Here's a close-up of it:

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.

And here's a close-up. Isn't the detail great?

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.

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:

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?

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

And this for our Caesar or Waldorf salad.

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

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.

Thanks for looking!
Lynn

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

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

Lee

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

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 :~(

Lynn

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

Susie, you've got one great turkey centerpiece. Do you think you'll ever serve soup from it? That would be so cool.

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

Luvs

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

Now, can you tell me where you get the energy to do all of that? lol

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.

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

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

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

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.