Thanksgiving is almost my favorite holiday. It truly is a time for family, food, and of course decorating.
I keep the decorating part somewhat simple. I know what I will be decorating for within a week. That being said, please enjoy the richness of pumpkins, fruits, hams, turkeys, turduckins, chestnuts, stuffing, and apple and pumpkin pies. Don't be too quick to get out the tinsel and mistletoe.
I always, always have ribbon on my napkins in some way, even if it is a simple bow.
This year I will carve out my "mini pumpkins"and fill them with fresh flowers in autumnal colors. If I can find some nice brown oak leaves I will give them a wash of copper or bronze to complete my Thanksgiving table.
Of course my table won't be complete without the best china I own, the silver, the celery dish, and salt dishes we have used in my family since I was a kid.
All of the above can happen the day before, so while I am cooking, and watching the parade, boiling the giblets etc. I can walk by the dinning room table and know this truly is a special day not to be forgotten.
Just remember, on Thanksgiving, you can eat anything you want to-----"Why do you think they call it Thanksgiving?" A quote from a great lady, Irma Bombeck.
You must have some childhood memories, I would love to hear them.
Enjoy!
The Ribbon Lady
Monday, November 21, 2011
Monday, October 3, 2011
Victorian Days in Belvidere New Jersy
Despite earthquakes, hurricanes and severe flooding, Victorian Days went on.
The weekend after labor day the Ribbon Lady and the Ribbon Man look forward to the lovely Victorian Days Event in Belvidere, NJ. We fill our vintage suitcases with ribbon, the van with autumn wreaths, garlands and arrangements and away we go.
This year involved quite a bit or maneuvering to get to our space because the Peaquest Creek caused major problems for the residences of this quaint historical town in New Jersey.
The antique cars took up their spots with the owners proudly polishing and shining every speck of dust off of them. All the antique dealers and crafters were in the same spots they have occupied for many years around the beautiful square that is the center of Belevidere.
The master of ceromonies and the town crier proudly announced that the clocks were turned back to the year 1900. The costumed residence and visitors started to appear strolling about, the Star Spangled Banner was played, and Victorian Days 2011 opened.
There was much entertainment, with singing and dancing, the old calliope from Holland played, banjo bands, house tours, Victorian fashion shows, gentleman's auction, afternoon tea, an old time baseball game, and delicious homemade offerings from the churches that surround the square.
Next year will be the 25th anniversary of Belvidere Days. I suspect it will be bigger and better than ever. Mary Ann and her devoted staff always seem to pull this huge undertaking together.
Oh yea, oh yea congratulations to Belvidere to be able to present the 24th annual Victorian Days in grand style despite,earthquakes, hurricanes, and severe flooding!
For more about Victorian Days, visit www.daysvictorian@aol.com
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| Some ribbon offerings from Over the Moon at Victorian Days |
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| Couple in vintage clothing for Victorian Days in Belvidere, NJ |
The antique cars took up their spots with the owners proudly polishing and shining every speck of dust off of them. All the antique dealers and crafters were in the same spots they have occupied for many years around the beautiful square that is the center of Belevidere.
The master of ceromonies and the town crier proudly announced that the clocks were turned back to the year 1900. The costumed residence and visitors started to appear strolling about, the Star Spangled Banner was played, and Victorian Days 2011 opened.
Next year will be the 25th anniversary of Belvidere Days. I suspect it will be bigger and better than ever. Mary Ann and her devoted staff always seem to pull this huge undertaking together.
Oh yea, oh yea congratulations to Belvidere to be able to present the 24th annual Victorian Days in grand style despite,earthquakes, hurricanes, and severe flooding!
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| The ribbon Lady at Victorian Days |
For more about Victorian Days, visit www.daysvictorian@aol.com
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Ribbons "Down the Shore"
The Ribbon Lady and family had the pleasure of two weeks "down the shore" in Ocean Grove NJ. I am always looking for fellow ribbon lovers, and the quaint little Victorian town of Ocean Grove delivered.
Ocean Grove is one mile square with a huge Methodist Auditorium and "tent city"smack dab in the middle where traditionally, the Methodists lived to be close to the church. You can still hear the large choirs as you walk by. The town and auditorium date back to the 1800's, it's only been in the past 20 years that the town has allowed people to drive on Sunday. Go to http://www.oceangrovenj/, for a more extensive description of the town. One visit there and you will fall in love. You just feel like any minute John Phillip Sousa,and 76 trombones will come marching down the street all at the same time, while playing Stars and Stripes Forever!
Lovely Victorian wreaths, red white and blue buntings,and charming "painted ladies" abound. Of course there were lovely ribbons on the wreaths, one home had celebrated a graduation with school colored ribbons all along their white picked fence, but my personal favorite was the basket of impatience, with the double face satin ribbons streaming from the planter.
So my friends as summer starts to fade, I will remember fondly our special family time "down the shore" in Ocean Grove.
What is your favorite summer time memory?
Ocean Grove is one mile square with a huge Methodist Auditorium and "tent city"smack dab in the middle where traditionally, the Methodists lived to be close to the church. You can still hear the large choirs as you walk by. The town and auditorium date back to the 1800's, it's only been in the past 20 years that the town has allowed people to drive on Sunday. Go to http://www.oceangrovenj/, for a more extensive description of the town. One visit there and you will fall in love. You just feel like any minute John Phillip Sousa,and 76 trombones will come marching down the street all at the same time, while playing Stars and Stripes Forever!
Lovely Victorian wreaths, red white and blue buntings,and charming "painted ladies" abound. Of course there were lovely ribbons on the wreaths, one home had celebrated a graduation with school colored ribbons all along their white picked fence, but my personal favorite was the basket of impatience, with the double face satin ribbons streaming from the planter.
So my friends as summer starts to fade, I will remember fondly our special family time "down the shore" in Ocean Grove.
What is your favorite summer time memory?
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