Getting Ready for Thanksgiving

It's hard to believe that Thanksgiving is almost a week away, but it is.

It's truly one of my favorite holidays.   I am taking a short vacation and am really

enjoying getting ready for the big feast.  I'm playing around with centerpiece ideas

for the table.  Polishing silver, getting the crystal ready and just having so much

fun playing house.

I have decided to go with a rustic look with a touch of elegance too.

I love combining vintage well loved family heirlooms with some newer 

pieces too.  

This pearl handled flatware is from David's Mom.  She purchased it

years ago from Carl Forslund in Michigan.  I think she would

have been happy to know that we are treasuring it now.  

So now I am back to fluffing the cottage and planning my menu and

visiting with you!

I am linking to ~

Open House Party

Tablescape Thursday

Vintage Thingie Thursday

Bentley ~ I just love being home with you!

Hugs,

Susan and Bentley

Flea Market Blues

Am I blue? ~ NO!

I am always happy when I find anything

blue at a flea market!!

Like this sweet Plantation Colonial salad plate for

Carl Forslund by Mason's.

Or this darling Marie~Louise pattern sandwich tray

from Gien.

Or some sweet blue flannel fat quarters just waiting

to be used for a cozy quilt.

Blue makes me smile ~ so I am joining

Smiling Sally for Blue Monday

and

Cielo for Show Off Your Cottage Monday

and

Today's Thrifty Treasures

Bentley is busy entertaining me by tossing his

toys way up in the air! What a little scene stealer he is!!!

Love,

Susan and Bentley

xxoo