Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Thanksgiving Table Setting, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving to all!


I have so much to be thankful for. I am thankful for my family that is multiplying by leaps and bounds this year. I am thankful for our home and our friends and that includes all of you, my blog friends. One reason I enjoy blogging so much is because of you. I wish you all lots and lots of happiness and blessings.


I am leaving to spend Thanksgiving with the kids in Florida so I probably will not have too much time to blog or visit, but I will join some parties in advance. John will be home so I set up a Thanksgiving table for him to enjoy looking at since I know he won't be eating there. He likes to eat in front of the TV or he just eats for free in the hospital especially when I am not around to cook.

Below is my Copy Cat contribution for


Debbie's Copy Cat party on Dec. 5th at http://debbie-debbiedoos.blogspot.com/


My inspiration is a picture I copied from Southern Living 's Dec, 2011 issue, page 113, pictured on the top part of the mosaic below. My version is the one just below it. I used cuttings from my holly berry bushes instead of white berries, which I do not have. Sorry, it is so simple but I know I won't have time to look for another picture because I am very busy doing so many things. I just did not want to miss Debbie's party.



Well, let me show you the whole tablescape.




I won the set of 7 wild bird game plates from Ebay though I only used 4 here. I paid $16.21 for shipping but I think I got them for a very good price of $13.49 for all. Don't you agree?



They are 9.5 inches in diameter so they could be luncheon or dinner plates.




They have different birds on them.





For the centerpiece, I used holly berries that I placed in a hurricane crystal candle holder, a pilgrim and a turkey tealight candle holder.

The flatware have a hunting dog and deer on the handles.
I used duck ceramic napkin rings and duck knife rests.



Seagrass placemats

See the duck knife rest?

There he is. I won them on Ebay too, a set of 8 (all different designs) and they came all the way from France.


Green bubble champagne flutes and rustic red goblets.




I cut the holly berries from our yard.





I am also linking with Susan for tablescape Thursday at
http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/
Sherry's Home Sweet Home Fri at http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/
Honey's Potpourri Friday at http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.com/
Courtney's Feather your Nest Friday at http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/
Sarah's Homemaking Link Up Weekend at http://bloggingwhilewaiting.blogspot.com/
Beverly's Pink Saturday at http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/
The Tablescaper's Seasonal Sunday at http://thetablescaper.blogspot.com/

Thanks to all for stopping by and to all our hostesses, we really appreciate you.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL AGAIN!

40 comments:

Chubby Chieque said...

How wonderful Thanksgiving you have when surrounded by loveones.

I lost words everytime I am at your home. Everything is so pretty or heavenly beautiful. Grabe na ang explanation ko? Living in Sweden nawa-wala talaga ang English?

Basta, everything on your table is to die for.

Happy Thanksgiving to you All.

Hugs so much from D´Box,
/chie & fam

Marlis said...

Christine, this is a lovely table. you captured the magazine picture nicely. After all, it's wonderful to use what you have. your bird plates are really pretty and such a good price too. love the knife rests.. It's fabulous. Have a wonderful thanksgivings.. many blessings, marlis

Unknown said...

Fabulous, fabulous, wonderful Christine...Happy Holiday! Hugs

Richard Cottrell said...

Beautiful as usual. Have a safe and wonderful trip. Best Thanksgiving Wishes from My Blog to Yours. Happy!Happy!

Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) said...

Can you say deal? Wow did you get a bargain. Your plates are "gorgeous"... I forgot about my knife holders.. lol.. From our home to yours Happy Thanksgiving. hugs ~lynne~

Lynn said...

That's a very pretty table Christine I love your new plates, you did great on the Copy Cat Challenge! Happy Thanksgiving:@)

Marigene said...

Beautiful table, Christine. The knife rests are cute. You sure got a great deal on those gorgeous bird plates!
Have a wonderful time with your family.

ℳartina @ Northern Nesting said...

Your tablescape is gorgeous Christine! I love those bird dishes. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! Martina

a quiet life said...

very pretty, love the glassware colors, so warm and rich. wishing you a very happy thanksgiving~

Chandy said...

You are amazing with your finds! I want those plates! Christine, you are so good at setting holiday tables, I can't help but drool!

Hugs and Happy Thanksgiving!

Entertaining Women said...

Lovely elements for a beUtiful Thanksgiving table. Enjoy your trip, and have a blessed Thanksgiving. Cherry Kay

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful table to gather round. The plates are terrific; in fact, I would like to have them. Happy days to you.

Tammy at Tammy Loves Dishes said...

Christine, your table is so pretty! The little duck knife rests are so cute and add a nice touch to the setting. I also like the green goblets, too. You always set such a pretty table; thanks for sharing with us!

Happy Thanksgiving!

FABBY'S LIVING said...

Absolutelly gorgeous plates dear Christine, they're just perfect for Thanksgiving and the entire tablescape is fab, as always! You did a perfect magazine copy cat, but with your very own essence of good taste! Have a Happy Thanksgiving in Florida and have a safe trip my dear.
FABBY

Robin said...

Beautiful table! Great deal on those dishes and I love when each one is a little different. You did a great job with the challenge, too. I've been thinking about it but haven't gone farther than that. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! I hope the hospital has good food for your husband!

Robin
Robin Flies South

FABBY'S LIVING said...

Hey Christine...I'm counting you as one of my blessings for 2011, it's been a great trip getting to know you and let's keep our blog friendship growing and maybe some day soon we'll meet in person! Hugs, FABBY

lvroftiques said...

Beautiful table setting Christine! I love your avian theme and I think you done good on those plates girl! *winks*
HAPPY THANKSGINING to you and your family and have a great trip! Vanna & michael

Personalized Sketches and Sentiments said...

Happy Thanksgiving! I love your recreation of the table setting. Safe travels!

Blessings & Aloha!

Blondie's Journal said...

Oh...Christine, this is just beautiful! One of my favorites! The dishes are beautiful and perfect and I love the knife rests you won, too. I like the large mosaic you made, it makes things much sharper and clearer. Everything is so pretty. I hope John is not lonely!!

Again. Happy Thanksgiving!

XO,
Janie

Debby@Just Breathe said...

Your table is beautiful. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Unknown said...

I love your dishes!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours...
Rainey @ The Project Table

Julio Muao said...

Greetings Christine!

Just stopping by to wish one of my favorite tablescaper and globetrotter a Happy Thanksgiving and holiday season. Thank you for always inspiring us with your wonderful travels,beautiful family and amazing design talent.

Glenda/MidSouth said...

Very Pretty! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!

Elaine said...

I think you did a fabulous copy cat setting! I really like your berries better! Gorgeous table--I love how you used two different colors of glasses, and your centerpiece is lovely!

Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Elaine
Creating Wonderful Spaces

Wsprsweetly Of Cottages said...

Everytime I see those dishes I long for a set. Perhaps one day I will run into them at an Estate sale. :) Lovely..everything single thing is just lovely, as always, Christine. You are such a talented woman!!

Jil~Say It With Roses said...

Such a beautiful table! I really like your table setting best as the plates are not so busy. Weren't you the lucky one to have found them at such a price!
Hope you are having a lovely trip.
Jil ♥

Kim, USA said...

Beautiful Christine and yes the price is right for those plates. Happy Thanksgiving!!

Thanksgiving Outfit

Sonia said...

Christine,
I love your tablescape! You got a great deal on those dishes...the bird theme is so pretty! I don't have anything like that in dishes..now I'm starting to want some woodland/ turkey plates for next year. I love the berries you used and the cute little duck knife rests are unique! Hope your Thanksgiving was blessed.
Miss Bloomers

Mid-Atlantic Martha said...

Such a pretty Thanksgiving table. I love your new feathered dishes. So pretty. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving with your family.

J.Rylie.C said...

Very nice table setting!

Barbie and Ken, please come and see. Have a great weekend.

Lauren said...

What a great table. Keep up the good work

Barb said...

Hi Christine, your table is wonderful!!!!! I love every single detail. The flatware is just adorable. Perfect.

Hope your Thanksgiving was blessed!

Barb ♥

Alycia Nichols said...

You did a great job with your version, Christine!!! Way to go! And what a heck of a bargain on the plates!!!!!!! HECK of a bargain! Good for you! Hope you're having fun!

Kathleen said...

Your table is beautiful! Yes, a good deal.
I feel sorry for John eating alone on Tgiving! That's sad. :(

Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

Christine, I can't believe what a deal you got on those beautiful plates! I'd be in so much trouble if I every went to shop on Ebay. Your table looks beautiful. I bet John would have enjoyed it more if it had a turkey on a platter in the middle of the table! LOL! laurie

The Charm of Home said...

Wonderful table Christine! I love the game bird plates. Really pretty for fall. Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
Sherry

Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net) said...

Christine, I love this Thanksgiving tablescape! The duck knife rests are so cute and your china is beautiful. I love the pattern! Beautiful table! You have so much to be thankful for with all these new babies coming. So exciting! :)

Debbiedoos said...

Beautiful table, beautiful dishes. I really loved the ducks too. Thanks so much Christine for joining in. Have fun and enjoy your visits, you will be so tickled to see the others as I know right now I have a smile from ear to ear.

Kim said...

What a gorgeous table scape Christine. I love everything about it, especially those rustic chargers combined with the beautiful dishes. Lovely!
xoxo,
Kim

Ricki Treleaven said...

Oh, Christine....how pretty! I love your tablescape. It is a great copy of the original! Your game bird plates look stunning with your woven chargers. I always enjoy seeing your stunning tablescapes!

xoxoxoxo,
Ricki Jill

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