Thanksgiving is a special celebration. It is a time when we think of family, friends and home, for me that includes my family and friends in Plymouth – the home of Thanksgiving.
Much of Thanksgiving is about gathering together to celebrate all that is good in our world but sometimes it is nice to take a quiet moment to yourself.
Breakfast is my quiet time of day to sit and watch the sun coming up and enjoy some of my favorite things including a daily reading from Sarah ban Breathnach's Gratitude series.
Placecards are a fun decoration. The feathers are easily made by cutting strips of pretty printed papers and folded them up to make feathers, tucked behind a circle creates a cutie of a turkey shape.
Recently I converted to shabby chic beach décor and now that everything is shades of white it gives more reasons to think about what to keep and why they are special.
This is my entry table, the first thing you see coming in and the last stop for car keys when running out the door.
All these little trinkets are the reminders of everything I am thankful for, an angel to watch over my travels, family photos and the beach. 
Always nice to bring a hostess gift when visiting, this is my creation for friends who have decorated their home in lovely autumn shades of gold and burgundy. 
Thank you cards seem to have gone out of favor in this era of instant communication but saying thank you is the nicest compliment you can give your host, so don’t forget to put it in writing.
Thank you to Cindy’s Romantic Home for hosting the Show & Tell
and Susan for hosting Tablescape Thursdays and all the bloggers who share their inspirational ideas
Friends like Linda who gifted me with French laundry hangers
Melissa’s Inspired Room with fun suggestions on how to make more of what we have
Steve Irwin for all the legacy he’s left in wildlife warriors
Thank you to Tattered Angels for providing the Jumbo Leaf Stamps, Chipboard Shapes, and the wonderful imaginative colours in the Glimmer Mist range that brighten everything they touch.
34 comments:
Happy Thanksgiving to you too! I enjoyed to get a glimpse into your lovely abode!!
you wrote..."now that everything is shades of white it gives more reasons to think about what to keep and why they are special"
Such a true sentiment. Your home has a comforting soul... I imagine that's a large part of the reason.
Julia
Wonderful post Mandy thanks for sharing your thoughts on Thanksgiving with us.
Love 'all the shades of white' in your home
Alison
Thanks for showing us inside your lovely home and giving us more insight into Thanksgiving...it is one celebration I would love to see more Australians adopting! Tracey xx
You have a delightful home, and I love the way you've incorporated Plymouth into it! Have a joyous Thanksgiving, Mandy!!!
happy thanks giving to you and you seem to celebrate it in a fun manner.
I love your shbby chic surroundings - so relaxing and full of interesting things.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
Happy Thanksgiving, I love your table settings and your beautiful decor!
Hi Mandy! I love your post! Your banner on the wall is just GREAT! Your sweet and serene tablescape is also lovely~
I love Tablescape Thursday... I have never participated, just discovered it a few weeks ago! Are you on the linky list?
Thanksgiving Blessings to you! ~Maria
Hi Mandy, thanks for stopping by. Sorry I havn't dropped a line sooner but i have been having internet dramas. I agree vintage rulers are soo much nicer. You might try a large centre like Woollongabba or Padington Antique Centre as they have so many stall holders you might find some nice ones. Ebay is also good and you can get lovely advertising ones that have adds for lollies etc on them. unfortunatly i don't have any at the moment. If i see any i will let you know. Your home is looking lovely. I love the pictures. cheers Katherine
I love your entry tables, Happy Thanksgiving to you.
Such cute table accessories. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Yes, I like the peaceful white.
Blessings,
Kitty
Your home is lovely and breakfast is my quite time also ... hope you have a super Thanksgiving full of laughter and love .... Linda F
Mandy,
Your home looks so nice.
Happy Thanksgiving my friend.
Love,
Jill xoo
Love your pretty entrance table :) Tables ? That is a great look :) Glad you had a great Thanksgiving :)
you have such a lovely holiday post here! Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Ooohhh, I am loving everything about your house!!! The Thanksgiving table looks scrumptious (amazing birdcage!) & I am going to borrow a gazillion ideas for sure! Thanks for stopping by & commenting - I'm going to be visiting your blog a.lot ! MIKI
Thank you for visiting me and commenting on my little altered book. I was venturing on untrodden land for me! It means a lot that you liked it. You have a lovely blog and I am marking it so I will not "lose" you!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Your home is so gorgeous. And, I must say, your friends very blessed, not only by your friendship, but by your incredible present for them. I can not get past your harmony art work. Will you please tell me more about it? I am completely enthralled.
Mandy, what I like so much about this post is how you are celebrating the quiet moments by treating yourself. That is so imporant, and I think people forget to do that. Love all of your special touches. They made such a cute tablescape. And I like your conversion to white. Since this is my first time to your blog, I'm not sure what it looked like before, but I like it now.
Love your special treasures you are taking to friends and the fact that there are things you decided to keep of your own treasures that are meaningful to you. I like things around me that have memories, too. Of course, I am no minimalist... but I do have my favorite treasures. I try to only surround myself with things I truly love. It's worked for me for years.
Love to you on Thanksgiving and here's hoping you also have a Happy Tablescape Thursday...
XO,
Sheila :-)
Hi Mandy, What a sweet post...Happy Thanksgiving to you and your Family my Friend
xoxo
Julie
Hi Mandy...
I really enjoyed your Thanksgiving reflections, my friend! And...I enjoyed all of your beautiful Thanksgiving pretties!!! Love that beautiful white table in your entryway...gorgeous!!!
Warmest wishes and may you and your family have a blessed Thanksgiving!
Chari @Happy To Design
Hi lovely! so many special things & i love the hats hanging up! hope you have a gorgeous Thanksgiving day!!!
kindest wishes today!!!
Everything is so beautiful Mandy!! I love the red stemmed goblet candle holders!! What a perfect, warming touch.
My show n tell is HERE
Happy Friday.
I like your quiet start to your day. Your home looks lovely and welcoming. Thanks for stopping by Sweet Bee Cottage.
Your place is so pretty! That lace tablecloth really caught my eye! It looks gorgeous!
Love the welcome sign on the hanger. Clever and pretty.
What a warm and inviting home you have. I love the beach, as i use to live close to one.. I love the smell and the sea gulls. Always have things to look at each day that you love.
Such a serene home. Thank you for sharing
Just lovely!
All the time and effort you put into making these decorataions and then displaying them all paid off, your place looks lovely!
Thanks for sharing and have a GRAND weekend.
Lots of cute things! Love your hostess gift. I bet they will love it too!
Have a great day!
Hi Mandy, everything looks so beautiful, you have done a great job, I am loving all the white.... as I would, keep it going.
I have put some before and afters up on my blog you may like to see.
I am sort of wishing you hadn't giving me those links, I am spending all my time drooling over the blogs and not doing what I am supposed to be doing...LOL
Your home is so beautiful!
The are very nice Placecards are a fun decoration - good done.
Nice to look around,
Merry Chritmas and a happy new year,
Maria Berg
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