Our Thanksgiving Tablescape & Dining Room Decor

I'm feeling ready for Thanksgiving!  I've planned and prepared my table.  I'm imagining the smell of turkey roasting, and I just can't wait for the real thing!

I always enjoy creating a beautiful tablescape, it's one of my favorite things when decorating! Now the final food planning is in the works!

I've really enjoyed putting this tablescape together.  I'll pass by and make little changes, adding this, moving that, while trying to achieve the look and feel I'd had in mind! Surely I'm not the only one who does this?!

My beautiful cabinet got a little dressing up!

I picked up some new pretty glass knobs for her and she looks even better now. I was so excited when I saw Hobby Lobby had 50 % off on their decorative knobs, I dashed right over there and grabbed up all 10 of this style that were left. It was meant to be! (They had been eight dollars a piece.) Score!!!

She also got some added Fall embellishments so she wouldn't be all jealous of my beautiful tablescape!

My thrifty treasure of a China cabinet looks beautiful in our dining room, I'm so glad I found her! Those glass knobs are the perfect jewelry for her and they compliment the glass and crystal displayed inside, as well as our beautiful chandelier.

Special occasions call for a special table setting.  And, I like to change it up when I can.

I've had this beautiful China set for over twenty years, I love the gold ring and rim. I have a few different sets of gold tableware that compliment these beautiful dishes! I believe they were the beginning of my love for gold in my decor!

I often say "Decorating doesn't have to cost a fortune to be beautiful!" This set of tableware is from Target reasonably priced at about two dollars per piece! I found the wicker chargers at a thrift store for six dollars. The napkins were found at my local Kroger store for two dollars per pair! I had everything else already.

Working with what you already have and simply adding some low cost pieces can result in a beautiful and inexpensive table setting!

I'm so excited for a wonderful day together gathered around our table enjoying delicious food, and sharing time with our family. That's what is most important after all, the time together with our loved ones making special memories!

I have so much to be thankful for!!!


Wishing everyone a happy and blessed Thanksgiving!

Chalk Painted Ladder

A little paint on an old step ladder makes for a nice display stand.  I love all of its character and may give it more distressing!?  I wasn't going for perfect, this old ladder had some rough spots but they just add to it's rustic charm.  Hubby offered to give it a good sanding for me.  I told him I liked the look and would prefer not to change the character of it!

I have so many ideas for this sweet little ladder! This was just the first simple and quick decor idea! I wanted to share and offer a bit of inspiration before all the pumpkins and Fall decor are put away over here soon.

I used two different colors of chalky finish paint by Americana Decor - Everlasting[white], and Timeless[beige/tan].  I gave it a layer of white and then a light wash with the tan color. {We've had this ladder around for many years and home painting projects!} 

This once ugly duckling is now a swan!  As you can see by the 'after' image above and the 'before' image below!

I do think that my husband is thinking if he sits still long enough, I'll paint him too! Ha!

I'm enjoying a few more days of pumpkins and Fall decor.  I'm looking forward to Thanksgiving and enjoying some family time together!

I do love the magic of paint!...

Planter Box with Window - Fall styled

This sweet planter-box with window was a sore sight when I found it at a thrift store. It was coming apart, and needed lots of love. I had to rescue it!

I discarded the old flowers then added some foliage, flowers, pumpkins, pine cones, and a simple wreath. The white metal piece came with it and since I wasn't sure what to do with it or what it was, I just added a votive candle to it.

This was a five minute throw together after I got it all cleaned up. I can see lots of decor changes for this cute little thing. Not bad for a couple dollars and a few minutes of my time. I love a decor item with creative options!  It will be fun to change this up with the seasons!

Happy Decorating!...

Chalk Painted Mason Jar

Well I've painted quite a few things using chalk paint, but this is a first for me!  A Mason Jar!

I've seen a few painted vases and mason jars and wanted to give it a try.  I knew this jar was going to be perfect to chalk paint.  And isn't it so perfect for Fall?!  I found this one at a thrift shop for under a dollar!

I was so excited after distressing it I wanted to share my beautiful results!  I gave it a coat of Americana Decor in the color Timeless, it's a favorite color choice of mine, after white of course!  After the paint had dries I gently wiped/rubbed away some of the paint on the raised areas which really enhanced the design and lettering.   Such an easy project and what a nice transformation!  I'd read and heard that using chalk paint on glass works well, and I definitely believe it now after having done it myself!

I love the magic of paint!

Thrifty Treasure - China Cabinet

There was a time, long before I started collecting pretty things, i.e. cut-glass and crystal serving pieces, when I thought I didn't need or want a China cabinet!

This is my most expensive thrifty treasure thus far, but, "hellooo there beautiful!" I found her in an antique and thrift shop wearing a surprising *drum roll* ... $170 price tag!!!

I swooned over the large size, perfect condition and features, mirror backed with lighted glass shelves, those pretty windows, lots of storage space in both the upper and lower sections of this two piece cabinet, and the price had me sold on the idea that she would be mine!!!
...Well, that and after sending a photo along with the price info to hubby he said "I'll come over with my truck and pick it up for you right now, if you want it?!"*squeal* 

Needless to say I love them both, him and her, aka my beautiful cabinet! {It must be a "her" 'cause she's a beauty!}

My initial plan was perhaps painting it to lighten it up to better match with my dining set, but after getting it all set up in our dining room, we both decided we liked the light wood tone 'as is' ...For now! ...Maybe! ...We'll see!

I love having my collected pretties on display in my beautiful thrifty treasure of a China cabinet!

~I enjoy the thrill of the hunt, but it's always the score that I adore!

Hello November!

I'm still pretty smitten over my recent discounted Target finds.  Love that buffalo check pumpkin and his fuzzy little partner...they're both so out of the ordinary!  The leaf chalkboard was found at Targets dollar spot area, it's perfect for Fall, and I just love chalkboards!  Large ones, small ones and even leaf shaped chalkboards.  They're so fun to use in home decor.

Target has really gotten on board with the dollar store style section they offer and tempt us with as we enter their stores.  I'll confess that I can't resist that section myself, and always look forward to what new items they have available.  Low cost decorating, need I say more?!

~ Happy November Everyone!