Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Over the River & Through the Woods: A Magical Thanksgiving Table

 
I decided that I wanted to do something different for a Thanksgiving table this year. Year after year I use fall colors, pumpkins, gourds, turkeys, you get the picture. This year, I thought I would take the only Thanksgiving song that I know of, “Over the River and Through the Woods” and design a table around it so, allow me to welcome you to a uniquely seasonal Thanksgiving tablescape, crafted for a charming grandma-style dinner as part of Rita at Panoply’s Thanksgiving Tablescape Blog Hop.This was great fun to put together. I incorporated largely green and black in this table, added the trees to represent the woods, little illuminated houses to represent grandma’s house, snowflake lights, and the wonderful salad plates by 222 Fifth depicting the sleigh on which we would ride to get to grandma’s house in the woods.
The charger is a wooden tree round that I got from Target years ago. It is topped with a Pottery Barn plate with a wonderful pine and pine cone edge. The napkin is also by Pottery Barn, as is the runner with its woodsy theme.

The trio of glass trees I bought at Michael’s last year.The little illuminated houses I found here. They come with their own battery-powered lights, but I chose a flame in this instance. They are adorable whether it’s daytime or nighttime. 
The mug I bought last year at West Elm. The water glass is Libbey Glass Arby's Promotion Snowy Pine Trees Scene Tumblers.

The water glasses are by Mikasa in their “Park Lane” pattern. 

The hammered flatware that gives a nice bit of shine to this table is from Mikasa as well from their “Opulent” collection.

 Click on the links below for more Thanksgiving table inspiration from my blogging friends:

Panoply - Thanksgiving 20205: Every Day's A Gift

Home is Where the Boat Is - Thanksgiving Greetings

Hyacinths for the Soul - Turkey Trot Time

Everyday Living - A Thanksgiving of Memories

Life and Linda - A Silver and Gold Thanksgiving

Pandora's Box - A Thanksgiving Breakfast

Me and My Captain - Gathering Together Celebrating Thanksgiving 2025

My Thrift Store Addiction - Copper and Velvet Vintage Thanksgiving Table

The Cat's Whiskerz - A Warm Thanksgiving Tablescape

Olla-Podrida - Over the River and Through the Woods: A Magical Thanksgiving Table

Corner of Plaid and Paisley - Thankful for You Tablescape

Dinner at Eight - A Casually Elegant Thanksgiving Table

Red Cottage Cottage Chronicles - Elegant Thanksgiving Table

Mantel and Table - A Copper and Black Tablescape: Beautiful Fall Style
 

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 This post is linked to: Tablescape Thursday


8 comments:

  1. Patti- What a truly lovely table and I like that you chose such a unique theme rather than the traditional turkey theme. I too remember that song from my childhood and it brings back good memories. Your table is beautiful and I especially like the black and white dishes with the sleigh and the larger pate with the pine cones. I enjoyed reading about the details. Thanks.

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  2. Another beautiful table, so inviting!

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  3. I really love the color scheme here!

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  4. Pattie, this is such a sweet theme! I really love the PB pine cone plates and your creative use of the trees and houses--lovely! I hope you have a blessed Thanksgiving!

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  5. I think this is really lovely and a nice change from the usual Thanksgiving color schemes.

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  6. I love your different theme and think it is perfectly done. I especially like your plate stack with the wood charger and pine cone edged plate.

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  7. Patti, I think this is a terrific idea. Love the plates rimmed in the greenery and the black and white sleigh plates. Great take on the upcoming seasonal changes. The wood chargers, hammered flatware, and all the special details added to your table are charming. Great job!!! Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Holidays ahead. Thanks for your friendship and inspiration.

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