Happy Thanksgiving

I was hoping to do a really nice Thanksgiving round-up to end this short week, but it’s just been one of those days.  So I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving and Black Friday. 

and if you need a few extra easy details for your celebration try out this free downloadable tablescape from Paper & Cake and a placemat for the kids to color via Create My Event

This year everyone can be lucky

How cute are these?  All the fun of breaking the wishbone, with out the gross. From Lucky Break Wishbone

You might be able to find them locally at these shops.

Untraditional Pumpkin Centerpiece

 I am in love with this gorgeous arrangement from Eddie Ross, it would go perfectly with my green Thanksgiving.  See his more traditional arrangement here.  Visit his site for instructions on how to make these arrangements, and lots of other fun stuff.

Thanksgiving: last year & this year

I’ve loved seeing everyone’s Thanksgiving inspirations this time of year.  Especially a few non-traditional and modern takes like this & this from Hostess with the Mostess.  My family members, however, are strict traditionalists, so our T-day always looks something like this:

This year, however, I’m lobbying to try something a little different. Still very Thanksgiving-ish, but not quite as orange, closer to this:

1.  The Bride’s Cafe  2.  Martha Stewart  3. Sweet Paul

Thanksgiving Potluck

This year I plan to keep things simple with this yummy looking Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifle.

Continue for recipe

Winner-Elum Designs Giveaway

And the winner of the Elum Designs Giveaway is:

Comment #29. Sheila, who said “I like the Snow Flurries the best , I especially like the large snowflake at the top and the simple little “peace” at the bottom . After all, isn’t that what the holiday is about? Enjoy yours!”

Congratulations Sheila, we will be emailing you the details by the end of tomorrow.

Thanksgiving: Harvest Opulence

This American Harvest table from Country Living  is so lovely and lush.  Thanksgiving is the perfect time for a temporary departure from simple and modern.  This tablescape is all about a return to American traditions and family heirlooms, so dust off grandma’s china and create a lush tablescape that reflects your own family history.

   

 

 

 

and even though this lovely theme is meant to showcase all those gorgeous antiques and heirlooms, here are a few fun pieces to add to the collection this year.

 

 

1.  Pottery Barn Quail Plates, 2. Sur la Table Glass Cloches, 3.  Pottery Barn Voluminous Vases, 4. Pottery Barn Pear Placecard Holders

Winner-Smock Paper Giveaway

and the lucky winner of the Smock Paper Giveaway is comment #6:

6. Amy  |  November 10, 2008 at 11:49 pm-What a cool giveaway! I love the reindeer letterpress cards!

Congratulations to Amy of Skinny Food by Amy.  We will be emailing you with the details by the end of tomorrow.

Don’t forget that there’s still one more chance for you to win, here.

Country Harvest Party

I wished I lived somewhere where there is actually an Autumn, it’s hard to get into the Thanksgiving mood when it’s almost 90 degrees outside. Well, this Country Harvest Party from The Finer Things has helped somewhat.  I especially love that gourd garland.

A little baby shower inspiration

This wedding board from Snippet & Ink would also work perfectly (except for the wedding dresses and chapel) for a baby shower.