Thanksgiving - Duck Dynasty Style

 

 

Grateful today for Family, Friends, Faith, Freedom, Food, Football and Fun!

 

Happy, Happy, Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Nut Cups

The boys were in charge of making the nut cups this year.

 They have been working hard.

They decided to draw turkeys and pilgrims.

I think they turned out pretty great! 

Gobble Gobble!

Pumpkin Stand

While treasure hunting at the DI a couple years ago, I came across this little gem.

 What a find, $5 well spent!

 It is quite worn and weathered, but I think it just adds to its character.

 Someday I have plans to redo it, but for now I am enjoying its 'well loved' look.

 This stand is very versatile.

 During the Summer it is a Lemonade Stand or Roadside Baked Goods Booth -

 Spring brings Fresh Flower Vendors -

 and during Fall, it doubles as a Carnival Ticket Window or Pumpkin Stand.

 Oh the possibilities are endless!

Right now it sits on my front porch alongside an old park bench filled with pumpkins and gourds.
My neighbor let me cut down some corn stalks from her garden, and the boys helped me tie them up to the porch pillars with some burlap ribbon.

Turkey Season

We all know about my vintage book fetish.

 I found this great picture while thumbing through one.

 I think it makes a perfect Thanksgiving accent piece.

Some of my fall book collection.

I love using natural elements for decorating, especially during Fall.

 Nuts, berries, acorns, twigs, leaves, pumpkins and gourds are some of my favorites.

 I think Scentsy is really steppin' up their game this year.

 I don't usually enjoy too many of their holiday warmers -

 I think sometimes they are a little too cheesy for my taste.

 But I am lovin' this Tom Turkey!

 

Fall Colors

I absolutely love the view out my front door during the autumn months.

 There is just something stunning about a tree lined street littered with millions of fallen leaves.
 Fall not only has beautiful colors but it has an intoxicating smell and a majestic sound.

'Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the autumn tree."

-Emily Bronte-

70 Years, A Legacy of Love

My sister and I had the privilege of helping with invitations and decor

 for my Granny and Grandpa's 70th wedding anniversary.

70 years - What an amazing accomplishment!

They are wonderful people, and great examples of love, dedication and strength.

As a child, they were always there to support me.

 Whether I was running in a track meet or celebrating an achievement,

 Granny and Grandpa were always in my cheering section!

 As an adult, not a single important event has gone by

 for me, or my children, that they haven't attended.

  On your birthday you can still expect a joyful duet rendition of 'Happy Birthday',

 with Granny on one phone and Grandpa on the other.

 

I love these old photographs.

Granny loves the fall colors.

One of the many fond memories I have of Granny and Grandpa's house, is their beautiful backyard and the Chestnut tree. As kids, all of us cousins would gather the chestnuts and make necklaces, toys, or use them for a friendly game of  "Toss".  I thought it would definitely be appropriate to use them in our centerpieces.

It was an honor to help you celebrate your special day!

Much Love