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Simple Thanksgiving Shelves

November 5, 2014 By Meegan Leave a Comment

Hello! And Happy Wednesday.  It has been a full week of traveling to visit the grandkids. Hubby and I took 6 days off to go trick or treating, visit Beverly Hills, eat, play games, sew, shop, eat, and sing Happy Birthday to a grandson.

I am settling back at home again.  Our home is filled with Thanksgiving, pumpkins, wreaths and giving thanks.

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The Simple Thanksgiving shelves are in a central part of our home.  You see them as soon as you walk in the front door.

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I like finding old books and using them as “pedestals” for my accessories.  Candle sticks work really well, too.  Do you do the same thing?

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I found a printable on Hometalk and was so excited to incorporate it in my Thanksgiving decor.  (Especially since it has a blue pumpkin)

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Give Thanks Shelves

Using my own cardboard chalkboard I scripted “Give Thanks”.  It’s good for all of us to give thanks everyday, not just at Thanksgiving.  What’s that saying? “There is always something to be thankful for”?  I believe that will all my heart.

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I made my pine cone and pecan garland last year for Christmas decor.  I have used it for lots of other holidays, as well.  It’s my frosting on the cake for the Simple Thanksgiving shelves.

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Give Thanks Cardboard Chalkboards

I love accessorizing with my book page wreaths. The pages are aged and a little torn for texture.  Using painted and accessorize clothes pins to hang my Give Thanks Chalkboards worked perfectly.

Filling my green bottles with old, broken sticks was just the added touch I needed to finish off the look I was wanting for this year’s Thanksgiving decor.

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I hope you are giving thanks today and everyday for all that you have.

Leave me a comment telling me what you are thankful for. I would love to know!

If you are looking for or wanting new traditions in your family, come back on Friday for loads of ideas.

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 A handful of my blogging friends and I are putting together some special Thanksgiving Traditions for you. I know you will enjoy every minute of it.

I will see you back here then…

Make it a lovely Wednesday full of thanks!

 

Meegan

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Create An Inviting Fall Porch

October 20, 2014 By Meegan Leave a Comment

Fall is in full swing around here.  Well, as far as decor goes.  Weather, well that is another story.  It was in the 90s yesterday and the low 70s last night.  I am enjoying the warmth as long as I can. BUT, I do love to Create An Inviting Fall Porch.

This blog post was updated October 2025. I want to show you how I can Create An Inviting Fall Porch in minutes with LITTLE TO NO COST.  It’s fun easy, and you can just what you have around your home.

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There is Always Something To Be Thankful For

November 28, 2013 By Meegan 4 Comments

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There is Always Something To Be Thankful For.  That is my mantra for the week.  I try to use it everyday of my life but, this week it was needed a little more.

This week has been one of the hardest weeks I have had in a long time.    My dad was admitted to the hospital with failing health.  I stayed every waking moment with him that I could.

He has kidney failure, heart failure, diabetes, bronchitis, and Parkinson’s.  It is a hard thing to watch someone you love suffer.  It does break your heart.

And, yet I know…

I KNOW this with ALL of my heart.
As I visited and sat with my failing Dad.  I was reminded of the blessing he has been in my life.  The wonderful grandpa he has been to our children and grand-babies.
The bags and bags of groceries he would buy, just because.  The Christmas mornings watching his face watch the kids open presents.  This was priceless.  The Thanksgiving dinners filled with turkey and Honey Baked Ham (his favorite).  The graduations attended, the soccer and football games, the choir concerts, beauty pageants, all with his excitement and glory reveling in his grandchildren.
That is what I am thankful for today.  I am grateful to have spent countless hours just sitting by his side.  Also,listening to each of our nearby children share their love of their Papa.  Words of love, that will forever warm my heart and soul.  Singing from a daughter that will be etched in my heart forever.  I have so much to be thankful for.
I hope and pray I never forget
There is Always Something To Be Thankful For.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families.

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This Christmas Season…

November 27, 2013 By Meegan Leave a Comment

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Happy Thanksgiving Eve!!  I can hardly wait to share SO many upcoming events with you!!!  This Christmas Season is going to bring you so much inspiration from more than 75 bloggers!!  You will find all the details RIGHT here at What Meegan Makes, so keep in touch, mark your calendars, and set your phones!!

First off, Rachel from I Love My Disorganized Life has organized over 25 bloggers with every type of Christmas recipes, decorations, home tours and ideas.  It ALL begins THIS Friday at I Love My Disorganized Life.
On Dec 6th, I will share MY Christmas Home Tour with Debbie Doos!!  I am REALLY excited about my Christmas Home Tour and can hardly wait to invite YOU  and Debbie Doos readers on a virtual tour!

Next…

You’re  Cordially Invited to the 12 Days of Christmas Tours

12 Days – 30 of your favorite bloggers…

12 Days of Christmas Tours

Mark your calendars and

join us each day starting December 2nd

for a 12 Day of Christmas Tours!

Monday DEC 2nd

FIRST HOME LOVE LIFE
DIO HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Tuesday DEC 3rd
AT HOME WITH THE BARKERS
RESTORING OUR 1890 VICTORIAN

Wednesday DEC 4th
FRESH IDEA STUDIO
THE GOLDEN SYCAMORE
HOUSE ON THE WAY

Thursday DEC 5th
CURB ALERT
PETTICOAT JUNKTION

Friday DEC 6th
ARTSY CHICKS RULE
RAPPSODY IN ROOMS

Saturday DEC 7th
SIMPLY FRESH VINTAGE
COUNTRY DESIGN STYLE

Sunday DEC 8th
MRS HINES CLASS
SNAZZY LITTLE THINGS

Monday DEC 9th
JUST PAINT IT
THE RUSTIC PIG
JUST A GIRL AND HER BLOG

Tuesday DEC 10th
OUR SOUTHERN HOME
VIRGINIA SWEET PEA
MEEGAN MAKES

Wednesday DEC 11th
SOPHIAS DECOR
A LITTLE CLAIREIFICATION
GIRL IN THE GARAGE

Thursday DEC 12th
MOMMY IS COOCOO
LITTLE MISS CELEBRATION
INSPIRATION FOR MOMS

Friday DEC 13th
MY SOULFUL HOME
CONFESSIONS OF A SERIAL DIYer
LILACS AND LONGHORNS

 You will enjoy the excitement, inspiration and feel of Christmas through each of these upcoming events!!  AND, of course I will be posting some of my own Christmas ideas, tricks, tips, recipes and decor!!

Whether you are hosting, cooking, or traveling for Thanksgiving, be safe and come back often for This Christmas season!

Make it a wonderful Thanksgiving Eve!

 

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