So, let’s chat and look at my Thanksgiving Table!
Don’t you just love to peek into people’s homes at night?
Yup, we all do it and can’t help ourselves.
But, today, you are welcome to peek into our houses. And when it comes to the holidays it is so fun to tour around blogger’s homes,
If you just stopped by Judy’s home, Life is Better at Home, I am happy to welcome you here. I adore Judy and her table decor is fantastic with her brass candlesticks and white pumpkins.
So, I wanted to mix it up this year!
Don’t worry, I have pumpkins and the whole Thanksgiving table fare.
I just thought wouldn’t it be sweet to share a bit of what I’m thankful for. So join in, and read along.
Time to Just Be Thankful
I’m thankful I live in California.
And I’m thankful for all the friendly turkeys in our neighborhood.
I love it when I gobble at the wild turkeys and they gobble back.
I’m thankful for my morning hikes this time of year.
I adore Autumn and it’s crisp blue skies.
I’m thankful for all the Crayola colored leaves I collect on my hikes with friends.
I’m thankful for the cooler Autumn days.
I love it when cold weather inspires me to bake.
I’m thankful for the delicious smell of pumpkin bread in every room of our home.
I’m thankful that our five-plus years of failed infertility treatments.
And I’m so thankful for our journey across the world to adopt our two babies.
I’m thankful when my daughter gives my husband and me a spontaneous BIG group hug every day. She squeezes me so hard that I can’t breathe.
I’m thankful for my husband who still makes me laugh until tears are streaming down my cheeks.
And I’m thankful that my husband still thinks I have a great smile.
I’m thankful that he is still my best friend.
I’m thankful for my little bit of garden
And I’m ecstatic and surprised that my roses are still alive.
I’m thankful for these last blossoms which I can share with you.
I’m thankful that I found my life’s passion.
And I’m over the moon thankful for all your encouragement.
I’m thankful for every single one of you!
Alright, let’s get this party going!
If you are wondering about how I build my table, keep reading…
Thanksgiving Table Decor
So those of you coming over from Instagram, you’ve encouraged me to refocus my Thanksgiving table decor.
I was all set to style a brown and cranberry table and then, one pink Peanut Pumpkin had me mesmerized.
All it took was one pink pumpkin and many trips to Trader Joes and my new table design became a reality.
A few pretty pink petals, some stolen persimmons from our neighborhood…
and tada!
And of course, these sugared walnuts will be on our table this Thanksgiving!
Designing my Table
Can I preface this by saying, I had a false start.
Yes, I had everything ready to go, and I tossed the whole idea out.
My interest kept focusing on one pink pumpkin that caught my eye at the store.
You might say I was smitten by this cute pale pink pumpkin.
So, here is how I tackle my table for those of you who are interested.
1. I decide on a color and theme. I threw out the cranberry and browns and went with pink!
2. Next, I chose my tablecloth and literally placed them down on the table. When I got home with my armful of pumpkins I quickly cleared my table and placed two different tablecloths down.
It became apparent, the more natural bleached drop cloth worked best.
3. I collected all my decor and placed them on my table. This is when the building begins.
Don’t be afraid to shop your house.
Add, subtract decor until you find exactly what works.
It is a balance of color, space, and texture.
4. Just keep in mind that objects have a feel, natural, modern, vintage, traditional are just a few styles that decor comprises.
For this Thanksgiving table, I was super happy to create a natural, subtle and light table.
My best advice is that you are the artist and the table is your canvas.
Mostly have fun and be amazing!
Now off to Liz from Home and Fabulous! You are totally in for an incredible treat, her home is over the top amazing.
Cheers,
Make Sure to Visit These Great Blogs
Kim and Lacey, Styled with Lace | Martha, Simple Cozy Charm
Sheila, Maison de Cinq | Jackie, Finding Lovely
Mysha, Remington Avenue | Ashley, Modern Glam
Julie and Jodie, The Design Twins | Olivia, Reinvented Collection
Joan, 2 Ladies and a Chair | Oscar, Oscar Bravo Home
Judy, Life is Better at Home | Janine, Happy Happy Nester | Liz, Home and Fabulous
1. Mosser Milkglass Cakestand | 2. Williams Sonoma Thankful Plate | 3. Trestle Goblet
4. Drapes | 5. Cable Knit Throw Blanket | 6. Hobnail Tumblers
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Jackie
This is such a beautiful tablescape sweet Janine and so heart felt. I love every detail!
happyhappynester
Thank you, sweet Jackie!!
Jodie & Julie
Janine,
What can I say? I’m in love! Truly! In. Love. I loved reading through your list of what you are grateful for. It made me so happy for you! It’s such a great idea to count one’s blessings…and I can only imagine how great it felt to write it all down!! Next….you table…your photos! You really blew me away. I always love your tablescapes but this one might be my all-time favorite. I loved the soft peach color of the pumpkins mixed with the brighter orange of the persimmons! The flowers and even the flower petals. It was simply breathtaking! Thanks for always inspiring me!
xoxo Jodie and Julie
happyhappynester
Hi Jodie!
Thank you, my bestie! You are such a great friend and such a beautiful person! Your sweet comments seriously warm my heart! You keep me going every day with all your encouragement and awesome friendship! Thank you, thank you!
Martha
I am just swooning over these colors!!! Gorgeousness! Reading about all you are thankful for brought tears to my eyes. You are such a gem, and I am so thankful to be included in these amazing hops with you <3
happyhappynester
Martha,
Ah, your comment brings tears to my eyes. All my thankfulness was right on the tips of my fingers and was so dear to my heart that writing them made sense! I’m so happy you liked them and could join us on this month’s blog hop!
Lizbeth Carrillo
Janine, this is amazing! Love every little detail, super duper cute. (AMAZING)
Xo, Lizbeth
happyhappynester
Thanks so much, Liz!! I so appreciate your encouraging words!!!
Judy
Janine I love this so much! How wonderful for you to share what you are thankful for with us!! So glad you found that sweet pink pumpkin as your inspiration. Your table and all of the pics are absolutely breathtaking!! I’m truly honoured to be a part of this group with you xox
happyhappynester
Judy,
You’re so kind! I did enjoy sharing moments from our family life. I’m super happy we could work side by side on this blog hop! Thanks for being a part of this memorable and talented Thanksgiving Table Decor Tour!
Kathleen
I loved this post Janine! Not only are your table and the photographs just lovely, but I loved that you shared your heart. Your kind and generous spirit is so evident in this post.
I’m thankful to have gotten the chance to get to know you this year! You are a total gem!
Lots of love –
Kathleen
happyhappynester
Oh, Kathleen,
We do need to meet in person one of these days! I know we would just hit it off the minute we would see each other. Thanks so much for your lovely comment and I hope to join you for next month’s blog hop!
Samantha Regan
I love your Thanksgiving table! I saw the same pumpkins at Trader Joe’s and was soooo tempted to stock up. Now I wish I had! Thanks for sharing and happy (early) Thanksgiving to you and your family!
happyhappynester
Samantha,
Ah, you should’ve bought some pink pumpkins! See they were calling your name. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family too!
Sheila Irwin
Those peach pumpkins are SO fabulous! Love them on this table mixed with the persimmons Janine – so pretty!
Thanks again for organizing and for all your hard work! I so enjoy doing these with you!
Sheila
xo
happyhappynester
You’re so welcome Sheila! I’m so happy you could join us for another fabulous tour!
Joan
Wow Janine gorgeous! I love that you changed your mind and followed your heart…or should I say pink pumpkin instinct. Your photography is so beautiful!!! Happy Thanksgiving
happyhappynester
Thanks so much, Joan! It is so funny how the creative process works! I’m happy I listened the little pink pumpkin calling my name!
Kim Hazel
Janine,
I’m so wowed by your talents! This is such a beautiful tablescape! I’m kind of obsessed with those pinky warty pumpkins! And I love how you wrote about your thankful list, a good reminder for all of us! Thank you once again for organizing such a fun hop!!
xoxo
Kim & Lacey
Olivia- Reinvented Collection
Hi Janine,
I can completely see how one little knobby pink pumpkin inspired your entire table design. Everything is so soft and pretty.
Gosh you seem to have quite the marvelous garden too! I so very much miss being able to go out and clip little pieces to enjoy indoors. There’s just something so wonderful about fruit on branches or pieces with little leaves still attached that I love. I’ve already pinned and added you to both of my home decor Tailwind Tribes and added you to a few others.
Wishing you a wonderful weekend,
Olivia
Oscar @ Oscar Bravo Home
I love your advice of creating a color scheme and then throw it out the door, hahaha! I love your humor. This table is dreamy Janine! Thanks so much for hosting this hop and for always welcoming me into them with open arms 🙂
Colette
I love what you’ve done w the persimmons. They’re in season now and I can’t stop eating them!
Those goblets are beautiful and your table settings is so fresh and inviting!