The Princess and the Pie

What a wonderful week!  We didn't work at all, but played, played, cooked, ate & played some more.  My parents came over twice with their Canasta cards.  Dad & I make a formidable team.  My brother, Ryan, brought over Rock Band. I killed my first two songs, 'I'm So Sick" & "Psycho Killer." At least 'the band' told me so, but they might have just been wooing me to stick around.  Which I did, playing the guitar & the base guitar as well (I avoided the drums - those looked impossible).  There were movies mixed in and one trip to the gym with Rachel.  Turkey-roasting, pie-making, table-decorating, good-food-eating, nephew-squeezing.  A memorable Thanksgiving vacation.

I ended up skipping the tablecloth project for 5 more hours of playtime, but did have fun with the folding-chair covers.  I arranged leaves from disassembled fall garlands onto each chair back & stapled them (shh) to the copper slip covers.  The centerpiece is a large pile of the silk leaves, ready for raking. You can't see the leaf pile too well in my photos, but it was a fun touch. I'm nostalgic for leaf piles as I haven't had fall leaves in my yard since I was a young girl.  I used to splash them about and make a big mess of my parents' yard-keeping efforts.  We had some great backyards when I was little. One house had a stream in the backyard and a huge vegetable garden.  One had a ravine, a hammock in the trees, and wild daffodils.

I'm planning a trip to PA next spring.  I'm considering adding a couple of days onto the trip to explore my childhood neighborhoods there.  We lived in OH for a while too.

We're back in swing today.  The furniture is freshly re-arranged from the carpet incident, the house is clean, the refrigerator is full, and the air smells of cinnamon pine cones.  Though I'm in the thick of designing my next collections, we're excited to fully participate in the holidays this year.  Last year was a crazy, worky blur.  We're not doing that again.

Comments

[pretty penny designs]

Sounds lovely. Our Thanksgiving was great but I'm afraid that our Christmas is going to be a crazy worky blur this year, we'll try to take a few moments to appreciate it.

[Susie Q]

Wow the table looked amazing. It's always nice to wind down a bit after Thanksgiving~ I too enjoy a clean house just before the tree comes in. Just take it easy and tell x-mas to s l o W down. ;) ~susie

[Naomi]

Cinnamon pine cones sound wonderful!

We're in OH too!

[hope]

what a wonderful Thanksgiving setting!

[Lola...again]

I, too, am a master at Rock Band! I kick some MAJOR tushy on guitar...bass is too tame. I have only given the drums 1 shot...WAY too hard!

[bobbinoggin]

how positively LOVELY. you are a wonderful inspiration. thank you thank you.

[Laura]

Rock Band is sooo much fun! I am the singer in our band. I love I'm So Sick, but it can be a hard one to sing. Not too into Psycho Killer, though.
You're decor is incredible!

[Lisa @ celebrate CREATIVITY]

What a beautiful table. I love how you used the colorful leaves to adorn the chairs. Great idea.

[Erika]

Your table was breath-taking!

[heather jane]

What a beautiful table! I'm hoping for a relaxing season full of sewing for my family and creating to our heart's content.

Cheers!

[Melanie]

I am horrible at the guitar. We only have Guitar Hero - I want to try out the drums. :-) As usual, everything looks beautiful!

[heather jane]

Oh...I forgot to mention the pile of Heather Bailey Bijoux prints waiting in my cupboard. They're just crying out to be utilized. I've been so excited about it that I just can't bear to cut into it yet. It's waiting for the perfect project.

[Joni]

What a gorgeous table!!!

[Amy Hodge]

I remember one particular stretch of power outages during the winter of '94, I think it was, where my future husband and future mother-in-law played WAY too much canasta. I didn't know anyone else played this any more! Baileys rock! :)

[Ellen Crimi-Trent]

love your table, it looks amazing. I have been so burnt out this year that I have downsized many decor and parties, I wanted more time for the family to hang instead. Although I have been crafting a bit for my fellow bloggers!

[Simone]

Love your table settings! It is amazing. This might be a strange question, but what does OH and PA stand for? What city, state or town?

[Stephanie]

Gorgeous table and I can imagine the food matched in deliciousness. I currently live in Central Ohio.

[DJ]

Your table looks fantastic!

[melissa cavanaugh]

Love the table, and frankly am glad to read that you didn't get the new tablecloth and chair pads done, seriously I was feeling like a slacker when I read that! Wendesday night my dhild heard me whining about all I had to do, and then I had to throw in... "and Heather is even making a new tablecloth and chair pads... I fail!" Your table is quite beautiful, and although mine was not as festive as in past years, the food was to die for

[april~living the sweet life]

Everything you do always turns out so pretty!

[kirsten]

It looks divine and perfectly fit for a princess!

[Emily]

I love your chair-backs!

That's a sentence I never thought I'd say =) Good to see you had a lovely holiday. We have snow here (England) at the moment. Brrrr!

[celia]

The folding chair covers are amazing! LOvely!

[Tiff@Trhree Peas]

what an amazing table!!! WOW! I'm lucky enough to just get the food on the table. LOL!

[FringeGirl]

Your table is fierce!

[Eva]

Gorgeous table Heather--you never disappoint sweet lady. I'd love to see you jam out Guitar Hero btw. HUGS, Eva

[Heather]

Beautiful table!!! Wow, you really went all out.

[emilie]

i love your table !
oh and im glad you enjoyed a week of eat'n'play !!

[Cindy]

Beautiful Blog. I love your talent with words and photos.
Today is Blog Comment Day.
I have been following your blog for sometime, but have never posted a comment.
I hope you have a perfect day
Cindy

[Valerie @ Leonetlola]

WOW what a beautiful table !! It is just amazing to see what kind of idea you have. Congrats !

[Carrie]

A friend introduced me to your blog and I am so grateful she did. Your work is beautiful and inspiring. I've been through some difficult times recently and the colors and creativity on your site have been at times healing to me. Thank you for sharing your gifts, you have helped me to believe that I have something to give as well.

[amy]

West Chester! I'm in Lancaster. Yes, It is a great place to raise children.

[Laurel]

If you do make a visit to PA in the spring, will you be doing a trunk show or something at a local quilt shop? I'd love to meet you! I live within an hour of West Chester!

[Miranda]

Your pictures always make me feel so happy and inspired.

[Silvia Bretas]

hi l live in Phoneix and design handbags, but l am stuned by your table arrangements , love it!!!

Our table at thanksgiving was simple, hardo to make fancy when you have 9 kids to feed... but we had fun for sure...

[Angie]

Hey, we played Rock Band Thanksgiving night, too. And I sang, I'm So Sick!!! How cool is that. It was my first time trying it. I LOVED it!

[Ang]

You are very inspiring. What a stunningly beautiful table.

[Stephanie]

I love all the fall colors and good for you for recognizing that last year was crazy and you're not doing that again this year. I think I'll be thinking the same thing NEXT year. This year is already a blur!

[Amy]

Such gorgeousness! Don't let my little daughter see that gorgeous gold and blue dress - I'll never hear the end of it :)

Amy

[Kelly Fletcher]

Your table looked amazing! Love fall leaves, so right up my street...

[dawn]

Beautiful post! I am looking forward to your new collection! Have a fabulous day!

[Wendy Purdy]

Wow, your table, and your photo's are just amazing. We played Wii for the first time over the holidays, we danced, and played bowls -- so much fun. xx

[Ursula Connelly]

Oh wow - this looks fantastic, at the moment we are perched on a old table with hairs held together with screw and glue on a partially tiled floor, which is already starting to crack, thank goodness we are going to friends for Christmas!
x

[laura]

If you like leaves then you'd love my backyard! This was the first year I didn't get mine raked and it wouldn't surprise me if my neighbors hate me!

[Nicky]

What a perfect table!! I love beautiful laid out tables.I could buy a dinner set every time I have a dinner party. But this one is super special. SO rich in color,but still very stylish. A true inspiration.

[Dragonfly Fine Designs]

I love the table, it is so beautiful. How fun! Happy Holidays!