If you remember from our first thanksgiving post I had purchased some fabric with big orange flowers on it ? I was planning on making large runners out of it, but since we only needed a 6 foot table instead of a 12 foot table I had more than enough fabric for a whole table cloth.
I added three mums in some white ikea vases, I was planning on using pumpkins as vases but it was going to be another $20 for pumpkins . . . so they got the chop :)
Some rented folding chairs and found some white dishes for a steal ($5 for 6 plates . . . SCORE!) and the first table was set.
We had some extra fabric enough for two small runners for our dining table!
Since they were side by side I thought a similar fabric on each table would make it so that they match without being . . . you know . . . matchy matchy!!
I had trouble deciding on a center piece . . . it was between a red mum with a burlap ribbon,
and a two-tiered stand with apples,
. . . the apples won!!
I did find a use for the mum . . . it was beautiful beside the pies :)
For the napkins we went with . . . chocolate brown!!!
So that was our thanksgiving . . . Lee didn't burn the house down with the Turkey Deep Fryer (p.s. deep fried turkey = YUM), and everyone ate until until we all looked pregnant!
I wanted to thank everyone who voted on napkin colors and everyone who sent me a stuffing recipe!!! You're all the Best!! Thank you!!!!
Looked Fab! I knew it would! YAY! COngrats on a dinner success!
ReplyDeleteSimple and classic...totally you. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that it went well :) Deep fried turkey is delicious. Great pictures of your set up.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely table setting...I love the brown napkins against the white plates too.
ReplyDeleteBest turkey I have had!! Can't wait to "play" with the deep fryer.
ReplyDeleteThe tables looked fabulous! I love the simple decor best. The chocolate napkins look awesome. Great job...you survived!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful table setting! Oh the pie looks yummy! wonder if you used my recipe? :) Bread Stuffing!!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tables! I love the fabric and the flowers. I adore white dishes - they go with everything! And the brown napkins are perfect - so fall-like. =)
ReplyDeleteLovely looking tables! Thanks for posting pictures! :) I never realized your dining room space was right off of your kitchen! I always thought it was another room. :)
ReplyDeletelooks fantastic, i'm looking forward to my first thanksgiving in australia next month!
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog today via Pinterest - you have such a lovely home! Glad to meet another BC blogger!!!
ReplyDeleteEverything looked fabulous! Now they will want you to host Thanksgiving every year. . lol.
ReplyDeleteShow the "real" pictures....mountains of dirty dishes piled up, leftovers scattered everywhere, makeshift seating with mismatched chairs etc. I think you sometimes try to come off as June Cleaver here...I know folks want inspiration from a blog such as yours but some "realness" thrown into the mix every now and then doesn't hurt. Do you guys have the American tradition of Black Friday shopping the day after Thanksgiving?
ReplyDeleteHonestly Lee did all of the dishes right after dinner . . . The only thing we have left is a big pot of dirty turkey oil . . . I don't think anyone wants to see that.
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No here in Canada we don't have Black Friday or anything like that . . . although me and my mom went shopping the next day :) that totally counts :)
Really lovely tables, Ashli! Your style is always so pretty and welcoming. Sounds like a good time was had by all. Thanks for sharing the photos of you tables!
ReplyDeleteEverything looked so warm and inviting! The pies looked delish! We always do deep fried turkey here. So bad, but yet so good. Hope your Monday is grand! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
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