We had our Thanksgiving dinner last Sunday. We were missing some of the family so there was only 14 sitting for the meal. With that few I really wanted everyone to sit together, but even with the two tables there wasn't enough room. Until my husband realized our dining table actually opened for a leaf we never had! So he made one...looks ugly but I always have a tablecloth on the table anyways. (you can see from the watermarks on the table why...it is on my painting-to-do list)
He's a handy guy to have around
And here it is, with the kitchen table, all decorated and ready for dinner
Too long to get it all in one picture.
My log candle holders, I had to spread them over the two tables.
One of my seasonal salt & pepper shakers
The butler cart decorated. This tray was from the dollar store, one of those silver ones. I painted it with acrylic paint and wrote Give Thanks on freehand. Hydrangeas I dried from the garden.
Our buffet decorated
The star of the show ready for the oven
Keeping Kaleb busy while dinner cooks
I made these place setting 'cards' from old clothespins I found at a flea market, attached a piece of corn paper, a leaf cut from a dollar store garland, some raffia made into bows and cardstock in a fall colour. They turned out so cute!
Turkey done!
All the girls did a wonderful job cleaning up and wouldn't let me help. :)
There will be one more setting for dinner next year! The baby is due in January.
(yes, I know, she/he will need their dinner put in the blender... lol)
Of course, I have to make a stock from the carcass and vegetables.
My husband and mother-in-law relaxing in the workshop/games room after everyone has left.
It was a wonderful day, dinner was delicious and there was plenty for people to take leftovers home and still leave lots for us. I was so thankful to have everyone here and especially for the health of our families.
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Looks like such a good family time, cant wait for our thanksgiving on november 25th, its my fav holiday. Take care!http://theeverydaygardener.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteYour name place holders are adorable, what a great use for those old clothespins. I'm sure everyone had a wonderful time and like us ate too much.
ReplyDeleteThis is a very pretty Thanksgiving plate!
ReplyDeleteA genius idea for the table, no one would know! The clothes pin cards are adorable and the best part of the whole dinner.....You did not have to clean it up!
ReplyDeleteCarol
Hi Debbie!
ReplyDeleteI'm popping over to follow you back from Dandelion House!
Beautiful table setting and I love your place card holders.
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Your Clothes pin card holders are so cute...great idea!
ReplyDeletehappy belated Thanksgiving! looks like you have lots to be thankful for. your place and food look wonderful! how fun!!
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love your table extension! we connected a card table last yr.
Your table is set so pretty! I love the clothpin namecards! I have old closepins like that! Still use them sometimes! lol Nancy
ReplyDeleteThe table was so beautiful! I noticed your log candle sets immediately! They just made the whole decor! Your cute, cute, cute name cards were fantastic too! Looked like a great holiday all together with lots of love abounding!
ReplyDeleteTurkey stock is my favorite part of Thanksgiving! Am looking forward to our U.S. Thanksgiving soon. Love your decorations!
ReplyDeleteYour table and dinner look perfect. How nice that the dishes were done for you!
ReplyDeleteGo Canada! It is great that you guys have Thanksgiving first and we can get ideas like those clothespins later on! :) Debbie it looks like a great time and that you have a wonderful family and everything is so beautiful! And I have not had my dinner yet and REALLY wish it was turkey now instead of warmed up leftover spaghetti
ReplyDeleteThanks Debra, and glad I could help!
DeleteDebbie :)