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:
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
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
Fabulous, fabulous, wonderful Christine...Happy Holiday! Hugs
Beautiful as usual. Have a safe and wonderful trip. Best Thanksgiving Wishes from My Blog to Yours. Happy!Happy!
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~
That's a very pretty table Christine I love your new plates, you did great on the Copy Cat Challenge! Happy Thanksgiving:@)
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.
Your tablescape is gorgeous Christine! I love those bird dishes. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! Martina
very pretty, love the glassware colors, so warm and rich. wishing you a very happy thanksgiving~
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!
Lovely elements for a beUtiful Thanksgiving table. Enjoy your trip, and have a blessed Thanksgiving. Cherry Kay
What a beautiful table to gather round. The plates are terrific; in fact, I would like to have them. Happy days to you.
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!
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
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
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
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
Happy Thanksgiving! I love your recreation of the table setting. Safe travels!
Blessings & Aloha!
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
Your table is beautiful. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
I love your dishes!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours...
Rainey @ The Project Table
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.
Very Pretty! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
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
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!!
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 ♥
Beautiful Christine and yes the price is right for those plates. Happy Thanksgiving!!
Thanksgiving Outfit
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
Such a pretty Thanksgiving table. I love your new feathered dishes. So pretty. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving with your family.
Very nice table setting!
Barbie and Ken, please come and see. Have a great weekend.
What a great table. Keep up the good work
Hi Christine, your table is wonderful!!!!! I love every single detail. The flatware is just adorable. Perfect.
Hope your Thanksgiving was blessed!
Barb ♥
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!
Your table is beautiful! Yes, a good deal.
I feel sorry for John eating alone on Tgiving! That's sad. :(
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
Wonderful table Christine! I love the game bird plates. Really pretty for fall. Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
Sherry
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! :)
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.
What a gorgeous table scape Christine. I love everything about it, especially those rustic chargers combined with the beautiful dishes. Lovely!
xoxo,
Kim
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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