Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Thanksgiving Eve ~ 2017



"Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into 
enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos into order, confusion into clarity.  It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend."  ~~Melody Beattie 


Tomorrow we will celebrate with friends, 
but on this Thanksgiving Eve,
I invite you to share a quiet moment
to remember all for which you are grateful.
The following is a look back at a simple evening
spent here at home, just the two of us. 


Simple Pleasures
~ A Quiet Evening ~ 


~ Candlelight ~


~ Table for Two ~


~ Amber Turkeys ~


~ Layers of Rich colors ~


~ Autumn Details ~


~ Vintage Accents ~


~ Roast Turkey Breast ~
~Stuffed with Spinach and Pine Nuts ~
~Rice ~ Green Beans ~


~Sweet Endings ~


~ A Heart Full of Gratitude ~
Set a pretty table, even if it's just for two.
Slow down and enjoy the simple pleasures of life.


~ Autumn ~ 
My  Favorite Season
It's rich tapestry of colors and textures 
warm both my heart and soul.
It's a season of thanksgiving.
I'm grateful for each of you,
my readers.

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Sarah

The summer we married, my husband was in graduate school, and I was employed as a teacher. We took a portion of our savings that summer and purchased a sailboat. We christened our Catalina 22, “Hyacinths For The Soul” after Saadi’s poem. Our "Hyacinths" provided years of pleasure.

35 comments:

  1. Patti @ Pandoras BoxNovember 22, 2017 at 9:51 PM

    Happy Thanksgiving to you, my dear friend, and Monnie!!

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  2. Judy BiggerstaffNovember 22, 2017 at 10:53 PM

    Happy Thanksgiving Sarah, I'm enjoying your Thanksgiving Eve table and vintage pieces. Lovely amber turkey, napkins and flatware. Your meal and sweet look delish.

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  3. xinexNovember 23, 2017 at 1:22 AM

    Beautiful table as usual, Sarah! Enjoy your Thanksgiving with family and friends!....Christine

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  4. MaggieNovember 23, 2017 at 1:50 AM

    Happy Thanksgiving to you & Chef A, the table setting looked wonderful and I know that dinner was delicious.

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  5. Blondie's JournalNovember 23, 2017 at 1:52 AM

    Sarah,

    Not only is your table and food presentation outstanding, your words are so respondent. It doesn't matter who or how many are at your feast, it's the love all around. I truly love appreciate your sentiments.

    Happiness and blessings, this Thanksgiving and always,

    Jane

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  6. LynnNovember 23, 2017 at 2:46 AM

    Happy Thanksgiving Sarah! Your stuffed turkey looks great, enjoy the day:@)

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  7. Angelina at Petite HausNovember 23, 2017 at 2:56 AM

    Your table is wonderful. Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving!

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  8. Pam RichardsonNovember 23, 2017 at 6:05 AM

    Sarah, beautiful table and presentation! Your thoughts and sentiments are perfect. Happy Thanksgiving~

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  9. Rita C at PanoplyNovember 23, 2017 at 6:58 AM

    Happy Thanksgiving, Sarah & Monnie. A beautiful quote, and equally beautiful sentiment carried out in your table for two.

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  10. La Table De NanaNovember 23, 2017 at 7:43 AM

    Such lovely vignetes Sarah.
    All the very best to you on this Thanksgiving day.

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  11. thepaintedapron.comNovember 23, 2017 at 8:00 AM

    Happy Thanksgiving Sarah~such beautiful words and thoughts!
    Jenna

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  12. DianneNovember 23, 2017 at 10:20 AM

    Sarah,
    Beautiful post. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Enjoy. Dianne

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  13. Michele M./ Finch RestNovember 23, 2017 at 1:19 PM

    Dearest Sarah - Happy Thanksgiving Day to you and yours!

    Your Thanksgiving details are stunning!

    Hope you have an enjoyable feast. Hugs. ♥

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  14. JeanieNovember 23, 2017 at 1:35 PM

    So beautiful, Sarah. Happy Thanksgiving.

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  15. ScribblerNovember 23, 2017 at 1:56 PM

    Lovely. You are so right -- it is the love that matters.

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  16. Louca por porcelanaNovember 23, 2017 at 2:42 PM

    Awesome post!Love each detail,absolutely adorable...Happy Thanksgiving!

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  17. The French HutchNovember 23, 2017 at 3:49 PM

    Lovely thoughts for Thanksgiivng and such a lovely table to enjoy a delicious dinner. Happy Thanksgiving Sarah..........

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  18. MaryNovember 23, 2017 at 4:07 PM

    I love your quiet and reflective table for two! Happy Thanksgiving Sarah! I hope Miss Sadie is enjoying a little turkey today. ♥

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  19. Kim November 23, 2017 at 5:53 PM

    Happy Thanksgiving, Sarah! Beautiful post...

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  20. Botanic BleuNovember 23, 2017 at 8:47 PM

    Happy Thanksgiving, Sarah. Your joie de vivre is a reminder to me to live fully in the moment, relishing what we have and with whom we share it.

    Judith

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  21. HonoraNovember 25, 2017 at 7:48 AM

    Your table is so pretty and your advice to slow down is so appropriate for this time od year when one hears "Black Friday" more than one hears "Thanksgiving". I hope your holiday weekend is as lovely as this post.

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  22. Bernideen November 25, 2017 at 8:06 AM

    Such a beautiful table Sarah - love the Nicole Sayre Thanksgiving piece!

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  23. Ricki TreleavenNovember 25, 2017 at 11:06 AM

    I really love your pretty autumn details, Sarah. I love the turkey, the linens, your pretty rich colors.....everything is lovely! I hope you're enjoying your Thanksgiving weekend!

    xo,
    RJ

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  24. ruralrtNovember 25, 2017 at 7:30 PM

    This table setting is beautiful. Your message is as well. I am curious about your napkin rings and flatware. Vintage bakelite or ? Honestly your collections always evoke feelings of history and elegance. Have a peaceful holiday season.

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    1. SarahNovember 25, 2017 at 7:50 PM

      Kathy, thank you for your visit and thoughtful comment. The flatware and napkin rings are what the French refer to as French Ivory. It is a celluoid with silver accents. I much enjoy living with vintage things. Happy Holidays to you.

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  25. Small City ScenesNovember 27, 2017 at 1:08 AM

    Lovely table setting and FOOD!
    MB

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  26. Debbie@Mountain BreathsNovember 27, 2017 at 4:26 AM

    Happy Thanksgiving to you dear Sarah, and Monnie!! Love the French Ivory!

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  27. RajeshNovember 27, 2017 at 4:55 AM

    Wonderful arrangements for Thanks Giving.

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  28. LorrieNovember 27, 2017 at 8:09 AM

    Your Thanksgiving for two is beautiful. Making gratitude a part of daily life adds much richness to each day. Thank you for the reminder.

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  29. AngieNovember 27, 2017 at 10:23 AM

    This was our first Thanksgiving in our new state and without family. Our neighbors graciously invited us over - so thankful! In the future, I can see many "Thanksgiving for two", and I hope to do it as tastefully as you have.

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  30. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonNovember 27, 2017 at 9:40 PM

    Sarah, I do feel that I have much to be thankful for. Even though this year brought some trials, the blessing have outweighed them heavily! I love your sweet cornucopia gal and turkeys! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  31. Joy@aVintageGreenNovember 28, 2017 at 10:28 AM

    Wonderful table settings and decorations. Thank you for showing the details. Good memories.
    Joy

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  32. Alycia NicholsNovember 28, 2017 at 12:17 PM

    Beautiful, Sarah, and the stuffed turkey breast looks really, really good! I’m sure it had an amazing flavor! I hope you enjoyed every delicious bite!

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  33. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderNovember 30, 2017 at 6:37 AM

    Dearest Sarah,
    LOVE the quote at the top of your page and have used it on my Pinterest with link to your blog!
    Yes, Gratitude is so important.
    Compliments to your Chef for the delicious looking turkey breast!
    We're thankful for every day that God grants us to be together.
    Pieter calls it, living in over time...
    With our best friends we had a lovely Thanksgiving dinner on Saturday before Thanksgiving and just a quiet Thanksgiving for the two of us.
    I've completed part of our Memoirs, our trips together (not as a tourist but for work!) and this time was about South Africa. Pieter enjoyed reading the chapters so far; more are scheduled, every 4 days.
    That's all what counts, wanting to let him re-live our best years together and hoping that God will grant him some over-time together with me.
    Hugs,
    Mariette

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  34. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenNovember 30, 2017 at 7:38 AM

    It looks like you had a wonderful Thanksgiving, Sarah! Thank you for sharing through your words and pictures. I always love seeing your beautiful home!

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