I snapped a shot of these fellows gracing our table before I got it set for dinner. Last year, I managed to find them free in a stuff swap at our church. Aren't they handsome?
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I managed to find them a spot on the set table, too...
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...standing guard over the dinner rolls. Also, those gorgeous napkin rings? We purchased them from a young artist, Danielle Smith, at one of the art shows I curated at our previous church. I am so happy we bought them -- they're stunning in real life. I only wish I could get a few more!
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Ahhh....the food. THE FOOD! My sister-in-law made the lion's share and we put her skills and labor of love right on the top of our thankful list.
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For what it's worth, I was especially grateful for her yummy, yummy, YUMMY spiced cranberries. Delicious!
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I'm not sure the last time Brian got to share Thanksgiving dinner with his sister. We were all grateful.