D'Orange Table

I love the whimsical runners that my new daughter-in-law asked me to make for her wedding, so they became the inspiration for our D'Orange Thanksgiving table (why French?  No clue, just seemed to fit....)

 Double napkins feather in a way that follows the turkey feathers and Indian Corn.  The little turkey shaped salt & pepper shakers were a gift from my sister years ago, marking one of my first family dinners.  The turkey was undercooked and cold.  My sister kept saying to me, "It doesn't matter what is on the table; what matters is who is around the table."  I've come a long way hosting wise, but those wise words are still my mantra. 

 Found this old guy at Home Goods one year, and bring him out every year. The way it is painted makes it both traditional and modern creating options for different table themes.

 

 

Flatware, Laguiole pistol handled knives, mixed with everyday beaded flatware Wallace Continental.  I liked the rustic quality of the knives, beaded spoon, and beaded plates.

 Bird plate from Pier 1, sale $2.48. I like the whimsical border with the paisley runners.

Placesetting, end of table, two napkins held together with simple wooden napkin rings.

 Simple silver pumpkin from 99 cent store, sits next to hammered aluminum candle sicks.

 Dear Ruby watches over the table machinations, deeply involved. 

Plates: Solis Pier 1
Bird Plates, Pier 1
Laguiole knives, Home Goods
Flatware, Wallace Continental purchased years ago
Glasses, Yellow Stem Goblets, Home Goods
Napkins, yellow and orange, Home Goods
Napkin rings, Dollar Store
Runners, handmade
Aluminum hammered candle sticks, Ebay
Turkey Salt & Pepper shakers, gift from sister
Ceramic Turkey, Home Goods years ago
Indian Corn, Ralphs Supermarket

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