The Thankful Season

I love Thanksgiving.  I like the traditions, like the whole family dozing together in front of the football game after lunch, the food, especially grandma's recipe for stuffing, and the time spent with those that I love the most.  I enjoy the days of preparation, the laughter and fun around the table, and the opportunity to acknowledge all of the blessings of life.  It seems like today's retailers have decided that Thanksgiving is nothing more than the kick off to the Holiday shopping season!  It is because I am seeing stockings and tinsel in the stores, that I am more determined than ever to celebrate this great holiday with some festive decor in my home.  I have also had a couple of clients ask for my help in preparing their holiday table.  It has been fun to find inspiration on the web and I thought I would share some of my favorite, easy-to-do ideas with you.  Don't let the Christmas push deny you the opportunity to celebrate the decor of Autumn when these simple projects can add so much to your own Thanksgiving table.

Simple, right?  A small baking pumpkin with leaves, berries and a candled added.  Do a group of these in a row down the center of the table and you have a lovely centerpiece.  No muss.  No fuss!



This entry is so welcoming.  I love the topiaries, particularly, and they aren't that hard to create.  Hammer a long dowel down through the three pumpkins to hold them together.  Hot glue, or wire, leaves, nuts, pine cones and berries between the pumpkins - and you're done!





Raffia wrapped Indian corn looks gorgeous around this large hurricane globe and candle.



Talk about simple...  corn husks and a pumpkin!  Watch that you choose a really great vase for maximum impact.



This one takes a little bit of pre-planning... but so pretty.  Slice a variety of fruits very thin and allow time for them to dry.  Hot glue the slices to the base of your candle and tuck bittersweet berries in and around them for extra color.