Plaid Tidings

Tales of the Traveling Tote Edition #37

Chicken Soup for Dinner

A Tribute to Tom Turkey

Welcome!

Today's post is a tribute to the turkey, 

where you'll see a rafter of turkeys 

strutting across my table.  

Thanksgiving Tablescape Blog Hop 

This hop includes 17 tabletop stylists 

organized by our talented friend 

Rita @ Panoply

A list with links of all sharing in this 

hop is at the end of this post.

I've been a John Derian fan for decades and 

always shop his NYC Soho shops when I'm in NYC.

Did you shop his Thanksgiving Themed Collection for Target?

When I saw this image from the Target promotion, I fell down the John Derian Thanksgiving Collection Rabbit Hole.

Seriously, the three dimensional turkey 

stole my heart, and the quilted throw is cozy.

This handsome guy is exquisitely beaded, plump, and full of personality.

The cylindrical turkey pillow was equally as intriguing to me.Though it doesn't have the overall beading, the art of the design is rendered in a unique style andfits right in on the chase upstairs.

I also added this square turkey pillow as well.  One could say I went full turkey!

But I digress!  This post is about tablescapes.

Yes, the beautiful Toms staring on each place setting are also from the John Derian Collection.

They came in a set of four, each stoneware plate a different colorful Tom Turkey strutting its tail feathers.

I layered the 9" salads atop pairs of turkey plates in my dish stash.This one is vintage Maruta Ware made in Japan c1930-1950.

This one is His Majesty by Johnson Bros, England.This set was a recent gift from a very thoughtful IG friend.I'm rather taken with the exquisite borders on these transfer ware turkey plates.

I stacked them on chargers bought at Williams Sonoma years ago.  If interested, The Autumn Plaid chargers are still available.The rust placemats are from Threshold @ Target, new this season.You can see more of my turkey plates here.

These fall plaid napkins have been in my linen drawer for decades. I love the mix of muted fall tones, and the detail ofthe running stitches appeals to my stitcher's heart.

Mini cobs of Indian Corn offer interesting

textures and added touches of fall color.

The napkin rings are antique ivory with sterling initials.Each was found at various French brocantes on our travels.

The mother of pearl flatware is American made by Hennegen Bates and Co. Baltimore, MD.The company was a jeweler and silversmith 1857-1955.

Denby stems in Mirage Brown were 

wedding gifts from our wedding registry.

You see them on our table often.

The charming turkey placard holders are stamped metal, and you guessed it, part of the John Derian Thanksgiving Collection. They came four to a set, each one different.

These little guys are favorites, right up there with the beaded turkey.

The table runner is 50/50 cotton/linen, made in India for the John Derian collection.  It is black line drawings with the occasional colored mushroom, flower, and seasonal vegetable.

I layered it atop my favorite linen runner from Arte Italica Crown Linen Designs.

The flower containers are a recent thrift store find.They are small tulipieres, and each has a small chip. That didn't bother me; I consider it the patina of time, not noticeable when filled with flowers. 

The tulipieres have a series of small holes around the edges of

 two levels in addition to the center opening at the top. 

These containers are perfect for a variety of fall flowers,

and make it easy peasy to arrange a simple centerpiece.

Let's talk about the rafter of turkeys down the center of the table that I mixed with small pumpkins tied with fall ribbons.

My small collection of vintage paper maché turkeys were picked up here and there when I was lucky enough to find them for a reasonable price. 

Most were made in Japan in the 1950s, and many were candy boxes.

This vintage brass Tom Turkey is a bank.

More turkeys, pumpkins, and flowers fill the adjacent buffet.
The big wooden Tom Turkey has lived here since the 1980s, a gift delivered to my classroom when I was teaching first grade.You can imagine the smiles this guy generated with six year olds.

Amber glass is so appealing to me and perfect for autumn.The amber glass turkey pieces were from Williams Sonoma many years ago.  The amber jar for flowers was a recent find.

This paper maché turkey sits atop a box on spring coil legs.It is unmarked, and I know nothing of its history other than it has been in my collection for many years.The green bamboo flatware is new from Vivro Veronika.

If you are still with me, I hope you enjoyed this photo 

rich post honoring Tom Turkeys and perhaps 

are inspired to pay tribute the "Man of the Season!"

 I want to personally thank John Derian for his wonderful Thanksgiving collaboration with Target this year.

If you travel to New York City, Miz Merri Mac and I highly recommend a visit to the shops of John Derian, NYC.

He is an American decoupage artist and designer known for his amazing mix of natural oddities, antiques, and eccentric style.Click here for a video of John's work and his NYC studio.

You won't be disappointed with this talented group!

Panoply - Harvest of Thanks

Everyday Living - Gathering With Grateful Hearts

Hyacinths for the Soul - A Tribute to Tom Turkey  (You Are Here)

Home is Where the Boat Is - Giving Thanks Table with Indian Corn Arrangement

My Thrift Store Addiction - Friendsgiving Charcuterie and Wine Buffet

Me and My Captain - Thankful, Grateful

The Painted Apron - Eat, Drink & Be Thankful

Life and Linda - Autumn Leaves & Pumpkins Please

The Cat's Whiskerz - Giving Thanks Wherever You Are

Belle Bleu Interiors - Gather with a Grateful Heart

From My Carolina Home - Turkey Time Tablescape

Karins Kottage - Harvest Elegance: Crafting a Thanksgiving Tablescape

Dinner at Eight - A Modern Take on a Traditional Pattern for Thanksgiving

Corner of Plaid and Paisley - Oh, So Thankful

Red Cottage Chronicles - Almost Effortless Thanksgiving Tablescape

The Bookish Dilettante - Thanksgiving Tablescape with Vintage Linens

The Little Yellow Corner Store - A Simple Fruit and Greenery Tablescape

Happy Thanksgiving

Love Your Creativity @ Life and Linda  Sundays on Silverado @ House on Silverado 

You're the Star @ Electric Red Barn
Inspire Me Monday @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia     Over the Moon @ Marilyn's Treats 

All About Home @ Common Ground Vintage Charm @ Our Hopeful Home 

Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop @ Electric Red Barn
Share Your Style @ French Ethereal  Tablescape Thursday @ Between Naps on the Porch
Thursday Favorite Things @ Katherine's Corner Farmhouse Friday @ Country Road 407

Saturday Sparks @ Pieced Pastimes

Autumn Leaves on a Tray

Tea on Tuesday Celebrating Autumn

Pumpkin Wishes and Candy Corn Kisses

Welcoming Fall With a Thrifted, Gifted Tablescape

Welcome to my Fall Thrifted and Gifted table.

Traditionally, we have enjoyed gathering guests

to share meals around our table.  

My husband was an exceptional cook.  Me, I'm a dishaholic

who takes much pleasure in setting a beautiful table.  

I have to say, we were a perfect match!

I used a thrifted tray in the center of our table arranged with a 

 Lottie linen tied with ribbon, a sweet pinecone basket new

to MacKenzie-Childs fall offerings this year, and tucked in a bouquet of fall flowers and a cinnamon whisk for a little fresh baked aroma.

It occurred to me that most of the details on my table were either thrifted through the years or were gifts given me over the years.  

Some of the gifts were even thrifted by the friends who gifted them.  Tablescape friends tend to enable each other!

You've seen these orange crystal flutes on many of my tables.

Yes, these were thrifted by a tablescaping friend who knows my

passion for the color orange, so she sent these my way.

The nice wooden and wicker tray is by Lenox and was a thrifty

Goodwill find over a decade ago.  It is in perfect condition.

The dinner plates in my stack are Artesian Road Collection 

by Tracey Porter, and they were another thrifty Goodwill find.

 Many years ago I happened in at the right time as there was a complete set of these dishes, including a small vase 

and serving pieces, all sitting on a SALE table.  

I scooped up the dinners and the small vase.

The salads, Zanzibar by ClayArt, also a GW thrifty find.

 Note the bamboo detail on both of the rims!  

I love the color and design on these dinner plates which

is similar in feel to these chinoiserie inspired 

linens from Vivo Veronica.  

Brenda generously gifted me some of her beautiful linens 

in several different patterns, including "Lottie" 

in a gorgeous palette of lime green with various delicious 

shades of orange and inspired from a c1850 wallpaper.  

The cream salad plates banded in a dark tan bamboo motif offer a touch of texture and interest, and are a nice compliment to the dinners.  Note the extra detail of the reed lashes on the rim and how the rim color mimics the color of the ruffled velvet placemats by 

Arte Italica Crown Linen Designs.

The green Bordallo Pinheiro leaf plates were a welcome gift!  

They add the perfect touch to my fall plate stack. 

I love that the leaf plates have three feet 

to elevate them for presentation.

Let's talk about these cookies!

I like to add a seasonal theme topper on the plate stack 

as a fun nod to the season or holiday.  

A young stay-at-home mom bakes these in her kitchen.

You can special order her cookie designs from 

Blue Boo Bakery here.

Amber is the dearest young woman, not

to mention she is also exceedingly talented.

One doesn't need holiday specific dishes.

Rather bring a festive look to the table with an

interesting mix of dishes, linens, and accessories.  

Think color, pattern, shape, and texture.  

Then add a touch of whimsy!

I used two of my antique sterling baby teethers as napkin rings.

I started collecting these on a 2018 trip with a friend to attend  

the twice annual Faire de Chatou right outside of Paris.

Last year my friend took her daughter and offered to shop for me.

My own personal shopper.  Now that's a priceless gift!

She came home with three more for my collection.

Sweet treats are served on the larger Bordallo Pinheiro

leaf plate that was in the trio of plates my friend sent my way.

It doesn't take much effort to create a welcoming place

setting for yourself and your spouse or a table filled with guests.

I often keep a table for two set in honor of my chef!

~ Autumn ~ 

My  Favorite Season

It's rich tapestry of colors and textures 

warm both my heart and soul.

Choose gratitude!

Set each place with a joyful heart and 

savor the special times around your table.

Love Your Creativity @ Life and Linda  Sundays on Silverado @ House on Silverado 

You're the Star @ Electric Red Barn
Inspire Me Monday @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia     Over the Moon @ Marilyn's Treats 

All About Home @ Common Ground  Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop @ Electric Red Barn
Share Your Style @ French Ethereal  Tablescape Thursday @ Between Naps on the Porch
Thursday Favorite Things @ Katherine's Corner