I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself than be crowded on a velvet cushion. ~ Henry David Thoreau
Hello dear friends! I finally got my pumpkins set out and as always, I put one in the bird bath. This year it is a sweet Fairytale pumpkin instead of the usual orange pumpkin I have displayed in previous years. This one is so pretty in shades of pink and grey-green. Don't you just love the wide varieties of pumpkins we have now?
A very dear friend, whom I have known since before I was married, brought me some dried hydrangeas from her garden the other day and I decided to place some in my Granny's pancake jug. Most of you know the story of the jug. The jug once belonged to my great grandmother which she gave to my grandmother. It passed from my Granny to my auntie who passed it on to me, so it is very special and very old; well over a hundred years old.
There are two teacups on the table today which are also very special. The first one was a gift from my beloved brother who passed a few months ago. He had gifted it to me for my wedding shower many years ago.
It is an exquisite cup and saucer trimmed in black, white, and lots of gold gilding. It is a vintage teacup from Royal Stafford of England and it is called Buckingham. I love it, and it will always be a treasure because of my precious brother who gifted it to me.
The next teacup you have seen many times. It was a gift from my hubby in remembrance of my father on what would have been my daddy's birthday one year. My father favoured this RA Old Country Roses pattern and it was very thoughtful of my hubby to give it to me.
I thought it would look pretty with all the coloured leaves on the table.
The beautiful table topper was a give-away gift which I won from my blogging friend, Bernideen, many years ago and I bring it out every Autumn.
A good life is when you smile often, dream big, laugh a lot, and realize how blessed you are for what you have. ~ unknown
I have shared many lovely gifts today; the hydrangeas from my friend, my grandmother's priceless pancake jug, the two teacups, and the lovely table topper. They all remind me of the beautiful people who have played a part in my life and I am so thankful for each one!
This coming Monday is our Canadian Thanksgiving and we will be having dinner at the home of our son's girlfriend. I will be bringing dessert. I plan to bake pumpkin pie and a lemon dessert, both of which are favourites of everyone, especially my son and my oldest grandson who will be joining us for dinner.
Thanksgiving is of course a special day set aside to give thanks for all the many blessings in our lives. Good food, loved ones, and the precious memories that have played a part in shaping who we are. Our Heavenly Father has ordained them all.
I wish all my Canadian friends a very Happy Thanksgiving and may God bless you all!
It is not what we say about our Blessings, but how we use them, which is the true measure of our Thanksgiving. ~unknown
Sharing from my heart ~ Sandi
Hi Sandi! How pretty is that pumpkin in your bird bath! The teacups are both Locke remembrances of your beloved brother and your dad. I love how our “things” evoke special memories of those who gifted them to us.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to celebrate Thanksgiving at your son’s girlfriend’s and to see your grandson. I know your desserts will be much appreciated. Blessings to you and your family. 🍁🍂
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! Do you eat turkey and stuffing and traditional foods like we do here in the states on your Thanksgiving? Just wondering what other specialties go along with the day. Your desserts sound wonderful. I LOVE the two teacups you shared, especially the one from your brother. That is so unique and beautiful, and of course both cups are so special because of the memories attached to them. I totally understand that...and that jug is wonderful! Love the hydrangeas in it...such a perfect combination! Your pumpkin in the birdbath is cute...but where do the birdies take their bath? Just wondering. Glad you will be with loved ones next week...enjoy and make every moment count. I know you will.
ReplyDeleteI'm loving both of the teacups featured this week. I've always been a fan of the RA OCR design, and I have soft spot for dramatic black and gold teacups.
ReplyDeleteIt seems like it was just Labour Day and now here we are days away from Thanksgiving! Enjoy!
Hi, Sandi. I love that you embrace your Granny's jug in your vignettes. Fall always has me thinking back--must be something in the air, of family moments, baking in grandmother's bowl, using a three generation sifter, an old frying pan, a century old blanket. Hugs, lovely post, Sandi
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post, filled with beauty and memories. May you and yours all have a wonderful Thanksgiving on Monday ~ FlowerLady
ReplyDeleteThe pumpkin in the bird bath is so lovely! What a great idea! Happy Thanksgiving, Sandi. We are having a very casual dinner with family - outdoors if the rain holds off, otherwise here at our house.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful and heartfelt sharing as always. (I erased the word "post" because your writings are the lovely way you share the beauty, faith and serenity in your life. Post just doesn't sound right.) Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteYour brother chose such a special gift for you. A sweet remembrance.
As usual, I am thankful for your BLOG and its many beauties. I love the Cinderella Pumpkin in the bird bath! Oh, so lovely! Also, your quotes are heart touching.
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving there in Canada from the Blue Ridge Mts of VA.
Hugs,
Lady Rox