A Traditional Dancing Branflake Thanksgiving Dinner Party

Tradition.

Families, countries, and friendships are rooted by tradition.

Sometimes it's tempting to break away from tradition. 

Mr. Branflake and I jetted off to a romantic getaway last Thanksgiving

but we found ourselves at the fanciest restaurant in Monterey eating turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes.

So although traditional things may be boring to some I think Thanksgiving is a way for us to tip our feathered hats toward these wonderful traditions.

The Decor

This is the most traditional Thanksgiving setting I could find.

Rustic, elegant, and a clear celebration of the harvest.

Photo from Martha Stewart

The Menu

does not get any more traditional than this.

If you want an amazing stuffing recipe just tweet or email me and I'll send it to you.

My family loves it and I make it every year.

Images from Williams Sonoma-
Green beans, turkey, stuffing, rolls, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie

What I'm Wearing

I love the classic look of lockets, sweetheart necklines, feathered hats, and leather gloves.

Classy and simple.

Locket, dress, hat gloves, cuff, clutch, shoes

The Favor

I just don't think we decorate enough Thanksgiving cookies.

I think I need to start this new tradition.

From Beaucoup

Do you embrace traditions?

For all my friends not in the U.S.:

I promise if you invite me over I will cook a huge traditional Thanksgiving meal for you- any time of year.

I promise.