I know lots of folks are already decorating for Christmas but I like to wait until the day after Thanksgiving to bust out my jolly decor. And since it is Thanksgiving week and I never got to show you guys what I have, well here it is. No drum roll needed. I don't have a lot but I like to make my mantel and fireplace look cozy with what I do have.
Most of what you see here was purchased at Hobby Lobby, Michael's or the dollar store over the course of a few years. And the majority of it was purchased on sale or clearance. But of course.
On the mantel I have two pictures of what I am most thankful for: my husband and our marriage...
and a picture of my babies. One of my favorite pictures of those two. :)
and here's a close-up of the fireplace area.
This broom was purchased from my local grocery store (HEB) a couple of years ago. It was cinnamon scented and the smell was quite strong. Nice but strong and it took a couple of years to actually wear off. I stuck a couple of autumn picks in the broom to dress it up for the season.
My dining room table is plain Jane compared to others I have seen. You see, we don't have Thanksgiving at our house. We always go to our parents/grandparents homes. So that is one reason why I don't have a table setting but the other is that I'm just not fancy like that. We had turkey day at our house once and it was only a few family members. We totally did the sturdy paper plates and plastic cups. And it was buffet style and sit where you'd like style. Maybe one day I'll go all out but right now this is the real deal.
Another reason why my dining room table is plain. It doubles as a homework table. :)
But do you like my cornucopia and owl table runner?
I scored that owl table runner at my local Dollar General store. I snatched it as soon as I saw it.
And I know other parts of the country get some beautiful autumn colors this time of year; but it is not too common here in Texas (in my neck of the woods). But because the central Texas area has received so much rain lately, our tree leaves have been able to produce these gorgeous bronze-like colors and I'm loving it. Here are two trees on the side of my house. Beautiful!
I posted this pic on Instagram (@pinktexaschick) and used the Kelvin filter to bring out the gorgeous color. I ooohed and awed the first few days because we never get to see such gorgeousness.
How about some straight up cuteness? My friend's daughter made this adorable candy turkey centerpiece. Seriously. I could eat it (pun intended).
Sorry, I have no step by step pics but the body and head are made with styrofoam balls. The head is a 3" styrofoam ball cut in half and secured with toothpick and a low temperature glue gun. Obvisouly, the rest is candy and sadly this is not in my house. I just wanted to share with you all the talent of an artistic 6th grader. What a great centerpiece for a kids table!
This wraps up my short show and tell. I really wish I could deck out my entire house with gobs and gobs of autumn decor. Every year I buy a couple of things here and there and I patiently build up my stash. I hope you all have a blessed and safe Thanksgiving holiday. Peace.
