A Note From Kath’s Mom!
Happy Thanksgiving to all of Kath’s wonderful readers. We are gearing up for the dinner celebration here. The table looks beautiful. Matt is baking bread that smells delicious. Kath is dusting and arranging some furniture we brought from my mom and dad. I just polished antique candlesticks, since Kath is not fond of polishing. Kath’s dad is out on one of his reading walks. And Larbs is on the phone chatting with Kath as I type. She and her Matt are spending Thanksgiving with Matt’s mom, dad, and sister in Crofton, Maryland.
I’m thankful, of course, for my creative and energetic daughter and her sparkling husband, but today I think of all of you, too. Thank you for your many kindnesses to Katherine. May you all have a splendid holiday.
Barbara
I certainly burned the pumpkin pie calories cleaning this morning!! My grandparents sent us some antique furniture from their house that they just moved from (that’s why I’ve been getting so many heirlooms these days!) and we spent the morning rearranging, dusting and cleaning. I was a busy bee for 2 straight hours! But it’s all set up now!
The chair on the left is painted with Williams Shakespeare, the little desk is the husband’s new laptop station and the his and hers (I think King & Queen style?) chairs filled up our empty den perfectly. (I plan to get the chairs reupholstered in the coming weeks with something hip and modern 😉 )
The turkey tender –
Family portraits –
2pm snack!! Chobani with wheatberries + homemade granola –
Ready for food!
Centerpiece, menu + placecard –
Time to crank out some side dishes!
sarah says
ahhh i wish i had made placecards! i guess it’s not too late . . .
also you and matt’s picture so reminds of what happens when josh and i are taken together — the 11 inch height difference becomes very apparent! you two are adorable.
VeggieGirl says
SUCH a lovely note, and lovely photos as well – keep enjoying your celebration!!! 🙂
Justy2003 says
Looks like everything is going to be awesome!
What a nice note, Kath’s mom 🙂 Thanks for bringing Kath into this world 😉
And I love you giving the thumbs up in the mirror in the picture of the chairs & desk!
KatieMoo says
Aww, that is such a cute picture of you two! Happy Thanksgiving! And you know what’s cool? My name is Katherine and my mom’s name is Barbara!
Biz319 says
I love the menus on each plate!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Moran says
Your mom is too sweet and the table does look great! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
Katelyn says
What a stunning post! The chairs, the food, the family shots! You certainly know how to throw a party…there is still something very casual (in a great way!) about the pictures, even though you’ve done formal menu’s and place cards.
Maggie says
Your mom is sweet 🙂 Chobani is the perfect snack.
Hope dinner is great!
BethT says
Awww, now I miss my mom. Cute photo of you and Matt…and I am so impressed with your menus! 😀
Saima says
Everything looks soo beautiful!! Have fun eating like a KING!! 😀
rachelfresh says
Beautiful, beautiful pictures. The one of you and Matt is so cute. And great reflection in the mirror 🙂 I’m really jealous of those chairs, too.
Hope you enjoy the rest of your Turkey day and time with the fam!
Oh She Glows says
Kath I love your outfit!!!
You look just gorgeous 🙂
Where are your shoes from?
The house (and table setting) looks fantastic! I laughed when I saw you in the mirror with your thumb up. 🙂
Have a great meal!
Angela
http://www.ohsheglows.com
Jen says
Wow!
What a nice note, and Kath I just want to thank you for taking all us readers in as your extended family and sharing your life with us. You truly have made me a healthier person who seeks pure and wholesome food (as well as a pure, wholesome life)!
Happy Thanksgiving to your entire family!!!!
On a side note:
Kath you’re wearing pumpkin colors . . . very appropriate!
YOU LOOK CUTE 😉
Lily says
You are radiant, and many other positive superlative adjectives. Love the reflection.
heather says
you look beautiful, kath! happy thanksgiving!
caitlin says
happy thanksgiving!
kristie in seattle says
You look absolutely gorgeous in that picture with Matt. You two make such a cute couple!
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Kate says
I’m also Katharine and my mom is Barbara as well!
Sarah Matchett says
Everything looks just perfect Kath! Can’t wait to see the food.
Enjoy the day with your family.
Lisa says
Wow, what a beautiful table! At my grandparents’ there are so many people that we eat on paper plates and just put all the serving dishes on the table (it’s in the kitchen anyway). It’s also kind of beautiful in its own way.
Your mom is too cute!
Christina says
Those square plates are awesome.
I hope you and your family had a great Thanksgiving!
K says
Love the note from your mom! Your antiques looks great!
Haha – I love the dinner menu, it gives it an extra touch 🙂
Have a great Thanksgiving!
Lida says
Happy Thanksgiving! I also love your outfit.
You inspired me to print out menus on my really nice paper that I’ve never had an excuse to use…
Too bad I can’t see well enough to know what your menu says… but I guess I’ll find out later!
Kinder says
Your mom is lovely and your house looks absolutely perfect! How great to get gifted antiques – I love stuff with history!
Meghann says
Happy Thanksgiving, Kath!
Megan says
I love antiques! Your Thanksgiving table looks beautiful!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Kath says
Happy Thanksgiving to you all too!! I love how y’all found my thumbs up
KatieMoo + Kate,
COOL!! Are your middle names Anne by chance?
Oh She Glows,
Lands End. I love green!
Jen ,
Thanks for the sweet comment 🙂
Kath
Lindsey says
Aw, I really love your house! Such a cute, clean style. 🙂 And love the family portraits, you and your husband are so sweet together! Happy Thanksgiving Kath!
zestycook says
Kath, Looks like it is shaping up for a great day… I hope you enjoy!
Erin says
That’s wonderful. 🙂 You and your mom look beautiful! Happy Thanksgiving!
TheSkinnyPlate says
What a gorgeous set up. Your house is lovely. You sure know how to host a dinner party.
Mara says
Beautiful! Hope you enjoyed yourself!
Amber says
So cute! Your Mom is just adorable how sweet!
seelee live (for the love of peanut butter) says
Looks like a truly beautiful night. Glad you enjoyed yourself. Kath, I am also happy that you posted your thanksgiving plate because I had 3 pc of pie and my plate was pretty full and i became anxious and definitely needed some rationalizing. thank you for always giving us reality checks. its thanksgiving after all! hAve a great black friday!!!
working says
Aww, it’s sweet to get a note from Kath’s Mom. Happy Thanksgiving to you all 🙂
sloan says
Kath, I don’t comment much, but dinner looked delish and you look GORGEOUS. Green is definitely a good color for you. Happy T-Day.
Rose says
Your dinner table looks great, and Hello to Kath’s Mom!
Elina says
Kath, you and Matt look so cute! I love your hair like that!! 😀
You table setting looks absolutely beautiful too! Happy (belated) Thanksgiving!!
runjess says
Your house is gorgeous! I love the new furniture.