I know, I know – I am late. Most people already have their Christmas china out, and I am just pulling out my Thanksgiving gear. LOL But, we are having dinner here tomorrow…and I am too disorganized to celebrate more than one holiday at a time. But trust me – the Christmas decorating bonanza begins as soon as everyone leaves tomorrow. Until then, I wanted to share my finished table with you. It took me about an hour to set. I used the fabric from last year – nothing special – just used pinking sheers on the edges. I have a set of Johnson brothers transferware plates I purchased at a flea market in London. They feature wildlife – pheasants, mallards, deer and turkeys. I pair these with gold chargers and a plain white plate. I used a burnt red napkin for a pop of color, and various stemware to include the gold rimmed crystal I picked up for a song in Budapest. I mentioned the ceramic pheasants below in the centerpiece post. Love these! Other items: a compote dish filled with a candle and kumquats, small leaf plates purchased end-of-season for 75 cents used as a bread plate; an antique pickle jar for bread and butter pickles…and wire pumpkin name cards I just bought on clearance at Pier 1 for a few bucks.
So – that’s about it. Its not my best work as I was trying to set the table, rewind Ice Age (for the 80th time), watch the cornbread in the oven, answer the phone (work never stops)…well, you get the idea. So is life!
I hope you enjoy this “start to finish” presentation of my Thanksgiving table…
Thanks for letting me share! I would like to wish each of you a Blessed Thanksgiving.
Please remember our Troops who are serving so far away from home. They are why we are allowed to celebrate so freely.
From My Family To Yours….Peace and Goodwill,
Barbie
Janice says
Hi Barb…. Absolutely stunning table!!! Looks like something from a “high-end” decor magazine.
Do you serve your food from a buffet?
Have a wonderful celebration….
janice (HGTV & HTE boards)
View CommentDawnie says
Your table is beautiful. I am getting to like turkey plates, never have before. I like the idea of having small candles thruout the table also..I just may do that.
great blog–with great ideas!
View CommentMelissa Miller says
Hi Barb, What a stunning table you set! Just lovely. Beautiful Fall colors as well.
View CommentHappy Thanksgiving. ~Melissa 🙂
profenretraite says
Barb…What a beautiful tablescape!I love those plates! When I come over to get those cat plates, I might just have to pick these up, too! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Debbie
View CommentKristens Creations says
You set a beautiful table!! Everything looks GORGEOUS! Kristen
View Commentmarty39 says
Barb, the table is absolutely gorgeous. Such a beautiful combination of plates, stemware and accessory pieces. My favorite is still Cole’s question about the apples in with the Fwaw-wers. Happy Thanksgiving. Marty
View CommentSusan S. says
Enjoyed your blog….your home is beautiful!
View CommentBetty says
Barb,
Beautiful table presentation…just by way of curiosity…I notice the fork with the knife and the spoon on the left…is this a European thing?
I’ve always been taught the knife and spoon are on the right and the fork or forks are on the left….just curious…..
View CommentBarb @ GritsandGlamour says
Betty – welcome to my blog, thanks so much for stopping by. No, its not a Euro thing – its a Barb flub thing. I set this table in about an hour and quickly took pics with a minimum of silverware. My tablesetting has 3 forks, three spoons, a knife and a butter spreader. I just didn’t feel like re-taking all the pics after I re-set the silverware the proper way. That’s all! 🙂
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