Do you set a simple Thanksgiving table? Thanksgiving is a beloved holiday and here in the US it’s a kickoff to the Christmas season…autumn’s last gift…
If you wait until after Thanksgiving to start decorating for Christmas then a simple Thanksgiving table is perfect. Pull together your left over fall finery and create one last harvest table before you start decking the halls…
I used the tiny velvet pumpkins at each place setting (Tutorial posted HERE) along with a little mercury glass votive (these are $2.50 at Walmart!)
Cut squares of paper bags and gave each guest a tree branch pencils…a fun thing to do at dinner: have everyone write their names on the paper then pass the paper to the person next to them…that person writes one thing they are thankful for about the person who’s name is on the paper, then pass the paper around until everyone gets back their own paper…everyone can either read their list during dessert or take the paper home for reading in private…
Pumpkins…burlap wrapped candles (posted HERE)…clips of an autumn garland and a burlap table runner…beautifully simple.
The Thanksgiving table is a means to an end, a way to create atmosphere for celebrating family and friends and all the blessings bestowed on us during the year.
So keeping it simple is a very good thing…
Here’s another Thanksgiving table I did: (Posted HERE)
And here’s a fun autumn table with Woodstock Outlet! (Here)
I hope you got a little inspiration!
Tomorrow, I’m joining 19 other bloggers for a virtual Thanksgiving dinner! There will be posts on everything from decorating to dessert! Come back tomorrow for loads of Thanksgiving inspiration!
Have a wonderful day my friends~ ox
[email protected] This Top That says
November 14, 2013 at 7:02 amoh I just love that tradition that you have at the table writing what you are thankful for. Love those pencils, where did you find them? Have a happy thanksgiving!
[email protected] Porch Musings says
November 14, 2013 at 7:47 amBeautiful Thanksgiving table and wonderful tradition!
Marisa says
November 14, 2013 at 8:26 amYour table is beautiful. I love the plaid napkins – so autumn-ish. Your little friendly owl is adorable. Does he have a name? I’ve been looking for one for my fall table and I may have found him. 🙂
Atta Girl Amy says
November 14, 2013 at 9:23 amI’m so glad to be participating with you on the Thanksgiving Tablescape Tour. Your table is lovely, and I love your tradition of asking guests to write something about the other people at the table. How heartwarming.
I’m definitely going to check out your velvet pumpkin tutorial. I love velvet pumpkins.
Marty Walden says
November 14, 2013 at 9:41 amWhat a beautiful table! I love the plaid and mixture of textures. Thank you for joining us on our tour. Great job!
Ann KRUCEK says
November 14, 2013 at 9:55 amWhat a wonderful Thanksgiving Table!! I love the woodsy natural fell it has with the runner and the plaid napkins to the wood pencils and the burlap candles. Great table!
Kristen says
November 14, 2013 at 11:37 amThis is beautiful! I love the pencils and writing what you’re thankful for! Happy to be part of the tour with you 🙂
Gina says
November 14, 2013 at 11:44 amBeautiful! Love the paper and rustic pencils. 🙂 Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday and I would love to host one day! I am fortunate that my grandparents are still living so we go there as I have my entire life. 🙂 Every year we know it may be the last with them or at their home though. 🙂
Kim says
November 14, 2013 at 5:16 pmVery pretty! Laura, I have seen the pencils at TJ Maxx, Marshall’s and Home Goods.
kirby carespodi says
November 14, 2013 at 6:41 pmWe like to keep things simple here, as well! Love the plaid….nothing quite says “fall” to me like plaid does!
Suzy @ Worthing Court says
November 15, 2013 at 8:42 amOooh Robin – I just love your table! The plaid napkins are wonderful and the little blue pumpkins are the perfect touch. I love your flatware too. Just beautiful!