Thanksgiving Table
Posted on | November 22, 2007 | Comments Off
A traditional heirloom turkey platter by Johnson Brothers can be found in antique stores and on replacements.com. $150-$250 depending on age and condition. On the right, a pure linen tablecloth is accented with a garland of flowers that evokes an elegant event. $170, williamsonoma.com
Rich earthy brown pheasant feathers bundled in vases create offbeat center pieces. dominomag.com
WS Home collaborated with Spode to create these festive oak-leaf-and-acorn garland earthenware. Set of 4 plates, $88. wshome.com.
Add a touch of whimsy to the table. Peacock feathers under gold-rimmed plate will infuse a little humor into the evening. $28, jaysonhomeandgarden.com.
A folky take: illustrated nordic print porcelain plates featuring a wise owl in the center. Try layering these plates with existing china if the look seems to over the top. Set of 4 plates, $152. vivre.com.
Let the seasons colors infuse into your table settings. Gather gourds, baby pumkins, squashes and clementines and arrange in various compotes along your table or buffet. marthastewart.com.
I love these wood pedestals for cheeses on a buffet. The pedestal adds height and the wood gives the buffet a rich earthy feel. Buy a few and scatter around the room. $35, chefscatalog.com.
Inexpensive Thanksgiving Decorations
Posted on | November 21, 2007 | Comments Off
I made this simple fall displays with materials I found in the yard. Grab a large bag, scissors, and some gloves and head outside. Just start chopping down plants that have great visual texture. Don’t think so much about it all matching…the wilder the better.
Grab some greenery to break up the browns from shrubs.
Don’t forget leaves on trees. The beautiful color display in the fall will light up your display.
Bring your materials in the house, grab a vase, and start arranging. Build a taller back and have shorter pieces hanging out toward the front of the vase. Drap the foliage to hang over the sides.
To make the candles simply wrap decorative paper around a drinking glass. Glue to seal the edges and add a votive inside the glass. Make sure to make different heights to increase the drama in the display.
Voila! Decorate tables, enterways, or mantels.
Saying Goodbye
Posted on | November 20, 2007 | Comments Off
It’s incredibly hard to even write this post. I worked at HouseandGarden.com as the Assistant Web Editor to the site for the past 1 1/2. I saw the site through the grueling re-launch and watched it become something that readers looked to for guidance and inspiration. My final month on the site was our best. I guess it’s best to go out with a bang!
I will miss everyone I worked with at H&G. I feel fortunate that I had the opportunity to work with such an amazing group of talented people that I loved and respected. To all my contributers to the site: Grace Bonney, Lora Zarubin, Jay McInerney, and Karrie Jacobs and the print staff of House & Garden; thank you for your constant enthusiasm and your willingness and drive to make HouseandGarden.com the success it was. To Paul O’Donnell our web editor: thanks for always being a great guy to work with.
So now I go in search of new path…which I am sure will somehow involve some amazing food, bright colors, and lots of very cute pillows.
Follow Me
-
House Renovation Posts
Make Stripe Bangles
Olive Gray
Yellow Accents
Worn Wood Bench
Wood Slice Pathway
Green Inspiration
Country Laundry Room
Rock Pathway
Small Scale Sofas
Seed Stitch Cowl
Site Feed
About Blog
A journal about new england life, decorating inspiration, and renovating a 262-year-old house in Marblehead, Massachusetts. read more...
Press & Mentions
