Turning the Tables

I am very happy that on Thursday, I will be dining at my in-laws' Thanksgiving table. Last year, when I was funemployed, I hosted all of Mr. W's family and spent days preparing. While I'll miss the excitement of planning, I won't miss...well, the clean-up. That's pretty much the only thing I don't like about entertaining family and friends! Since I don't get to choose linens or pull out these pumpkin place cards I recently bought.....

....I'm having a little pretend party, and you're all invited!


If you're the formal type, sit here...but please not in the animal print chair, because I adore it the most...

photo credit: Southern Accents

Should weather permit, I think we'll eat outside...

Chloe especially likes the china...

photo credit: Southern Living

Be sure to bring the kids! The crayons are on the table for drawing on the butcher paper tablecloth, or for writing a list of things for which they're thankful....

photo credit: Country Living

I can't have a Fall party without some burlap....This table, featured years ago in Country Living, has long been one of my favorites. Let Christmas be shiny and bright. I think Thanksgiving should feel rustic!

photo credit: Country Living