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!

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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!

Our Fall Mantel Decor

Well, November is here and we are in full Fall mode.  I look forward to a few things in November!

The family gathering holiday...aka Thanksgiving is definitely one of them!  I look forward to hosting this year and having our family gathered together in our home, sharing all the special moments and creating memories.  We have so much that we are thankful for.

I changed up my mantel with some Fall elements and will enjoy it until after Thanksgiving!  I sure hope my real pumpkins will last 'til then! *fingers crossed*

I made a few simple changes and added some pumpkins, I love white pumpkins and have fallen for the green ones too!  I'm enjoying this neutral look!

I am getting excited and will be working on all the details for our Thanksgiving with family!

Enjoy November!...

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!

Happy Halloween!

Well here we are at the end of October already and it's Halloween!!!  

~ Be on the lookout for witches, goblins and ghosts tonight!  Maybe even a few super heroes and princesses too!

This cute little bench, “be scary” sign, and boo-tiful little ghost are thrift store finds!

I was so tickled at the thought of a little Halloween display using them, so I had to get ‘em!

A few added Target dollar spot items, fall flowers and mini pumpkins, and this is what I created!

~ Wishing everyone a boo-tiful, fun, and Happy Halloween!

My Fall Tablescape

~ My Fall Tablescape ~

I've said many times before that setting a pretty table is one of my favorite things to do, when it comes to decorating.  And, I enjoy finding inexpensive items to add to my tablescapes, which give me the ability to change up the decor easily and without spending a lot of cash to do so!

I found some cute little green leaf plates at Target dollar spot, then at Hobby Lobby I picked up some 12x12 craft/scrapbook paper sheets with a Fall image of trees & leaves to use as placemats, and to add more fall color.  These were the only new items I purchased, everything else I already had on hand!

I simply layered the craft paper with a white paper doily, then a glass plate, a cream cloth napkin, the green leaf plates, and topped each place setting with a mini white pumpkin.

I’m pleased with the results and think it looks even better than I’d imagined!  

Plus, it was inexpensive to create.  I love thrifty decor!

Happy Decorating!

Crafted Wooden Display Ladder

I created a little display ladder!  I wanted one mostly to use for my cute dish towels.  I am pattin’ myself on the back, since it worked out so well.  I love the results!

And, then of course I had to get at styling it for Fall!

I made the cute little chalkboard banner, too!  I couldn’t find my chalk pen, so I had to write those letters with a big ol’ piece of chalk.  A mini wreath I simply decorated, and a pumpkin finished off my sweet display.

I made another smaller ladder, I wanted to give an example of how I created it since I didn't take photos of the process on the first one.  It was so simple to make!

I purchased the wood pieces at the craft store.  I measured the pieces for each of the sides, and the ladder sections/rungs, then after cutting them I used Scotch clear glue to hold all the pieces together.  I considered painting it, then decided I liked it natural...for now!;) 

My original ladder is 20 ins. long by 7.25 ins. wide.  It fits just under my cabinets on my countertop, where I wanted it for displaying my dish towel.  I am very happy with the results and how it looks with my sweet Fall dish towel displayed on it!  I think it's very cute!

Happy Crafting!

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!