Tuesday, November 22, 2011

THANKSGIVING WOODLAND BUFFET








any Thanksgiving Dinners will be served buffet style, as mine is!   We set our tables and fuss with our centerpieces but what do you do with the buffet table?

Today's inspiration comes from StoneGable's kitchen... where we set our island, buffet style, for Thanksgiving dinner.







 

 ulling the pumpkins from inside and outdoor seasonal decor, they now have one last hurrah as part of the Thanksgiving grand feast! I also used many sticks, twigs and Autumn fluff from the house and concentrate them on the buffet and Thanksgiving tables. This is a wonderful way to start to "de-decorate" StoneGable and get it ready for Christmas decorating next week. I can still enjoy all the Autumnal bounty in a big way, but it is no longer scattered all over the house. 





ecause my dining room table is set, I don't need to make room for dishes, flatware, glasses, napkins or bowls.  Guest will bring their dinner plate to the buffet line. A large pedestal filled with white dinner plates is really just for show. However, they can be used if needed!



 big antique tool caddy  holds a variety of pumpkins and other woodland elements. I keep this tool caddy on my island and fill it with seasonal decor. Trailing vines, magnolia leaves, berries, oak leaves and birch balls fill in the nooks and crannies. 
This piece makes a big statement and could stand alone on the Thanksgiving buffet.











 ore pumpkins spill out from the tool caddy and on to the counter. Little candles add ambiance and a warm glow to the buffet.
          




colorful  pair of pheasants migrate to the buffet from the mantle and stay for a visit until after Thanksgiving.                                                     









ne by the tool caddy...








        nd one bold pheasant on top of the dinner plates. He will have a great view of the food and the  festivities!









          trio of clay colored pitchers filled with branches and bittersweet give this buffet the feel of scrubby brush and untamed woodland. Bringing height to any table or buffet makes it more appealing.  These pitchers come off of my kitchen table. The kitchen table will be used for desserts.







          fairytale pumpkin sits on a turned pedestal. I use lots of  acorn wreaths and napkin rings under the pumpkins to give the illusion of a woodland floor.








                umpkins, magnolia leaves, birch balls, acorn wreaths, antler sheds and a handful of acorns and star anise are scattered across the burlap runner.







               he decor stays mainly on the burlap runner and the food will be placed on either side of the decor for our big Thanksgiving  buffet.                                                                                                              
May you count your blessings with those you hold dear...


              Happy Thanksgiving!




I am participating in...
 WOW US WEDNESDAY at Savvy Southern Style
BETWEEN NAPS ON THE PORCH for Tablescape Thursday

66 comments:

  1. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleNovember 21, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Yvonne, there is no post. Just a title.

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  2. Pinky at Designs by PinkyNovember 21, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Yup, nothing here?????

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  3. AnonymousNovember 21, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    Oops! :)

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  4. AnonymousNovember 22, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    I LOVE it!!!

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  5. JanetNovember 22, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    The post is here now and it is beautiful Yvonne. Happy Thanksgiving wishes headed your way!

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  6. Sunny Simple LifeNovember 22, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Just takes my breath away. Stunning!!

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  7. ℳartina @ Northern NestingNovember 22, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    Yvonne I know I say this all the time but your home belongs in a magazine!! Absolutely gorgeous! I think this is the first time I am getting a look at your kitchen to since it's been done. It looks BEAUTIFUL! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! Martina

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  8. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleNovember 22, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Yvonne, this is just gorgeous and we get to see more of your kitchen, finally! We do buffet style, too, but I don't think I have room to add some decorative glory like you have. Enjoy your Thanksgiving!

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  9. MarlisNovember 22, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    I came, I pinned, I got distracted and almost forgot to leave a comment.. I love this idea.. I need to do that for my buffet also. this is a beautiful masterpiece.. happy Thanksgivings to you and yours.. xo marlis

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  10. Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart)November 22, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    This is the most incredible thing I've ever seen. I'm glad you got your post to work, I would hated to have missed out on this beauty. So full of inspiration... I naturally love the pheasants, I have one of the same ones!( Would you mind sharing how you get the pin button on each post? I finally figured out how to put it at the top, can't get it on each post, thank you darling.) From our home to yours Happy Thanksgiving.. hugs ~lynne~

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  11. mary bethNovember 22, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Im with Kim...we need a detailed tour of that kitchen!!Wow everything looks glorious..you have outdone yourself! Im going to find a place to incorporate some of your great ideas..now out to hunt for some antlers and berries! Thanks for showing us!

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  12. MarigeneNovember 22, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Very pretty, Yvonne!

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  13. MarigeneNovember 22, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Wishing you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving!

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  14. AnonymousNovember 22, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Yay! The post is here and it's gorgeous Yvonne! Oh, my goodness, this is stunning! Your guests will be so impressed with all the bounty on your island. Happy Thanksgiving to you,
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  15. The enchanted homeNovember 22, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Yvonne, this is amazingly beautiful. You must have worked very very hard here.....what lucky guests. Its picture perfect, magazine worthy!

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  16. Bonnie BeeNovember 22, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    W O W.... just amazing.. every week I say THIS IS MY FAVORITE StoneGable post****BUT this one truly is!!!
    wishing you & all of your family the most Blessed Thanksgiving...

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  17. Twinkle TerriorNovember 22, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    You are AMAZING! I send everyone to your page !! Mom, aunties, cousins, siblings, friends..you are incredibly talented! oxox

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  18. Cathy at Wives with KnivesNovember 22, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Stunning photos, Yvonne. Your kitchen is beautiful. Happy Thanksgiving best wishes to you and your family.

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  19. French Basketeer.comNovember 22, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Awesome as always, Yvonne!

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  20. LisaNovember 22, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Gorgeous!!!!

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  21. SoniaNovember 22, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    I can't tell you how much I LOVE this!! Really as gorgeous as anything I've seen this fall. I am truly inspired...I'm on my way out to get a few more things for Thanksgiving and a few centerpiece items. Fairytale pumpkins are my favorite and I wil be getting mine out of the yard for my buffet table! Thank so much for sharing...your new kitchen is gorgeous too! Happy Thanksgiving!!

    Miss Bloomers

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  22. Kay EllenNovember 22, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    I love your Thanksgiving decor details~~beautiful Yvonne!
    My favoirte time of the year:)

    May you have a blessed Thanksgiving with your family,
    God Bless,
    Kay Ellen

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  23. BruceNovember 22, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Thanks for a great Blog
    Christmas joy n spirit

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  24. savvycityfarmerNovember 22, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    my space is tensy weensy, but I'm pulling out all the stops!

    none can compare to THIS

    be blessed

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  25. SuzanneNovember 22, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    We've been invited out for Thanksgiving, but all these pretty decorations are making me wish we were staying home so I could decorate more! So pretty, and your kitchen is gorgeous, btw.

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  26. Sonny GNovember 22, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    absolutely stunning Yvonne.
    Should be a magazine cover. you've outdone yourself.

    Happy Thanksgiving
    Sonny

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  27. An Oasis in the DesertNovember 22, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    That is just beautiful, & now I'm inspired to decorate my island & do a wonderful buffet-scape! Thank you so much for sharing.
    CAS

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  28. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMENovember 22, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    It is stunning. I get the idea of pooling the decor together...then packing away. Thanksgiving evening traditionally - I go through the house and put all the decorations on the dining table...then I bring in the tubs and start packing. I have also learned to have a new tub ready...I always seem to have more!!

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  29. a quiet lifeNovember 22, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    your kitchen is gorgeous, you always evoke such good feelings with your settings~

    wishing you the happiest of holiday :)

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  30. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereNovember 22, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Yvonne, This looks like a cover of a magazine! Simply gorgeous. Have a happy Thanksgiving.
    xo,
    Sherry

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  31. AnonymousNovember 22, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Magnificent!!! You are right. We dress up the table and forget all about the buffet area! Simply stunning, Yvonne! So much inspiration here, as usual. Wishing you and your family a blessed Thanksgiving!

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  32. LisaNovember 22, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Dear Yvonne,
    I think I speak for the blog world when I say that we are all thankful for YOU and your wonderful blog. Have a blessed holiday!
    Hugs,
    Lisa

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  33. Pam KesslerNovember 22, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    Wonderful idea to pull all the fall stuff from around the house and use it on the buffet. It looks gorgeous. Love the pheasants.

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  34. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsNovember 22, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Just beautiful, Yvonne! Such a great idea to gather all the Fall decor and use it on your buffet. You are definitely ahead of the game in cleaning up your Fall stuff and getting ready for Christmas then.

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  35. SewconsultNovember 22, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Gorgeous! I would need some extra time to just look at everything. I would probably be holding up the buffet line! May your Thanksgiving be filled with laughter, family and friends (and good food).
    Beckie

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  36. KarenNovember 22, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    Oh Yvonne. I ALWAYS LOVE what you do. I am taking a break from trying to create my centerpiece (I'm on my THIRD one!) and I want to scrap it again and start all over. The only problem is the mice have taken a little bite out of each of the gourds and pumpkins I bought earlier this year, so I don't have much left to choose from. Hope you have a blessed Thanksgiving with family and friends. Enjoy!

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  37. Debra@CommonGroundNovember 22, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    This is fabulous! Love the woodland theme!! Love visiting your home!

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  38. AntiqueaholicsNovember 22, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    This is FABULOUS! I am a first time visitor, and I must say, very impressed with your talent. This is much more creative than anything I have seen in a magazine lately. I love all the branches, the burlap runner, and I still do not understand how you get everything on that tool box. I would have loved to have seen how you assembled this display. I am going to look thru some of your older posts now as I can't wait to see more.

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  39. podsoNovember 22, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    Yvonne, it is beautiful and so nice to see a glimpse of your new kitchen (you know we are still waiting patiently!) Wishing you a blessed Thanksgiving!

    dotsie

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  40. Pinky at Designs by PinkyNovember 22, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    HI!!! I peeked at this this morning but had to GO to a clients house to decorate. Took me 5 hours. Still have to go back to do outside. Your buffet is GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!! OMGoodness, girl it is perfection and definitely magazine worthy for sure. Right now MY kitchen is BARE!!!! It looks so weird. I pit all my fall stuff away tonight when I got home since the family is so unpredictible, I still don't even know who or how many are coming!!! AAUUGGHH! Wishing you a BLESSED Thanksgiving. XOXOXO

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  41. The Vintage ChateauNovember 22, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    Okay, absolutely fabulous! That's all I need to say.
    Karee

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  42. NannNovember 23, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    Yvonne you were so kind to answer all my questions and then to go to my new blog. Your comments warmed my heart. How I appreciate your kindness and encouragement. As time goes on I hope to improve on it to become better and better.

    I love your post. What a BEAUTIFUL kitchen you have. It looks like its right out of a magazine. Your Thanksgiving sounds absolutely marvelous. How lucky your family is to have you with all your wonderful creativeness. I know you will have a blessed Thanksgiving.

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  43. Rustic PumpkinNovember 23, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    A feast for the eyes!

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  44. NanciNovember 23, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    Just beautiful and so autumn! And a sneak peek at the kitchen. Judging my comments left here, we are all anxious to see the reveal. Happy Thanksgiving!

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  45. TinaNovember 23, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    That definitely makes a statement. It is just so gorgeous!

    Hope you and yours have a safe and happy Thanksgiving.

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  46. SandraNovember 23, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    It's beautiful Yvonne and I'm looking forward to your Christmas decorations. Have a Happy and Peaceful Thanksgiving.

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  47. RettabugNovember 23, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    WOW!! What an incredible, setting for your upcoming feast, Yvonne! It is all so interesting, with the different heights & textures. My eyes just dance all over, trying to take it all in.

    My single, anemic looking basket of gourds just got very jealous! I'm going to take some clippers & head out into the woods today to see if I can gather some similar branches.

    You are such a wonderful inspiration...thanks for sharing your ideas & talents every week.

    Mega Hugs,
    Rett

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  48. MaryNovember 23, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    WOW, WOW again. I can't even think of an adjective to describe the beauty of your island design.

    Can I be you when I grow up?

    Mary
    From Virginia

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  49. Dixie JNovember 23, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    So beautiful! Have a wonderful, blessed day with your family.

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  50. Liz@ HomeandGardeningWithLizNovember 23, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Amazing! You are such a talent! Gorgeous display! Really fabulous!
    Happy Thanksgiving Day!! Gobble gobble!!
    I think that's the first I've seen of your kitchen with a larger view! It's beautiful!
    Liz

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  51. SavoringTime in the KitchenNovember 23, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Your kitchen really turned out beautifully, Yvonne! I'm sure Thanksgiving dinner will taste as beautiful as the setting around it!

    Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!

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  52. AnonymousNovember 23, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Yvonne,
    Your kitchen buffet style presentation is stunning. Love it!
    Pat

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  53. Chari at Happy To DesignNovember 23, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    Hi Yvonne...

    FABULOUS...FABULOUS...FABULOUS!!! Ohh my goodness, Yvonne, I believe that your autumn buffet is the most beautiful and spectacular display of autumn that I've ever seen! Seriously!!! My friend, you are such a creative and talented woman...your sense of design and the "know how" of putting everything together just astounds me! I love each and every element of your buffet, dear friend! It's rich, warm, lush...and ohhh sooo delicious! I know that you are an excellent cook and your dishes could definitely stand on their own, but...I have to say that this beautiful buffet is going to make those dishes look even MORE delicious!!! I sooo enjoyed getting a peek at your kitchen too...it's gorgeous! You have one of the prettiest homes that I've ever seen, dear friend! Thank you so much for sharing it with us. I am always inspired when coming to your place!

    Well dear friend, warmest wishes to you and your family for a blessed and happy Thanksgiving!

    Love ya,
    Chari

    PS...I'm in love with your pheasants! Hehe!

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  54. SueNovember 23, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    I can certainly see why Kim was so excited about your buffet arrangement...my goodness, you really did this one up beautifully. I'd be so busy looking at all the pretty things, I would forget to eat...NOT!

    Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving. I've been cooking all morning and I'm ready for a nap!

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  55. MaryNovember 23, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Oh to be that pheasant and have a bird's eye view of all that bounty~ especially when your Thanksgiving dishes are on the island waiting to be plated! Have a Wonderful & Happy Thanksgiving!

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  56. AnonymousNovember 23, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Of course I love this because you have used two of my favorite things, pumpkins and gourds, perfect for Thanksgiving. Have a most wonderful turkey day.

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  57. Jennifer @ Her Southern CharmNovember 23, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    My. Oh. My! I don't think I have ever seen a more beautiful table. Thank for this last minute inspiration! :)

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  58. SarahNovember 24, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Yvonne, we often serve buffet style here. Seems to work best for our home. Your island buffet is gorgeous. Your pheasants are stunning. You always have exquisite images to share and I leave inspired every visit.
    Happy Thanksgiving! ~ Sarah

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  59. nest of posiesNovember 24, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    i am speechless, yvonne!

    this is phenomenal!

    hope your Thanksgiving was full of beautiful memory makers!

    xo
    kellie

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  60. ElaineNovember 24, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    WOW!!! It took me a minute to take it all in! It's gorgeous! I have to say my two favorites are the pheasants and the branches. SO dramatic!
    Happy Thanksgiving!

    Elaine
    Creating Wonderful Spaces

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  61. AnonymousNovember 24, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    This is the most beautiful buffet I've ever seen! Magazine worthy for sure! You inspire me. I love your kitchen and hope to see more pictures of it in the future. You are a very talented and blessed woman!

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  62. Entertaining WomenNovember 25, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    Beautiful design...a kitchen island is such a luxury, and you've used yours to maximum effect! Thanks for inviting us for a peak at your Thanksgiving feast. Cherry Kay

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  63. AmandaNovember 25, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    Stunning would be an understatement, but i don't know what else to say. It's just amazing and so beautiful. I bet your family loved it. I know I do.

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  64. Alycia NicholsNovember 26, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Magnificent buffet display, Yvonne. I wish we had a center island in our kitchen! My husband is "this close" to being buried alive out back if he doesn't get me a center island soon! :-) They make such a wonderful area to serve buffet style! What you have created is so incredibly lush and beautiful!!!

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  65. Francine GardnerNovember 27, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    These are spectacular Thanksgiving displays. I will most certainly take note for next way. As part of Marsha's by invitation Only, I will be following you and looking forward to your visual treats. francine

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  66. TardevilNovember 28, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    Every photo in this post is gorgeous! Each photo should be on Pinterest!! I wish I could wave a wand and have everything look perfect like it does in yours! Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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