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Thanksgiving Table all Fouled Up!

November 22, 2015 by Patti 13 Comments

What a dilemma I was in when I recently came into possession of something so delightfully gorgeous that I wanted to share it with all my friends and family . . . but since I’m not hosting a Thanksgiving dinner this year (and it’s a part of the Thanksgiving centerpiece) I knew it would remain unseen by all those I hold most dear.

What does one do in such a dilemma?  One blogs about it of course!

Mr. OTN happens to work a job where he has to work every other Thanksgiving and this year is one of those.  Thus, no big Thanksgiving dinner.  Even so, as I was playing around with my Fall centerpiece and the placement of my delightfully gorgeous new acquisition the other day I began wondering how it would look with a fully set Thanksgiving table.

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The china that my mom passed down to me, Noritake’s Royal Hunt, called out to me from the buffet and before I knew it I was laying everything out for a photo shoot.

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The sun was streaming in through the plantation shutters that day, casting such a delightful display of light and shadow in my room that you can see how I really couldn’t help myself.

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I love having my mother’s china for the holidays. Even if we aren’t hosting a big Thanksgiving dinner it makes for a nice display.

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Each plate has three pictures around the border, an elk . . .

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. . . a pheasant . . .

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. . . and a bunny rabbit!

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All the plates have small hunting dogs dancing around the edges of their lovely plaid border.

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The gold flatware was also given to me by my mom.  I’m so happy that gold is “in” again.

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But THIS!  Look at this delightfully gorgeous foul, Mr. Pheasant, with his colorful feathers and beaded backside!  I’m sorry you can’t see how much they sparkle in my photographs.

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He is simply the perfect addition to my Thanksgiving table!

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Mr. Pheasant was purchased on a recent trip to the Biltmore Estate in Ashville, NC.  I wasn’t going to buy him but I was with a friend who likes to encourage me to do things for myself.  In fact, she talked me into making two purchases that day, Mr. Pheasant and some amazing glittery branches that I added to the top of my Christmas tree.  Yes, my tree is decorated already but that’s for another post.

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I will miss hosting a dinner this year but I can still enjoy this wonderful gift from my mom.

Thanksgiving Table 013As soon as the Fall decor is put away I’ll be back to share the before and after pictures of my dining room makeover.There will be a ton of fun details in that post so I do hope you’ll come back and see me again.

Have a blessed Thanksgiving holiday,

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  1. Carol Cook says

    November 22, 2015 at 11:49 am

    EVERYTHING looks lovely. I love your gold flatware – my sister inherited my mother’s. She uses it frequently so it is apropos that she received it.

    We will be at the home of our son’s new in-laws this year so I had no plans to set a table. But, after seeing so much inspiration, I told Steve I wanted a lovely Thanksgiving breakfast just for the two of us so I could set a nice table.

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  2. Michele Morin says

    November 22, 2015 at 3:45 pm

    There’s something about the way that you delight in beauty that just makes me smile and smile. Here’s the verse that’s singing in my heart behind your pictures of Mr. Pheasant:
    The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof;
    The world and those who dwell therein . .
    Happy Thanksgiving to you and to Mr. OTN!

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  3. Heather C says

    November 22, 2015 at 5:43 pm

    What lovely china your mom left you and it made such a beautiful table. I hope that whatever you do for Thanksgiving this year you are blessed with joy for this life God has given you.

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  4. Linda Stoll says

    November 23, 2015 at 9:08 am

    LOVE that feathered friend taking charge of your table, Patti!

    Thanksgiving blessings to ya’ …

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  5. Christine says

    November 23, 2015 at 9:38 am

    Absolutely stunning table and I LOVE your flatware!! I have never seen those and would use them even if gold wasn’t in. You did a beautiful job!

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  6. Cindy says

    November 23, 2015 at 11:09 am

    What treasures in having your moms dishes and utensils. Everything looks beautiful down to the sun streaming in through the windows.

    Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  7. Leslie says

    November 23, 2015 at 2:53 pm

    It’s absolutely gorgeous, girlfriend!!
    Don’t be surprised if I show up in my Christmas footies with kettle crack corn.
    *wink*
    I love you!

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  8. Ellen Chauvin says

    November 23, 2015 at 2:54 pm

    What a beautiful table scape. We are kindred spirits – I love to set a pretty table. Never have I thought to do so just for a photo shoot! But I love the way you think! And Mr. Pheasant is just lovely! Beautiful pumpkins atop each beautiful plate also! Lovely! Thanks for sharing!!

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  9. Shelly says

    November 23, 2015 at 7:01 pm

    Your table is very beautiful! You have so much to be very thankful for! No matter how small, have a very wonderful Thanksgiving! ❤

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  10. Laurie says

    November 24, 2015 at 8:17 pm

    Your table is gorgeous! The china and gold flatware is just lovely. I can see that your recent purchase sits so smartly on your table. Perfection! Thank you so much for sharing with us at Brag About It.
    ~Laurie

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  11. Audra @ Renewed Projects says

    November 25, 2015 at 1:06 am

    My first reaction was that a rouge pheasant had party crashed your table, haha. So realistic. Lovely table! Those forks are awesome! so many little things on your table to capture someone’s interest.

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  12. Anita says

    November 26, 2015 at 7:12 pm

    This is such an amazing idea! Thanks for sharing it. I’m Anita visiting from Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop.

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  13. Jann Olson says

    November 29, 2015 at 8:45 pm

    Patti, your tablescape is gorgeous and I’m drooling over your beautiful cloth! The pheasant is gorgeous, as is the china and gold utensils. Thanks for sharing it with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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