Photographer: Francine ZaslowI love this idea! Style genius Matthew Mead developed this for Yankee Magazine. He placed an upside down box down the center of the table, added Butternut Squash (fabulous color!) adds Bittersweet, little containers of Roses. Handwritten names on small gourds at each place setting for place cards.
Mantle with Gourds, colored Bottles, little Votives, Leaves and Garlands, a few Persimmons~ m*a*g*i*c! n'est pas?
A gorgeous but simple table setting, using a clear Plate, one Leaf, and a simple folded Napkin.
Matthew makes the time to make this Gingerbread Harvest Basket for the wow factor! I love how it looks, and what a fabulous twist on the traditional Gingerbread House. The directions to wow you guests, should you think this is a fun project, are here.
41 comments:
Ah Lidy! And now I know why I like you even more... you're a fellow Yankee Magazine fan! =) I didn't think there were too many fans outside of the northeast, but WOW! His ideas are so yummy!
I adore Matthew Mead's style. I've "copied" him many times when doing my own parties and always find inspiration from his site!
On a side note: do you live in So Cal too? If so, I'd love to meet up sometime for lunch and shopping!
Smiles,
Heatther
Just went shopping at your sweet boutique again! =) Hoping the Paypal went through...
You've got some stunning pretties in there!
I just love the colors of your table and mantel scapes!
Hi Lidy,
Love those ideas! That centerpiece is wonderful! Thanks for letting me know about my press in Cottages and Bungalows...I didn't know it was out yet. It was suppose to hit newsstands Nov 20th. I will have to run out and get it!
Penny
Lidy...Simply divine!
Keep em coming! I'm loving these ideas.
Karla
Hi Lidy! The basket is gorgeous. I just downloaded the instructions and hope to make this soon. Thank you for sharing!!
Hugs Nancy
Beautiful! Festive but with simplicity too!
It's gorgeous all of it.
Oh, I just love all this eye candy. I'm getting inspired to try some new things for my Christmas decor this year & all these pics are great. Yes, Matthew is a great stylist!
xo,
Rhoda
Wow Lidy with such a gorgeous setting no one would even noticed if you burnt dessert.What a memorable tablescape.Are you going to give it a go? Susan
Ooo, all so Lovely!
Sandra Evertson
Hi lidy~ I think his ideas are fabulous , I still have hos christmas magazine from last year and it has loads of great ideas!I must be way ahead because I am thinking christmas, come by my blog and check out my christmas hutch all decorated!Chat soon!
What a lovely table setting! And the gingerbread harvest basket is definitely a "wow"! That looks beautiful!
Oh my, absolutely heartwarming. I love them all.
Your blog is eye candy!! So beautiful. I need all the tips I can get. This is a great post just wish I was having Thanksgiving dinner. Thanks for visiting My Nesting Place!
Hope to see you soon.
Donna
Lidy,
What great and beautiful ideas.
Thanks for sharing,
Rosemary
Lidy, This is such a serene yet sophisticated tablescape. You have such a good eye. I will be borrowing a few of these ideas! Susan
So fabulous! Thanks for the inspiring photos.
Julie
Hello Lidy,
Love all the soft autumn colors so beautiful. It makes me want to think about decorating for our Thanksgiving
Dinner. We will have a houseful, probably over thirty...so much fun.
Enjoy your family and Thanksgiving and thanks for sharing Pinkie Denise
Oh so beautiful! Great ideas!
Donna
Gorgeous Lidy! Oh I need to get moving around here - am hosting Thanksgiving, but you'd never know it! ;-)
xo,
Kim
What a fabulously gorgeous setting! I love the idea of the clear plate and the leaf underneath. Brilliant idea! Thanks for sharing.
Amanda (aka Cottage Contessa)
I love this look! Just bountiful and beautiful...and the gingerbread basket! How fun is that? I need some play time in the kitchen!!! Must find that issue. Thank you, Lidy! :)
Absolutely beautiful!!
I featured your table on my site and gave you an award! I was inspired. Thank you.
Fabulous ideas! I especially love the mantle decor :)
Get Out! That Gingerbread Basket is cooler than cool. I never thought to do it for Thanksgiving. Actually, I think it's even better for fall than Christmas because of the color. Wonderful!!
D.
Thank you for even more great holiday ideas. I wish you a blessed and happy Thanksgiving.
Miss Sandy
Autums glory at its best! Love the table scape! Thank you for sharing! I can see using this idea for Christmas for an organic look! :)NG
Love that centerpiece with the butternut squash! They are such a beautiful color!
Hi Lidy,
Matthew Mead is one of my all time favorites! The pictures are beautiful.
Hugs:)
Carol
Beautiful decor for Thanksgiving. I think it is possible to "steal" the idea for a similar decor for Christmas.
Wow, that's pretty. And I totally had to do a double-take on that gingerbread basket! Amazing!
~Angela :-)
I am from Maine, and grew up with Yankee, love the swap section. Matthew Mead,s style is classic and beautiful. Thank You for sharing.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving
Dona
Great ideas! My 1st time at your blog! Loving it!
Clever idea leaf under a clear plate!
I love your blog! I've subscribed and look forward to reading more.
Catherine
I wanted to comment on Wednesdays post (21st) but couldn't.
That is a lovely quote you shared. Hope you had a blessed Thanksgiving day.
These are the most beautiful Thanksgiving pictures I have ever seen. I have never heard of that magazine but I sure will look for it.
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