I wanted to share some scenes from our lovely Thanksgiving table. Most everyone asked me what I was baking, but unlike last year, I kept the sugar in the pantry and instead helped with other tasks. (My aunt brought all of the amazing desserts including a fantastic blueberry pie!)
I set and decorated our tables in purple and gold, with a fruit-filled cornucopia centerpiece and shimmering candles. My mom made beautiful “I am thankful” tags, which each person filled out and hung on the chandelier. For a veggie platter, I took a tip from Martha and wrapped glass bowls in cabbage leaves and made dip bowls from radicchio heads. I loved how this spread turned out! We all noshed on veggies while watching my older brother deep fry a turkey. This was the first year we’ve done this and it was a huge hit. We didn’t burn down the house and we had a lot of fun with it too. After the turkey was done, we deep fried some cranberry sauce…yes, cranberry sauce…and those little “pies” were just incredible.
I had a really nice Thanksgiving with family and friends and I hope you did too. So take a peak…
The crudite set up is gorgeous! I saw that feature in MS Living too and you did an amazing job. I also love the ‘thankful’ cards your mama made — really cute and creative. Enjoy the rest of the weekend!
Looks great! I hope you had a great Thanksgiving!
So happy my “stylist” was home for the holidays. Everyone was impressed! The table, the veggies, your beauty and discerning eye was all around us. Many thanks for an amazing daughter!! love….stay fresh! mum
Your table looks adorable, and I love what you did with the cabbage!
Nikki,
great website
great pictures
beautiful words
glad we could join you
Thanks for making it such a beautiful thanksgiving
I absolutely love what you do with the thankful notes! And love the deep fryer shots…we did two this year!