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Thanksgiving Menu 1905
by American printmaker and painter
Before enjoying our Thanksgiving menu, the tables were set and the house dressed in autumn regalia.
A fall arrangement of loquat branches, rosemary, and smilax accented with popcorn (chinese tallow) berries to welcome our guests.
Loquat branches and dried palmetto
The adult table
Inspiration for the gold turkeys (and sources) can be found here. Lesson learned....gold spray paint does not look like gold leaf. I should have followed Martha's directions....as usual.
Loquat, rosemary and popcorn berries tucked into a gilded vase
The kids table
The bar set with tea and water
Lemons and fresh mint
Desserts tempting us from the sideboard
Garland of rosemary, accented with gold foil turkeys and velvet ribbon hung on the mirror.
A southern holiday staple...buttered, salted pecans (via here) scattered throughout the house
Soon it was time for our banquet...Mischief calling all to the table
Loaded with carbs and sugar...Mischief and Mayhem exploded with energy
Not appreciated by all
Until finally...Mayhem crashed
The house quiet again
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8 comments:
Southern living at it's best. Your table is just as gracious as your heart.
pve
So elegant and gracious, Jennifer! I love the rosemary garland. Did you make that? I hope you'll leave it up for Christmas. The girls looked beautiful. Sadly, Thanksgiving is over but now we have Christmas to look forward to ~
Cheers,
Loi
Perfectly beautiful.
Thank you Loi...yes I made the garland, rosemary from our yard. And the dried Annabelle from the yard as well....but the idea from YOU. Thanks
What a lovely day, thanks for sharing it with us. Your home looks absolutely beautiful - I love the touches of green, especially the rosemary. And I see that we share the same china pattern! Glad you enjoyed such a gorgeous celebration. XO
Thanks Jeanne. Funny about the china ha....the golden edge pattern goes with all doesn't it. I have salad plates in Queen Victoria and some odds and ends in other patterns...mixes so well
Simply beautiful. I continue to be awestruck by your arrangements and I can just imagine the lovely scents wafting thru the halls.
Gorgeous! I too love the rosemary garland, and also the hanging basket on your front door. The photo of your dad plugging his ears is a hoot!
xo
MK
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