Let me be thankful... Monday Photo of the week

 O Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; Let us shout joyfully to the rock of our salvation. Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving; Let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms. For the LORD is a great God, And a great King above all gods, In whose hand are the depths of the earth; The peaks of the mountains are His also. The sea is His, for it was He who made it; And His hands formed the dry land. Come, let us worship and bow down; Let us kneel before the LORD our Maker.

Psalm 95:1-6

So let me be thankful that I am healthy enough to rake, mulch and bag all these leaves.

So let me be thankful for God's beautiful paintbrush.

So let me be thankful for the remembrance of the beauty of these flowers during the summer and fall.

So let me be thankful.

So let me be thankful for the leaves that sheltered us from the massive summer heat that are now falling and will allow the winter sun to warm us.

I am thankful for the sun's rays that warm Regan, dance across the fallen leaves that are ankle deep on the patio and put a smile on my face.

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Ralph's Roses Tablescape

Roses in November

 The rich colors of the Ralph tablecloth required flowers that were vibrant and spoke volumes. The larger arrangement was on the table when guests arrived.

Amber glassware and salad plates along with aubergine napkins captured in beaded napkin rings play off the colors of the tablecloth.

Creating a bit of drama for your guests is always welcome!

Rosewood handles brassware is perfect for this table.

Special candles with gold lettering heighten the ambiance of the evening.

Lots of wood to repeat the element found in the flatware.

I love how the evening sun brings out the richness of the napkin color.

 A hardwood bowl holds a glass vase, which is partially obscured by the Spanish moss.

These beaded napkin rings in golden hues pick up all the colors used.

Note the smaller centerpiece for when guests actually sit down. Personal additions seem to be great conversation starters.

Old copper develops a lovely patina when left to age naturally.

An antique photo provides instant relatives for the other side of the table.

Fitz and Floyd has the most interesting pieces! Love having a pitcher of water on the table. 

Cast:

Tablecloth - Ralph Lauren

Napkins - World Market

Napkin rings - Pier One

Chargers - Teakwood, very old

Dinner Plate - Wedgwood Windsor

Salad plate -BIA Malibu Curry, Tuesday Morning

Wine hocks - Stein Mart

Water tumblers - Whitehall 

Flatware - gift from mother

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Monday Photo of the week

Now this is the way to start a Monday morning isn't it?

Lucky me!!

I wish all of you a good week filled with many blessings.Thanks for droppin' by!

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My newest love is shiny mercury glass!

Pottery Barn.. guess which one I ordered.

Loving this lamp.. 'tis it's fault that got me thinking that for Chris✞mas I'd like to see a wee bit more shiny in our home. I'm feeling especially Chris✞massy this year! PB

From Ballard Designs, an assorted collection of 5 candelsticks.

Also from Ballard Designs, finials. Regan would probably topple these over... frown.

Ballard Designs also has these lovely hurricanes.

Ballard Designs ornaments....

Ballard Designs pedestal. Now how cool would this be for your next get together?

Napa Style has this lovely cloche.. another great serving piece.

From Pottery Barn... some fun candleholders.

 How cool this is grouping. Would be so pretty on a New Year's table!

Maybe not mercury glass, but shiny and bright nonetheless. Perfect for a summer evening outdoors. PB!

PB ornament.. snowflakes on mercury glass. okay I'm hooked!

Restoration Hardware.. a lovely specimen indeed.

What are you thinking about adding to the decorations this year?

Something shiny perhaps? 

Thank you for your gift of time. I appreciate your visits and comments very much.

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