tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post2255046346001209294..comments2024-02-02T07:13:37.313-06:00Comments on Like Merchant Ships: Thanksgiving centerpieceUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-19163445318093498382007-11-21T07:49:00.000-06:002007-11-21T07:49:00.000-06:00Lovely centerpiece! These are the kinds of ideas ...Lovely centerpiece! These are the kinds of ideas I have, but I don't have the genius of implementation that you have. :)<BR/><BR/>To the commenter who mention the pagan roots of the cornucopia...my take is that there is nothing at all inherently evil about the elements of the cornucopia. Any more than there is anything inherently evil in an evergreen tree decorated with lights and ornaments.<BR/><BR/>Pagans and other non-Christians may have used these as symbols but if we can use the items and reclaim them as a symbol of God's grace and bounty we should. In fact, I would think that most people in America already see the cornucopia merely as a sign of abundant harvest--with Christians being thankful to God for that harvest, and others being grateful to the earth or whatever.<BR/><BR/>This is probably one of those matters of conscience things and if you or someone in your family would feel you are promoting paganism by using a cornucopia you shouldn't use one! Just trying to suggest a different side of it for you to think about...Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00734326566763419375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-13936919214108501182007-11-20T20:17:00.000-06:002007-11-20T20:17:00.000-06:00cute, cute idea!cute, cute idea!Melissa Stoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12839619836478423452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-72952976374910577462007-11-20T13:50:00.000-06:002007-11-20T13:50:00.000-06:00Love the cornucopia AND the shot of your dining ro...Love the cornucopia AND the shot of your dining room! By the way, have you seen the cover of this month's Traditional Home magazine? It's a photo of a dining room featuring chairs that are strikingly similar to your garage sale Brown Jordans. <BR/><BR/>Susan in San AntonioAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-68094544795730172982007-11-20T11:00:00.000-06:002007-11-20T11:00:00.000-06:00ok, you knocked that little project out of the par...ok, you knocked that little project out of the park. Fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09542888194280473548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-4164262480386985552007-11-20T10:33:00.000-06:002007-11-20T10:33:00.000-06:00This is beautiful! I'm going to try it today, as a...This is beautiful! I'm going to try it today, as a fall craft with my daughter, and to have a table centerpiece for the tea that I am hosting on Friday. I'm going to try it with some mini gourds that I have, and hope I can find some leaves outside that are actually dry! <BR/><BR/>I'll try to post a picture later today of how it turned out! <BR/><BR/>Stephanie<BR/>http://www.keeperofthehome.orgAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-7414302502240862632007-11-20T09:39:00.000-06:002007-11-20T09:39:00.000-06:00Beautiful! I am bringing centerpieces to our frie...Beautiful! I am bringing centerpieces to our friend's Thanksgiving get together. My orginal plan was to cut out pumpkins & put a small potted Mum in them. However, I cannot find a small potted mum anywhere now that it has snowed, nor are there any fresh small pumpkins available anymore. <BR/><BR/>I have everything I need to make a couple of these and I don't have to spend a dime!! <BR/><BR/>THANK YOU!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-88144629021620361442007-11-20T07:21:00.000-06:002007-11-20T07:21:00.000-06:00I have said it once and will say it again.. you ar...I have said it once and will say it again.. you are unbelievable! That is fabulous! I just might have to try this one! Oh, and a tip for Floridians and their paper leaves, spray them with water and crumple them up. Then place them on cardboard to dry. They will have a more aged look to them. :)TracyMichelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03229503241864939021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-76354064972803694382007-11-20T07:17:00.000-06:002007-11-20T07:17:00.000-06:00On a down note... I just learned a couple of days ...On a down note... I just learned a couple of days ago that the cornucopia has its origins in Greek/Roman mythology. It seems everywhere I turn, our culture and traditions are permiated with paganism and false gods. Sigh. In studying vikings with the kids last week even the days of the week are influenced by Norse gods. Thursday... Thor's day. Wednesday had some reference to Norse gods too but I can't recall it.Cyndi Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05794693752183307243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-17690028923365967262007-11-20T07:10:00.000-06:002007-11-20T07:10:00.000-06:00Lovely! Thank you for the height comment about ce...Lovely! Thank you for the height comment about center pieces. Nothing bothers me more than to have to lean around a center piece to talk to the person on the other side of the table. Thank you for the time you take to inspire your readers. I think you should have your own HGTV show! Simple Beauty with Meredith!Cyndi Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05794693752183307243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-44540284352117236082007-11-20T06:49:00.000-06:002007-11-20T06:49:00.000-06:00Meredith, your cornucopia is lovely! Thanks for s...Meredith, your cornucopia is lovely! Thanks for sharing the step-by-step instructions.Christihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17732288654277612085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-72055257974684122392007-11-19T20:16:00.000-06:002007-11-19T20:16:00.000-06:00That is just too cute! I love your resourcefulnes...That is just too cute! I love your resourcefulness.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14558853332095769428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-58298105643479216812007-11-19T19:59:00.000-06:002007-11-19T19:59:00.000-06:00Lovely!!! You are amazing, to take such simple "i...Lovely!!! You are amazing, to take such simple "ingredients" and make something so beautiful. Thanks for sharing.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13024872778512465771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-68943979018702802962007-11-19T18:10:00.000-06:002007-11-19T18:10:00.000-06:00Wow! I wouldn't have ever thought about that! To...Wow! I wouldn't have ever thought about that! Too cute! Thanks for the idea!Hyperactive Luhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14759058185836810901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-54650326941091776562007-11-19T17:23:00.000-06:002007-11-19T17:23:00.000-06:00Thanks for sharing! That looks like a fun craft.Thanks for sharing! That looks like a fun craft.TJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11002884307603736439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-30938239380482183262007-11-19T16:08:00.000-06:002007-11-19T16:08:00.000-06:00Very nice Meredith. I will have to try this at our...Very nice Meredith. I will have to try this at our next Canadian Thanksgiving.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03468852176706030109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-55811350903427276852007-11-19T15:44:00.000-06:002007-11-19T15:44:00.000-06:00Here's another amazing idea for a cornucopia. I'm ...Here's another amazing idea for a cornucopia. I'm not sure which to try first! I found it at Juggling Frogs a few days ago.<BR/><BR/><BR/>http://blog.jugglingfrogs.com/2007/11/bread-cornucopia.htmlGranMartyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13606038761251377606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-62876034562973417512007-11-19T15:34:00.000-06:002007-11-19T15:34:00.000-06:00Wow! That is beautiful! You have inspired me!Wow! That is beautiful! You have inspired me!Kimi Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04262294467672447988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-26721952295590441262007-11-19T15:33:00.000-06:002007-11-19T15:33:00.000-06:00I LOVE this for a few reasons ...1. Its beautiful2...I LOVE this for a few reasons ...<BR/>1. Its beautiful<BR/>2. It does NOT require a trip to Michaels <BR/>3. Great craft for the kids, too<BR/>4. So creative!!<BR/><BR/>Love it...thank you!!<BR/><BR/>MelodyPennies In My Pockethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15064698793414279967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-85102183121335821302007-11-19T15:13:00.000-06:002007-11-19T15:13:00.000-06:00I picked up a 'real' basket like that a few years ...I picked up a 'real' basket like that a few years ago at a tag sale. I have used it in the center of our large round table every year. Your home made 'basket' looks better than my 'real thing' I do use artificial goards and pumpkins, leaves, pine cones, and Indian corn in mine. I love to colors...on my blue table cloth. Thanks for sharing the ideas..RoxieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-88370894022458331012007-11-19T14:32:00.000-06:002007-11-19T14:32:00.000-06:00That's gorgeous- and I agree, the gold paper is a ...That's gorgeous- and I agree, the gold paper is a great contrast. I'm going to play around with this idea for next year at the nursing home where I work. Thanks for sharing!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05586345335424142815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-55302664970187599842007-11-19T14:23:00.000-06:002007-11-19T14:23:00.000-06:00You can make the centerpiece smaller or larger--it...You can make the centerpiece smaller or larger--it all depends on the size of your pot. Tiny clay pots can be placed at each place setting, while the large one that I used would be appropriate for a buffet.Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08455517419708043340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-8011660647310431992007-11-19T14:12:00.000-06:002007-11-19T14:12:00.000-06:00Keep the paper as it is, it's very pretty!You have...Keep the paper as it is, it's very pretty!<BR/><BR/>You have inspired me with an idea for a kiddie version. I will post pictures soon!Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04764437077561164662noreply@blogger.com