Everyday Living

Thanksgiving Grace In Our Living Space

~ Autumn, Decorating

“Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭107:1‬ ‭

When we turn the calendars forward to November, it seems like all eyes focus on that fourth Thursday that comes and goes so quickly!  It’s the day that we set aside to talk, laugh, eat, and above all…give thanks.  Here in our home, we always want to take time out to pause, reflect, and be thankful…because there is so very much to be thankful for.  The little vignette you will see today brings together the elements of autumn and the fast approaching holiday with the warm colors and its rustic vibe.  I guess you could say it adds that thanksgiving grace in our living space!  

 
I dressed the French chest in our family room to usher in the season!  

 
“I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.”
      G.K. Chesterton

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Tablescape Tuesday: Just Around The Corner

~ Autumn, Food & Entertaining, Tablescape Tuesday

“Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God”
Psalm 20:7

When daylight savings time ends, that means two things: longer evenings and Thanksgiving is on its way!  Can you believe that in a little over two weeks, we will be carving turkey and eating pumpkin pie?  It’s never too early to be thinking of those who will gather around your table, and how you can make the holiday special for each and every one!  Today, I am sharing with you, my sweet readers, another autumn tablescape that would also be perfect for that Thursday that we all look forward to!  You will notice, it is a mixture of colors and textures, but that shouldn’t surprise you if you have been a reader of my blog for very long!  I hope today’s table will inspire you if you are hosting friends and family in your home.  Next week I will be sharing our Thanksgiving tablescape!  After all, it is the holiday just around the corner!

 
I use this trio of ceramic pumpkins every year during the autumn season. I have had them so long that I can’t remember where I bought them!

 
Using burlap as the table runner provides great texture!

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Mixin’ It Up!

~ Autumn, Decorating, Home Tours

“Give thanks to the Lord of lords, for his steadfast love endures forever; to him who alone does great wonders, for his steadfast love endures forever”
‭‭Psalm‬ ‭136:3-4‬ ‭

Thanksgiving is in the air!  And so is Christmas!  It seems like every year, the lines continue to blur as to when to put away the pumpkins and drag out the trees. Thanksgiving is perhaps my favorite holiday, because it seems like it’s the holiday with no expectations…only to eat and enjoy family!  But may I pose the idea that you can decorate with both in mind?

You may remember last year when I shared the Caroline House with you all!  It’s a lovely house that the women of Briarwood Church decorate to usher in the Christmas season, and it’s definitely worth pulling out of the archives today!  Katy and I went and loved every room – they were all decorated beautifully!  While most rooms were decked out for Christmas, the sunroom lent itself to both Thanksgiving and Christmas.  Today, let’s take a look at what happens when we mix it up!

 
The pineapple is a symbol of hospitality…fresh fruit is perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas!

 
My eye was immediately drawn to the cross on the window!

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