Thanksgiving

Nov 21 2011 · 5 comments · Personal ·0

I had high hopes for this week’s entry~ one of my favorite things to do in anticipation of Thanksgiving is to design the invitation (perhaps a handpainted one), plan the guest list and create a beautiful table scape. Did you notice  cooking is not even mentioned? Usually, just before the doorbell announces the beginning of the party I dash around the house and take some photographs for the book I will publish one day (or at the very least to record for my amusement the “Tables I Have Set”).

Along the way I have developed some meaningful traditions  I was going to share (that I knew would change the life of all my followers, yes you, Ginny and Tina).  After looking at 100’s of photos do you think I could find just the exact pictures that I was looking for? The perfect ones to illustrate what I had in mind? OF COURSE NOT!

So, this year, I will take lots of photographs. I will post the most entertaining ones on my Facebook page so please take a peek next weekend. In the meantime I am going to go straight to the real message of this blog entry.

Thanksgiving is special for so many reasons. It is one of the purest Holidays because we are focused on appreciation for what we have and sharing with others. We count our blessings. When my children were young we had a piece of paper on the refrigerator with the title, We are Thankful for…. and everyone who came into the house jotted down a sentiment. We often had something recorded as serious as my Grampy and Grammy right next to ice cream….

Whether you are seated at an urban Thanksgiving table at the W penthouse in Boston

Or a more traditional table by the sea

Remember it is who we are surrounded by that truly counts~ Blessed are our family and friends

My Emily

Pally

My favorite chefs ~ Thank God my children love to cook!

My Mom and Dad

Moi, Fairy Godmother Kate, Em

The best friends a girl could ever ask for~

Belle Trois

And of course, a beautiful bountiful creative table always adds a posh touch to the Thanksgiving feast!

“As we express gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.”

~John Fitzgerald Kennedy

 Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving!

xo Pamela

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  1. Kelley MacDonald

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    HELLO!?!… I am a Follower, too!
    Beautiful tables… I have always enjoyed eating at well set tables, but can never pull it together. Your inner light, however, is even MORE beautiful than the rooms you enhance. May you have love and peace this Thanksgiving, and always. xoxoxoxo

    • pamelacopeman

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      Oh Kelley, You are such a loyal follower, of course I meant you too. I am so thankful to have such an inspiring artist friend in my life~ Happy Thanksgiving to you. xo

  2. Emily Copeman

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    I loved our Thanksgiving this year mom – you are the perfect hostess & I must say we are a pretty fabulous team together. Who would’ve thought our 2 PM Thanksgiving dinner would turn into dancing until almost midnight?! Only at your house…

    I am thankful for you this year as always. Love to the moon & stars.

    • pamelacopeman

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      Thank you sweet Em xoxo

  3. Mary Sheehan Winn

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    Dearest Pam,
    I am still chuckling about last Friday evening at the James and your telling my hubby how lucky he is to be married to me. I loved it!
    Can I just agree with Kelley that you glow from within with goodness and love. Your family is just beautiful and I look forward to a conga line in our future!!!!