The Thanksgiving Table is set.
The new silver turkey is taking center stage.
The table is layered with a taupe, cream and dark brown striped tablecloth, I used the underside of another tablecloth for texture in the tablescape....I love the underside print as well as the topside.
The placesetting begins with a cream woven round placemat, silver charger, chocolate "Fiesta" plate, and a turkey printed plate I purchased at HomeGoods.
The chocolate "Fiesta" flatware was wrapped in a cloth napkin and placed in stemware to allow more room on the table.
Silver Turkey Salt and Pepper Shakers accented with colorful acorns.
One of our all time favorite cookie is
Gretchen’s Sugar Cookies
1 c Butter
1 c Sugar
1 Egg
3 c Flour
2 tsp Baking Powder
1 tsp Vanilla
The secret to this recipe is to :
Roll out with powdered sugar (no flour)
I used for the first time a "SILPAT" I purchased from Sur la Table (made in France) It worked great!
Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes.
Let cookies cool and then frost with:
Buttercream Frosting
1 lb Powdered Sugar
¼ tsp Salt
¼ c Milk
1 tsp Vanilla
1/3 c (2/3 stick) Soft Butter
Beat with electric mixer until smooth; scrape bowl often.
Our family loves this recipe and it is suitable for every holiday.
Our family loves this recipe and it is suitable for every holiday.
We,also, love the Tollhouse mini chocolate chip cookies recipe straight from the package..
In between all this work, we had to stop and play some games.
I want to thank my three grandsons, Eli, CJ, and Davis for helping me have a fun time preparing the food (and also tasting to make sure it would be good for our Thanksgiving meal) 
And a big thanks to CJ for cleaning up because Grammy can not cook without making a BIG mess.
I WANT TO WISH YOU ALL A BLESSED AND FUN-FILLED
THANKSGIVING DAY
WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS
Please enjoy some other beautiful posts I am linking to:
Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps on the Porch
Feather Your Nest Friday at French Country Cottage
Foodie Friday at Designs by Gollum
Silver Sunday at
Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps on the Porch
Feather Your Nest Friday at French Country Cottage
Foodie Friday at Designs by Gollum
Silver Sunday at
Your tablescape is lovely! The colour combo is very striking and that silver turkey takes center stage! Looks like you had some wonderful helpers!
ReplyDeleteDD
What a smile CJ has! How fun and to see the little ones helping just warms my heart. Your table is gorgeous and the new turkey is a stunner. I also love the little S&Ps from an Etsy shop. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner.
ReplyDeleteYou've set such a beautiful table and put so much thought into it. Lots of work, but it's worth it! Happy Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteYour tablescape is just beautiful! Hope you are having a very Happy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteThat silver Turkey is so gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a wonderful time was had by all.
Best wishes,
Natasha.
A beautiful Thanksgiving table -- love the silver turkeys!!! I have the same plates only in blue!
ReplyDeleteGail...your table is lovely. I am just loving those silver turkeys.
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Gail
you always do everything so beautifully. your family is so blessed to have you. Happy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteHi There~ your tablescape is just beautiful!! I love the big silver turkey and it looks like it was a fabulous day for all!! Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and thank you for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday! :)
ReplyDeleteWonderfully innovative color scheme! LOVE the silver turkey!
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Hope your Thanksgiving was a good one!!
Have a great Sunday,
Karen
Ladybug Creek
Scrumptious, sophisticated Thanksgiving tablescape...the silver turkey is wonderful eye candy...very tasty! I like every moment of your table. Thank you for sharing your lovely design and the cookie and icing recipes. Cherry Kay
ReplyDeleteyour Thanksgiving table looks gorgeous. Love the tones and colors- those silver turkeys, LOVE!
ReplyDeleteKaren