Thanksgiving

A Song of Thanksgiving

November 21, 2012 By At The Picket Fence 10 Comments

For the beauty of the earth, for the Glory of the skies, for the love from which our birth over and around us lies. Lord of all to thee we raise, this our hymn of grateful praise. For the beauty of each hour, of the day and of the night, hill and vale and tree and flower, sun and moon and stars of light. Lord of all to thee we … [Read more...]

10 Comments Filed Under: Autumn, Good Ideas, Holidays Tagged With: Faith, Grace, Prayer, Thanksgiving

Glitzy Thanksgiving Place Setting Menus…a fun last minute craft!

November 20, 2012 By At The Picket Fence 26 Comments

Glitzy Thanksgiving Place Setting Menus from At The Picket Fence and Krylon

I know our minds are drifting towards Christmas. We're already unpacking the ornaments, garland and lights in our minds, if we haven't already begun in our homes. Maybe you are hosting Thanksgiving dinner so you are putting off the Christmas decorating until the last car pulls out of the driveway. You possibly have those … [Read more...]

26 Comments Filed Under: Autumn, Crafts, Good Ideas, Holidays, Thanksgiving, Tutorials Tagged With: Chalkboard Paint, cheap crafts, easy, fall crafts, Krylon, Thanksgiving

Farewell to Fall in My Home

November 13, 2012 By At The Picket Fence 23 Comments

I love Fall. Super profound, I know! But, it dawned on my recently the real reason why I love it so much. And, I'm going to share it with you. Because I know you are dying to know, aren't you? So, before I say hello to Christmas it is time for me to say: I don't love Fall just because I feel like my house … [Read more...]

23 Comments Filed Under: Crafts, Decorating, DIY, Good Ideas, Holidays, Thanksgiving Tagged With: Autumn, Decor, fall, Fall Decorating, Gourds, pumpkins, Thanksgiving

Corn Husk Wreath and Flower Napkin Ring

November 8, 2012 By At The Picket Fence 15 Comments

I never thought that I would have such a love affair with corn husks. It started out so simply...wandering the aisles of the grocery store...searching... And then, there they were....in the Hispanic Food aisle. So simple and unassuming in their plastic package. And yet, even then, I could tell there was potential. The man at the register asked … [Read more...]

15 Comments Filed Under: Autumn, Crafts, Decorating, Good Ideas, Holidays, Thanksgiving Tagged With: corn husk craft, corn husk wreath, fall crafts, napkin ring, Thanksgiving

A fast and frugal Thanksgiving Centerpiece!

November 7, 2012 By At The Picket Fence 13 Comments

It's getting to that time of year when fast and frugal sounds fabulous when it comes to holiday decorating! I first saw this idea shared on HomeTalk by Barb of The Everyday Home and thought it would make a great centerpiece for Thanksgiving! Here's my version of this fabulous faux pumpkin planter! This is such a … [Read more...]