Thanksgiving Dinner Table & New Finds (pics)

14 years ago

When I was at a new antique mall down in town last week looking (unsuccessfully) for a centerpiece turkey, I ran across this covered bowl for only $6. It's quite heavy and I'm keeping it on my buffet for now.

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Here's a close-up of it:

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And, yesterday I did a quick run-through at HL to buy one of their "natural" 6' slim trees with the natural bark trunk. They were on sale for 50% off and I needed one for our guest room. I'll show you that when I get it up after T-day. BUT, I also ran across this T-day pumpkin, which I thought would look good on my dining room bookcase. It was 66% off, so I got it for about $9. I really like the aged look of it a lot.

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And here's a close-up. Isn't the detail great? {{gwi:1449338}}

Several years ago, I made an Autumn centerpiece using three beaded pumpkins. They're styrofoam inside and so it was easy to cut the tops off with a big serrated bread knife. I used one of the tops in this Autumn basket that I've put on our family room credenza.

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And . . . here's the table I'll be setting for our Thanksgiving dinner this year. I tried this out last night for dinner to see how I liked it. It'll just be the three of us for Tday this year, with DS in the Army and our bestfriends heading to TX to see their DD's new home. It will be different for us, but I'm looking forward to this one time change of pace for us:

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And here's a close-up of my beaded pumpkin centerpiece. I used this last year, too, but I love it . . . what can I say?

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I'll be using these serving pieces T-day, too, for my gravy and cranberry orange relish:

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And this for our Caesar or Waldorf salad.

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I found these glass plates and footed bowls at various times over the past year at GW. I'll use one of each for a small fresh veggie & Ranch dip appetizer plate

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This was my table last year, for those of you who missed it then. I use these dishes a lot during Autumn and Winter and for many of my Asian meals, as well.

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Thanks for looking!

Lynn

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plainjane425
14 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Lynn..just stopped in during a 'Lunch Break'!
So glad I did.
You might not have found your Turkey, but you've collected some very Beautiful Thanksgiving items.
That Pumpkin bowl is so rich looking. I like it's size and color. What a great find and price.
I would have thought the HL pumpkin was from an Antique Shop as well... Another terrific find..it has an old look to it, and I like the details too.
Great job on your basket. I like how you arranged it.

The colors you've chosen, for your table, along with the beautiful pieces you've collected, fit perfectly with your home. I remember your centerpiece. I loved it then as I do now. Your table creates a 'warm glow' and I hope brings nice memories for all three of you.

jane
luckygal
14 years ago
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I love your style! Everything has such an "old world" feeling and your new finds are great. I really like your beaded pumpkins and a great idea to cut the top off one so it fits in the basket - all of your runners are lovely. Love the square plates as well. TFS I've enjoyed looking.
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I'm so glad you all are still wanting to look at Autumn and Thanksgiving pics! Syble: That flatware comes in pink, too? Well, that sure is the perfect color for your house! Mine's brown. The pattern of my pinecone plates is called Pinecone, I believe. It's from the W.S. George Company and were made sometime between 1904 and 1954.You need to look for your New Mexican Indian doll, although I'll bet it's too southwestern to work with Thanksgiving decs. I know that mine are. Tammy: Hooray for Fall . . . I love it, too! Luckygal: yes, my hutch was made locally. It even has leather hinges on it. Remind me and I'll try and take some detailed pics of it someday. I'll bet your DH could make you one. Mine's made of old barn wood. As for my sugar & creamer, there isn't a pattern name on them and it only says, "OCI and the date 1993 on their bottoms. I bought them in 1993, I guess, and have never seen anothr piece of this pattern since. I do remember that the store (now closed) also had the matching cannisters. Jane, I'll pass along your compliments to Emily. Yes, decorating with things from my DD & DS's childhood brings back many happy memories. I used silk flowers on my cornucopia. As much as I enjoy seeing them overflowing with fruits, etc. my dogs will eat those, so I keep mine empty (LOL). And, yes, I love my pinecone napkin rings. You are so thoughtful to have thought of me like that! Patty cakes: thank you! I'm so glad that comes across in my pics, because creating a warm, inviting, comfy place for my family and friends to relax in is much more important to me than a home that's beautiful but uncomfortable and/or uninviting. You can put your feet up in every room in our home . . . and we do! Lee, thank you! I created that coffee table arrangement piece by piece. It's not a purhcased Autumn ring around my candleholder . . . which I'm sure you can tell, because I see it's a bit lopsided ;^D Luvs, I feel the same way~ I love Autumn and all my decorations for it. Christmas comes too soon for me, although I love those decs, too! Wish I could relax, but I need to dig out the guest room now and set up my long table for my gift wrapping center. It's always something, isn't it? NCnana, Yes, by all means, start collecting children's holiday books. I think they add such warmth and a realness to holiday vignettes. And, the bonus is that you can read them to your kids or grandkids, as well! Sarah, Hi and many thanks! Glad you can join us here. Karen, I love bird things, too! Let's plan on doing some bird tables or vignettes after the holidays, ok? I'd love to see more of your pieces. Magpie, thanks! Last night I used the placemats again. DH looks down on them and says, "These are really interesting, Honey, but I wonder what's going to get stuck down in them." After dinner, I shook them out and (too much)grated Parmesan cheese fell out! Hmmmmm! Hi Punk! Our coffee table is from India and pretty old. I've seen some repros like it with glass tops, but I like ours the way it is. Our living room is very eclectic . . . LOL! Yachter: too funny! Yes, we need to sneak into Kathleen's house and steal some of her flatware. She'd never miss them ;^D Thanks again, Ladies, for all your kind words. I'll get my Thanksgiving dinner table finished soon. Lynn
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Thank you, holiday-ers! ladypat...yes, I wish that t'cloth could talk! Can you imagine? (on someone's table 70 or 75 yrs ago!) phonegirl...working woman...you're up & fixin' ...this is the first time I've used placemats on counter...we're all just a bunch of Enablers R Us! (mmmm, pretzel & broccoli salad sounds good!) jane & luvs...too funny about our ceramics! I loved it! & it was an evening with "adults" ...good memories, too. Thanks for the compliments...while the greenware was wet, my teacher taught how to "lift up" those feathers with a tool & then it was fired or whatever before painting. PM...that turkey was the TJMaxx 50% off ...so $6.50 that I got just recently...remember, I think it was YOUR doings that brought it to my home! LOL! Thanks! oak...I started collecting Jewel Tea in mid 90's ... because I got a few pcs at MIL's estate sale...the hunt has been fun & my china closet is full...altho there's lots more out there! OA...cringe! Red wine! LOL! Everytime I put it on the table I kind of "blank" it out of my mind...my kids don't know the value...but the value is just "using" it! My DS broke a glass a couple yrs ago & now he won't drink out of Jewel Tea glasses! LOL! They make fun of my dish addict syndrome, I think! Jeanne S. ok, I must get off here & peel potatoes! :-)
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hi2all
14 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Lynn,

You really have some nice Thanksgiving pieces. I am particularly taken with the pumpkin with scene you got at Hobby Lobby.

I have some of the same glass plates.

Enjoy your Thanksgiving dinner. Look at it this way: you get to use your pine cone plates and napkin holders for a special meal.

Thanks for sharing,

Lee
susiewantsroses
14 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
I adore your Thanksgiving decor!!! You have collected a very creative array of items that will thrill your guests. I love to shop Thrift. This year I finally found my TURKEY centerpiece. I also have been on the hunt. It was $25. (which is high for a resale) but it is a soup tureen as well and had never been opened from it's oringinal wrapping. Now if I could just find some of those beautiful beaded pumpkins like you have!!!
judithva
14 years ago
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lynninnewmexico, very nice, I love the style of your home designs too, it looks very welcoming and interesting not everyone can pull acheive both at the same time.
excessfroufrou
14 years ago
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Lynn,
Love your pumpkin finds, the carved looking one is great with your runner and candlestick. You did a beautiful job on the beaded pumpkins and that runner is a perfect match too. I love your table and all your serving pieces, and with just the three of you you'll be able to use more dishes and decorations. My Thanksgiving table is always so crammed full, with food and people that it never turns out like I think it should. Yours is a sight for sore eyes. I like the square plate with the round charger too. Susiewantsroses, I love your turkey, you couldn't pass that up, even if it was a little pricey. Is it yellow or white? Pretty, no matter which.
Syble
hi2all
14 years ago
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Susiewantsroses, that is a very nice turkey tureen.

Lee
Purplemoon
14 years ago
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Lynn, everything is BEAUTIFUL..BEAUTIFUL..BEAUTIFUL. I've scrolled up and looked several times. Your colors are great. And that pumpkin with turkey from HL...WOW. I just can't get over that piece.

SusieRose, glad you jumped in with a picture. I know you like to decorate and have lovely things. Lets see more from you, Girl. Your turkey is wonderful and I'd have paid that for him too. We can't always find great bargains, but I figure if we pay a bit more at times, it all works out from all the ones we do find. You'll have this turkey for years and get a lot of enjoyment from him, so I'd say you did good bringing him home!

hugs, Karen
lynninnewmexico
Original Author
14 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Thanks for all your sweet comments!

Jane, yes, I think it'll be a very special Thanksgiving for us. I think we'll have fires going in all our fireplaces to make it extra special. As for my HL pumpkin, can you tell from my photo that it's hollow and thet the design on the front is carved out? I really like my new find!
Luckygal, it's hard to pull off holidays when your home is full of Old World things. I'm glad that you think it turned out well.

Lee, you have those gold glass plates, too? How wonderful! Do you use them for anything or any time of the year in particular?

Susie, what a wonderful turkey! I agree with Karen, it was a good buy, although I know we all LOVE those deep discounts best. Your turkey centerpiece/tureen was worth the extra!

Judith, thank you for such a lovely compliment!

Syble, thanks about my table. I do enjoy not having a crowded table and like being able to have some taller pieces in the mix. I'd better never buy a round table, though, as DH would go nuts with the center filled with decs ;^D

Karen, yes, isn't that an unusual, pretty piece? I almost bought the only other one they had left, too, when I noticed that several small pieces of the design were broken off and rattling around inside it. Too bad, because I knew some of you might want the other one :~(

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bettyd_z7_va
14 years ago
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Lynn, Your centerpiece is even more beautiful than I remembered. I had asked in another post that you post a picture for the newbies who didn't get to see it last year.

I love both of your new pumpkins. You have again set a beautiful Thanksgiving table.

Susie, I'm impressed by your big old Bossy looking Turkey. He certainly will be the center of attention on your Thanksgiving table. I don't think that is a bad price at all for such a stately bird.

Betty
oldalgebra
14 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Lynne,
I am completely taken with your bowl pumpkin. It's just my style. If you and I were in the store at the same time, you'd have a fight on your hands.
Wow! Your new gravy and jelly serving pieces are great for Thanksgiving, but I was thinking that they just might blend in with your Franciscan dishes as well.

Susie, you've got one great turkey centerpiece. Do you think you'll ever serve soup from it? That would be so cool.
luvstocraft
14 years ago
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Lynne, I agree with all of the above. Your new pumpkins are great, but the carved one is really special and I noticed it even has ACORNS on it! All the pieces for your table go together so well, just look at you all organized and doing a "trial run" before the big day! I'm so glad you gave us a close up of your centerpiece pumpkins--you really did a nice arrangement on each of them--and you found a way to use the tops as well! Great job!

Susierose, that turkey tureen is gorgeous--no way you could pass that up!

Luvs
hi2all
14 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Lynne,

My plates are clear... I knew your bowls were gold, but thought they were on clear plates. What can I say, now I don't even know my colors. (-;

You have probably done this, but with your square dishes, have you ever turned them one quarter-turn on the chargers? I did a table like that recently, and was really pleased with the appearance. The points at the top, bottom, and sides worked really well with square napkins used as placemats also on the diagonal.

BTW, your dishes are very attractive. Bet they look wonderful in your house.

Lee
Oakley
14 years ago
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Lynne, beautiful! A few years ago it was just my dh, me and one of our kids for TG, when we usually have a large family gathering. I have to say, it was one of the funnest times we'd ever had! It was so laid back and the feel of TG was still there.

Now, can you tell me where you get the energy to do all of that? lol
oldalgebra
14 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Lynn,
I thought I'd use this post to tell you something that I've often thought but never got around to saying. I think your home is so welcoming. Honestly, I am usually just focusing on your dishes or stemware or centerpieces when I'm adding to one of your posts. So, although I've often thought how wonderfully everything fits into the total decor of your home, I've just never gotten around to mentioning it. So, just for the record, everything, not just the table setting, is lovely.
The long shot of your table is a great view and was the impetus for my comment.
By the way, I just noticed that incredible carved edge on your table. Wonderful, really wonderful!
cinlo
14 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Everything has such a warm, Fall feel to it. I LOVE your candelabras. I found similar pumpkins to yours with the turkey at Home Goods, but mine are not hollow and as intricate looking. Great find!
Your tablesetting is gorgeous. The square plates are so pretty from last years table. Love the colors. I can see how you'd use them a lot in the Fall/Winter.
kathleen_li
14 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
That pumpkin piece is beautiful! You are right, lovely details.
You look like you are ready to go with all your lovely decorations..very pretty!
dreamgoddess
14 years ago
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Lynn, I love seeing photos of your home. It always looks so warm and inviting. Your table setting is beautiful. I think my favorite part of it is the three pumpkins that you're using as the centerpiece. They're so pretty with the decorated tops.
tammy518
14 years ago
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Lynn, I love your Thanksgiving table and your other vignettes. That Thanksgiving pumpkin is so neat. HL is yet another store we don't have around here.
User
14 years ago
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I love all of it! Everything from the pumpkin to your candelabras! I remember those pretty sugared pumpkins from last year. You made those right? Hope there isn't too much of a void around the holidays with your DS away.
jeannespines
14 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
I'm visiting over here from the GJ site...kind of slow right now with lots settling gardens for the winter. lynninnm...your table is gorgeous! Love the dinnerware, your pumpkin centerpc. & the tapestry on your buffet & table. TFS your pics!

susieroses...love the soup tureen gobbler! AWESOME find! Here's a pic of my new turkey this yr. with his "cage"...got it on a shopping day trip with friends...set it on dining table last mo. to take a pic...now I have some poppouri pumpkins in cage with him & sitting on orangey burlap. TFS! Jeanne S.
excessfroufrou
14 years ago
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Jeanne, you get the prize for most creative turkey centerpiece. That cage is to die for. Looks like your trying to fatten him up before Thanksgiving.
Syble
luvstocraft
14 years ago
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Jeanne, glad to see you over here with us. I started out on GJ a few years ago and still go over to read but don't post much--small yard and not making much for it after the 13 totems and stacked pots! LOL I love your turkey, he looks allot like the one Tam and Jane have--and Syble's comment about the cage made me laugh! Luvs
jaybird
14 years ago
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I second OA!! and your Thanksgiving decos are beautiful!
lynninnewmexico
Original Author
14 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Thank you for your kind words! I like you all very much and admire your own talents in decorating, so it means a lot to know that my own efforts look good to you.

OA, I'm really incredibly touched that you think my home looks very welcoming. This has always been my main goal and I'm happy that it shows. A place that's a showplace but unwelcoming and not warm is a house, not a home in my mind. Here's a pic I took recently of my living room. It was heading towards dusk, so it's not the greatest picture. I'm also including one of the table's edge, too.

Jeanne, it's so nice to "meet" you! I love your turkey in a cage. What a fun idea! It looks to be the same one that Jane has this year.
Lynn

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Purplemoon
14 years ago
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Lynn, you definitely have a beautiful HOME. I'm with you on those that seem sterile and lack the warmth. No matter what kind of decor a person likes, surely there are ways to make it 'welcoming' instead of don't touch and be careful where you sit!

Jeanne, how lucky you found one of those Turkeys. And the cage to put him in is totally delightful. Hope you stay with us thru the Holidays (at least) and keep posting pictures.

hugs, Karen

hugs, Karen
plainjane425
14 years ago
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Well...I'm blown away!!
There's ANOTHER Turkey out their like Mine & Tam's.
Instead of a Twin...it's Now a Triplet!!

Jeanne..Your turkey is the exact one Tam & I have.
I got mine last year on Ebay. He had the same finish as yours w/no sheen...so I gave him a Krylon satin spray..
It really brought out all the details on him.
Just something for you to think about.

jane
jeannespines
14 years ago
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Am enjoying all you ladies pics on this forum...wonderful! The tablescapes are gorgeous & I am in awe! Love the great finds & the artistic talents shared by so many!

lynninnm...your "home" truly warms my heart..TFS your pics!

I have no tablescapes to share but here are the dishes I use on Thanksgiving (plus other special times)... the Autumn Leaf pattern by Hall...I've collected it for many yrs & it's so perfect for Autumn. Hope you enjoy! And thanks for the warm welcome! Jeanne S.
lynninnewmexico
Original Author
14 years ago
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Hi Jeanne! I love your beautiful Autumn dishes. It looks like your handpainted Mexican bird was made to go with your dishes. How pretty!
Lynn
luvstocraft
14 years ago
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Jeanne, you have a great collection of those dishes, how many people do you feed at Thanksgiving? I sometimes see that pattern at the antique stores, is there a story behind them? Love your little angels too. Thanks for sharing your pretties with us. Luvs

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