Sunday, November 3, 2013

Turkey Decor

Hello my friends!  How was your weekend?  We still have Sunday stretching before us, a nice cozy time in front of the fire.  The kids and Caleb headed off to do some errands.  Hayden elected to stay here with us and enjoy some quiet time to draw and sing, he's so sweet.  Yesterday I packed up all the Halloween decor and Kristi took down our pumpkin lights and we put it all in bins which K took upstairs to store until next year.  She brought out the bin she filled with Thanksgiving things when she did the organizing in my craft studio.  We still have some work to do in there, but it's a lot better than it was!  I put on a fresh tablecloth and arranged my turkeys and Indian corn on the table.  


To me these things down the center of our table are a sign of bounty for our family.  I enjoy seeing the objet d'art.  Definition - "A small decorative or artistic object, typically when regarded as a collectible item."


I can't remember when I found and purchased this funny glass turkey candy dish - but I love it.  Do you see my little photo bomber?


My beloved Majolica turkeys.. I got two since they are smallish - about 5 inches tall.  I've had readers tell me that it's not really Majolica.. but to me it is.  So, I just googled "majolica turkey" and guess what was there?  Images of MY turkeys!  So, I guess I've done my part to make them what I think they are for the world to see.  LOL!!  :-)


Each year I try to pick up one new item and this year I got the Jim Shore turkey sitting on a pumpkin with 2 apples in front.  He fits in fine!  A few years ago I found 2 of these little glass turkey candle holders which are fun to put on the Thanksgiving table for extra candlelight.


I miss the outdoor flowers this time of year, but my African violet is filling my floral needs.  


My mother's Christmas cactus is in bloom in our garden window.  Those who have been visiting my blog for a while will know the story - but I rescued this plant from my dying mother's room - it was dried up to the point of tossing it. But I brought it home and watered it and put it in my window, and not long after my mother passed away, I noticed it was budding out and then to my surprise these absolutely gorgeous fuchsia colored blooms opened.  I always take it to mean that my mother is saying hello to me.


We've had a perfect Autumn weekend so far - yesterday our DIL Kristi made her very first prime rib dinner for us.  She baked bread, roasted the prime rib (I just wish you could have smelled our house), made Yukon Gold garlic mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli, cauliflower and carrots.  :-)


And it was good.  Very very good. :-)


And after dinner, we watched "OZ, the Great & Powerful" - the boys were pretty impressed with it.. so was grandpa!  The funny thing is we haven't been able to watch DVDs for years until our brilliant son Travis downloaded new firmware and installed it and got the thing to work.  YAY!


How was your weekend?  I'm heading off to a birthday party for my friends granddaughter - but won't stay long as we have Hayden with us.  We've got sun shining in between clouds, but it's a nice fall day here.  I hope it's nice where you are in this wonderful spinning globe!   ((hugs)), Teresa :-) 

28 comments:

  1. I love your table, Teresa. I have a little glass turkey dish like your big guy there but mine is just a cheap old thing. I love the majolica turkeys too; I adore majolica pottery, real or fake, and I think yours look beautiful either way. Kristi's dinner looks outrageously good! What a great job for her first try. I've never made prime rib; I'm afraid I'd mess up such a nice cut of meat. But I do want to try someday. I hope you have fun at the birthday party. We're having a quiet day at home before my husband has to travel for work this week. I think we're going to buy some small bread loaves and make bowls for soup out of them for dinner tonight. :)

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  2. Hello Teresa, Your Turkey Decorations are all awesome.. I really love the Vintage Turkey one allot too.. The meal looked very yummie, Will come and cook for MOI too.. LOL My Christmas Cactus is just starting to bud. OH, how I love it when it is in full bloom. Yours is lovely.. Your grandson look very very happy with their grandpa... Hugs Judy

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  3. Isn't it nice having your family with you. I love this time of year. XOXO

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  4. Another wonderful blog :) Love the turkeys (I am not even sure if we will celebrate Thanksgiving this year). And my girls loved that movie too. ....Now that you have me hungry with that lovely dinner I think I am going to go grocery shopping hehehe. Hugs hun I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

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  5. Sounds like you're having a wonderful time with your family. And your home looks just lovely - ready for Thanksgiving !

    xo
    Claudia

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  6. Wonderful! Thanks for the visit, Teresa. I found some funny looking squash and bought them to put in a wooden bowl on our dining room table and I have the pumpkin and squash I crocheted last year in a basket with some Indian corn on the sea chest in my room. Your turkeys and flowers are so pretty and Kristi's meal looks perfectly yummy. I love the picture of Dayle and the boys, and am glad you are having a good weekend. I hope to do some stitching this afternoon :)
    Gracie xx

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  7. I love seeing your various decorations come out. Cannot believe it is time for your Thanksgiving decor and then celebrations. I am thinking Christmas now- though still not sure what we will be doing. The dinner your D.I.L. prepared looks delicious. Hugs Anne x

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  8. Looks like you are getting ready for an amazing Thanksgiving! Your home looks beautiful....November Hugs to you.

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  9. Gorgeous items Teresa including your family too ☺ love from Oz

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  10. Thanksgiving here we come at your house! I put fall/halloween/thanksgiving up all at once, then all goes away for Christmas. Most of my decorations are fallish. Everything looks so festive and your/Kristi meals always are so delicious looking. The boys look so happy with grandpa!
    xoRobin : )

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  11. I love your Jim Shore turkey! My mom has a HUGE cat by him that is just gorgeous. I remember your Santa sleigh that I really love too. I enjoy seeing your momma's Christmas cactus every year. It's amazing to me that anybody can keep plants and flowers alive as long as you do! That's African violet is gorg! Wish my brown thumb would at least turn yellow some day. Hahaha.

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  12. You look so ready for Thanksgiving. I love the look on the faces of your husband and grandsons. They are wrapped up in that movie!

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  13. Your Christmas cactus is blooming already????? I have 3, I bought them last year and so far all they are doing is growing some new leaves. No buds to speak of, so I wonder if I will be seeing any blooms at all. That Wizard of Oz movie is pretty good. My daughter and I went to the cinema to see it and the graphics and colors are so beautiful. I still like the Judy Garland version though. Your table looks so festive. All your little treasures are just right for the occasion and I love all the colors. Didn't do much this weekend. I slept the extra hour away and had some friends come over for dinner. I did crochet a bit and waiting now for The Good Wife to come on. I really like that show. Have a good week Teresa.
    (((HUGS))) Susanne :)

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  14. I think your table is wonderful and I love your turkeys. I agree with your idea of bounty. Hope you're enjoying your Sunday.

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  15. Hi Teresa, Your table is beautiful as always. You have a great collection of turkey's! I can just taste the prime rib-one of my favorites. Mmmmmm. It sounds like having Kristin there is very good for you all. :-). We got a cord of wood delivered today so Dennis and I have been busy carrying and stacking but we'll have nice warm fires in our new stove this winter. We had SNOW this morning but it melted right away.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  16. What a cozy visit I have had with you! Love the Fall things on your table! Love the photos of the blooming violet, and your Mom's cactus. Love that she is saying hello!!! That prime rib looked good!!!
    The boys looked so cute sitting there with Dayle!!
    xo Kris

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  17. It looks very cosy in your neck of the woods Teresa, life sounds very good and I am so pleased for you ;0) Your turkey table is wonderful. Have a great week x

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  18. Gosh it doesn't seem like a whole year since I was admiring your lovely turkey decorations. I love how you set your table for the various seasons - always a joy a see. Your African Violets and your Mothers Christmas Cactus are looking gorgeous. The cactus flowers look like birds to me - very pretty. I'm curious to know what you think about the camera on your 5S ? I might have been expecting something super special but I really can't see much of a difference. How about you? Those pics of the food are fantastic.

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  19. Hi Teresa! You always make each visit such a warm and inviting visit!
    Dinner looks delicious, beautiful flowers from your mom (that's so special), the kids having fun with their grandpa....so sweet!
    You are such a lucky lady!
    Hugs...Shari

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  20. Thank you Teresa for making me smile (from the inside out) each and everyday! You are a true blessing to all of us out here in the Blogosphere.

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  21. Boy, I turn my back and you've decorated for Thanksgiving.
    Love the Christmas Cactus - my favorite this time of year. And the Violet has so many perfectly formed blossoms.

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  22. LOVE your tablescape with the turkeys and all! Now you have me inspired to hurry and get my table decorated:)
    Beautiful story about your mom's Christmas cactus!
    Mmm--prime rib! One of my favorites.
    Blessings,
    Aimee

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  23. Your Thanksgiving table looks wonderful Teresa and I love the pic of Dayle and the boys engrossed in the film...you have so much fun with your little ones!
    I've watched your cactus flowering for a few years now...it's very special and has survived because of the tender loving care you give it ...a lovely connection with your dear mum and I love to see it each year ♥
    Hope you're having a great week!
    Susan x

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  24. Those boys are very intent on what they are watching. :) Love your holiday decor and the story behind the blooming cactus. We've had very nice weather the past couple of days. It's our growing season so my balconies are alive again. Best wishes, Tammy

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  25. hahahaha your Google / Majolica turkey thing is very funny! People are going to become very confused. Just shows you that you can't trust or believe everything you read on the internet ;-) We won't be decorating here til Christmas but I'm looking forward to it x

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  26. Love your cosy turkey decor, the table looks lovely. Your description of googling and finding your own reference made me smile! I love to see your mom's Christmas cactus flowering each year for you, such a special story. Happy November, Teresa!
    Helen x

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  27. Such a cozy post Theresa.
    Love the african violet and Christmas cactus .
    That dinner looks marvelous too ...you make the ymmiest looking meals.

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  28. That last picture is priceless, and dinner looked very yummy. Your turkey collection is fantastic Teresa.
    Hugs to you,
    Meredith

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