I took this idea from a parish function we attended last week. We were given a cornucopia to take home, with the suggestion that it be filled with symbols or favorite objects for each family member. We added a candle, a cornhusk doll and our scarecrow to complete our centerpiece. Symbols chosen?
For all of us: A holy card with a picture of Jesus, the center of our lives
Atticus: Red pen (he's a high school teacher, you know) and tea
Me: A picture of the Blessed Mother, to represent being a Catholic mom, and a pen
Anne-with-an-e: A ceramic puppy (she's an animal lover)
Betsy: A small, knotted one-decade Rosary
Ramona: A picture of me, because I'm her "favorite thing"
I love the way this simple but meaningful centerpiece turned out!
That's beautiful - I love Ramona's thing. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so sweet and really beautiful.
ReplyDeleteKaren, this is just beautiful! Makes me almost feel like I am passing through your kitchen on a quick Thanksgiving visit!
ReplyDeletePS. Cream, no sugar.
Karen, I love this idea! Do you know, I have an *empty* cornucopia sitting in my front window and I have (had) no idea how to fill it? Thank you so much! :)
ReplyDeleteKaren-this is fantastic. I will remember it for next year.
ReplyDeleteThis is so sweet! That must have melted your heart that Ramona chose you as her "favorite thing."
ReplyDeleteKaren - thank you for sharing this lovely idea!
Yes, Kristina, it did melt my heart. :-)
ReplyDeleteDawn, I'm so glad! Let me know what you all put inside ....
And thanks, also, Jennifer, Nina, Margaret and Katherine! Anyone else take cream?