Mickey and Minnie Celebrate Thanksgiving with Tom Turkey!!

Part of the Disney Sketchbook Holiday Tablescape Series

Disney Sketchbook Holiday Tablescape Series

If this is your first time to my website – Welcome to the lake!! I’m glad you’re here! If you have been here before – Welcome Back! Those who have been here before likely are already familiar with the “Disney Sketchbook Holiday Series” – which started with a summer “Drawing Disney Tablescape” and morphed into a challenge I set for myself to see if I could do a tablescape for each Holiday using the Disney Sketchbook Dishes and Serving pieces, and often reusing the Disney flatware, mugs, glasses and napkin rings and sometimes even reusing the Disney characters centerpieces as well. The idea is to be able to use one set of dishes, to create about 13 different holiday tablescapes. The goal is to not have to purchase 13 pricey sets of dishes to celebrate the holidays, and also to not have to find a way to store 13 different sets of dishes. (Not that I’m against having lots of sets of dishes…as I LOVE dishes…and I guess that kind of explains my storage problem, doesn’t it?!?) Anyway, my hope is that these tablescapes will inspire Disney enthusiasts, friends, parents and grandparents to plan some “holiday kid’s tables” or tables for “kids at heart”.

Below are photos from my first Disney Sketchbook table – entitled The “Drawing Disney” Table.

If you would like to try this idea yourself, no worries about finding the Sketchbook dishes – any black and white Disney dishes will do. I do recommend Mickey and Minnie as your main characters, however, as it is so much easier to find Mickey and Minnie character centerpieces for each holiday than it is with the other Disney characters.

At the end of the post, I will include a link to the seven other Disney Sketchbook Holiday Tablescapes I have done so far.

Today’s Tablescape is “Mickey and Minnie Celebrate Thanksgiving!!”

Since I already know that in each of these tablescapes, I am going to use the Zrike Disney Sketchbook plates, my main decisions are what to use as the centerpiece, napkin rings, plate stack and placemats or tablecloth.

Because Thanksgiving Disney items are a little harder to find than Halloween or Christmas, I decided to search online for either “Greeters” or “Porch Greeters” or “Plush” Disney characters. I especially like the “greeters” as they are large (14″ to 24″) and stand well independently. I have seen greeters occasionally at CVS, Hobby Lobby, Lowe’s, Walmart, Amazon and eBay. If you happen to know of any other places to get them, please let me know, as I’m always looking for new designs and new places to find them.

Below you will find some of the “greeter” choices available on eBay for fall and/or Thanksgiving this year.

I chose the Pilgrim Greeters. I wish they had Mickey and Minnie Native Americans too, because Thanksgiving without the Pilgrims AND Native Americans just doesn’t seem right. (can you tell I was a teacher?)

I decided to add a Plush Turkey – not to be the meal, but to be a guest at the dinner. This plush Turkey has been a Thanksgiving Decoration at our house, I believe since our son was 4 – he’s now 29 – so hard to believe he is that “old”- since I am still the same age as I was then – at least in spirit!!

I named this Turkey Plush – “Tom” and added him to my Tablescape.

Plate Stack

My next decision was what to use in the plate stack besides the Zrike Disney Sketchbook Salad Plates. As I often do, I tried a few options out and photographed them.

Plate Stack options.

The Plate Stack was assembled as follows:

Other Items in the Place Setting

Other items in the place setting are the Oneida Golden Affection flatware (I love gold flatware with fall colors), the gold napkins (Amazon), the Vintage Pilgrim napkin rings (eBay) the gold goblets (Homegoods), and the Mickey and Minnie figural mugs (also Homegoods).

Other Autumn Items in the Dining Room

I added some new and old Autumn items to the Dining Room. The new fall leaf arrangements were ones I found while we were in Foley, Alabama a few weeks ago. I was shocked to see an “Old Time Pottery” store on our trip, because I had never seen an “Old Time Pottery”store, although, I had heard a lot about the store on one of my favorite websites – Between Naps On the Porch. I was so excited to get to shop in one, and even more excited to realize that their fall items were already 50% off.

New Fall Leaf Arrangements from Old Time Pottery:

Another new item is my sunflower arrangement that we purchased at the Birmingham Christmas Village in our Sheraton/Westin Downtown hotel.

The above is a rather odd, panoramic picture of the Dining Room Window Sill – odd because there is no curve in the window or window sill at all – obviously a camera operator error (by me), but still a rather cool effect.

Thanks so much for stopping by to celebrate Thanksgiving, with Minnie, Mickey, Tom & our family.

We Wish You a Wonderful Thanksgiving, Full of Special Guests and Many Blessings!

Tablescape Origins and Details for Mickey and Minnie’s Thanksgiving Tablescape

Disney Zrike Sketchbook Salad Plates, Butter Dish, Sugar bowl and creamer – Homegoods approximately 2019-2023 Zrike Brands by R squared – Homegoods (sold at various times over the last 4 years) – also available on eBay.  When searching for these plates on eBay and other websites, use “Disney Sketch Book plates” or “Disney Sketchbook plates”, or “Mickey Mouse plates” as different sellers will list them differently. This pattern also comes in a Bamboo version, which may be better for very young children.  I think any black and white Disney pattern is a good start for anyone trying to do many different holiday tablescapes with one set of Disney dishes. 

Oneida Golden Affection Flatware – often available on eBay

Raz Imports 7″ Birch Tree – light color changes with remote – Amazon

Gold Goblets – Homegoods – Christmas time 2021

Mickey and Minnie Figural Mugs – Homegoods – approximately 2020-2022

Antique Standing Candle Holder – Antique Shop – Willis, TX

Moving Wick Battery Operated Pillar Candle – Amazon –

Orange Melamine Dimpled Plate 5361886 melamine by Robert Stanley – Hobby Lobby – current pattern 2022-2023

Sunflower Vinyl Placemats – Homegoods or Hobby Lobby 2022

Gold Napkins – Amazon

Sunflower Flower Basket on Doors – Old Time Pottery 2023

Pilgrim Mickey Mouse Greeter eBay 2023 – Mickey and Minnie Greeters can occasionally be found at CVS, Hobby Lobby, Walmart, Amazon, and often on eBay

Pilgrim Minnie Mouse Greeter – eBay – 2023 – Mickey and Minnie Greeters can occasionally be found at CVS, Hobby Lobby, Walmart, Amazon, and often on eBay

Turkey Plush – unknown store – around 1997

Vintage Disney Mickey and Minnie Mouse Pilgrim Napkin Rings – eBay – Often available near Thanksgiving

Fall Leaves Table Runner – Old Time Pottery – 2023

Orange Chargers – Amazon

Fall Leaf Arrangements – Old Time Pottery 2023

Fall Leaf Candle Ring – unknown origin – but similar Fall Leaf Candle Rings are available at Amazon. 

Mickey and Minnie Turkey Salt & Pepper Shakers – Homegoods or eBay

Sunflower arrangement – Birmingham Christmas Village Downtown 2023

Pumpkins – Hobby Lobby

Posts I Think You May Like

If you liked this Disney Tablescape Post, I think you may like the following which are all Part of the Disney Sketchbook Holiday Tablescape Series:

“Drawing Disney” Tablescape – “Disney Love” for All Seasons

Mickey and Minnie “Get Their Green On” for a St. Patrick’s Day Tablescape

Mickey and Minnie Celebrate Easter with Bunnies, Baskets, and Best Friends!!!

Hola!!! Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse & Friends Celebrate Cinco de Mayo!!!

Minnie and Mickey Mouse & Friends “Float” Along on the 4th of July “Boat Parade” Tablescape!!!

Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse Go To School

Mickey and Minnie Halloween Tablescape – No “Bones” About It?

Link Parties

I often participate in Tablescape Thursday at betweennapsontheporch.net Please click on the link to see this website from one of my favorite bloggers – I especially love her “Tablescape Thursday posts” which are all about tablescapes. Her tablescape post is followed by photos and links for many other wonderful tablescapes.  Her “Metamorphosis Monday” posts, which are all about “Befores and Afters” – is another favorite of mine. 

I also often participate in Marty’s “Inspire me Tuesday” link party at “A Stroll Thru life” I hope you can check out her website and her Tuesday link party which is followed by photos and links with many other ideas from her followers.

Recently I started following Katherinescorner.com. I frequently join her TFT blog party. The TFT – Thursday Favorite Things – blog hop contains links on many topics with lots of great ideas. To get there click on the preceding link and go to her website and they check out her most recent Thursday – TFT post. At the bottom of the post, you will find many of her followers’ ideas. 

On October 4, 2023 I saw that my Butterfly Tablescape was featured on the You’re the Star Blog Hop at Eclectic Red Barn. Thanks to Beverly at Eclectic Red Barn and also to the October 4th hosts Angie @ God’s Growing Garden and Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures.

I have also started following SouthernSunflowers.com and recently joined their “Home Matters Link Party”. It begins each week on Thursdays. On October 12, 2023 I was honored that Kristie featured my Barbie tablescape. I hope you can check it out.

Recently, I started following KarinsKottage.com, and I am loving her blog as well, and can’t wait to see her Italian Castle remodel! I often participate in her Linky Party on Wednesdays .  I am so excited to report that Karin featured both my Dancing Skeleton Tablescape, and my Bicycling Bride and Groom Bicycling Skeleton Tablescape on her Link Party on Halloween 2023!! Thanks so much Karin!!! You can see her Halloween Linky Party here, by clicking on the following – Halloween Linky Party.

I also enjoy following Life and Linda. I have been checking out Linda’s wonderful tablescapes for years! If you are currently planning your Christmas tablescape, I think you will enjoy visiting Linda’s Christmas Tablescapes. Recently Linda featured my Dancing Skeleton Tablescape on her Link Party, which I really appreciate – Thanks so much Linda!!

I have also started following EclecticRedBarn.com and am loving the “Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop”.

On Sundays, I share on the Life as a Leo Wife “Happiness is Homemade” Link Party. I was so excited to see that that Nikki featured my Dancing Skeletons Tablescape in her Happiness is Homemade party # 503. Such an honor to be featured!! Thanks so much Nikki!

This year, for my first time, I have joined the “Home Imagined Link Party” at Masterpiecesofmylife.com. I love this website, and the hostesses and other contributors have some great ideas! To get to the home page, use the above link and then scroll down to “Home Imagined Link Party” and click on it to get to the Link Party page. A new link party is posted every other week. 

I have also shared recently on EsmeSalon.com. The following link, Senior Salon Pit Stop will get you to the link party on Esme’s site as well as getting you to some great recipes and other ideas!

This week, I joined the Saturday Sparks Party at Suzanne’s Pieced Pastimes Blogspot. I hope you can check it out.

On Fridays I join the Crazy Little Lovebirds link party. I am honored that Stephanie chose to feature my Barbie “Eras” Tablescape on Friday October 13, 2023. I am also honored that Stephanie chose to feature my “Romantic Lakeside Dinner at Sunset” tablescape post. To see the this week’s link party click – Crazy Little Lovebirds. I hope you can visit this website.

This week I checked out this wonderful post on the Roentare.zenfolio blog and I love the photography as well as the scenery photographed. I joined their linky party while I was there. I hope you can visit this website too!

Recently, I also linked to the very interesting – Life Tales Books Blogspot, I hope you can visit it as well.

I hope you will enjoy visiting these wonderful bloggers on the above websites as much as I do!

Comments

Are you hosting Thanksgiving Dinner this year? What will you be serving? Do you plan a special Tablescape for the day? Have you found a plan to reduce stress and/or to divide the work among guests and family? I am always looking for ideas that make the holidays less stressful for everyone so people can relax and enjoy the day and each other. I would love it if you would comment – about your Thanksgiving plans and also about any Disney celebrations or vacations you have had. To Comment – scroll all the way down to the bottom of this post for the comment section.