Tuesday, November 2, 2010

In with the new, Thanksgiving/Out with the old, Halloween

With Halloween now past I spent most of Monday taking down Halloween decorations and putting out Thanksgiving decorations. Some have been there since early September since thats when I begin revamping vignettes for Fall. Most of my holiday decorations stir up a wealth of memories and some are newly added but I hope you enjoy them.

Part of a Lizzie High collection, my Pilgrims greet back door guests.


This lamp to the left is probably my most valuable lamp in our home and I have a lot of Waterford lamps. What makes this one so valuable? It was made in the 1920's, I bought it at an antique show many years ago but it's value is because the matching finial is in tact. I have had offers as high as $900.00. YIKES!!! However, I would never part with it because it is a reminder of a very special memory. That antique show where I bought it many years ago was an outing with my mother. Do you find that you have attachements to "things" because of a special memory?


Back to the Thanksgiving decorations, this turkey was made by my grandmother.


Of course, this old oak table is an antique as well.


There is so much pleasure thinking of those who have gone before us and some of those little momentos that are left behind.


This little turkey is a candle holder.




These are new and watching over me in my kitchen.

Meet Myles and Prudence


These Pilgrims are part of a Byers Choice collection and they greet my front door guests.





I have posted pics of my Fall mantle before but here it is again. I am crazy about this wreath.




I have another blogging friend who hosts Saturday Swap. It's a fun blogging party sharing recipes and there are always wonderful recipes shared. Saturday Swap is also a new blogging party so keep it in mind and you can click here to access.

Today is Tabletop Tuesday hosted by Marty at A Stroll Through Life and I am linking to this fun blogging party. To see other really interesting participants in this party click here.


Thank you for visiting my blog and enjoy your day.


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9 comments:

  1. RachelNovember 2, 2010 at 3:30 PM

    Thanks for stopping by and your nice comments! I actually grew up near Miami and thought Tampa was a step up- haha, I was wrong! lol!
    I love your pilgrims - Myles and Prudance... what lovely names! Your house is gorgeous... the toille wallpaper is to die for!
    And your floral chair reminds me of the Queen Ann chairs my parents had in my childhood home!
    Thanks for sharing your festive home!!!!
    Rachel

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  2. SevenbeadsNovember 2, 2010 at 3:51 PM

    Love your Thanksgiving decorations. I am putting my Byers Pilgrims out today and finding another place for my Pumpkin Lady. She can stay out for a few more weeks. I love your oak table.

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  3. Blondie's JournalNovember 2, 2010 at 5:31 PM

    Your antiques are all so pretty and I can imagine, very special as you have the memories of how and where you acquired them. The vintage lamp is lovely...I don't blame you a bit for hanging on to it.

    Love all your pilgrims...you really are ready for Thanksgiving. Your vignettes are fantastic!!

    Have a happy week! :-)

    XO,
    Janie

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  4. CharNovember 2, 2010 at 5:59 PM

    Oh, I think it's so pretty in here. I love the lamp and the cabinet it sits on. All your Thanksgiving decorations are festive and beautiful, Char

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  5. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeNovember 2, 2010 at 6:02 PM

    So pretty. All of your vignettes are just stunning. Love your pilgrims, what a wonderful collection. Your furniture is stunning also. Love it. Thanks so much for linking to TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  6. Chari at Happy To DesignNovember 2, 2010 at 7:21 PM

    Hello...

    Ohhh my...you really do have sooo many pretties! I really enjoyed getting a peek at them. I love the Byers dolls...I don't have any...in fact, I had never heard of, nor seen them...until I started blogging. They really are fabulous...so detailed! I love your new Pilgrims...Purdence and Myles...adorable!

    Well my friend, you certainly have some really gorgeous furniture pieces!!! I love the black cabinet with the decorative painting and your antique oak cabinet. I also enjoyed your pretty frenchy chair with the beatufiul floral fabric...soooo pretty! Thank you for sharing all of your autumn displays with us...beautiful!!! Ohhh...and I love, love, LOVE that beautiful turkey that your Grandmother made...sooo sweet!!!

    Warmest autumn wishes,
    Chari @Happy To Design

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  7. BeckyNovember 2, 2010 at 10:12 PM

    Oh, you are industrious girl! I haven't even thought about Turkey Day decorations yet. And since I won't be here for the day, I'm not sure I will do them this year. Maybe I will just start working on Christmas.

    Your house looks lovely. And I love things that have special memories attached.

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  8. AnonymousNovember 3, 2010 at 8:08 PM

    I love all your decorations.... and that gorgeous painted piece of furniture in your entry is just beautiful! Have a super night!

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  9. Sam Hoffer / My Carolina KitchenNovember 4, 2010 at 1:14 PM

    Myles and Prudence are precious. I name everything. It's nice to meet someone else that names things too. How lucky to have a lot of Waterford lamps. You can't have too much of good things.
    Sam

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