Oh, how I wanted to linger over that last (peaceful) post a bit longer. Maybe you did too. Especially with the holidays lurking. And stormy weather upon us. It's starting to blow in now and the beauty that was (in the fall foliage), alas, is no more. It just doesn't last long enough, I tell ya.
Today I have turkey on my mind, and how to squeeze a dozen precious people *comfortably* around our Thanksgiving table this year. Sometimes this can be like putting together a jig-saw puzzle with all the different shapes and sizes and special considerations for folks three years old to sixty. So, yesterday the girls and I spent some time moving furniture around the dining room; brought in a second table and an odd assortment of chairs--and I think we finally have a workable plan. Placecards are in the making as we speak (another fun project for crafty sisters), so that each can claim their own customized spot. This morning, tablecloths were washed, pressed, and laid down. Which brings us to the fun part:: decorating! Nothing too elaborate though, as we will be passing bowls of food around the table, hand-to-hand, family style. A few candles and flowers should do nicely. And these (already in the making) from Aunt Ginger, for two special nieces. Directions here.
"Everything is Biscuits & Honey", is an expression one of my great aunts used to say when everything was in proper order.
And that just about sums it up!
