Happy Tuesday sweet friends. November holds within its thirty days a special day to count our blessings. The fourth Thursday of November is not only a gathering for reflecting and remembering the blessings of the past year, it also challenges us to express heartfelt gratefulness each day until Thanksgiving greets us again next year! Let thankfulness be 365!
“Giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,”
Ephesians 5:20 (ESV)
I am excited to join 16 table stylists for a Thanksgiving Tablescape Blog Hop hosted by my lovely friend, Rita from Panolpy. You will find all of the links for tabletop ideas and inspiration at the bottom of this post.
Blessing upon blessing does our Heavenly Father richly bestow on us! I count it a blessing to wake up each morning, walk to the kitchen, and make my coffee. As each day progresses however, I need to remind myself to spend time counting my blessings and not adding up my complaints!
The table is set with my favorite autumn dishes, “Woodland” by Spode. There are eight different game and water fowl plates that are framed by the British Flowers border which dates back to 1831. This plate depicts the pintail male and female. Each dinner plate rests upon American Atelier ‘Baroque’ chargers and pheasant feather placemats.
The Italian linen tablecloth is from Le Telerie Toscane, a shop in Florence, Italy. I can’t remember where I found it stateside, but it is one of my favorite linens!
A simple edible centerpiece of apples in an Italian bowl is a no fuss idea for your Thanksgiving table. The bowl sits on an antique floral and fruit platter that I found in an antique shop years ago.
Mini cornucopias were filled with wheat, Indian corn, gourds, dried okra, and persimmons that were placed alongside the centerpiece!
Wood ducks are beautifully depicted on this plate. They are often spotted in our wildlife park.
The beauty of the tablecloth can be seen in this image.
Amber colored stemware is a favorite for autumn!
The napkin rings gifted from a dear friend add jewelry to the table!
Mallard ducks grace this plate. I originally purchased the Spode plates and feather placemats because my Renaissance Man loves wildlife and the outdoors. Those who follow his Simple + Southern Sunday posts often see his treks through the woodlands and the wildlife park. He has a discerning eye and discovers what most would never see. His major in college was biology with a concentration on wildlife. After graduation, he considered moving to Colorado to study further. We decided to stay put in our Appalachian Foothills, and it has definitely been a blessing to be near family.
“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.”
Numbers 6:24-26 (ESV)
I photographed on a partly cloudy day that allowed the outdoors to be in view. The copper candle stands were purchased in a local shop that carries many unique items!
Antler sheds and turkey feathers are easily found in our woodlands and pastures.
Many memories are attached to this tablesetting. The Reed and Barton stainless flatware was one of the last gifts my beloved Mother gave me. The undeserved blessing of Godly parents, who raised me in a Christian home, are blessings for which I could never be grateful enough.
“Gratitude turns what we have into enough.”
~Anonymous
Counting is a mathematical process where we are typically using addition. Perhaps when we consider counting our blessings, multiplication should be incorporated!
~Butch Richardson
For beautiful inspiration, click on the links below.
Panoply – Thanksgiving Fowl and Feast
Hyacinths for the Soul – Fine Feathered Friends
Everyday Living – Counting Our Blessings
Home is Where the Boat Is – Giving Thanks Lakeside
Pandora’s Box – Thanksgiving Table for Two
Life and Linda – Enchanted Woodland
The Cat’s Whiskerz – A Simple and Thankful Tablescape for Thanksgiving
My Thrift Store Addiction – A Cornucopia of Blessings for Thanksgiving
Me and My Captain – To Be Thankful is to Recognize God in All Things
Corner of Plaid and Paisley – So Much To Be Thankful For
The Painted Apron – Thanksgiving Blessings
Thrifting Wonderland – A Thrifty Thanksgiving Table
Dinner at Eight – Thanksgiving in the Meadows and Ponds
Belle Bleu Interiors – A Table of Blessings
Red Cottage Chronicles – Thanksgiving Harvest Tablescape
Mantel and Table – How To Set a Rich and Luxurious Thanksgiving Tablescape
Celebrating Everyday Life – How to Style a Thanksgiving Table with Aqua, Chocolate and Cream Accents
Thank you for your visit and gracious comments. Wishing you a blessed Thanksgiving season!
Linking with: Pieced Pastimes, Between Naps on the Porch, Katherines Corner, Follow The Yellow Brick Home,
Life and Linda
Good Morning Pam, What a stunning tablecloth…I don’t remember seeing it before! I love the simplicity of the apples as a centerpiece flanked by your candle stands and mini cornucopias. I have long admired your Spode Woodland and love the different images available. Your amber stemware, napkin rings, pheasant feather placemats and antler sheds add beauty as well as a bit of nature to your table. As always, it’s a treat to have a virtual seat at the table. Happy Tuesday! 🦃🧡
Pam, your tablescape is so well put together and so beautiful as a result. The refined touch of the white Atelier charger plates allows the bold features of that linen to really stand out. I love that. And all the touches of this season, and how appropriately in tune with Butch’s and Seth’s love of the outdoors, really adds a personal touch in the sheds, the choice of the Spode salads, and the pheasant placemats. Butch’s observations on his weekly treks are something I always look forward to. Your centerpiece of fruit, the cornucopia contents and sheds on the table reflect part of what we often see through Butch’s eyes. That aligned view from the dining table to the garden beyond has me completely in awe how it is perfectly placed! Such a gorgeous, gorgeous view.
Thank you for participating in this blog hop of countless blessings, you being one of those!
Pam, I always enjoy your posts so much, this one as well. You always give me such a sense of calmness and gratefulness or gratitude- not just for Thanksgiving, but through the year. So thank you for that🧡Your fabulous tablecloth really caught my eye, no wonder, it’s such a beautiful treasure! As well as your pieces from your mom. You have complimented the tablecloth so well with your beautiful place settings and the cornucopia! I adore that photo looking out beyond the window, we have so much to be thankful for! I hope you have a lovely Thanksgiving 🙏🏼🧡
Your table, as always, is beautiful. I so love that china — the wood ducks are fabulous. And I love decorating a table with natural things such as your gourds and fruit. Your table is lovely, Pam, yet also very personal with special touches. A lovely Thanksgiving offering!
Thank you, Jeanie. Your comments are heart-warming!
I count it a Blessing that I have virtually gotten to know you, dear Pam. ☺️
Your table is exquisite. I am swooning over your tablecloth. It is quite stunning. The addition of natural elements and the simplicity of apples as a centerpiece are quite lovely and add to the elegance of the tablecloth. The Woodland Spode China is perfect for Thanksgiving. And goes along with Butch and Seth and their love for the outdoors. The memories of your Mother are also at the table with her silverware gift to you.
Thank you for having us at your table. You are always an inspiration.
You are a blessing, Nancy. Yes, Butch and Seth could live outdoors, I sometimes think. I appreciate their knowledge. They have increased my love for woods and forests! Happy Week, my friend!
Count your many blessings name them one by one. Hope I get to sing that song on that Thursday set aside to give thanks. The view to the garden is lovely. It’s the first time you’ve shown it when showing your table I think. And you have an amazing memory also because you name everything and where you found it. Wish those stores that didn’t make it through Covid were still here. We are expecting snow Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. My body feels it coming.
I love that old hymn. I miss some of my favorite stores that closed. Wow, snow! Stay warm, my friend!
Love it all Pam. Your table is classy and beautiful. Have a wonderful week. Hugs. Kris
As always, I appreciate your visits, Kris!
Beautiful table, full of the bounty of the harvest season.
Thanks so much, Carole for stopping by!
Pam, this is all something to be grateful for as I sip my morning coffee. What a cornucopia of delightful details starting with that fabulous table linen. I can see why it is a favorite.
We finally had a marvelous rain storm last night that lasted hours. Lots of lightning and thunder, with heavy rain and oh, how fresh and cool it all is this morning. Grateful!!!
I, too, am a fan of Spode’s Woodland series. I have some of the salad plates to mix in at times. The wildlife are favorites for me as well, and the transfer ware borders always offer that perfect finish. I know you and your Renaissance Man will enjoy celebrating at this table surrounded by your darling family. I’m grateful for your friendship, Pam! Happy Thanksgiving!
Hi Pam! Your tablescape is gorgeous! I love the way the gourds and fruit complement your beautiful tablecloth. I hope you have a blessed Thanksgiving and lovely November, Cecilia @ My Thrift Store Addiction
I can see why this tablecloth is one of your favorites Pam, it is beautiful and so perfect for Thanksgiving with it’s bountiful fruit! Your simple centerpiece of apples is a continuation of the pattern! The stemmed glassware is magical with the other elements, and I love the cornucopias spilling gourds and wheat. I had to smile when I read that you purchased the Spode plates and feathered placemats because of Butch’s love of wildlife and the outdoors~learning he was a biology wildlife major explains how he is able to identify so many plants during his Sunday strolls! The jeweled napkin rings are so pretty, and the memory of your dear mother is honored with using her silverware. I know you and your family will have a very blessed Thanksgiving!
Pam, your stunning tablecloth is the perfect backdrop for your table. Your Spode plates speak to my English country loving heart! The cooper candle stands are gorgeous, such a unique design. It looks like you have an incredible view from your Thanksgiving table. I know I would sit here for hours enjoying the scenery both outside and on the table! Happy Thanksgiving 🙂
Pam, That is an exquisite tablecloth! I love it! The pattern reminds of some of my favorite linen tea towels. I really enjoy the Italian kitchen linen designs. When I see Italian linens, I usually buy them as they turn out to be a favorite as the material is devine! Your Thanksgiving table is beautiful! We do need to have a 365 thankful attitude as God gives us so much. I have one of the wheat candlesticks, too. They look so nice on your table. Have a great day! Clara❤️
Pam, what “love” can I give your table that hasn’t already been expressed by these lovely ladies? I share your love of Spode “Woodland” and each time I take them out, I smile and hug them to my chest. I love that they date back to 1831. I also have the pheasant feather placemats and try to incorporate them into any Autumnal setting. Your tablecloth is so lovely and the apples and cornucopias are the right touch to bring all your beautiful elements together. I also like that you used your mothers flatware…I have Michaelangelo flatware by Oneida and it resembles your silverware pattern. Thank you for sharing the view from your table…how perfect is that? And thanks to Butch for his quotes that are so inspiring and truthful. God has Blessed us with so much to be thankful for. I pray on this Election Day that He will heal our country. Jeremiah 33:6. God Bless America! Happy November 🦃🍁🐿️🦆🦆🦆
Pam, your table is quite lovely with the Italian colorful tablecloth. I adore Spode Woodland dishware, I have the quail. Your simple centerpiece is wonderful with fresh fruit. How special to have your gifted mother’s flatware. The napkin rings are so pretty and add jewelry to the table. I love that you are also using the pheasant placemats. A lovely table to celebrate being so grateful.
Pam, what a stunning table! Your Italian linen tablecloth is so beautiful – especially from that side view. The Spode plates are gorgeous too on the Baroque chargers and feather placemats and I can see why they are favorites. (You and Rita both remind me that I have some feather placemats too (somewhere)). The amber glasses and napkin rings are perfect, and it must be so special to use the Reed and Barton flatware that was one of the last gifts from your mother. Love the centerpiece with the bowl of apples on the antique platter, the cornucopias spilling their autumn bounty, and the antler sheds – it adds to a wonderful nature-inspired ambience. The copper candle holders are a beautiful touch too. Wishing you and your family a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving my friend!
Pam, this is such a gorgeous, warm, and inviting setting. I have always adored the Spode Woodland pattern, and it looks so pretty on your table. The natural centerpiece of apples in the vintage bowl and cornucopias overflowing with natures bounty is beautiful! The Italian tablecloth provides such a lovely anchor for the entire setting. The scripture and sentiment you shared is perfect for this time of Thanksgiving and everyday. Happy November, dear friend!
Amazing post, dear friend… Gorgeous dishes and adorable tablecloth. Precious Bible verses. Thank you for your encouragement.
Thank you, my friend!
Pam, your table is so lovely; the tablecloth is gorgeous and your centerpiece is so clever. so true about reminding oneself not to complain but rather find moments of gratitude! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Pam,
I count my blessings and am so thankful that YOU, Butch, and your family are included in my blessings! As always, your post is filled with beauty and warmth that perfectly pairs with God’s Word and the nature surrounding you! The pop of autumn and amber with the cloudy days, exquisite tablecloth, the cornucopia of incredible collections, the plates, and the addition of the sheds and feathers make for the perfect setting! I’ve spent each day, since last Friday, with my parents. My dad’s surgery went well yesterday, but he will be there through Sunday. I’ve thought of your precious Daddy, your family, and this time of Thanksgiving. As life evolves and situations swirl, I have much to be thankful for. It would be easy for me to complain. Through it all, HE never leaves or forsakes us! Your posts remind me of how much beauty already surrounds us–and how we can MAKE beauty appear! You always have a way of lifting me and helping me “savor” each season. Although I’m not here often (and wish I could be!), I hold you all in my heart and prayers. It’s hard to believe we’re in November and our favorite holiday will be here soon! Thank you again for all the hard work you do to organize, create, and write! I can’t even imagine the time it must take to do all of this! I love you and am so grateful to know you! Karla and Finn
Karla, I somehow missed that your Dad was having surgery. I hope he is doing well, my friend. Sitting in a hospital wears me down. I hope you are taking care of yourself. We have 24/7 caregivers with my sweet Daddy. He has declined within the last three weeks. I did not read your last post and I will go back and read it. I am so sorry I am late to read it. There are challenges these days, but God is faithful. Your sweet comments warm my heart. Sending love and prayers for you, your Dad and Mother!
Love you ❤️🙏🏻🥰
Another lovely table Pam – you always inspire me! The fruit centerpiece and copper candle holders are so perfect for Thanksgiving, along with the cornucopias and your beautiful tablecloth. But my favorite has to be those gorgeous napkin rings! How sweet of your friend – they’re really lovely! Thanks as always for sharing not only your beautiful tables, but your beautiful heart. Take care, and Happy Thanksgiving my friend!
Loved reading Butch’s take on counting Thanksgiving blessings. They definitely should be multiplied. Such a beautiful Italian tablecloth. It brings back fond memories of Florence as does your Italian bowl filled with fruit. The Spolde china is one of my favorite patterns and makes a beautiful addition to the rest of your plate stack. The amber glasses are a perfect color to use in this setting. Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with blessings.
Lynne
More oohs and aahs from this corner, Pam. The guests around that table will enjoy a feast for the eye as well as the appetite!
Thank you, Nancy for your sweet comments!
How you inspire us all with your sense of color and symmetry.. this table setting
is exquisite. The Italian tablecloth is the perfect ground for your lovely place settings and centerpieces… The sentiments of gratitude and Thanksgiving crown the whole arrangement with the true meaning of the day. Prayers for
Sweet Daddy, as well as Karla’s Dad. Rest in His promises and healing mercies.
Mary, thank you my friend! I love Thanksgiving and all of the special memories surrounding the season! I appreciate your prayers for Daddy!
Oh Pam, isn’t that tablecloth a stunning one, and especially for Thanksgiving? Your Spode plates are so beautiful and of course I love the memory of your mom in giving you the precious flatware. We do need to count our everyday blessings, no matter how small they are. Thank you for the reminder of skipping our complaints. Happy November!
Thank you, Kitty. Your comments warm my heart!
Pam, this is a lovely table celebrating the harvest season. The tablecloth is stunning! I could easily sit by it for days on end. I like how you continued the harvest theme with a centerpiece of apples and bracketing mini cornucopia filled with fresh gourds and dried corn. I love the feathered placemats you used to emphasize the wildfowl plates which are marvelously detailed. I too love using mine in the fall. I hope you enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving with family.
Oh Pam, your table is so welcoming! I love the dishes by Spode, they are perfect for this occasion. And the flatware gifted by your mother is so deeply sweet and meaningful. You’ve laid such a lovely table to linger at and count our many blessings! – Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍁🍽 – Jennifer
Such a beautiful table! I LOVE the tablecloth! And the view out the window from the head of the table looking out toward your garden was just stunning. It is always such a blessing to visit with you. God bless you and your family.
Thank you, Cheryl! I always look forward to your visits!