Thanksgiving Table Decor

It's time to style my Thanksgiving table!

My very favorite part of the preparation!

One of the many benefits of having a blog is

I can just look up my old posts 

and

see what I want to bring back this year

and 

what I want to change up!

I am still loving the overall feel

of the juxtaposition of

a glamour at a farm style table!

Candles and natural  elements

will always have a place at my table!

I keep a large vintage picnic basket

filled with votives

so I can always make any space

twinkle with candle light!

I have found keeping

 a large supply of candles

on hand 

makes using them often so much more doable.

I know if I burn through the ones that are out

I always have so many more!

In the living room

I have replaced my summer succulents

with candles

for a warm glow come Thanksgiving evening.

(My succulents have been happily moved outside

to fill in some planters).

I know I want to use my Slate tiles again

for chargers.

I loved the little chalk boards and easels

I used last year for place cards  …

but I'm also loving

the rustic  torn paper place cards

from years ago.

But I am also entertaining the idea of tiny rosemary wreaths

made from the bounty in my garden right now

with some calligraphy name cards …

I have found a perfect new place to display

our turkey

who has been with Jeff and I since our 

first Thanksgiving 

way back when … in our apartment.

Now to some things I think I will add this year ...

I was smitten at Andrea of the 

French Basketeer's 

use of simple olive branches and twine

with simple white linen napkins.

Last year I made the rounds to some of my favorite blogs
after Thanksgiving

and
 found this fabulous idea

at one of my dear friends blog

(She was actually one of the two women who inspired me to blog).

Marta of 

My Big, Fat, Cuban Family.

She had boxes and label all ready to go to take home left overs!

I am so glad I pinned this last year 

because I am so doing it the is year!

Sending home the gift of food

is one of my favorite parts of Thanksgiving!

I am off this afternoon to 

Surfas Culinary

in
SoCo

for some take out boxes.

Then  to Cost Plus for some
 Thanksgiving left overs labels!

I am so happy to add something new to our traditions
and
send guests home with some nice packaging!

I love everything about this photo from

my beautiful friend Kim

from

Northern California Style.

Kim has me wondering if maybe I do want to cloth 

my farm table this year.
Check out her link for some more of her stylish ideas!

I know I am going to integrate her idea of 

using pears into my Thanksgiving scheme.

Especially as she pointed out

they will integrate perfectly into 

Christmas decor!

I have been chomping at the bit to get to Christmas

while still given giving

Thanksgiving it's due!

So I couldn't be more enthused 

with any ideas that can bring the two together!

Now my friends
 it's off to put these ideas into practice!
It will be a busy one here today!

And of course …

I still have to figure out 

what I'm going to wear!

I wish all of you who celebrate 

this  day of Thanksgiving and gratitude

a most remarkable holiday!

As Always My Friends

I wish you love and joy

as you style your life