In the November issue of Martha Stewart Living, my favourite feature can be found on page 136: a glorious spread about the virtues of a Thanksgiving table laden with serving pieces and centerpieces fashioned out of heads of cabbage, turnips and ornamental kale. I love the styling of the photographs as much as I love the ideas they present, and I wanted to revisit them here on the blog before U.S. Thanksgiving tomorrow. I hope the photos inspire you to create a lovely table in your home!
Ornamental kale (shown potted in the wooden bushels) is available at many floral shops and garden centers this time of year. They bring a sense of volume and texture to the table, not to mention beautiful colour, and they do very well as houseplants. I also love the deep blue table cloth and the brushed-steel chairs. The table setting is an eclectic mix of rustic charm and modern sophistication.
A serving table is brought to life with a splendid arrangement of delicious things. The serving dishes themselves are edible: hollowed-out cabbages and glass bowls lined with cabbage leaves proffer delights from the garden and an assortment of dips.
I was obsessed with this photograph for several days after I first saw it: the light and shadow, the mixture of colours, tones and textures. It's so beautiful - such a lovely presentation of ideas. (All photos by Marcus Nilsson.)
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The November issue was my favourite of 2011 (so far!). It had more of the old Martha feel to it. And this story was one of my favourites too.
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