The holidays are the perfect excuse to go all-out while decorating and although my Thanksgiving dinner consisted of only 5 people, it couldn’t have been any more perfect. Since it was so hot on Thanksgiving day here in Los Angeles, we decided to have our dinner in our backyard…the evening weather was perfect for dinner and I am so happy we did it that way.

One of the family traditions I am most proud of is to say three to four different things we are thankful for. One year, during this tradition, I surprised my oldest brother and his family by announcing my pregnancy! This part of Thanksgiving has a nice sentiment to me and it’s something we will always do.

What are some traditions that you do during Thanksgiving? I would love to hear them!

Here are the decorations from my outdoor Thanksgiving dinner. I hope you grab some inspiration for future dinners you might have.

Hello! I am Janet. I love connecting with people through all things creative. I hope to hear from you. xo