This is a very simple tablescape. There is no
big, flashy centerpiece. There is no layering of plates. The star here is color
-- bold, vibrant, color. Despite its simplicity, isn't this fabulous?
The centerpiece is nothing more than a pumpkin tureen. I’ve used it in various
forms over the years as you can see here.
Today as I was setting a table for a pizza party with my son and
his family, I wanted to keep it simple. My grandchildren appreciate a nice
table, but they don't quite get the point in stacked plates and a lot of
cutlery. They will one day, but in the meantime, I try to keep things simple
when they come for a visit.
While digging for the tureen in the “belly of the beast,” I happened to come
across these darling little pilgrim hat treat holders that I bought years ago
at Williams-Sonoma on clearance. The idea at the time I suppose, was to
use them at the Thanksgiving children's table filled with goodies. In giving them a careful assessment I thought, Egad! It is going to take a lot of candy
to fill these things, so I came up with another idea. Don’t they look great? I
love the whimsy here. And it gives the table a nice flash of gold, and look of
fun.
Having successfully retrieved the tureen, I placed it at center table along
with the surround of bittersweet that was a part of a shop display.
The plates are a new addition this year. I know, I know, I do not need
new plates. I know that. Honestly, it's a sickness, when I see something this
gorgeous I just can't resist.
I don't think I've seen colors quite so bold. I also liked the
fact that the edge of the plate is little wavy, so it's different from the
average plate.
An additional justification to my purchase was assuring myself
that, because this is a sunflower design, I will be able to use these from
midsummer all the way until late fall.
Simple can be fabulous, as I've shown you here. A nice simple centerpiece
(that can double as server for soup), gorgeous fall plates, a whimsical holder
for napkins, some autumn flatware, and the table is set.
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This is wonderful- I especially like the pilgrim hat with the napkins! Love the colors and the big pumpkin with the berries surrounding it! My family would use paper plates if I let them!! LOL
ReplyDeleteI was wondering HOW in the world I was going to decorate our Thanksgiving table and you've given me a few great ideas as far as COLOR and using what I have. This year I even hauled out our family silver instead of buying more flatware. And I'm sure I have plenty of candles and pretty dishes lurking in there, too! I'm off to plan my tablescape...
ReplyDeleteNice! Those Pilgrim hats are so, so cute!!! I’ve never seen anything like them!
ReplyDeleteYes, fabulous! Love the bright colors, the unexpected use of black and the pilgrim hats with the napkin fans are over the top cute!!
ReplyDeleteJenna
The bold colors are beautiful on this lively table. When it comes to having more dishes I know exactly what you mean. We tablescapers find it hard to resist beautiful dinnerware and it it's on sale, we're going to buy them.
ReplyDeletelove it offers that splash of color perfect for thanksgiving
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You are right I love the bold colors, very different and refreshing for Thanksgiving instead of all the orange brown. The plates are amazing!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing on #omhgff Linky Party this week! You always have great posts.
Wishing you a lovely Sunday and a Happy Thanksgiving!
I love this! The plates, the little Pilgrim hats, the place mats--gorgeous! Pinned.
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