Thanksgiving reminds me of Turkeys, Sweet Friends! Thanksgiving Tablescape Ideas is on the agenda today!
Today, I am showing off My Thanksgiving Tablescape and giving you some ideas on how you can create a “One of a Kind” Thanksgiving Tablescape. I’m excited to be joining the Thanksgiving Tablescape Blog Hop hosted by Chloe Crabtree of Celebrate and Decorate! I am one of several stylists bringing you a week full of inspiration for your holiday table gatherings. A complete list of those participating is near the end of this post, and I will update the list daily for your convenience.
How to set a table for Thanksgiving!
I was so fortunate to meet Chloe, from Celebrate and Decorate, at the Inspire Workshop last month. I was thrilled when she invited me to join her Tablescape Blog Hop. You can read about the Inspire Workshop and “My Favorite Shops in Waco, Texas!” here.
Most of you know, that I got divorced a few years back and since then I haven’t done much with Tablescape’s. Last year I did manage to set the table for Christmas and you can see it on my “Dollar Store Charger Transformation” post here.
Last week, working on “My Thanksgiving Tablescape!” brought back memories from years past. I remember I would spend hours on creating the perfect table for all of my guests to enjoy. I have so many table linens, silverware sets, chargers, plates and glasses, place card holders, etc. etc., but most have been in storage and I really did not have time to pull it all out to decorate this years table. Instead, I went shopping!
I’ve included links to the products that I purchased and similar links where I purchased the product long ago.
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Tablescape Ideas!
When creating a Tablescape, there are 3 things to keep in mind. Use these ideas to inspire you to create a beautiful one of a kind table setting:
- Theme
- Color
- Style
For My Thanksgiving Tablescape, my theme was Turkeys, the color of light neutrals (White, Cream, Beige) and a style of Rustic Vintage. When creating a tablescape, remember your theme, color and style and then layer items onto the table.
Although shopping for this tablescape was fun, some of the items I already had on hand. I chose table linens in cream and yellow-gold to keep things neutral. Notice how the greenery pops against the neutral colors?
Start with the tablecloth, and then add the greenery, candles and your theme items. Complete the look by adding the place settings. Use items to assist you in varying heights which add a bit of depth and dimension to the table. I used some Planter Boxes by ArtMinds painted to match the turkeys and a glass pedestal. I had the pedestal from years past, but I still remember purchasing it here.
I chose to use greenery and leaves with wood trees. The greenery are Locust Stem from Hearth & Hand with Magnolia. The leaves are from my yard and the wood trees I found here at Michael’s Arts and Crafts.
I chose a handful of turkeys, placed on the table. I painted the turkeys with a layered chalk paint technique as they came in a white ceramic and needed paint. I found the turkey’s at Michael’s Arts and Crafts. You can purchase the turkeys here. I also included turkey salt and pepper shakers which I purchased here.
A Maker’s Studio Collection Re-New-All Candles where the perfect glimmer needed for this table during the evening hours. You can purchase the candles here. Don’t you just love the glow of the candles on the table in the evening.
For my place settings I chose the following:
- Planked Wood Grain Chargers by Ashland from Michael’s Arts and Craft’s.
- Fiesta White 3 Piece Classic Set Dishes from Macy’s.
- Modern Vintage Goblets from Macy’s.
- Amber Drinking Glasses I picked up at an Antique Mall last year.
- The Flatware I used was a present to me years and years ago. I love how the gold and silver tie everything together. Here is something similar.
I love my table and chairs, as it was passed down to me from my grandmother. I wanted to show off the dark wood and so I folded under the table cloth along each side so the edges and legs would show.
Do you remember when I did the chair makeovers, “Chair Makeover and Wood Signs When Color Mixing With DIY Paint!” You can read about that here. I adorned the chairs with some raffia ribbon and leaves from my yard. I think it adds a beautiful touch and really completes the look. I made place card holders using craft paper, because I liked the term, “Be Our Guest.”
Since I’m spending Thanksgiving at a girlfriend’s this year, and don’t plan to sit at my table, my sons and I will be enjoying it throughout November.
The Blog Hop runs Monday, November 4, 2019 to Friday, November 8, 2019. Please check out the ladies who are kicking off this annual event.
Monday
Red Cottage Chronicles | Panoply | My Thrift Store Addiction | The Little Yellow Corner Store |A casa di Bianca
Tuesday
Life and Linda | Home is Where the Boat Is | Corner of Plaid and Paisley | Everyday Living |Calypso in the Country
Wednesday
Katherine’s Corner | The Painted Apron | Intelligent Domestications | Celebrate and Decorate |Bluesky at Home
Thursday
White Arrows Home | Create With Cynthia | Gwen Moss Blog
Friday
Debbee’s Buzz | The Sweet Sensations | My Family Thyme | Zucchini Sisters | Follow the Yellow Brick Home | Our Crafty Mom
Don’t forget to go out there and create some thing beautiful.
Cynthia
You can check out my Pinterest inspiration board, Thanksgiving Tablescape ideas here.
Cynthia, it’s a real pleasure to make your acquaintance on this blog hop! I love your comment of how most of your things were in storage so you went shopping, lol! As one who just downsized this year, I can sure appreciate the storage part of that. Your table is so inviting, and I enjoy seeing the Homer Laughlin china, whose family production is based in my home state of West Virginia, find its way all across the country to your home in CA, as a staple to dressing a table! That flatware of yours is absolutely gorgeous!
I hope your ‘Freinds’giving is a memorable one, and am happy your boys will enjoy it with you.
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Cynthia, it is always a beautiful statement to see the mix of wood accents (trees) along with natural elements (leaves and greenery) and traditional, classic elements like gold napkins, stemware and candlelight. Your table is warm and inviting and exemplifies coziness. So lovely.
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Your rustic Thanksgiving table has a warm and welcoming glow, especially after dark with the candles lit! I love the pretty burlap bows and leaves on the back of the chairs, those add the extra touch that lets guests know this is special occasion! Thank you for joining in our hop!
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Such a pretty and festive Thanksgiving table! All the yellow helps to give that warm and inviting feel but also makes it very cheerful. I love the glow of the candlelight and all your fun pieces! I hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Shelley
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hi Cynthia, your table looks beautiful decked out in white and gold with a touch of greenery. Your roosters pretending to be turkeys gave me a smile and I love the wood trees, especially since Thanksgiving is so late this year and Christmas will be right around the corner! The chairs look so pretty with their leaves and burlap ties! I hope you have a wonderful November and Thanksgiving!
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Such a lovely table Cynthia. The glow of the candles make for a lovely evening. Love the chair swags. Be our guest is very sweet. A pleasure joining you on this Thanksgiving Tablescape blog hop. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
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I like your rustic look for Thanksgiving. Painting the ceramic turkeys with the chalk paint was a bit of genius! I love the way they looks now, all chippy and a bit battled. I love all the natural elements like the burlap, the wood look chargers, and all the leaves and greenery it all makes for a very charming country table. Thanks for hopping with us, have a wonderful Thankgiving!
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Cynthia, you have created a most inviting Thanksgiving Table. How wonderful it must be to have inherited your grandmother’s table. I love your neutral colors that allow the green to pop.Thank you for sharing ideas and tips. Wishing you a most blessed Thanksgiving season and it was nice to hop with you this week.
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Cynthia, what fun it must have been to go shopping to set the table! Love your purchases, especially like the wooden trees which will transition so well to Christmas and winter decor around the house. Like you, I start with styling the centerpiece. You did a fabulous job painting the turkeys with chalk white.
PS can you please update my link to this year’s Pumkin Patch table?
Hi Debbee, Thanks and yes I will update your link.
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You set a lovely table and the vintage chippy roosters you painted are such a wonderful idea. The bows on the backs of the chairs with the leaf accents are such a nice touch. Your use of green with the neutral does indeed make the color pop. A wonderful table ready for sharing a delicious meal and happy memory-making. Pinned and it’s a pleasure to hop with you.
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Cynthia,
So glad you joined the hop! I love how your table turned out! It is just perfect! I love the colors and those wooden trees. I love the Be our Guest signs and the beautiful leaves on the backs of the chairs!! So fun to hop with you!!
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Cynthia what a beautiful table!! I’m just loving how different and creative everyone in the blog hop was with their thanksgiving ideas. I especially love the warm, organic feel to your table. With the Be My Guest place cards and the leaves and burlap ribbon on each table, it’s wonderful. I’d feel so special as your guest.
Awe thanks, Sweet Friend!
opps I said on each table and meant chair!
I got that. Cynthia
Cynthia, I love all the turkeys on your table ~ what’s Thanksgiving without them? My favorite thing is the burlap ribbon and fall foliage tied to your chairs. Such a wonderful detail. Wish I could have seen you when you were here in North Texas for the workshop. I did get to see Chloe and we had a wonderful visit.
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Yes the greenery does pop against the neutral colors. I love your color choices, they make me feel the season just viewing the photos. Such a warm setting for fellowship with friends and family. It is nice to hop with you! Happy Thanksgiving!
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