Some beautiful Thanksgiving ideas can be found at the French Garden House.

Check out the “Giving Thanks” posts at There is No Place like Home.

Beauty Tips for Ministers offers up Thanksgiving Ideas and Manners.

Sur la Table has a wire tree with strawberries dipped in chocolate ornaments and this wonderful Wilton Giant Cupcake Cake Pan…and Michael, if you are reading this, I want this cake pan along with the Dyson, okay?!! *smile*

Elizabeth at Real Learning shares an amazing Christmas book find in Serendipitous Christmas. I’ve already added it to my Amazon wish list.

Terri’s Pumpkin Spice Cake sounds delicious!

I love to look at “pretty blogs” and Bella Pink Cafe always offers great eye candy and decorating ideas.

During my time in Texas, many years ago, I had a wonderful friend, Kristin. Though we’ve lost touch, I always remember with fondness and thankfulness how she and her family always made me feel welcome, especially during the holidays that I couldn’t go back home for. Her momma, Helga, worked at a lighting store and her Christmas tree was decorated in tiny white lights and hundreds of chandelier crystal drops…the most stunning tree I’ve ever seen. Chez Fifi has a smaller version…very pretty!

Thanksgiving

For each new morning with its light,
For rest and shelter of the night,
For health and food,
For love and friends,
For everything Thy goodness sends.

~Ralph Waldo Emerson~
(1803-1882)