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Good morning!!

I hope everyone is having a wonderful fall and that many are enjoying the cooler temperatures.  Fall is usually a short season in Calgary and we have already had our first snow; it rarely stays at this time of year (thankful for that) and that’s pretty much normal for here.  But we have moved beyond sweater weather and we are definitely into socks and heavier coats – at least in the morning.

 

Today I am joining 16 very talented ladies for a Thanksgiving blog hop, hosted by the lovely Rita from Panoply.  Thank you Rita!  I love Thanksgiving –  not only is it a time to gather with friends and family, it is also a time to take a moment and count one’s blessings.  I know I have much to be thankful for no matter when the day is celebrated.  You will find the links to all to all the other tablescapes at the end of the post.  Please check them out as you as sure to be inspired!

I came across this white, gold, and silver beaded sunflower table topper late this summer as HomeSense was bringing out their fall inventory.  No, I certainly don’t need another beaded table topper but I’m such a pushover for all things sparkly…  It formed the basis for this thanksgiving table.  Plus, I was sure that I already had everything else I needed to create a table in my stash.

 

On the topper is Mr. Pheasant – a forgotten surprise that we found as we packed up the garage in our old place.  He was a clearance item from WS and at 70% off, I had no hesitations about taking him off their hands.  He is surrounded by speckled glass and velvet pumpkins.  Simple, but nothing more was needed.

 

The plate stack started with these metallic gold thankful salad plates with oak leaves and acorns.  I’m not sure how long I’ve had them but it seems like a long time.

 

The dinner plate is Mikasa Antique White and sits on a sparkly gold charger.

 

Flatware is Pfaltzgraff with gold beading around the edge.  I did some googling and I think the pattern is Newcastle.  I no longer remember where it came from.

 

Stemware is Bohemian crystal water goblets and gold metallic leaf wine glasses.  I inherited the latter from my mom when she first downsized a couple of years ago.  If I had to guess, I’d say that they’re probably from Pier 1.

 

White pompom napkins are encased by a gold leaf pumpkin.

 

 

 

I’m still experimenting with the lighting in this kitchen.  Below are two photos – one in sunlight and one in artificial light.  I know which one I like better but it might not always be an option…

 

 

And on that note, Happy Thanksgiving everyone!  Ongoing thoughts and prayers for all those that have been affected by Hurricane Helene and Milton.

Be sure to check out all the other bloggers’ posts at the links below.  Inspiration abounds and you will not be disappointed!!

 

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
My Thrift Store Addiction – A Cornucopia of Blessings for Thanksgiving
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 Mead
Belle Bleu Interiors – A Table of Blessings
Red Cottage Chronicles – Thanksgiving Harvest Tablescape

 

Resources:

Salad plates – Ciroa and Mikasa dinner plates HomeSense many years ago.

Gold chargers – Walmart several years ago.

Goblets, velvet pumpkins, and napkin rings – HomeSense several years ago.

Glass pumpkins – Pier 1 many years ago.

Pheasant – Williams Sonoma and not really sure how many years ago.

 

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41 thoughts on “A Simple and Thankful Tablescape for Thanksgiving

  1. Oh Kim, I love your creamy and sparkly Thanksgiving! I too am a pushover for all things sparkly. That runner was a great find a perfect inspiration point for this beautiful table. I am obsessed with your napkin rings!!! They are particularly fabulous to me!! It’s a joy to party with you on this hop! Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍁🍽 – Jennifer

    1. Thanks so much Jennifer for your visit and comment. I am so glad to hear that you are a pushover for all things sparkly too and I’m glad that the runner came home with me. The napkin rings were a HomeSense find either last year or the year before (I’m getting forgetful lol). It was a pleasure to join you on this hop too and I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!

  2. Kim, your table is a stunner!! The white and gold is so elegant! Your gorgeous runner sets a beautiful tone and it continues through the perfect placesettings. I also love your napkin rings and stemware. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving🧡🦃

    1. Thanks so much for your comment and visit Ann! It was a really great hop with a ton on inspiration from everyone. I loved your table as well. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving too!

  3. Kim, your Thanksgiving table is gorgeous. The cream and gold color palette makes it elegant, warm, and inviting. The beaded sunflower runner was a wonderful find. It would have had to come home with me too! I am swooning over that regal pheasant. That was also a great find. It is always a joy to join you on these hops!

    1. Shannon, thank you so much for your sweet comments. I was very happy to rediscover Mr. Pheasant hiding in a safe place in the garage. I am very happy to hear that you, too, would have succumbed to the sunflower table runner🌻🌻. I loved your table as well – it’s always so much fun to see everybody else’s inspiring tables too! It was a treat to join you on this as well, and wishing you and your family a very happy Thanksgiving!

  4. Love the white and gold theme to your table, Kim. I know you have already celebrated Thanksgiving in Canada and I hope you had a wonderful holiday. The white and gold is such a serene look for a table. The white pheasant is the perfect centerpiece and works so well with your plate stack. Even your glasses have a sparkle of god that ties in so well with the rest of the table. The beaded table runner is a great base for the rest of the table. Thanks so much for sharing this with us.
    Lynne

    1. Lynne, thanks for your comments and happy Thanksgiving wishes. Yes, we celebrated several weeks ago and had a wonderful time. I’m really glad you liked the table – yours was stunning. Wishing you and yours a glorious Thanksgiving season!

  5. Oh Kim! Gold and white and sparkle – three of my most favorite things in the world! And your centerpiece tops it! Just beautiful, especially with those little glass pumpkins! I love your two pictures of the table with different lights. I do like the artificial light one though, just because it adds that gold glow that I love so much! Either way your table is gorgeous and fun – the very best combination! Happy November to you my friend!

    1. Thanks so much Barbara! I don’t think my photo captured it, but the glasses just sparkled in the artificial light – more so than in the sun. I wanted to try it out though and see what it looked like in a picture and makes me think that if I had a chandy in the dining room that had as much light that I might be able to set a table in there. And then I could go back to tablescapes for four instead of six lol. The trials and tribulations lol. Thanks for your sweet comments my friend and I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!

  6. Kim, I couldn’t have resisted that beautiful table runner either! HomeSense sucks me in every time! Here in southern Ontario we are having oddly warm temperatures, but I am sure they won’t last long! I love those glass pumpkins, and the pheasant was certainly a great find and a great bargain! I really like how you have kept the colour palette simple. I love the white and gold paired together!

    1. Hi Maureen. I totally get the HomeSense thing and I just have to stay away from the store period if I’m trying to tabletop diet – there’s just too many temptations. I’m glad your weather has been so nice and it must have been great for Thanksgiving! We were chilly here but it has thankfully warmed up since – nobody needs six months of winter lol. Mr. Pheasant was indeed a great bargain and that almost never happens to me with WS. Thanks for your lovely comments and enjoy the nice weather while you can!

  7. Kim, your Thanksgiving table is striking in a softly elegant way! The gold and white palette allows you to revel in all the details and textures in the centerpiece and in the place settings. The beaded table runner is lovely and its sparkle is matched by the wine glasses. The pheasant is wonderfully imposing, strutting in a field of pumpkins. Utterly lovely! I hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving and I have to admit I’m thankful for cooler weather at last. Great hopping with you!

    1. Sandra, thank you so much for your lovely comments – I love love your comment of Mr. Pheasant strutting in a field of pumpkins!! I’m trying to be mindful of my tabletop stuff (after having just moved it all) but sometimes I have no willpower. I’m so glad you are getting cooler weather as I know it was a very hot, dry, and long summer for many. Thanks for your Thanksgiving wishes and I wish exactly the same for you. It was great hopping with you too!

  8. Such a unique color scheme! I would love sitting here for dinner with these beautiful sparkly colors! I love all of the gold touches – Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

    1. Patti – you are welcome here anytime and if you ever find yourself in Calgary, please let me know! Thank you for your lovely comments and I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with you daughter and her family. Safe Travels!

  9. Kim, love your beaded runner. Of course you needed it! Your table is lovely, full of festive touches. The white pheasant with the glass pumpkins makes a beautiful centerpiece. I love the elegant feel of your table, Kim. Happy Thanksgiving, my friend!

    1. Ha Sarah! I love that comment – “of course you needed it”. I just have a really hard time resisting anything sparkly. Thank you for stopping by and visiting and I hope the comment issue is resolved once and for all lol. Happy Thanksgiving to you too, my friend!

  10. Kim what is not to like with your beautiful table. I have always loved white and gold and your table is stunning. The pheasant was an excellent find as is the beaded runner. As always, it’s a treat to have a virtual seat at the table and hop with you. Happy November! 🦃🦃🦃🍁🍁🦆🧡

    1. Thank you so much Kari for your sweet comments and I’m glad you like the table. It’s definitely a treat to be with all you wonderfully inspiring ladies. I loved your table in the motorhome – that was just so cool. Happy November to you too and Happy Thanksgiving wherever you end up!

  11. Kim, your table is so elegant.i adore white and gold together. So tasteful and neutral. Your plates are charming and look so pretty with gold chargers. The glassware is lovely. Your pheasant is the star on your beaded table runner. Such a great bargain too. The glass pumpkins plus the velvet ones add elegance. A pleasure hopping along with you.

    1. Linda, thank you for your sweet comments! I was really lucky to find Mr. Pheasant as he was hidden away on the bottom of a clearance shelf and really easy to miss. He had been hidden behind the freezer in the garage of our old house – in a “safe” spot – and so safe I’d forgotten I had him. It is always a pleasure to hop with you too and I hope you have a fantastic Thanksgiving!

  12. Kim, lucky you to snag the pheasant from WS at such a clearance! And I really like beaded runners as a centerpiece (I have just one). Yours is a great springboard for your all neutral tablescape, done so well. I love the flatware, and the leaves on the stemware. Yours is a classy look, and even suitable for a first snowfall – ohmygosh, really, already? We haven’t even had a frost yet, and I’m not complaining! And definitely that natural lighting in the overhead photo – that’s the money shot.
    Thank you so much for participating in our Thanksgiving hop. I know yours is already past, and hopefully you will enjoy this November season in relaxed fashion.

    1. Hi Rita! Yes, Mr. Pheasant was still wrapped up in tissue paper and had the price tag on him when we found him – $39.99 regularly 131.00 which was pretty crazy. I’m trying to stay away from HomeSense and the like as I haven’t even organized the stuff I have yet. But Christmas is coming lol. The table topper was just so sparkly and pretty that I couldn’t resist. And, yes, we’ve had three snows so far, but none have stayed which is pretty much typical. The lighting in the kitchen is a challenge, but I will figure it out eventually and certainly, too much light is better than too little light as far as tablescaping goes. Thanks for your lovely comments and you are so much appreciated for all that you do in organizing these wonderful blog hops. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!!

  13. Hi Kim! I can’t believe you’ve already had snow! I guess you’ve already celebrated Canadian Thanksgiving, I hope it was wonderful~ This table is gorgeous, I love the gold and white color palette! The beaded runner is so pretty and your pheasant looks proud to be the center of attention! I love the beautiful glass and velvet pumpkins. The gold chargers are perfect for your thankful plates, and the gold and silver flatware is so pretty. The gold leaf pumpkin napkin rings are gorgeous! As usual I love it all! It’s so nice to be hopping with you today 🙂

    1. Hi Jenna! Yes, we’ve already had a couple of snows but they haven’t stayed for which I am thankful – winter is long enough without it starting in October lol. We had a great Thanksgiving here and all immediate family was able to attend which can sometimes be a challenge given all the different schedules and that I now have to share my boys with DILs’ families. Thanks for your lovely comments on the table and I hope you and your family have an absolutely wonderful Thanksgiving celebration at your lovely beach house! It’s so nice hopping with you too, my friend!

  14. Hello Kim. I love your neutral tabletop, it is sparkly and beautiful. The pheasant is a lovely centerpiece with your pretty glass pumpkins. Wow, the beaded runner is jewelry for the table and the thankful plates are perfect for Thanksgiving. I know you have already celebrated Thanksgiving in Calgary. I always enjoy your tabletop ideas and inspiration. Wishing you a lovely November, my friend!

    1. Hi Pam. Yes, we celebrated Thanksgiving a couple of weeks ago. Youngest son and DIL offered to host in their new house and they did an amazing job. They cooked the turkey on the smoker and it was delicious, and everything was done to perfection. It was the first time in decades though that I haven’t cooked a turkey for Thanksgiving though so that was very different. Thanks for your comments on the table my friend and I know that you and your family will enjoy a blessed and thankful Thanksgiving!

  15. Hi Kim, your table setting is so elegant! That beaded runner is stunning and I love those pretty plates! Happy November! Blessings, Cecilia @ My Thrift Store Addiction

    1. Thanks so much Cecilia! I loved your table as well – those mini cornucopias with the oregano were just so sweet. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your daughter and grandson! Thanks for visiting!

  16. Good Morning Kim, I love your soft and neutral table for Thanksgiving. It’s so soothing to the eye while having many pretty elements to admire. The sparkling beaded table runner is perfectly paired with your glass pumpkins, mercury glass votives and gilded plates. I know what you mean about lighting, so hard to control, especially outdoors. The way the light reflects and highlights your table in the last two photos is beautiful. As always, it’s a treat to have a virtual seat at the table and hop with you. Happy November! 🦃🧡

    1. Hi Mary! Thanks for your visit and comments, and yes, I am still trying to figure out the lighting. The artificial light really makes the glasses sparkle, but its hard to capture with photos while the sunlight has lots of shadows on the table – at least this time of year. More time and experience, I guess. It was great to hop with you and I hope you have the most wonderful Thanksgiving!

    1. Thanks for you visit and comment Joyce. I’ve had the thankful plates for a long time so it felt really good to share a table set with them. Wishing you a beautiful Thanksgiving (assuming that you are in the US)!

  17. What an elegant & beautiful table Kim!! Very festive. Weather on the west coast is similar to ours on the East Coast. Predicting 17 degrees tomorrow…showers….but still warm for November!
    Have an awesome day my friend!

    1. Thank you so much for your comments Charlotte. It has been coolish here with highs in the mid-single digits and I am so happy for you for your 17 degrees. I hope you have an awesome week as well my friend!!

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