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{It's Been A Hot Minute Y'all}

  Well, it's not HOT in my neck of the woods in temperature (not today anyway) but it's sure been a HOT minute since I last posted. For that I am so sorry but it seems my life has been consumed with doctor appointments, tests, and MORE tests, biopsies, surgery and so much more. One day at a time sweet Jesus is all that any of us can ask for. Wanted to pop in on this beautiful Sunday afternoon to share a little about what I've been up too.  Marty and I enjoyed a weekend at the beach before I had breast cancer surgery and took advantage of the time I had in between so many doctor appointments and testing. It was sure a good little getaway.  We celebrated our 47th wedding anniversary in September. WOW! Just babies! LOL! We were high school sweethearts. Started dating at age 16. Married at age 18 and started a family at age 20.  We celebrated Marty's birthday in October. He says that he's feeling his age these days. LOL! He still works 4 days a week and has a long commu...
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{Fall Tablescape}

Oh I do love the colors of Fall.


My beautiful glass pumpkin took center stage on my dining table. 


I've had my gold wired box for years and decided my glass pumpkin would fit nicely in it. I made a little Fall spray to fit on the top and flow down the side. Added a small pumpkin with some ribbon and I am pleased.

 The napkins I made a couple of years ago along with a runner to match but decided not to use the runner this year. Instead I had bought some curtains from a yard sale last year and decided to cut one of the curtains and make a runner to match. The gold flat wear was gifted to me by my long time, life time friend Janice.
 I added some flowers to the tops of my little pumpkins and placed one on each plate. I love my new chargers this year. 

 You just can't beat goblets in any color can you?
 Purchased two new candles along with the candle holders this year and they added to my table nicely.

 The cute salt and pepper shakers I found at Ross.
 Yep, I love my Fall tablescape.

 An old wooden cake stand I found many years ago at a yard sale was perfect to hold my coffee condiments and teas.

I found some new teas this year too. Thanksgiving, pumpkin, apple and well...I've tried them all already and oh so good!

  I'm ready for a another cup of coffee matter of fact.

A little corner in my kitchen needed a little Fall going on. I've had the plate and pumpkin for years but found the cute acorn tea pot last year at a Thrift store. I just love it!


Pumpkin canister holds my favorite kitchen utensils.


And of course I needed something Fallish to store sweet cakes, cookies and candy for my grandbabies. I have this gorgeous set of canisters that I had bought for my motherinlove years ago. When she went home to be with the Lord they came back to me. I love them. 


 


Old Henry here has been with me for years. Henry has been everywhere in my house that you can imagine and on my front porch at times.  When you plug him in he lights up and glows. My grandbabies love him.

 The orange vase belonged to my grandmother and it is brought out each year for Fall.

Henry decided he wanted to be next to granny's vase this year so now he's in my kitchen. 

 This stand has been used for everything you can imagine. It sits in my kitchen now and speaks of Fall. Of course I just to add my wire tea pot this year.

I didn't want to take everything off of my Baker's Rack this Fall so decided to add a few Fall touches. 

Every dish on my Baker's rack belonged to my granny and my motherinlove. YEP...I just love dishes! 

The recipe was handwritten by my motherinlove and I have used her recipe for years now for my dressing. I know it by heart and I have made it so many times. The eye glasses, once called spectacles, belonged to my great-grandmother Dollie Lee.





My daughter Kristy gave me my baker's rack several years ago and it holds so many things that are dear to my heart. 


 I LOVE my new Welcome sign!


And this is what Thanksgiving is all about....GIVING THANKS! My daughter Melissa gave this to me last year and it is a perfect reminder to be mindful to Give Thanks to our Lord...He is worthy of our praise, our gratefulness and our dedication to Him.  

I wish that you all could come and sit at my lovely table and share a meal with me or maybe have a cup of Thanksgiving Tea. I'll even make some shortbread wedges that you would love topped with some whipped cream and a strawberry! 

Thanks for letting me share my Fall kitchen with you today. Now let me start making my list for our Thanksgiving food menu........It's only a few short weeks away! 

Hugs and blessings, Cindy

Joining Jemma today for Thoughts of Home

www.athomewithjemma.com  

 
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  1. Nancy's NotesNovember 8, 2016 at 12:43 PM

    Cindy, what a delightful tablescape, every detail is just gorgeous! You have a great eye for wonderful Fall decor! :)

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  2. SummerNovember 8, 2016 at 1:56 PM

    All so beautiful. I love the pumpkin canister♥

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  3. AnonymousNovember 8, 2016 at 2:28 PM

    I love your Fall Cindy! I can't hardly pick a favorite but I do want to know where you purchased that glass pumpkin.
    Connie Royals

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  4. Heather{Our Life In a Click}November 8, 2016 at 3:52 PM

    Cindy this is all so much fun and festive for fall! I really love that cake stand and condiment set .So cute! I haven't been taking out much of my fall decor this season (might not even do Thanksgiving) because we've been busy with home projects and I'm not entertaining for Turkey day here either!

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    1. Creations By CindyNovember 9, 2016 at 8:39 AM

      Thanks Heather. I just think Thanksgiving and Christmas are really too close together. Not enough time to enjoy one holiday before the other one is here.

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  5. VeeNovember 8, 2016 at 4:44 PM

    What a lovely, elegant table! You have selected everything with care and attention to detail. I adore your combining the blue with orange...scrumptious color pairing and not the usual. You are blessed to have the warm memories of family and you mother-in-law. I know it must be very special for your husband to eat foods once prepared by his mama.

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    1. Creations By CindyNovember 9, 2016 at 8:40 AM

      Thanks Vee. I was quite please myself when I added just a touch of fall colors to my blue and white dishes.

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  6. Jemma@athomewithjemmaNovember 8, 2016 at 5:45 PM

    Hello My Lovely Friend,
    Greetings to you this early evening in Fall. Thank you for inviting us into your warm, inviting and cozy home all dressed for Fall.
    Your kitchen and tablescape are as pretty as they can be.
    This is such a decorative and pretty vase of your Granny's and I love that you have held onto the treasures of the past and welcomed them into the present.
    I do the same thing, in fact this very minute I am looking at a pumpkin bread recipe that was my Mother's. Just reading her little notes along the side of the recipe warm my heart.
    Blessings to you and yours,
    xo
    Jemma

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    1. Creations By CindyNovember 9, 2016 at 8:41 AM

      Thanks Jemma. I too love that Vase. Speaking of recipes, I have laughed at some of the recipes from my granny. Apparently while writing a recipe down sometimes she also used that piece of paper to write herself a note on...to do list! LOL!

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  7. Debbie HarrisNovember 8, 2016 at 7:55 PM

    Everything looks so beautiful, Cindy.
    What a great idea to add flowers to your small pumpkins, loved it!
    How precious that you have that beautiful orange vase from your grandmother, it goes well with all your Fall colors.

    Blessings to you~~

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  8. MelanieNovember 8, 2016 at 7:57 PM

    I would love to share a meal with you, Cindy! Such a beautiful table. The colors of autumn are so much fun to decorate with!

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  9. Celestina MarieNovember 9, 2016 at 10:29 AM

    Hi Cindy, Your Thanksgiving home is gorgeous. From the table to your bakers rack, everything says beautiful for the season. Love all your keepsakes from family. Having those near by during the special days ahead reflect their spirit with you. Adding pumpkins to your blue and white dishes is stunning. I so love your style my friend. Enjoy every minute of giving Thanks for all our blessings.
    Thanks for sharing and inspiring. xo

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    1. Creations By CindyNovember 9, 2016 at 11:25 AM

      Thank you Celestina. The more I look at the tad of Fall I added to the blue and white dishes the more I like it too!

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  10. September VioletsNovember 9, 2016 at 2:56 PM

    All the little touches you add to each place setting have created a beautiful, welcoming table for your family. Love the browns and oranges sharing the room with all your blue dishes in the background ... they all look so nice together, like fall leaves and blue skies ;)
    You have so many simple treasures passed on to you that obviously fill your heart. Love the dishes on the bakers rack. Your Henry looks like a happy guy. I have some little scarecrows that I realize now I forgot to get out this year. My kids made them years ago.
    Wendy

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    1. Creations By CindyNovember 9, 2016 at 4:39 PM

      Thanks Wendy. Yes Henry is a pretty happy guy. I have several other scarecrows too that I bought last year on clearance that I forgot about now that you have said what you did about your scarecrows. Dang...I've got to look again in the shed! Thanks Wendy for stopping by.

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  11. Breathing In GraceNovember 9, 2016 at 4:26 PM

    EVERYTHING looks great. I love fall, too....my favorite time of year. I didn't decorate a lot this year, so I'll just enjoy yours! ;-)

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    1. Creations By CindyNovember 9, 2016 at 4:40 PM

      Thanks Deb. Wish you could come in person and enjoy my little bit of Fall decor! Wouldn't that be fun?

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  12. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenNovember 9, 2016 at 5:24 PM

    Your home looks so beautiful all Fallified, Cindy! I love the treasures that you have from those you love. Yes, I would love to stop by and share some shortbread with strawberries and whipped cream and we could have a cup of your new tea flavors. Thanks for the sweet peek around your cozy home.

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    1. Creations By CindyNovember 10, 2016 at 8:49 AM

      Thanks Kitty! Girl, I've got this feeling that me and you would do a lot more talking than eating! LOL!

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  13. AnonymousNovember 9, 2016 at 11:18 PM

    Cindy I tried to enlarge the recipe to see it but could not. Would you mind one time posting the recipe and directions sounds interesting and different from what I have made. Also would like to know where your daughter found such a lovely Welcome sign. duenml@comcast.net Thank you Linda

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  14. Lady of the ManorNovember 10, 2016 at 8:07 AM

    Your home is certainly ready for Fall, Cindy! You tablescape is beautiful! I love the napkins and runner you made! Your bakers rack is decorated So pretty, too! I can't believe Thanksgiving will be here soon! Enjoy your week!!

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    1. Creations By CindyNovember 10, 2016 at 8:50 AM

      Thanks so much! I am still waiting on wedding pictures!

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    2. Creations By CindyNovember 10, 2016 at 8:52 AM

      Linda, I will try my best to remember to send you the recipe when I get a chance. Working today. The Welcome sign came from Joann's and the Give Thanks came from Flint River Pottery. Thanks for stopping by.

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  15. BonnieNovember 10, 2016 at 9:48 AM

    Your fall kitchen has so many pretty vignettes I will scroll back to take it in again.
    Love your blue and white on your baker's rack with the fall touches. I don't blame you for not wanting to take it all down.
    Your tablescape has such warmth and personality. I like the way you stuck the silverware in the napkin ring.
    I like how you have decorations the grands love and memorable items like your mother's vase that you bring out each year.
    Have a great Thanksgiving sweet Cindy!

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  16. Saleslady371November 10, 2016 at 10:17 AM

    Everything is beautiful. I know you are a great cook by the recipes you share, but I can imagine how much fun it must be to sit down at your dinner table and enjoy all the creative beauty. Bet it makes the food taste even better! Just lovely.

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    1. Creations By CindyNovember 10, 2016 at 4:02 PM

      Thanks Mary. Well not so sure about being a GREAT cook but my family sure will eat what I cook! LOL!

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  17. Karen@Southern Gal Meets MidwestNovember 10, 2016 at 3:14 PM

    What lovely treasures you have displayed in your home Cindy! The recipe and spectacles are such a loving way to honor your MIL and Great Granny during this special time of year. Thanks for sharing all your beautiful Fall decor with us :)

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  18. SusanNovember 10, 2016 at 5:09 PM

    Hi Cindy, I enjoyed my visit here today. Love your fall tablescape and decorations. I need to take some pictures of my decor this year and I am excited to prepare my fall table. Your kitchen seems similar to mine. Have a great weekend!

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    1. Creations By CindyNovember 10, 2016 at 7:48 PM

      Thank you Susan for stopping by and your kind words. I love my kitchen. Mine is set up more like a farm style and one big room with dining room and kitchen together. But I love it! Have a good weekend.

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  19. krishnaNovember 10, 2016 at 8:05 PM

    Awesome decorations.. so vibrant..

    Please visit: http://from-a-girls-mind.blogspot.com

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  20. My thrift store addictionNovember 11, 2016 at 9:06 AM

    Oh, your fall table is so pretty, Cindy! Love the fall accents with your gorgeous blue and white collection, too! Blessings, Cecilia

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  21. AnonymousNovember 12, 2016 at 3:23 PM

    I love all your pretty dishes and decorations! I really, really like the creamer and sugar bowl. They are so cute!!

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  22. LindaNovember 12, 2016 at 4:43 PM

    OH Sweet friend, can you imagine if we were to ever actually meet and have tea {{giggling}} ---what a time we would have. Sigh--I am constantly running behind---feeling like that hamster on the wheel--spinning that wheel and not going anywhere, lolol. I just love what you have done...smiles

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  23. Pam RichardsonNovember 13, 2016 at 7:30 AM

    Cindy, what a beautiful table ! Love the pumpkins on each plate...each photo reminds me of the many blessings that God has given! Thanks for sharing your gifts! Blessings, Pam @ Everyday Living

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  24. FABBY'S LIVINGNovember 13, 2016 at 2:39 PM

    Oh Cindy, your house and table look simply gorgeous ! So warm and inviting and I wish I could sit with you and chat, while I look at all your lovely treasures and details around it.
    Have a very blessed season of thanks sweet friend.
    FABBY

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  25. Linda @ Life and LindaNovember 14, 2016 at 11:45 AM

    Hello Cindy, truly a lovely table and so many beautiful fall vignettes. Love that you have your Granny's treasures. it would be so sweet to sit down with you and enjoy your fall look. thanks for sharing your beautiful home. I am playing catch up. Still fighting the darn shingles. Hugs

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  26. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasNovember 15, 2016 at 5:25 AM

    Cindy,
    Thanks so much for stopping by!! That is such a beautiful Fall tablescape!! And your decorations look so warm and inviting!!
    I am in full Christmas decorating mode because of the extent that I decorate, I need to start early. I am now posting over on my Christmas blog...
    Hugs,
    Deb

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  27. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonNovember 17, 2016 at 1:11 AM

    Your fall kitchen is so warm and welcoming Cindy. I love the pumpkin inside the wire cage. I also love the touches of orange with your blue dishes! The new teas sound yummy.
    hugs,
    Jann

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So glad you stopped by to visit.
Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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