Thanksgiving is only two days away (not that I need to remind you!) and there is so much to do before my big dinner for friends and family. I want to make this post quick, so why don’t I let my pictures do the talking? Here’s a picture of my studio space emptied, and waiting to be set up:

Here’s the undressed table:

Here’s a sneak peek of some of the decorations I’ll be using. My assistants, Samorn and Primrung helping me create the fruit topiaries:

A picture of one type of the giveaways (don’t tell anyone–these have candy inside):

The piece de resistance: the turkey (not done baking)!

How will you be decorating your home for Thanksgiving? Let me know. (And share some pictures if you have any.)
George Bernard Shaw once said: “You see things and say, ‘Why?’ But I dream things that never were and say, ‘Why not?’” That quote embodies how Preston Bailey approaches every event.
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November 24, 2009
You are my inspiration, would love to be able to work with you one day. Happy ThanksgivingRochelle@DBRevents.com
Naz
November 24, 2009
I'm settin my table up tonight!
I'll have to send you pics once I finish it!
I've been dreaming Thanksgiving dining table settings for days! (It will be on a much smaller scale than yours…though!
Thanks for all the inspirations!
Ideezine
November 26, 2009
Preston,You truly live a Thanks and Giving life! Your desire to inspire works!Happy Thanksgiving Weekend to you and yours!Blessings,Bette
Naz
November 27, 2009
Me again! I just posted pictures to my blog of my Thanksgiving table! Mine was on a MUCH smaller scale than yours…but I STILL had fun! I hope you enjoy the pics! Can't wait to see the "after" pics of yours! http://www.nazraknutsen.blogspot.com.
naty
November 28, 2009
mi sueño es poder Llegar a ser como tu, mi sueño es poder algun dia estar en muchas NY apender y cosas para mi negocio en Colombia, eres lo maximo
Anonymous
November 28, 2009
I just love your servant's heart. You have really inspired me so much. I didn't take a picture of my Thanksgiving table, but for an appetizer I filled goblets with grapes and had them sitting on the tables. It was a big hit.