That’s what Thanksgiving is to me. The Best Holiday of the Year.
Family. Friends. Food. Football.
Enjoying the traditional Bloody Mary and Mom’s braided bread while watching the Macy’s Parade, and the National Dog Show.
No Gifts. No Shopping. No fighting over Happy Holidays or Merry Christmas.
Just the colors and beauty of the season.
Remembering the blessing of good health, and the opportunity to give to those less fortunate.
Cheers, and Go Hokies!
Life on the Bike and other Fab Things 
I’m up early and found this just tumbled into my inbox – what a lovely post to start my Sunday!! Are these photos taken in your dining room or your porch? They are fabulous photos and the table setting looks delightful! I’m so glad to hear you had a lovely and peaceful Thanksgiving day with your loved ones 🙂
Hi Pauline, These photos are of my dining room table. After the devastation of the election, it was such a nice distraction to put together such a pretty table. My family and Andrew were all here, we put a moratorium on political discussions, and as a result had a lovely time.
Andrew headed back to Atlanta this evening, and I’m getting ready to get some sleep before work tomorrow.
Great images Laurie and I hope you had a great day 😀
PS Mom’s bread looks incredible !
My mom started making that bread when we were children and it is so yummy! I make it now, too, and give it for Christmas gifts.
How was your Thanksgiving, Joe?
Awesome photos, Laurie. Glad you had a great time with food, family and football. I do love Thanksgiving because of the reasons you mention: no shopping, just eating good food. It’s awesome!
Yes! The Best!
Now I just need to wear stretchy clothes for the next week 🙂
LOL! I know what you mean!
I watched a bit of that parade and dog show at my mom’s house yesterday, LB….not my normal fare, but it was a good time, nonetheless.
Sweet photos and words…. 🙂
That parade is extra fun because we have friends who get to be clowns every year and we watch closely so we can see them.
Glad you enjoyed the change of pace
Excellent photos! Enjoy the game today!
You hit on all the important elements in life … well, until you got to football 😉
Beautiful images. I love the table setting in the middle. Lovely colours ❤
Joanne, the colors are also part of why I love this holiday. So beautiful, right?
All the golds, yes! )
Beautiful pictures, Laurie. And I like the sentiments, as well.
Thank you, Lisa. It’s such a lovely holiday. Hope you enjoyed your day!
Loved those wine glasses. The table looks so inviting. Everyday is a day for giving thanks. Wouldn’t it be lovely for it to be so pretty each time? :)) Such a lot of work and a chance to shine and share. I vote for any day that gets people in a happy, festive mood. Can you tell the photos made me giddy? 🙂
I’m so glad you liked the table setting, Marlene! Decorating the table brought me happiness and a welcome distraction from the devastation of the election. I even bought new placemats and decorative items. It was fun, and I still have the centerpiece and candles on the table.
I smile each time I walk by.
Keep your focus on the beauty of life and soon the ugly parts disappear from view. 🙂
A good move to put your mind onto the beauty that can be found in the season: decorating for your favourite holiday.
And a good blast on the bike to clear the cobwebs later? 🙂
Oh I wish! the bike is still in the shop. It’s ready to be picked up, but the dealership is 45 minutes away and with family in town, I just haven’t a chance to go get it.
Soon!
Oh my, head and heart.. That’s the worst 😀
So glad to hear these words of a peaceful and sincere Thanksgiving!!
Thank you! We kept the TV off, avoided the news, and just enjoyed the holiday as it should be.
Good for you. (I didn’t have family or friends around, so the TV filled in)
Oh I’m so sorry. Were you with family and/or friends at some point during the weekend?
No, I’m afraid I’m the only family still here, all blood relatives are gone. I’m sorry I brought this up, no intention of depressing you. You’ve been such a good follower for so long!
It did not depress me and I’m glad you mentioned it. I will count my blessings and keep you in my thoughts as we continue through this holiday season.
Thank you.
Ooooh….that looks like the perfect Thanksgiving!
Thank you! It really was lovely AND 2 weeks later, the table still looks like that 🙂
I’m a bit behind!
I agree 100% about loving Thanksgiving! I feel it’s so much more authentic and meaningful than Christmas has become. Your table is gorgeous and the photographs are perfect. Yay for the Hokies and for my Nittany Lions!
Kerry, I’m visiting WP for the first time in maybe 2 weeks! That may be a record for me. Somehow, I imagine that you have managed to keep up. Can’t wait to visit your place later this evening.
Laurie, you set such a welcoming table. Your photos are gorgeous, as warm and rich as your celebration. I couldn’t help but notice the crackers. I’m off to get some today at Cost Plus. I’m glad you enjoyed the special day with family, and that you could briefly find respite from the devastating election results. Hugs.
Hi Alys! I’m about to post for the first time since November 26th. Wow, that may be a record for me. I’m so anxious to catch up with you. I’ll be by your place later this evening.
Thank you, Laurie. I’ve not written myself since Thanksgiving. It’s just been crazy busy.
How lovely Laurie – your holiday looks wonderfully warm and welcoming. Photography is beautiful
Thank you, Tina. Here it is December 10th and my house still looks like Thanksgiving … 🙂
Wonderful pictures – you’re a fantastic food photographer.
Thank you so much, Sheryl. I have always aspired to do better, so your comments mean much!
Lovely photos. Glad you had a great time. I appreciate how Americans will say Happy Thanksgiving, and not the ubiquitous term Happy Holidays, which conveys no passion at all to my way of thinking.
We are a dysfunctional group for sure! Sadly …
The warmth from that first photo is like a hug, all reds and browns and oranges. The glow is pure comfort. Your perspective is always a joy, Laurie.
What a beautiful table you set! Hope your holidays this month are just as wonderful.
Beautiful images Laurie and glad it was so good for you all!
Go Hokies!
Hi Meghan, the Hokies have had an incredible weekend in sports! Winning the Belk Bowl and topping Duke in BBall. Happiness.
So thank for stopping by. I’ll pop over to your space now and see what’s up!