Thanksgiving in the Kitchen

Hi everyone! I know everyone has moved on to Christmas, but I was late in sharing my fall kitchen, so I thought it would make a good Thanksgiving post🙂

I decorated back in the summer after finding this fabric I shared last week in the pantry reveal. It’s Thibaut “Fairview” in turquoise, and I just love it so much!!

I also found some Fire King “Peach Lustre” dinnerware like my grandmother had, and y’all know how I love that – especially with the blues and browns.

I used lots of Brown Drip as well as the blue Mason jars, and some green ones mother had. That sweet little pumpkin came out of my garden🙂

We all love a comfy place to sit in the kitchen, and this antique chair gets a lot of use!

The 1968 calendar, is the same as this year, so I love reusing these old vintage calendars with the corresponding year.

I did replace the plain, clear glass with some textured glass panels I had, and I love that they are still open, but kind of keep it from feeling cluttered.

I’m still excited over the pantry makeover and so happy I can have this door open and see something pretty.

I searched for a bread box like the one on the set of “The Waltons,” but the old ones were way too expensive, and always looked dirty inside. I found this one on amazon, but didn’t like the lettering, so I decoupaged a fruit clipping from a magazine🙂

I couldn’t love the blues, oranges and browns more. There is something so warm and cozy about that combo that I love having in my home.

I did the same thing I always do for fall on the buffet, and added old books, family photos, a decanter set mother gave me, and some candles poured in depression glass.

I’ll have everyone here for Thanksgiving, so I’ll have nine chairs and one highchair for Mr. Porter’s first Thanksgiving, so we are all excited about that🙂

I used a beautiful gifted quilt on the piano, and made dome curtains out of a vintage Waverly fabric my mother gave me. This is very similar to the fabric on the set of the Waltons at the end of their kitchen and dining area.

This Cherokee river cane basket is a treasure that’s been in the family for several generations.

This hymnal belonged to the only one of the Walker sisters, (Sarah Caroline) of Great Smoky Mountain National Park fame, to marry. She married my great grandmother’s uncle Jim Shelton, and he took many of the early photos of the park and also of them.

As always, I have just tried to make the space I have pretty using things I had, could make or could borrow from Mother🙂 I love this time of year, and I look forward to Thanksgiving probably more than any other holiday. I love having the family gathered around the table, eating the fruits of our harvest, and giving thanks to God for our family, our home and health.

Mother’s Candy Roaster Pie recipe

 

I have a kitchen video on my channel and also Mother’s amazing Candy Roaster pie!

Thanks for stopping by friends!!

 

Anita

 

 

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20 Comments

  1. Sandra
    November 13, 2024 / 1:57 am

    Your home is so beautiful, it’s like getting a hug when you walk in! My heart is still heavy for your friends and neighbors still suffering from the effects of the hurricane, it’s so sad. Another reason to be so thankful this year. Have a wonderful blessed thanksgiving!

    • anitaknightdiaz
      Author
      December 3, 2024 / 7:35 am

      Thank you so much! Yes, it is an ongoing situation that seems to get more heartbreaking each and every day😢 A lot of people are working very hard, but it’s not enough. People are still in campers, tents, waiting on so much.

  2. Linda Scott
    November 13, 2024 / 5:57 am

    Hi Anita – your home is so cozy and the authentic way in which you bring your ancestor’s treasures and recipes into your home makes it that much more special for everyone. I’m sure they would feel so honored that you are keeping their memory alive! Bc that’s what we need to do to teach the younger ones where they came from! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and that pie looked amazing!! I’m sure it was special sharing that time with your son too, for both of you! Now he, too, can carry on that tradition!

    • anitaknightdiaz
      Author
      December 3, 2024 / 7:34 am

      Thank you so very much sweete friend!! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

  3. Genie Steger
    November 13, 2024 / 8:33 am

    I have always loved your House! So comforting!

    • anitaknightdiaz
      Author
      December 3, 2024 / 7:33 am

      Thank you so much!!

  4. Marlene
    November 13, 2024 / 11:17 am

    I am so glad I finally have your blog. Looked forward to seeing your home and your beautiful Thanksgiving memories all around it. I pray you have a very blessed day with your family. I love Thanksgiving also, there’s just so much God has done for me and my family.

    • anitaknightdiaz
      Author
      December 3, 2024 / 7:33 am

      Thank you so much!! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

  5. Briana from Texas
    November 13, 2024 / 3:35 pm

    So beautiful and cozy. I always look forward to your change of season posts. While I like white interiors, I really love the jewel box of colors that you create in your home.

    • anitaknightdiaz
      Author
      December 3, 2024 / 7:33 am

      Thank you Briana!!

  6. November 13, 2024 / 5:57 pm

    love a home filled with family heirlooms…and a loving family…like YOURS! so beautiful Anita! Wishing you and yours a blessed holiday.

    • anitaknightdiaz
      Author
      December 3, 2024 / 7:33 am

      Thank you so much sweet friend!!

  7. Janet Burns Pucillo
    November 14, 2024 / 11:50 am

    Your home is beautiful and inspiring to me. You are truly blessed.

    • anitaknightdiaz
      Author
      December 3, 2024 / 7:32 am

      Thank you so much!

  8. Connie
    November 14, 2024 / 12:06 pm

    You always make it look pretty and inviting. We are praying for everyone down there with the recovery

    • anitaknightdiaz
      Author
      December 3, 2024 / 7:32 am

      Thank you so much!! It’s a long, hard go for so many, but there are a lot of people helping. Wish there was more big heavy equipment, and maybe someone to be in charge and get things going.

  9. Sue
    November 14, 2024 / 1:04 pm

    Just love your color combinations, the blue is so calming with the autumnal colors and season. I loved the sweet little pumpkin from your garden! And your bread box fits so perfectly !!! on it’s shelf. As always, your posts are an inspiration and bring a such a cozy joy. Thank you so much for sharing with us and have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

    • anitaknightdiaz
      Author
      December 3, 2024 / 7:31 am

      I appreciate that so much, thank you!

  10. November 29, 2024 / 4:36 am

    Your kitchen is lovely, and that lamp above the dining room table is to die for!

    • anitaknightdiaz
      Author
      December 3, 2024 / 7:31 am

      Thank you! We drove to Tennessee to get that because it was maybe $40 if I remember! I could not pass it up!

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