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04 November, 2011

Rustic Thanksgiving Centerpiece with Burlap Table Square

044 I am really starting to think about Thanksgiving! Have you realized that it’s less than three weeks away? And since our menu is always the same…a family tradition…it’s the decor that needs my attention. Sooo…I would like to show you the centerpiece for my breakfast room table!

004 It all started with this wonderful shabby box from Joss & Main! I was thrilled when it arrived and I saw that it even had a little touch of yellow…perfect for my frenchy blue and yellow decor!

050 And I also love the vintage look of the little metal pieces on the corners…so rustic!

039 I couldn’t wait to fill it up with things I love…including lots of fun (real) gourds and this faux pumpkin from Walmart. I love that stem, so several of these came home with me! And at $5.00 each, they were a bargain, especially since they will be around next fall, too!

034The star of the vignette, however, is this wonderful Quimper plate…a gift from some sweet friends! If you know me, you know that I love Quimper ware. In fact, you can see some of my collection on the hutch in the background of this post. This plate is very special to me because of the givers and because it is my only piece in the yellow pattern!

051 I have also added this wonderful little lead crystal urn…a bargain for $6.00 at Tuesday Morning! I have filled it with some of my vintage silverplate flatware collected from Goodwill over several years. It has such a lovely patina! And I love the contrast between the rustic box and the more elegant crystal and silver!

016 And on the table…my $3.00 Goodwill faux deer antler! I found the votives (which each came with two candles) at Dollar Tree. These will get a lot of use over the holidays!

image However, my shabby Thanksgiving centerpiece would just not go with my blue and yellow table square, as shown to you by Baby Kitty. It is one of my favorite finds from my trip to Provence several years ago and I love the sunny colors…for spring and summer. But it looks a little out of place during the cooler months, so I have to put it away. However, I do love the idea of a table square…something I saw frequently when I lived in France.

040So I decided to make a simple burlap table square…easy peasy! It’s just two 29 inch square pieces of burlap sewn together and then turned inside out  and top-stitched. I think I will enjoy the change! I especially love the look of a table square on my round table.

044 I am really enjoying the contrast of the different textures! This will be a fun centerpiece for Thanksgiving. And…is it too early? Cover your eyes if you aren’t ready for the C word yet! I am thinking how cute this box will be filled with greenery and shiny red ornaments for…dare I say it?…Christmas!


I am joining Amy at Whisperwood Cottage for the Talent Scouting Party for Cottages & Bungalows Magazine!

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed a little peek at my shabby centerpiece!  Please visit these wonderful bloggers and their beautiful blogs to see what they are up to and to find a list of this week’s participants!
Stephanie Lynn at Under the Table and Dreaming for the Sunday Showcase Party
Sarah at Thrifty Decor Chick for Before and After Monday (first Monday of the month)
Mary at Boogieboard Cottage for Masterpiece Monday
Marty at A Stroll Thru Life for Tabletop Tuesday
Beth at The Stories of A2Z for Tutorials and Tips Tuesday
Linda at Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
Kim at Savvy Southern Style for Wow Us Wednesdays
Judy at DIY by Design for Fall into Fall
Jill at French Cupboard for Voila!French Inspiration on Thursdays
Gina at The Shabby Creek Cottage for Transformation Thursdays
Sherry at No Minimalist Here for the Open House Party on Thursdays
Cindy at My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday
Courtney at French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday
Honey at 2805 for Potpourri Friday
Diann at The Thrifty Groove for Thrifty Things Friday
Debra at Common Ground for Fabulous Fall Fun
Sherry at The Charm of Home for Home Sweet Home Friday
Donna at Funky Junk Interiors for Saturday Nite Special
See you next time! A la prochaine!

59 comments:

  1. Those are gorgeous pumpkins!!! I just went to facebook and "liked" them!!!

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  2. I did it! They are the best and the prettiest, too! :)

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  3. Done! Good luck. Hugs, Deb=^..^=x4

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  4. You got my vote...I am partial to green!

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  5. Done..Good Luck!!
    they are so cute...

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  6. Headed over right now to vote. Good luck! xo Diana

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  7. This is beautiful and I voted! ^_^

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  8. I don't have a facebook account, so I asked my sister to vote on your pumpkins for me.
    Good luck!

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  9. Love your pumpkins and I voted for you on facebook. A GREAT BIG Good Luck to you. Sure hope you win!! I'm new to your blog but already enjoy it so much. I didn't realize there were so many other crazy people out there like me who are addicted to plates. I know I'm in good company! Glad I found you!!

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  10. Debbie,
    I just placed my "vote"...good luck!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  11. the centerpiece is heavenly. the faux antler is perfect! i've to get me one!
    blessings,
    rebecca

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  12. The pumpkins are fabulous! I love them!! The centerpiece is great, too!

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  13. Awesome, just awesome!

    Yes, I voted!!

    Hope you are having a great Sunday!

    Nancy

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  14. Salut D....love the box and all the goodies - just perfect! I hope you win the contest, 'cause your pumpkins are the best of all!!! Linda

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  15. Beautiful..love the burlap and the box filled with fall pretties! I have been thinking about my table too...I usually use the same china every year..but I may change up the centerpiece! Yours looks beautiful...love the antlers too!
    Miss Bloomers

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  16. Love the combination of the burlap and that fabulous chippy box! All the other accessories are perfect additions! :)

    Going to vote now!

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  17. It's all so lovely. Glad to see the beautiful blue and yellow, so cheery. I love Quimpter too, but don't have a lot.

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  18. Love the charm and simplicity of your burlap table square & your shabby box is perfect!

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  19. How neat....Burlap is such a big thing in our area right now....love it!
    shug

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  20. I love that shabby box and I LOVE your pumpkins! Those are fantastic. Visiting from Thrifty Decor Chick tonight. :)

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  21. I really liked you shabby Thanksgiving display...very nice! Also liked your pumpkins on fb...Congratulations and good luck!

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  22. I am just loving every aspect of your display! It's just beautiful!!!

    And the little table square really does finish things of so nicely - what a fantastic touch; this is something I'd love to incorporate into my decor as well.

    Take care,
    Christina
    designingbynumbers.blogspot.com

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  23. How's the pumpkin vote going!? I sure hope you win! I really do like yours the best ya know!

    Love the pretty centerpiece... but my table is so narrow by the time I get plates and food on it... there's not much space for anything more... how about doing a "skinny table centerpiece"? Just food for thought... yep.. pun intended!

    hugs. Dixie

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  24. I love the centerpiece & that box is wonderful... I see so many possibilitiies!! Gotta run & vote for your pumpkins!!

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  25. Hi Debbie! That is so pretty. I did like your pumpkins on facebook, because I really do LOVE them. Good luck to you.

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  26. You've created a beautiful centerpiece. Love it.

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  27. I just love that Quimper plate, Deb. I saw some pieces at one of my cat-sitting client's homes and thought of you right away. I would love to have a few pieces. Great post. Loved it. Hi Baby. Hugs, Deb=^..^=x4

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  28. I love the new box and how beautifully you have filled it! Love, love the burlap and the antler!!! It WILL look great at Christmas too. I will go vote for you now! XO, Pinky

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  29. Well it looks like you don't need any more followers, but here I am. I enjoyed meeting you on Sunday at Sue's house. Had a great time and the food was awesome. Sandie

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  30. Debbie, Love your tablescape! I really like how you take us step by step through your design. Voted for your pumpkins hope you win:-)

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  31. Charming vignette! I love your blue and white china too!

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  32. Hi Debbie, As always you have captured my heart with your decorating. Love your taste in everything! Just this morning I pulled down some dishes I plan to use for Thanksgiving but haven't gotten to a centerpiece yet. I have real antlers, straight from the deer...yes my husband is a hunter! Oh I did vote for your pumpkins! Congrats on your success! (I'm not surprised!)

    Donna

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  33. As always your table looks fantastic! You are such a great inspiration, I'm visiting from UTT&D

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  34. Love the old silverware displayed in the vase, wonderful! I am your newest follower, please stop by if you get a chance, I have a post about dishes this week. Thanks for sharing, Laura - Cottage and Broome

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  35. Good Morning Debbie!

    Just wanted to send you a quick note and let you know that I think your blog is amazing! I listed you as one of my top 5 picks for the "Liebster" award. You can check it out here:
    http://lapetitevieblog.blogspot.com/2011/11/feeling-blog-love.html

    Hope you are having a great week!

    Cheers!
    ~Elena

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  36. I just voted for your pumpkins, and they are lovely. I love the new box and how beautifully you have filled it!

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  37. I love your square burlap piece! Great idea! I gave you a like a few days ago on Facebook for the pumpkins! Good luck! The new shabby box looks great with your gourds and pumpkins! The Quimper plate is the pefect touch! I miss my Tuesday Morning store! I love your crystal urn piece holding the silverware! Cute idea!

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  38. Hi Debbie, I voted and I am keeping my fingers crossed for you! Your vignette is lovely and your new shabby box and table square are wonderful. Thanks for joining my party this week.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  39. Great centerpiece! I voted Debby, good luck my friend, I love your pumpkins dear lady. Your vignette is fabulous, you're sooo talented!...God bless!!
    Hugs,
    FABBY

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  40. I love your shabby centerpiece...and that square of burlap is just perfect with it...I do love the look of a square table topper on a round table...I'm gonna have to use that idea for my table sometime for sure :) Thanks for sharing...everything is beautiful here as always :)
    Have a great weekend...
    Big hugs,
    Queenie

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  41. Wow! What time is dinner? Your centerpiece is gorgeous. I love the way you displayed your flatware and the faux pumpkin sure looks real. Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful table.

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  42. Hope you win! I love the box -- I look at the stuff on that site all the time, but I have never ordered anything.

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  43. Your centerpiece is so pretty, Debbie. I love how you put the stuff all together. Love the white box...Christine

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  44. Hello Debbie, You've inspired me to create table squares! Your vignette looks fabulous! Love the Shabby Box and all the accessories! Hope you win in this pumpkin contest!
    Kathy

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  45. Wow--love your blog and your house looks so warm and inviting. I nosed around your blog and love your decorating ideas. Thank you for sharing--I know how much work that must be to take the photos and write the captions under them. Love your photos.

    If you get a chance, pop over to my blog. I am a mixed media artist and would love to have you.

    Hope to become great blog friends.

    Faye

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  46. I love the whole rustic and elegant together. It is one of my favrite looks. And your box shows the look beautifully! Thank you for sharing with us at TTF and have a fantastic weekend!

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  47. I'm sorry but I'm not on Facebook.
    I went to the site but I don't think I can vote.

    I love the burlap table square. I'm going to make one.

    Cute Thanksgiving centerpiece!

    Dee

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  48. So cute and festive. The pumpkins are great! I just found your bog on Cedar Hill Ranch's blog roll, and I am a new follower!

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  49. Gorgeous!

    Jenny
    www.simcoestreet.blogspot.com

    PS. Thank you for the birthday love :)

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  50. Debbie,
    Wishing you lots of luck...it looks wonderful!!!!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  51. Oh YES... everything looks just perfect.

    Blessings,
    Spencer

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  52. I voted! Good luck! Thank you for linking it up to Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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  53. I found it! The box that is. I loved the rosemary sprigs on the plate for Christmas. Found that along the way.

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  54. Love the textures and the rustic feel. Thanks for linking up to The "Autumn Décor" Talent Scouting Party at WhisperWood Cottage!

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Thanks so much for stopping by and taking the time to comment! I appreciate my wonderful readers!... Debbie