HAPPY NOVEMBER

Happy November

November, with its arrival of cool crisp air and welcomed relief from summer's humidity holds a special appeal for me. The season is perfect for cozy evenings at home by the fire with hot chocolate in a favorite mug and a good book, all while the excitement of planning and decorating for the upcoming holidays. I decided to set a Thanksgiving table using my John Derian pillows for the centerpiece. Beginning with a turkey trot down the center of the table I placed the turkey on a Nathalie Lété cake stand that's decorated with fruit. Next comes the hen along with a squirrel, owl, acorn and pear. 

Nathalie Lété Cake Stand

John Derian Turkey and Hen

Owl

Squirrel 

Pear

Acorn

I included a collection of mushrooms throughout for a woodland theme I love. 

I am using our Portmeirion Birds of Britain place settings. 

Dinner Plates

Salad Plates

Mugs

The stemware is Nathalie Lété along with napkins I will add to the sideboard. 

More mushrooms!

All from Anthropologie

I added orange kalanchoe and orange mini roses to complete the table setting. I don't think I could add another thing! The black flatware is a favorite from MacKenzie-Childs several years ago. 

 

November is most celebrated for Thanksgiving. It is a time for giving thanks for those we love and hold dear. We will be home with family preparing a tradition feast. I would like to hear what you love about November and what you have planned for Thanksgiving. Thanks so much for your visit.

 

TALES OF THE TRAVELING TOTE AND A GIVEAWAY

Tales of the Traveling Tote and giveaway

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 Welcome to another adventure of The Tales of the Traveling Tote. This is where my fellow Tales of the Traveling Tote friends and I share our latest travels, projects and our most current events. You will have an opportunity to visit other members at the end of this post and learn about our giveaway. 

The Pantry

Finally Finished, Almost!

With so many small projects dragging on from summer we haven't found time for any trips.  I thought we would be finished with the pantry project but it was a small job and you know how that goes, last to finish. I truly understand, my cabinet man is really the best, so, I not so patiently had to wait my turn! I can say now my project is completed and just a few more boxes to unpack and I will soon be able to share.

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Autumn Glory

We enjoy decorating for the holidays, so early October through December we are always busy.

Our weather has been almost perfect, cool crisp mornings and nice warm afternoons. Since we have a lot of children in the neighborhood they enjoy a night of Trick or Treat. We enjoy getting ready for Halloween and handing out candy. We always have a lot of help from Miss Courtney. She was filled with baby boos and small pumpkins.

And, of course my two favorite bears like to get in the action

I am hosting for Thanksgiving

Using my John Derian tray from Target, last years collection

My table set using a tablecloth from TJ Max,  Anthropologie place settings with leaf plates from Pottery Barn.  

I used my velvet pumpkin collection to create a pumpkin patch down the center of the table and mushroom salt and peppers.

I always fill the house with fresh flowers in seasonal color. 

And I love to add color at the entrance

So how was your autumn and thanksgiving? Mine was perfect with a house full.

I hope you will leave a comment, it's the only way I know you stopped by.

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Now for the Giveaway

As always, The Traveling Tote girls want to thank you for following along with our adventures. For a chance to win this darling MacKenzie-Childs Tote just leave a comment with 

Linda @ Life and Linda

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 I hope you will visit my Tale of the Traveling Tote friends for more fun adventures.

Debbie with Miss Aurora @ Mountain Breaths

 Ricki Jill and Countess De Monet, Miss Square Peggy @ The Bookish Delettante

Jenna with Miss Coquille @ The Painted Apron

Emily with Miss Courtney Childs@ The French Hutch

Linda P with Miss Lola @ Life and Linda

 Patti with Miss Kenzie @ Pandora's Box

Rita with Miss Luna C @ Panoply 

Sarah with Miss Merri Mac @ Hyacinths for the Soul

Jackie and Miss Madi K @ Purple Chocolat Home

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Please join us for our next 

Tales of the Traveling Tote post and giveaway

Coming

March 1, 2025