I’m Obsessed with Thanksgiving

I know, I know… it’s still the middle of October, but my mind has already skipped Halloween and jumped to Thanksgiving.  For the first time ever the hubs and I are hosting Thanksgiving for BOTH of our families and we are very excited.  A few years ago we cooked a meal for his parents and some friends, but this by far will be our biggest holiday undertaking ever.

                                      Rhett is stoked!  He says.. “More belly rubs for me!”

Of course, I want it to be perfect.  I’ll tell you now though that I will burn the bread.  I inherited that from my Mom.  I always forget those croissant rolls in the oven just like she did.  Please tell me you have done the same thing?  I digress…

So, I know it will not be perfect, but I would still like it to be special.  I know preparing the food will be a little stressful for me because it involves getting so much done at the same time, so I am trying to do what I can ahead of time.  Right  now I’m focusing on a tablescape, decorations and planning the menu.  I feel my Type A tendencies are totally taking over

So far I’ve collected pumpkins, cool fall craft wire, burlap and some mason jars…

I think I have a starting point for a cute table!

I created a Thanksgiving 2013 Pinterest Board with some of the ideas I’m thinking about.  Here are some of my favorite ideas so far….

DECORATIONS:

*REFER TO ORGINAL SOURCES FOR PINS OR DIRECTIONS*

Using corn and beans to decorate… this looks simple and pretty.

(SOURCE – My Hearts Desire Blog)

I’m trying to stay away from flowers or anything perishable for my tablescape so I can have it ready to go WAY before the cooking begins.  I love the pumpkins and candles.

(SOURE- Fabulous K)

A “tree” where guests write on the “leaves” what they are thankful for.  I love this.  You could bring it back  year after year.

(Source – Simply Vintage Girl Blog)

FOOD:

We actually have a menu we like and some family favorites we know we have to try… but I wouldn’t mind finding something interesting and new to add!

Butternut Squash and Apple Quinoa

(SOURCE – Vanilla and Spice)

There are TONS of vegetarian ideas here…

(SOURCE – OH MY VEGGIES)

Don’t worry family there will be Turkey!  The hubs is in charge of it

I adore pumpkin pie and these are SO stinkin cute!

(SOURCE – BAKERELLA)

Fun:

Ok, so I’m not actually going to do this, but I think it is ADORABLE!   Someone should try it 🙂

And for the kids… or adults…

(SOURCE- DESIGN. WASH. RINSE. REPEAT)

Your turn! Share some of your pins with me!

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QUESTIONS:

ARE YOU PLANNING AHEAD FOR THANKSGIVING?

WHAT IS YOUR GO TO THANKSGIVING RECPIE?

ANY TRIED AND TRUE THAKSGIVING TIPS FOR ME? AND CAN YOU HELP ME NOT BURN THE CROISANTS?