Michelle Smiles

Teaching my children to question authority, except mine.

Martha would be appalled

November28

Our tablescape for this year’s Thanksgiving celebration:

It was just us this year.  My mom came down with the flu so she stayed home.  So we kept it casual.  The food was great – except the stuffing which is unusual because I make (in my humble opinion) kick ass stuffing.  The turkey was moist and the gravy was exceptional.  I enjoyed the first glass of wine I’ve had since last Thanksgiving.  I found out 1 year ago today that I was pregnant and a drama filled 9 months ensued…so we had much to be thankful for this year.

So Martha may not have approved of our tablescape (with the cutest centerpiece ever) but tell me this bird isn’t pretty enough to make her proud:

Hope you all had a fabulous, turkey filled day!  And for those of you nutty enough to go shopping at 4am this morning – go take a nap.  Then tell me about the great deals you found.

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20 Comments to

“Martha would be appalled”

  1. On November 28th, 2008 at 9:19 am terri Says:

    that IS a beautiful bird. And I like the gorgeous serving platter too!

  2. On November 28th, 2008 at 11:43 am Tricia Says:

    HA! Love the centerpiece! And I just did a post about Black Friday. Once upon a time, I was one of those crazy 4AM folks. Now I value my sleep too much. Plus, there isn’t anything I need or want THAT MUCH to get up and into that madness so early!!

    🙂

  3. On November 28th, 2008 at 1:30 pm Anne Says:

    Cutest centerpiece ever! And that turkey looks delish!!!

  4. On November 28th, 2008 at 2:39 pm Bobbi Says:

    I think that you should submit that to Martha Stewart. If she doesn’t think you have the cutest centerpiece ever, then she should go back to jail! Glad you had a nice day. Simple is good with little ones

  5. On November 28th, 2008 at 7:24 pm Alleen Says:

    That is hilarious!!!! But, yeah, that bird is pretty darn impressive looking. You just want to pet it or something, it’s so pretty!

  6. On November 28th, 2008 at 9:47 pm muriel elrod Says:

    I love the centerpiece…couldn’t be any cuter.

  7. On November 28th, 2008 at 10:16 pm Pocklock Says:

    That centerpiece looks pretty edible!

  8. On November 28th, 2008 at 11:10 pm rachel Says:

    I think that is the most adorable centerpiece ever! Hope your mom is better and no WAY was I at a store today. nope. nuh uh. no no way 😉

  9. On November 29th, 2008 at 6:25 am Merlot Says:

    It looks AWESOME!!

  10. On November 29th, 2008 at 9:21 am Tera Says:

    LOL…I think that your centerpiece encompasses in so many ways all that you are thankful for! ; D Very fitting!!

    Martha would be PROUD of your turkey!! Wow…that looks amazing…job well done!!

    P.S. Check your Facebook Inbox! : ) God bless.

  11. On November 29th, 2008 at 3:32 pm Kelly M Says:

    Martha has nothing on that adorable centerpiece! And awesome turkey. Hope you had a great day!

  12. On November 29th, 2008 at 9:46 pm Nash Says:

    Awww that centerpiece is better than a Martha one any day!

  13. On November 29th, 2008 at 11:13 pm Vanessa Says:

    Oh she can come be my centerpiece anyday!! Glad you had a laid back and happy holiday!

  14. On November 30th, 2008 at 11:48 am Samantha Says:

    I have heard that Martha Stewart actually eats babies, so…

  15. On November 30th, 2008 at 11:56 am kelly Says:

    Gosh, you could’ve at least taped a feather or a harvest leaf on that centerpiece.. :))))

    That’s a well-deserved glass of wine, I would say…I had champagne. Its become a T’day tradition since the year we found out we were in PGN the week of T’day.

    I did black friday, but I didnt get up till 6. And I got everything I wanted to get. Out of the house by 6:20, back home by 1pm with all shopping done!

  16. On November 30th, 2008 at 12:03 pm Jamie Says:

    She’s so cute! Hope you all had a great weekend. I didn’t brave Black Friday either but I did snag some gifts for my nephews on Amazon.

  17. On November 30th, 2008 at 3:30 pm tonya Says:

    ahhh..looks like your Mom missed a great feast! She probably hated not seeing the babes.

  18. On December 1st, 2008 at 1:29 pm melissa :) Says:

    Seriously, you should email that photo with ‘title’ to Martha Stewart. It’s adorable & if nothing else, she’ll get a good chuckle. Sweet. 🙂

  19. On December 6th, 2008 at 9:58 pm Courtney Says:

    So cute!! Love that!

  20. On December 10th, 2008 at 3:06 pm Stephanie Says:

    What a perfect centerpiece…a baby on the table! LOVE it! Casual holidays are almost always the best in my opinion.

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