Like all of you, I'm in the midst of preparing for Thanksgiving, but I needed an excuse to sit down for a few minutes, so I thought I'd show you what I've been doing all day.
You need to know that there are two very large closeups of a photo of some cookies that I just can't remove from this post. I don't know how they got there and hope you'll just ignore them. And I see that some text is mixed up. Yikes, I am really sorry but Blogger is just not cooperating with me and I don't have the time to start over.
Preparing some appetizers.
These are Parmesan Cheese Sticks from the Barefoot Contessa's recipes. I started cutting the dough up in small squares because I was losing so much cheese when I was twisting the long strips of dough.
These are the ingredients for the Stilton Tart with the Cranberry Chutney. The tart was easy to make and turned out so delicious looking, but my cat Olive jumped up on the counter while it was cooling and while I was out of the kitchen and began eating it. I am really bummed about that.
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Some temporary storage in our unfinished pantry.
A vintage dishtowel found in Lambertville, NJ last Sunday.
And some photos of the Thanksgiving table, lit up with all of the candles I love to use in the dining room. No food yet though! I'm taking photos today because I know I'll forget as soon as I have my first glass of wine tomorrow.
I'm using some vintage dishes that I picked up in Vermont a few years ago.
Here's another close up of the vintage china. I'm using an orange pottery charger from Positano, Italy as a contrasting color, picking up the orange of the flowers on the plate. I also have green pottery chargers, also from Positano Italy, that are used alternately on the table. The large white plates were in the clearance aisle in TJ Maxx.
Our green turkey from William Sonoma - he'll be filled with homemade cranberry sauce!
Wishing all of you a very Happy Thanksgiving! Thank you all for stopping by and taking a look - I know how busy you all are today!
I also snuck in late at Tablescape Thursday - there are so many, many wonderful table setting ideas - and I was number 100!
I also snuck in late at Tablescape Thursday - there are so many, many wonderful table setting ideas - and I was number 100!
Ciao, bella!
Oh, how lovely. That china with those 'jar things' on the table is just beuatiful. I adore the big glass turkey -- so festive.
ReplyDeleteSO glad you posted about the Ina parm twists. I've made them in the past and had the same problem you did - great solution! Thanks very much!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving to you dear lady....your table is lovely.....looks like OLIVE already had a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!! (O:(O:(O:
ReplyDeleteXo
Jo
HAPPY THANKSGIVING, FARM GIRL.
ReplyDeleteYOU ARE A BUSY LITTLE BEAVER AS USUAL. EVERYTHING LOOKS SO BEAUTIFUL. GIVE MY BIG BROTHER A HUG FOR ME. LOVE YA,
AUNT RIZ
Thanksgiving has gone...I find your blog just today!!!! I recognized Italian pottery!!!! Have a beautiful weekend!!!Ciao Flavia
ReplyDeleteI simply love your table. Those dishes are fabulous and many of the elements from your post look like they came straight from my house, lol. You've wonderful taste :)
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
gail
Beautiful dishes...Vermont is my birthplace!
ReplyDeleteI love that you are showing the wooden table! Everything works! Everything is where it should be! Well done!
ReplyDeleteLovely table -- I love those glass jars/vases with the candles and fruits and greenery (moss?) as the centerpiece.
ReplyDeleteThat crystal bowl of lights in your header is so pretty! I love that vintage dishtowel. All your vintage pieces are so sweet, very lovely display.
ReplyDeleteLove your floral dish find but especially love the glass containers in your centerpiece! The whole table is beautiful. Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteSmart idea to switch from the sticks to the squares! Those look delicious!!!
ReplyDeleteYou did a beautiful job layering the items in your pair of hurricanes. Gorgeous centerpiece. Thank you for sharing your charming tablescape design. Cherry Kay
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