Seasonal Sunday - Thoughts on the meaning of the season

         When I was asked to participate in the Seasonal Sunday posting by The Tablescaper, I sort of knew what I wanted to post as far as the arrangement was concerned, but I wanted to embrace her request, and addresss what the season means to me as well. As I thought about the 'season', like most my thoughts turned to family, food, gatherings and giving thanks. I wanted to expresss all of that in one photograph, and decided the collection of old family photographs in the equally as old secretary would provide the perfect backdrop.
Enjoying a cup of tea with them beside me is my reflection on the meaning of the season - family.

This old secretary, found many years ago

at the Red Barn on Long Island

 is keeper of our family portraits

A closer view where you can see the pics a little better.

There are some here who entered America through Elis Island

Now - on to the setting

This is part of a set I have by Royal Worcester.

It's called Hookers Fruit and has an extensive collection

 of serving and decorative pieces.

The teaspoon is a consignment store find from Connecticut.

A close up view of the fruit pattern.

There are several different pattens in the set.

And will be more postings of this -  I just love it!

One more close up

Here's wishing you a blessed holiday season

 from our family to yours