Well, I asked myself as Thanksgiving prep time came along…why should I do the “same old, same old” decor year after year?? I was emboldened to correct that after I came upon a long forgotten treasure that I’d purchased in Rajasthan, India thirty years ago. Surely this handsome hand-loomed piece deserved its turn in the spotlight!
The props for this Indian theme were stirring my imagination…bright colored silks interwoven with gold… velvet pumpkins I’ve collected over the years…an Indian silk umbrella for a singular accent… soft velvet-y mushrooms. And what could be more appropriate with the color theme than roasted butternut squash soup (to be served in my favorite glass bowls…all the better to see the color)!
This year I also chose to add placemats and monogrammed napkins over the cloth… with their spicy cumin shade they make such an addition to this over-the-top tableau (additionally, I love the double circles with their scalloped edges (Mrs. Alice).
And gleaming bronze Siniyas (etched-metal chargers) brought home from Morocco many years ago.
Bejeweled and beaded “partridges” feel right at home nestled among the silk…gifts from a dear friend from afar who shares Thanksgiving with us. What an addition they have proven to be, whatever the theme.
Beeswax candles add their romantic light to the scene.
This Thanksgiving scene in our salon would not be complete without a well-dressed mantle to include a glittering velvet pumpkin and soft-to-the-touch sequined mushrooms (Mrs. Alice).
A festive note on the powder room door should a guest have trouble finding the loo.
Looking out upon our parkland view…the pumpkins and mums and garden greenery have held up very well (despite the chilly, wild winds).
You still have a week before you need to decorate your home…hope this post has inspired you to “think outside the box.”
S-U-P-E-R-B tableau!
Those lucky, lucky people who will be dining at your table. The entire atmosphere looks welcoming.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Well, well…w/you LOOK at THAT!! Just a vision!! You know, a “little” (or, in my case a lot) sparkle & candle light just has t/make one smile. That “rhinestone tape” is amazing, imo. I’ve finished wrapping candles, velvet, etc pumpkin “veins” (& even a few colored leaf veins… HAPPY THANKSGIVING!! ❤️ franki
Helping my niece prepare for 26 this year and I shall go there loaded for “turkey,” with inspiration. Happy Thanksgiving to you and Jon and the lucky diners joining you!
What an absolutely fabulous table – made even better by using pieces you already had on hand!
Happy Thanksgiving, Bettie.
First of all, everyone should be so blessed to have your exquisite taste. The tableau is stunningly beautiful. The pieces you brought home from the far East are simply fabulous. They all go together and it’s a table fit for a king.
The partridges are just heaven, I believe you had another amazing type of feature for another table setting a few years ago that I LOVED, the walkway leading to your door is lovely!
LOVELY LADAY,
MAY THIS DAY OF ‘THANKSGIVING’ ALLOW US ALL TO REALISE JUST HOW TRULY BLESSED – EACH OF US ARE.
MAY YOUR GUESTS BE EQUAL IN AWARENESS, TO THE EFFORT AND LOVE THEIR HOSTESS HAS TAKEN IN THIS QUEST.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ONE AND ALL.
TOM
Just beautiful! The colors, the textures, the sparkle all so inviting. A feast for the eyes!