Cowboy, aka His Grace my husband, said he reckons there is not a pumpkin left in the Santa Ynez Valley. Would you believe after the car load I bought Tuesday (see last post) I had to go back for more? It takes an awful lot of pumpkins to decorate this here house, is all I can tell you. More to come… Meanwhile have a wonderful, blessed, delicious day.
Have a wonderful day at the Ranch! Hope you all enjoy the turkeys !!! So much to be thankful for this year, glad to share my joyful life with you!
You too Dear Patti! Love to you all and go Morgan! xo F
More photos please of what you did with all those Pumpkins. Would also love to see more of Rancho La Zaca. Sounds like a heavenly place.
Thank you, Nancy, more to come! Almost as heavenly as Hacienda de los Santos… 🙂
He was warned:
1. Use what you need and then add some more.
2. Go big or go home.
HA! Exactly! xo
It’s gorgeous, so worth the car loads of pumpkins!! Happy Thanksgiving!
Thank you, Traci, and to you all, too, two 😉
It’s delicately gorgeous… the lighting fabulous! ! You are inspiring Frances. God blessings to everyone this holiday season! xx Joan /Seattle
Thank you Ms. Joan, and blessings to you too, Frances
Happy Happy Turkey to you and HG,your first Thanksgiving together.xoxoMW
Oh, Frances! One of the many things I am thankful for today is reconnecting with you! Your blog and your friends’ comments are wonderful and so very inspiring! I love Alejando’s mention of Cornucopias. My Mother always used them and I’ve been trying to find some. She died last winter (at 98.5) and this is the first holiday without her, so I’ve really been missing her. Not too many friends or family like to decorate and ”carry on” these days, so your blog is extra special for me. Bet your Mom and your Uncle Dubba are looking down today and soooo proud of you! Happy Thanksgiving to all of you!
PS….agree about the spray paint. A little gold spray paint always does wonders!
CC
Dear Cathryn, thank you for this wonderful note… and oh, how I understand your missing your mama. 98 is a hell of a run, but we are never prepared for them to go, dammit. You are precious to mention Mom and Dubba – Lord, not a day goes by… Keep decoratin’ and carryin’ on. They will love you for it. Love, Frances
Happy Thanksgiving to all of y’all1
xo, Lissy
Frances, you are too cute! Enjoy all your “people” around you during this wonderful Thanksgiving season! We have rented a house at Corolla and we are enjoying one another….that’s what it’s all about. Like your pumpkins….we have a tacky turkey from Dollar Tree…I guess it’s the thought that counts, right?
Enjoy those beautiful Outer Banks, Hazel, Dollar Tree turkey and all! Yes, it is the thought that counts – that and a sense of humor! x Frances
Stunning mantel!xo
Thank you Laurette… xo F
Happy Thanksgiving! So much to be grateful for. A newlywed Thanksgiving!
I have not been receiving your emails and wonder if I missed your wedding. If so, I would love to see that email. Congratulations, MJ Victor