With Thanksgiving behind us and the focus on moving forward To Christmas, I realized that I was in such a hurried pace to get the Christmas decorations up, I’ve been remiss in getting my Thanksgiving tablescape pictures posted. We were away from home for the feasting, but I couldn’t let the holiday pass without pulling out all my favorite things. 
Living in Louisiana provides me with a huge variety of wildlife and natural greenery opportunities for bringing the outdoors in. With family and friends that are avid duck hunters, I’m never lacking in mounted creatures to display. For the greenery, I brought in the last remnants of my okra pods from the garden and clippings from an enormous magnolia on a friend’s property.
Nothing says fall like a Pumpkin Poundcake. Especially one that is a recipe passed along from your best friend’s mom, who is no longer here on earth.
I adore painted and decorated sugar cookies for every occasion. I love teaching myself new ways to create them. This year, I ordered an adorable cookie cutter and stencil from Lulukuku creations. Aren’t they cute?!
On to Christmas!!
The Bayou Belle 