Is your turkey thawed and ready? I have my 22 pounder resting in its roaster, rubbed and seasoned, in the fridge so all I need to do is pop him in the oven on Thursday morning. I'm quite happy about that, because I am often the type who realizes at the last minute that my bird is still frosty and not going to be ready for dinner on time! 
These birds are courtesy of Deb at Curious Sofa. Doesn't this display put you in the holdiay mood? Of course everything about her store is perfect down to the smallest detail, and I love her style.
Umm, apparently I am not the only one who she impresses! Look at this, it is one of her walls of fame, highlighting magazine articles her shop has appeared in.
Its pretty exciting to be part of a show that she is partnering on. And guess who else has been added to the sale roster?? Wow, this is pretty cool- Elizabeth Maxon. Yep. For real. (by the way, Deb has photos of Elizabeth's fairy tale wedding on her blog, you really really need to see these!) 
Heck, I don't even know yet what I am bringing to the gala. I should be thinking about it….
Instead, I worked on these today. This is a tree topper for the Festival of Trees, a fund raiser for a local charity. My friend is donating a tree from her business, and a group of us made ornaments for it today. We also made tussie mussies to match, 12 of them will be filled with coupons for a free meal from her store, one per month.
Is anyone interested in a tutorial on making these tree toppers? I really liked doing it, although it took me longer than it should to figure it out. Now that I know how, I want to make more! If you'd like me to share a how to, let me know.
Beth joined us today while we made tree decorations and helped me figure out the process for the star burst tree topper. I think we probably could have gone to the Martha Stewart site and got directions there, she seems to have a how to for anything you'd ever dream of making. But, it was kind of fun to figure it out on our own.
Beth has been complaining lately about being a faithful commenter and NEVER winning a drawing! Funny, Cammi won two in a row, and I didn't even realize it until she told me. Anyway, to shut her up , I mean make her feel better, I gave Beth a bonus prize, this little pear watercolor. We usually have tidbits of stuff for each other when we get together. I had snippets from all my new wallpapers for her, and this painting, she had boxful of German rose patterned dishes from an auction and a batch of crisp and buttery, homemade cookies from her mom for me. (I'm eating a gingersnap right now!)
Well, I am at the end of my Silver Bella trip photos! All I have left are the ones of Natasha, Heather and I at my house and at Curious Sofa before they flew back home.
After Bella-ing all weekend, then being blown away by the Land of Never Ending Wallpaper, we had a quiet night by the bonfire when we got back to my house.
Oops, Typepad is about to reject me and freeze up my screen again!
I'll try to leave you with a few pictures from our trip to Curious Sofa, and hopefully won't get cut off. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!
Happy Thanksgiving from Sugarwings and I!
Karla, I’m waaaay behind in posting a comment to your blog. Looks like you all had a fabulous time at Silver Bella, the pics of everyone are great. That shop looks wonderful. Happy Thanksgiving!
hugs,
Happy Thanksgiving Karla!!
Hugs,
Kerryanne
I like your pink slippers! I have tan ones and wear them everywhere! I also like your white coat…very pretty….and I like the bottle laying willy-nilly next to Natasha on the ground…..is that sparkling water?!
The tree topper is really sweet. And I’m quite proud that my fridge is cleaned out…with a fresh bird waiting for Thursday! Happy Thanksgiving Karla!
I love your cute coats in the pictures! Hope you have a marvelous Thanksgiving, glad Mr. Turkey is ready to go!
Happy Thanksgiving, Karla ~ to you, to Sugarwings, and to all your loved ones!
🙂
~Becca~
KArla
HAve a wonderful holiday with your loved ones!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family Karla! Enjoy your turkey!
Back at ya with the Happy Thanksgiving Karla. WOWza on the WALLPAPER, I (heart) wallpaper… like oh WOW!!! That pink white and grey one puts me in mind of Gigi of all things??? go figure. Maybe it’s the rows of bunting/swag style? Hugs to you.
Happy Turkey Day to you too, Karla, Sugarwings and the rest of your family. If you really want to get ahead, google “Make ahead mashed potatoes”. With cream cheese, and butter. Make today, reheat in crockpot tomorrow.Wowza.
Thanks for all of the great photos and posts you have given us. You have been a blessing to me the whole year.
I’m off to make 6 pumpkin rolls.
What a fabulous post!
I have seen a few pics from Silver Bella and you looked gorgeous in your white gown and crown!
I hope you and your family have a safe and happy thanksgiving!
xo
Those little turkeys are so cute! I can’t wait for the sale are you going to need help setting up or during the sale? Hope you all have a great Thanksgiving and I would love a tutorial. Those are really cute! We are making ornaments here too I love the images from vintage workshop 🙂 Hugs to you!
Omigosh, the photo of sugarwings is sooooo cute. Her eyes just grab you!
Blessings,
Lorilee
Love my pear, but I still want a Sugarwings charm- she’s my favorite moomaid.
What a fabulous shop! I AM in the mood after this! And I love Deb’s “Wall of Fame” — that gives me a great idea (but I always get the best ideas here!)
Looks like you and Beth had fun — that sounds like a fun day, making ornaments with a creative friend! Love the tree topper. They used to have Festival of Trees here and it sort of died — too bad, because I really loved it!
You all have a wonderful TG with your big ol’ roasted bird! Take care!
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Karla and Sugarwings!!!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and family and of course Sugarwings.
Loved the bonfire and the tree topper.
Kaen
Happy Thanksgiving Karla!
Aren’t you lucky to be in a show with Elizabeth. I just love her style and have really missed not having her as active on her site. Enjoyed the photos of her wedding too. I had viewed them last week from a link you had posted about Silver Bella.
Have fun with your baby doll on Turkey day.
Gretchen
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family Karla!
Hi Karla!
I have so enjoyed looking through your Silver Bella pictures! I am so glad you had such a wonderful time! You look so happy, I love it!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your beautiful family!
Love,
Amy
Yes yes yes!! I wanna learn!! Please teach me!! I love stars!!
Happy Turkey Day!
happy thanksgiving!!!
hugz and love!
Hi Karla
You always seem to be doing something fun! Just stopping by to say Happy Thanksgiving. My turkey is not quite defrosted 🙁
Hugs, Rhondi
Hi Karla,
Wanted to pop on over and wish you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Many Blessings,
Sandy
You are a dear, sweet woman Karla and I’m so very glad to have met you in person. You remind me of my mother. She was also petite, blond, energetic and very kind:)
Karla, Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours from me and mine. We’re leaving here in the morning at 7am and driving to Fairfax to spend Thanksgiving with the kids and Yea I don’t have to cook, they are taking us out. We’ll be back next Tuesday. We’ll be able to visit a few of my favorite shops so fun is in the air. I hope you enjoy the old bird tomorrow.
Jean in Virginia
I love your Blog! ALways smiling and fun. Have a Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving! Squishes for Sugarwings that face is just too cute! Grace
That is a little shop I would love to go to! Maybe she’ll go online someday!! Cute pictures, I love the bonfire thing!!!
Oh gosh, the universe sure answers in ways unimagined! I’ve been drooling over a tree topper in my local artsy floral shop. It’s too expensive for me but I’ve been eyeing it for two years running. It’s oh so fantastic Karla. Guess what! It’s almost identical to your tree topper. Oh I pray to the universe that I can learn how to make my own as I can’t afford to buy the one I am in love with. Creative hugs to you from Norma.
Have a wonderfully blessed Thanksgiving to you and yours.
Looks like you guys had a blast! Thanks for sharing all the silver Bella pics.
Happy thanksgiving!
Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Eat lots of pie!
Happy Thanksgiving and sweetest blessings!
xoox
Dollybelle
Oh happy Thanksgiving wishes to both you Karla and Sugarwings. CLarice
Hey Karla.
I hope you have a happy and peaceful Turkey Day! As the Mennonites in our area say, Eat yourself full!
If you do a tutorial on the tree topper I will definately use it.
Thanks so much for sharing.
Have a great holiday weekend!
Lois
Hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful..m..
Over the years, Chief has developed his own DWTS fan club, which includes Edyta and that little blond girl who’s also a country singer. The one with the brother who got dumped by the skanky older chick from American Pie.