby Lobby for 60-70% off.
Did you notice the guest's name?
He is one of the celebrities coming to my dinner.
No silly... It is not Fred Flintstone!!!
Look closer...
I invited the Ricardo's and the Mertz's
for Thanksgiving!
I know Lucy would just mess it up
and serve a half-frozen turkey
with the "innerds" left in.
I also figured that poor Ethel needed a break.
Looks like they were happy to drive
all the way from NYC to see us...
Here is the table with the candles lit.
After all, by now it is nighttime...
Look at those cute little
Indian Corn taper candles.
All we need now is the company!
But wait!
Thanksgiving wouldn't be complete
without the KID'S TABLE!
Love that tablecloth...
a.k.a. curtains.
I got those little chairs years ago
for the grandkids.
They are usually in the family room
and scooted up the coffee table.
Great for puzzles and coloring.
The pumpkin plates, turkey gravy boat, and Turkey Shoot metal sign are from Ross.
The bird tea light holders are
from The Dollar Tree,
and the adorable squirrel
salt and pepper shakers
are from The Cracker Barrel.
These pumpkin scarecrows are from TJ Maxx and have been up since Halloween.
I think they are still good for
Thanksgiving, don't you?
Boy, that kid's table looks
smaller than it really is.
This is a better view.
The stuffed turkey (the cloth one)
is something my Hubby got me years ago.
It was one of those prizes from
the "crane" game at the grocery store!
I just love this little melamine set for the kiddies.
Did you happen to notice these place cards?
We have invited Jack and Jill...
Hansel and Gretel already had
plans at some little
gingerbread and candy cottage
in the woods.
Bless their hearts...
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving
and be sure to count your blessings...
