A Very Thrifty Thanksgiving

I hope that you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Life has been busy here and I have been MIA from this blog but eventually you will see why. For now I will just share a few pics (and crafts) of our very thrifty Thanksgiving celebration. See you all soon, and as always Thanks for Visiting!

My mom gave me her china and Thanksgiving was the first opportunity I had to use it. We had a small gathering of six so the table was my first decorating priority. 

This pic has “thrifty” written all over it. The tin container used as the vase for the flowers and the candle sticks (can only see one in the pic) came from Goodwill. The votive were from our wedding. The glasses were from Burlington Coat Factory (3 piece set for 6 costs just $9.99) and the chargers (can’t really see them in this pic) were from the Dollar Tree. The little turkey salt shaker was on sale for $3 at the gift shop in the hospital I work for. 

 

Here is the other side of the table. You can see the second candle stick on this side. It is the same color as the other one but different style, also from the thrift store. The votive are from our wedding. 

 

 

Here is another pic of the china. I purchased packages of fabric leaves from the Dollar Tree. The napkins came from Target (they were my splurge). And of course the pine cones came from outside LOL.

 Here is another pic of the flowers that sat on the table. 

Flowers were from Micheal's Craft Store.

 Here are a few other pics from around the house....

Remember my obsession with ceramic turkeys? HERE

I made the vase for our wedding but never used it. It is a glass vase done in gold lame with fabric leaves at the neck. Sorry, wasn't blogging back then so no tutorial on this project. Might be something to consider for the future.  The brown turkey salt and pepper shakers came from the thrift store. 

Remember back when I made the Glass Cloche out of an old sconce and thrift store glass plate turned mercury glass? Well here it is filled with tiny pine cones (from the craft store) and two pilgrim candles I have had for years. 

All three of the above together for Thanksgiving. Remember the Claw Foot table tutorial. I pained over the stenciled design when the weather cooled because it seemed too summery. I think I like it plain better. Hey, a girl can change her mind!  

The chair is from an Estate Sale...I got two! Pillow from Pier One (years ago). Lamp about 20 years old; was cream and I sponged a light layer of stain over it. Sorry no tutorial for that one either. Sometimes I just get so into it I forget I have a blog...smile!

 

I found this turkey decoration at the thrift store. It is entirely made out of paper. Very fine craftsmanship. I cannot imagine why some people get rid of things like this.

 The flowers on our living room coffee table (here) were also from our wedding. They sat on the head table. So glad I got married in November.

Ok, I think I covered it all. Hope you enjoyed it. See you next time!

Happy 2nd Birthday Lucy

Two years ago today I became a Nana for the first time on the day Lucy was born. Just want to share some of the memories of the past two years.

Happy 2nd Birthday Lucy!!

Nana Love you!

L is for lovely, innocent beauty

U is for unique, so very special

C is for Cute, simply irresistible

Y is for yes, you are loved by many

The day Lucy was born...

Some of Lucy's Firsts...

FIRST CAR RIDE (HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL)

FIRST DOCTOR VISIT

FIRST THANKSGIVING

FIRST CHRISTMAS

FIRST EASTER

FIRST KISS

FIRST SOLID FOODS

 FIRST TIME FIGURING OUT WHAT LEGS ARE FOR....

...AND USING THEM (FIRST STEPS)

 

FIRST CELL PHONE

FIRST SWING RIDE

FIRST SLIDE

FIRST CAR

FIRST MESS (OF MANY)

FIRST PONY RIDE

 

FIRST "REAL" PONY RIDE

FIRST POOL

FIRST TIME LEANING EXPERIENCING THE LOVE OF A COUSIN

FIRST TIME PUTTING HER TOES IN THE OCEAN

ENJOYING THE ARCADE AT THE BEACH

FIRST AQUARIUM

FIRST TIME LEARNING TO SHOP

FIRST HALLOWEEN (IN MOMMY'S FIRST HALLOWEEN COSTUME)

FIRST BIRTHDAY

Year Two....

FOOTBALL WITH DAD, LEARNING "TOUCHDOWN"

 

SECOND CHRISTMAS

LEARNING ABOUT SNOW

SECOND EASTER

A TRIP TO THE MUSEUM

GYMBOREE FUN

SESAME PARK, PA

CONTINUED RETAIL THERAPY

ANOTHER WEEK AT THE BEACH

MORE BEACH FUN; RIDE'N THE RIDES

LOVING ELMO

LOVING ICE CREAM

THE BIG No.2 BIRTHDAY PARTY

Of course there are many more moments that I would like to share from the past two years but I must save some for later. 

Thanks for Visiting,