Thanksgiving Table Setting Ideas: a house log
I am a last minute gal, what can I say? I have been having some lively with a few swift n’ random turkey-day table settings, so I thought I’d share ’em (with 48 whole hours before Thanksgiving to spare). I typically do a bunch of Christmas ones (as seen here) but something about the new doorway between the kitchen and the dining table has me itching to play around with fairly table settings a little early this year. Well, I did do some Thanksgiving table stuff last year and the year before, so I guess it is becoming a tradition to simply use what I have and see what I can come up with. Perhaps they’ll assist one or two of you who want to fairly up your table in the final hour (especially if you have a few plain things lying around like apples, patterned paper, mugs, cocoa mix, or even a ceramic piece o’ fruit). So on with the show:
Top Left – This is simply some basic china and silverware (from Linens N Things) with my go-to cloth napkin (from Crate & Barrel), a woven glass (from HomeGoods), and two colorful bowls (gifts from a friend, but I have seen similar ones at HomeGoods) with a fresh fall apple inside. Plain but still a bit of color, which is pleasant if you are a blue, green, tan, and yellow lovin’ gal like me.
Top Right – A tawny mocha runner (HomeGoods) paired with some basic silverware and china (from Linens N Things) and a patterned paper napkin (from Ikea) gets a shot of color thanks to a soft pink vase from Ikea with a fairly fresh bloom for each guest inside. A woven glass with some more pink ties into the vase and adds a lively accent color (it is not necessarily the first color you think of when it comes to Thanksgiving, but somehow it works).
Middle Left – Here we have a goldenrod pashmina-turned-table-runner with basic china, silverware, and a white cloth napkin (all Linens N Things) along with a stemless wine glass (Crate & Barrel) and some patterned paper (from Michael’s) with a pencil so everyone can jot down what they are thankful for.
Middle Right – This setting would not only work for Thanksgiving (especially if it is cold outside) but could also be strong for Christmas or New Year’s. The big idea here is a piping hot cup of cocoa complete with whipped cream waiting for each guest. Does not that make you smile? Simply me? I lovessss my hot chocolate. I made that mug a while back here (it is not food safe so I simply used it for inspiration – but perhaps you have a set of mugs that are that would work?). There is also a silver wood-grain plate (from Crate & Barrel) along with basic silverware, china, and a white napkin (all from Linens N Things) and a stemless wine glass from Crate & Barrel.
Bottom Left – This one is admittedly a bit crazy. But it simply might be ideal for the gal who does not take herself too seriously. A leopard pashmina-turned-table-runner (from the streets of NY) and a gilded West Elm box full of goodies (like an individually wrapped truffle or two) add some serious zing. And woven cups (from HomeGoods) bring some fall texture with a basic plate, napkin, and silverware (from Linens N Things) to balance out all that me-ow.
Bottom Right – Here we have a cloth napkin (from Crate & Barrel) placed placemat-style under the plate along with basic silverware, china, and a white napkin (all from Linens N Things) and a tall textured glass (from Ikea). Then I had some lively with ceramic fruit and a dry erase marker (you can write each guest’s name on anything smooth and wipe it down at the end of the night!). I had more lively with that whole concept than I should. Seriously, somebody needs to look me in the eye and say “put. the. dry. erase. marker. down.”
So there you have it! Some last minute Thanksgiving table settings. Anyone playing around with some setups of their own? Is hot cocoa involved? Will folks be jotting down what they are thankful for at your house? Are there fresh flowers, boxes full of bon-bons, fruit, ceramic items, or dry erase markers involved? They are the most addictive of them all. Do not say I did not warn you…
Psst- It was hilarious and sweet when I saw that Katie B had also done some Thanksgiving table setting of her own. This makes complete sense since we enjoy doing that stuff together (as evidenced here) so I guess if ya cannot be in the same room, doing it around the same time from a few states away is the next best thing.
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