A Gathering of Friends

G a t h e r

This is the power of gathering:  

it inspires us, delightfully, to be more hopeful, 

more joyful, more thoughtful:  in a word, more alive.   

~ Alice Waters

Tradition 1Our Thanksgiving table has always been set to host as many friends who might want to gather.

Tradition 2We always pardon the turkey!

This year was an intimate gathering with three friends.There were stories told, memories shared, laughter, and a few tears.

We started with baked brie en croute with fig.I buy these prepared by our local Central Market, but thisis a quick and easy appetizer to prepare yourself at home.

As is my style, a touch of whimsy was added to the gathering

with the presence of a few foxy characters.

Meet Ember, a dapper resident of our holiday stash.

I chose a set of vintage Churchill, Made in England, dinner plates. 

This equestrian series, Country Life, was last produced in the 1990s. Each of the dinner plates depicts a scene entitled, "The Meet".  

The "Meet" was representative of friends gathering together, 

but rest assured, there were no foxes in any danger. 

The centerpiece was a low oval antique ironstone bowl filled with a mix of alstroemeria, roses, and magnolia leaves, all sourced last minute at the grocery store.

There were four of us at the table, and I chose our green Zrike chargers to frame the pretty transfer ware plates, adding in our 

Christofle Talisman silverware.

Favorite colored stems always add a touch of interest and elegance.

The orange champagne flutes were spotted by a

friend while out thrifting, and she generously gifted them to me.  

The amber Denby stems were part of our wedding registry.

Antique English tartan ware napkin rings

 add an authentic touch to the theme of the table.

The beautiful linen napkins embellished with pine cone

embroidery are from my favorite linen source,

Arte Italica / Crown Linen Designs.

Dinner, prepared by my friend, Judy, was both delicious and colorful.

Pork Tender ~ Roasted Sweet Potatoes ~ Brussel Sprouts ~ Kale Salad

A stack of antique Myott Son and Co. Made in England 

dessert plates in Rosemary, stood by at the ready for dessert.

A slice of delicious and authentic French Tarte Tatin 

was served and offered the perfect ending.

I say authentic because our French guest, 

Diane, prepared our dessert.

Thank you for "gathering" with me 

for a recap of my 2022 Thanksgiving Table.

My husband lived his life with intelectual curiosity, 

humility, and gratitude.  He always put others first.

I am grateful!

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