If you're like me,
you are already pondering the centerpiece and potential layout for your
Thanksgiving table. Will you go with simplicity, or be over the top? I
may just opt for the simplicity of gourds, grasses, and candles this year. Then
again, I may just change my mind. If you're in a quandary, here is a little eye
candy from years past to help spur your creative juices.
A Thanksgiving table
need not be fancy or make use of your best china. This table makes use of my
every day Fiestaware, along with a special autumn pattern, and multicolored, fringed placemats. I just used a favorite pumpkin tureen and
some berries as the centerpiece. Easy, colorful, and fun.
With an October
birthday and a tradition of hosting the Thanksgiving meal I have acquired a lot
of autumn dinnerware over the years, and I love it! This cozy house always
makes a colorful splash no matter the setting.
Here it is shown on
rustic placemats against a boldly patterned fabric used as a table covering. 
Yellow-handled
flatware and matching chalices as water glasses make this table really pop.
A busy table cover
and dinnerware calls for a simple centerpiece.
This lantern does the trick.
The same, simple
pumpkin tureen from the first picture makes quite a showy centerpiece here. I
arranged the flowers myself using four inexpensive bouquets from Sam's. I
filled in with herbs and cuttings from both indoor and outdoor plants.
One of the easiest
ways to decorate a table is with a cornucopia. I found this one for a couple of
dollars on clearance at Michael's. A trip to the produce section of my local
market and the job was done.
Tom Turkey makes an
appearance every now and again, along with a harvest swag in which I
intersperse gourds and little turkey candleholders.
However you set your holiday
table, whether simple, elegant, or over the top, remember to make it festive
and fun.
What festive table-settings ! I especially like the last one though. We are having Thanksgiving here but I am still not sure if I will opt for simplicity or not. Either way, I will be thankful !
ReplyDeleteThey are all amazing! I would be hard pressed to choose a favorite! Love them ALL!
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Sheila
All beautiful, but the second one is my favorite. I love the many shades of yellow and oranges.
ReplyDeleteWe will be going to relatives, but I will have ours on the Saturday following...the table will be simple.
Wonderful tables! Fall colors are my favorites, so I enjoyed every one of these tablescapes. The huge centerpiece in the pumpkin is gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteI like festive and fun. Those chalices are very cool...
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Pattie, Fall is my favorite time of year and I love your tables and collection of fall dishes! Your house plates and bowls are so cheery and I love your tureen filled with flowers!
ReplyDeletePattie, thanks for sharing all you beautiful fall tables. Each one is charming! Love the different dishes you have for the season.
ReplyDeleteYour table is just gorgeous! Love those beautiful colors here.
ReplyDeleteVery festive.
Thanks for sharing.
Hope to see you on my blog:)
Beautiful! Love it all, especially that pumpkin dish.
ReplyDeleteOh Patty, how did I miss this amazing tables for Tksgiving! I love the turkey mugs in each place! The pumpkin dish is gorgeous, just wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the inspiration.
Have a great week.
FABBY
OMG!! This thanksgiving party table is really awesome. Loved everything arranged here. Planning to arrange next thanksgiving party at one of venues in Chicago. Will love to use few of your ideas for the day as really liked them.
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