Fall & Thanksgiving Table Decor

Decorating my home has always brought me joy.

Adding seasonal and holiday touches gives me a creative outlet, it fuels my soul.

And, styling a table is always fun, whether a simple casual setting or a more elaborate fancy or formal look.

From the imagined creative plan to seeing the end result, my heart is happy doing it!

~ My simple Fall & Thanksgiving table decor.  In keeping with the gold tones I've used for this fall season, I added a fall floral pick with golden leaves and a creamy colored mini pumpkin.  My gold flatware and crystal glasses were the perfect touch to fancy it up a bit.

Thanksgiving is almost here!

 

Fall Centerpiece

It’s been a “leave the back door open” kind of day…A warm November day, beautiful and sunny. We’ve had a few of them this week.

This view along with a little fresh air and sunshine is making me smile today!

I've enjoyed this box and changing it for the seasons and holidays.  Here I've given it some fall picks with golden toned leaves and cream colored pumpkins, and a pretty cut-crystal candle holder in the center.

I'll be sharing my fall & Thanksgiving table decor soon.  I love to decorate the table!

Hello October

Fall feels with this cute sweater pumpkin.

It sure feels like I could use a sweater here today, there’s a little chill in the air.

We have sunshine, a bright blue sky and it’s a beautiful Fall day!

Fall is here!

October, is the official mark of fall for me!  More so since I've been living in the south.  It's hard to think it's fall when it is still blazing hot outside.  I don't hate fall, I just dislike what follows it!  

There's much to love about Fall!  I think I love the change of colors the most in the Fall. Oh, and the comforts like delicious comfort foods such as soups, stews and yummy chili!  And also the feel of cozy blankets and warm sweaters.

 ~ Wishing you a beautiful October!...

Fall Shelf Decor

I have a few spaces in our home that I enjoy changing for the seasons and holidays. This space is definitely one of them!

Hubby put this shelf up for me long ago.  I knew it world be perfect for this spot, and fun to decorate.

Sometimes I make only minimal changes or add just a bit of a holiday or seasonal touch.  

I've enjoyed using greens and golds this Fall season, they're two of my favorite colors so I'm happy they have been popular this year!

I’m just getting used to fall and pumpkins around here, although I’m beginning to see lots of Christmas inspiration that has begun.  There are many ideas floating around in my mind at the moment!

Fall Decor~Greens, Golds and Pumpkins

How is it the last weekend of October already?!  We’ve had a couple chilly mornings, but it’s been warm most days and there is still plenty of green outside.  My clematis vine even has new blooms on it!  We’ve definitely had some weather swings, but that is true to the South!

A touch of Fall over here in front of the window is a match to the greens and golds in the view beyond!  I found this beautiful heart shaped tin container at the thrift store, I love it all the more now filled with greenery and a Fall variety!

My happy heart loves a thrifty bargain, and anything heart shaped!!!

Happy decorating!...

Thrifty Fall Tablescape

It’s always fun to set a pretty table!

Those golden suede pumpkins were my inspiration for this festive Fall tablescape.

I pulled this fall setting together by using mostly $one dollar$ items and what I already had on hand!

The beautiful amber glass candle holders-with medal leaves attached, Fall florals-(tucked into the lamb’s ear greenery), plain & printed napkins, and burlap leaves are all from the Dollar Tree.

The adorable golden/mustard suede pumpkins are from Target.

Total cost was 10 bucks!

I shared my thrifty Fall Centerpiece makeover in a previous post.

I enjoy the challenge of not spending a lot to change up my decor!  “It doesn’t have to be expensive to make it beautiful!”

Happy Decorating!...

And, then it was October!

I’m getting into Fall now, even though we are still feeling like toasted marshmallows here with temps in the 90’s!  A change is eventual!...

I went to Target and I fell in love!  This adorable golden suede pumpkin, which some may call mustard, is making me smile today.  I love the beautiful color and it’s velvety softness! It’s possible I got more than one!

Be still my gold lovin’ heart!

I’m giving this beautiful gold pumpkin the special treatment under my cloche and atop a gold rimmed mini-goblet!  They match quite well, so I think it is gold!

~ Happy October!

Our Thanksgiving Table

I'm looking forward to having my loved ones gathered around this table as we give thanks and share our Thanksgiving meal together!

I enjoy bringing what I've envisioned to reality.  I am so pleased with the results of my Thanksgiving tablescape.

I look forward to setting a pretty table for special occasions, and this one is of course very special, one that is all about gathering and enjoying a meal together, and being thankful!

For our Thanksgiving table I used some items I already had and few new items.  In keeping with my desire to decorate on a budget, I try to practice some restraint in not over spending or buying a lot of new items if  I don't need too.

I had the pumpkins, candle holders and floral arrangement on hand, then I picked up some lamb's ear greenery, mesh ribbon, and the curly burlap & sparkle picks.  The sparkly apples were a recent find at the thrift store.

I had two different sets of round mats that were close in color, one set of eight and one set of six so I alternated them to have ample place settings for our family.  We had thirteen of us!

I had already planned on using my glass plates, and then I added paper doilies under each one to add another layer and to dress it up a little.  A simple cloth napkin and my pretty gold tableware finished off the look.  I later added the water glasses and wine glasses to each place setting.

So pleased that what I had envisioned was even more beautiful than I'd imagined!  Gotta love it when that happens.

It's a day of counting our blessings, and we have so much to be thankful for!  Enjoy your special day with family and friends.

I wish you a beautiful and blessed Thanksgiving!...

Fall Decorating~ Ladder decorating for "Fall" ~

It’s a bright and beautiful Fall day today!  I’m still over here enjoying my Fall decor, and pumpkins.  It takes a while for it to actually feel like fall around here too.  

I like to style this little ladder with seasonal decor, it’s fun to get creative with it and so simple too!  This is my fall theme.

I painted this old step ladder last year and have enjoyed using it in my decor.  I have fun changing it up seasonally and finding new ways to decorate it!  

It's easy to use in any room, and easy to store away if I chose not to use it.   I kept it simple with a few pumpkins, some greenery and flowers, and a few brass items to give it a little bling!  It sits in my breakfast area corner for now, and makes me smile when I see it!

~*~

Here’s to all those who are hosting Thanksgiving and are knee deep in planning and preparing, as I am!


I’m seeing some beautiful Christmas inspiration and lots of ideas are swirling around in my head!

-They’ll need to stay there til after Thanksgiving!  I’m a one holiday at at time kind of gal!

~ I hope all of your holiday planning is going well!...

Painted Pumpkin Centerpiece

My pretty painted pumpkin!

An orange pumpkin no more, thanks to some white chalkpaint!

I got my “craft” on with this beautiful makeover.

This large faux pumpkin is a resent thrift store find and it was only a dollar.  It looked new and was the traditional orange color, but I knew I could make it even better, or more my style.

I love what a little paint can do!

- I gave it just enough paint coverage to change the look from the original color and leave a subtle peachy color.  It was so easy!

It’s looking ready for Thanksgiving in my beautiful pedestal bowl and dressed with a vine of velvety lambs ear.


I’m staying focused on Thanksgiving for now, while enjoying lots of Christmas inspiration.

~ I hope you all have a beautiful day!

Hello November

So much to be Thankful for as we head to our next holiday!

I’m very much looking forward to Thanksgiving and all that November has to offer our family!

I couldn't resist these sweet little white pumpkins on a recent day trip to North Georgia.  I picked up several of them to use in my decor for Fall and through Thanksgiving.  I'll be thinking about getting all my "ducks in a row" so to speak, or should I say..."all my pumpkins in a row!?" *wink*

::: Tip of the day :::

Since we aren't going to eat these pumpkins I have a tip for helping them last longer.  They may spoil quickly due to any dirt or mold they may be hiding, so I place them in the sink then soak them for about 10-15 minutes in a solution of water, bleach and dish soap.  I use about a gallon of water, 2 tablespoons of bleach and just a squirt of dish soap.  Rinse and dry them well and they should last a good while.  I've had pumpkins last well past Christmas!!!

We are hosting this Thanksgiving and so I'm very excited to be making plans for the holiday with our family.

~ May this November be full of many blessings for us all!

FALL-ing into October ~ Fall Themed Shelf Decor

Fall-ing into October by styling my display shelf with some sweet little items I picked up @target dollar spot!  

It was hard to resist the cuteness of those tiny green pumpkins and some wooden letters, all for a dollar each!  I was saying to myself “show a little restraint Tammy” ‘cause these are NOT the only thing I got!

These items did add a sweet touch of FALL to my shelf!  So I’ve NO regrets!

~ Enjoy your day!

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!...

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!

Hello Fall! Hello October!

It feels like Fall is getting here. We had a beautiful last day of September yesterday.  I can't believe it's October 1st already!

Pumpkins are a sure Fall statement. I'm adding some Fall touches and these sweet pumpkins I transformed.

I love the neutral toned pumpkins and Fall decor available these days.  Some of those pumpkins can be a bit over priced or hard to find just the right ones!  I gave some inexpensive orange pumpkins a makeover using chalk paint.  They're much more to my liking and more my style now.  Such an easy way to change their appearance!

I used two different colors of chalky finish paint by Americana Decor, Everlasting, and Timeless.  I liked that the Everlasting was white, and the Timeless was beige.

I painted on the beige color first, then let it dry completely.  After the paint dried I dry brushed (minimal amount on paint on the brush) on a layer of white paint.  Before the white paint had completely dried I wet sanded it, (-simply meaning, wipe away some of the wet paint) on the raised areas, leaving some paint in the recesses and creases.  I like the look it gave the pumpkins.
Typically I would use wax after painting, but chose not to use the wax on these, because I liked the chalky look.   It's hard to imagine that these pumpkins were once bright orange with green stems.

It was so simple to do, and just took a little of my time one afternoon.

I love the magic of paint!