A Thanksgiving Tablescape

The season for party ideas and beautiful holiday table settings is here and if you're looking for inspiration on the latter one, you got to the right place.

Today I'm joining a group of blogging friends on a Thanksgiving table setting tour. We're all bringing to you 19 beautiful tablescapes that fit different decor and lifestyles in hopes of giving you ideas for your table setting this thanksgiving day.

If you're coming over from DIY Decor Mom welcome! I love all the ideas Annie shares to keep the kids busy and happy at the table this turkey day.

For the past several years my sister-in-law is the one who has hosted thanksgiving and this year she's doing it again. I'm so very grateful to her for having us. As many of you know, I barely cook for the four of us. Cooking is something I have to do, but I don't enjoy it much.  Just the thought of cooking for more than 10 people gives me lots of anxiety! :D

Having said that, while my SIL prepares the most delicious food, I'm the one in charge of the decor.  I usually stop by her house two days prior to thanksgiving to arrange the table and add some decor around the house.

Today I'm going to give you some tips I always have in mind when setting a thanksgiving tablescape.

• Make it easy on yourself, thanksgiving is about what you love and enjoy, family, friends and good food. You don't need a sophisticated table. But, you can set a beautiful table with stuff you already own.
• Arrange a table centerpiece. I love fresh flowers. you can buy them or you can use what you have in your own backyard. -Last year I used dried hydrangeas from my SIL's backyard.

• Use fruits and the season's harvest as table decor. Pears, apples, grapes, and persimmons are some of the fruits commonly used and that you might even have at hand. Pumpkins, gourds, corn, and wheat are also seasonal staples.
• When arranging a big table setting or one conformed of different tables, bring harmony to the settings by using the same type of tablecloth for all of the tables.  Instead of buying expensive tablecloths, head to the fabric store and grab a piece of fabric long enough to cover the table-s. I love to check the remnant pile for even better prices. Remember that you can also create runners across the table or use one long runner from end to end.

• For small gatherings, your beautiful china will make a good statement. But, white dishes are always easy to work with.
• However, disposable plates, silverware, and even napkins have come a long way. You can find pretty designs that will make your table look good and your workload after the meal less stressful if you have many guests.

• Add small touches of seasonal decor around the room and other areas of your home to create more ambiance.

Well, there you have them, a few tips I keep on using again and again. :)

The small tablescape is a little rehearsal of what I might use in a couple of weeks.

Now is time for you to check out my friend Laura's beautiful table setting at Duke Manor Farm. While there, make sure you take a tour of her gorgeous home which is my dream home, yes that is pretty!

Make sure you visit each of the links below for more beautiful thanksgiving table settings:

Pink Peppermint Design | Monica Wants It | Dimples and Tangles | Inspiration for Moms | Two Twenty One

11 Magnolia Lane | Hymns and Verses | Our Fifth House | Decor to Adore | Meaningful Spaces

Far Above Rubies | Follow The Yellow Brick Home | Heathered Nest | A Stroll Thru Life | DIY Decor Mom

RemodelaCasa | Duke Manor Farm | The DIY Playbook | Life on Cedar Lane

For more Thanksgiving ideas check these out:

Let's Give Thanks Sign

Thanksgiving Mantel

Harvest Table

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