Fine Feathered Friends ~ Thanksgiving Tablescape Hop

Welcome, November!

Time to honor some fine feathered friends.

I'm happy to join Rita and 16 talented tabletop stylists today for the

2024 Thanksgiving Tablescape Blog Hop.

Thank you, Rita @ Panoply, for your careful planning and organization for these wonderful hops that inspire so many of us.

Those who follow along with Monday Morning Blooms might recall this October arrangement made with a bouquet of huge mop-head

hydrangeas that were gifted to me on September 28th in 

remembrance of the anniversary of Monnie's passing.

The following day, I joined the group for Rita's 

Halloween Tablescape Blog Hop here

and transitioned the flowers to the buffet leaving 

a low centerpiece of a pumpkin patch.

Fast forward to today, November 5th, 39 days after first receiving the hydrangeas, and here they are repurposed to the table again.

This time as a low centerpiece on a tray. 

No need for a vase of water! 

You can see the hydrangeas are just as beautiful in their 

naturally dried state as when they were delivered fresh.

The painted ruscus stems are also still just as pretty.

I did buy fresh magnolia leaves and also added in some seeded eucalyptus and sprigs of bittersweet for a touch of orange.

Across the room on the buffet, you'll find the MKC pumpkins again

and some MKC turkeys that came to roost here in recent years.

The pumpkins are a mix of patterns added over the course of years.

I'm one who enjoys the thrill of the hunt and the joyful 

spontaneity of adding pieces to my collections slowly. 

The MKC turkey planter makes a nice statement at 14" tall.

It came with this faux arrangement which I intended to replace

with fresh flowers.  I decided to leave well enough alone for now.

I like the turkey's simplicity with its trademark tail feathers.

At the opposite end of the buffet is another MKC container.  

I repurposed my pair of Woodland Pillar Candle Holders as vases.

The faux wood carved leaves and acorns that encircle each base give an autumnal feel, perfect to display Haley's Comit Tulips with their brilliant yellow and red/orange flames.  What a beautiful statement!

The beautiful Louis Sherry chocolates tin 

was from Williams-Sonoma in 2020.

These chocolates are the best, and the decorative tins a bonus.

The little ceramic MKC turkey is for salt, but mine holds candy.

I'm excited to feature these gorgeous Copeland Spode India Tree plates, a thoughtful gift from my friend, Roxy, who recently 

flew in from Carmel, CA for a repeat Texas visit.

 

It's difficult to get a good image without glare, but the glistening gold

details and delicately scalloped edges on these plates are stunning.

Copeland Spode India Tree, made in England, 

was a popular pattern the latter half of the19th century. 

The striking orange/rust color is perfect for fall.  This historical design was inspired by an early textile from India.  The crooked, coral like branches of a leafy, flowering tree gives an exotic feel.

Mark On Underside

When Roxy was here, we pulled out dishes and played with various combinations.  We liked the look of paring these antique plates with the the modern feel of Courtly Check rimmed in gold and the octagonal chargers from the MacLachlan Collection that features various scenes from the MacKenzie-Childs farm in Aurora, NY.

The Williams-Sonoma dinner plates in Plymouth Gate Rim lend a contemporary feel with their geometric border while giving a nod back to 18th century transfer ware and the Copeland Spode plates.

It all reflects sophistication without looking too formal.

I added the MKC rust linen napkins edged in a black and white trim and used a selection of my French antique sterling napkin rings.

All the colors complement each other nicely.

 

The napkin rings add a little touch of formality.

Roxy, well versed in sterling silver,

 shared that the interlocking SA monogram 

is considered a Duogram, or puzzle monogram.

Love learning something new!  

Not as easy to see in the photo glare of the silver, but

Monnie's MA is also classically interlocked, thus a Duogram.

I only have four of these elegant Arte Italica Medici Amber stems,

two are water and two wine. They are no longer offered in this color,  

but I really wanted to add them to this table for an added

touch of elegance, so I've mixed sizes here.

I also added little vintage glass ink bottles 

filled with a few straw flowers at each place setting.

They just add another special little touch.

This vintage pair of MKC Torquay salt and pepper 

shakers in Kelp and Urchin fit right in.

This pair of squirrel salt and pepper 

shakers add that touch of whimsy.

Pick a spot and have a seat at the table.

If you missed my Monday Morning Blooms post yesterday,

You can find it here.  Pop on over for lots of blooming

flowers, rafters of feathered friends, and pecan pie.

Image from Target

Speaking of my feathered friends, did you notice there 

is a new gobbler who joined my "gang" of turkeys?  

Yes, one of these handsome fellows flew in to roost here.

The very talented John Derian collaborated with Target 

again this year for another amazing Thanksgiving collection.

I couldn't resist bringing home this fellow 

and a few other pieces in this year's collection.  

Stay tuned for another Thanksgiving themed 

tablescape to be shared soon.

You might remember this guy from 

John Derian's Target Collaboration last year.

The two are different in colors and bead work. 

I'm very impressed with the quality and artistic bead work.  

You can read more details about last year's collaboration

on my Thanksgiving Tablescape, A Tribute to Tom Turkey  here.

Links to all 17 Thanksgiving Tablescapes are below.

Panoply - Thanksgiving Fowl and Feast

Hyacinths for the Soul - Fine Feathered Friends  (You Are Here)

Everyday Living - Counting Our Blessings

Home is Where the Boat Is - Giving Thanks Lakeside

Pandora's Box - Thanksgiving Table for Two

Life and Linda - Enchanted Woodland

The Cat's Whiskerz - A Simple and Thankful Tablescape for Thanksgiving

My Thrift Store Addiction - A Cornucopia of Blessings for Thanksgiving

Me and My Captain - To Be Thankful is to Recognize God in All Things

Corner of Plaid and Paisley - So Much To Be Thankful For

The Painted Apron - Thanksgiving Blessings

Thrifting Wonderland - A Thrifty Thanksgiving Table

Dinner at Eight - Thanksgiving in the Meadows and Ponds

Belle Bleu Interiors - A Table of Blessings

Red Cottage Chronicles - Thanksgiving Harvest Tablescape

Mantel and Table - How To Set a Rich and Luxurious Thanksgiving Tablescape

Celebrating Everyday Life - How to Style a Thanksgiving Table with Aqua, Chocolate and Cream Accents

I'm grateful for your visits and comments.

Happy Thanksgiving, Friends!