Saturday, November 12, 2011

Thanksgiving Tablescape


Today I had fun as I shopped for the last minute items needed for my Thanksgiving tablescape. The funny thing is - we are going to my dad's for Thanksgiving, but I wouldn't dream of not setting the table for special holidays....even if we won't actually eat the meal in our home! I don't worry about saying that here because I bet most of you would totally agree with me. My sister is probably laughing right now though!!


I started with the place mats and napkins that I bought a few years ago. They are a soft muted "greeny-brown" and look perfect for this time of year. Next I added faux wood chargers that I picked up at Walmart. They are so pretty and were so inexpensive! Love it! The dinner plates are my Longaberger everyday dishes. I have them in blue, green, red, yellow, orange and purple. For this tablescape I used the green, yellow, orange and red because they just seem to fit with the colors of the season. For a salad plate, I chose inexpensive ones with a leaf motif that I also found at Walmart. They look so pretty together!!



As an aside, I will tell you that I originally wanted to use my Wedgewood Strawberry and Vine dinner plates and add Spode Woodland salad plates. I have wanted to purchase these little beauties for a while. I did "win" two on eBay, but finally decided it was not practical to try to purchase all of them this year. That is when I found the BH & G pieces at Walmart. They are perfect and cost only $20 for all of the salad plates and the chargers. I feel so frugal! Hopefully by next year though I will be able to use the Spode "turkey" plates. :-)


For the past year or two I have used my pheasants and plush pumpkins in my centerpiece. This year, though, I don't have a formal dining room so I decided to do something totally different. I finally decided to use an inexpensive gold tray that I found at Target. Next I added three apothecary jars and filled them with a variety of objects: dried beans and assorted nuts that I purchased at my local grocery store and two colors of silk ribbon. I added a small bow to one of the jars and scattered shimmering leaves around the base of the jars. They are so pretty and added the perfect finishing touch!!


I like the simplicity of the finished table :-)

I love the natural look of the walnuts and pecans in this apothecary jar! Plus, it reminds me of my childhood....we always found these in our stocking on Christmas morning!

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12 comments:

  1. Sissie's Shabby CottageNovember 12, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Your diningroom center piece and your dinnerware look perfect for the fall holiday season.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  2. Ribbonwood CottageNovember 12, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    I agree with Sissie, your living room does look wonderful. I decorate too whether we are here or not. I just like walking in the dining room and seeing my table set...makes me smile inside!
    blessings,
    debbie

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  3. UnknownNovember 12, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Love your table! Love your plates. Joann

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  4. Grammy GoodwillNovember 12, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    Your table setting looks like you're ready for Thanksgiving. I'm still pulling out dishes to use.

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  5. ToniNovember 13, 2011 at 3:36 AM

    Very pretty tablesetting. I love the chargers, I did not see them at my Walmart - wish I would have.

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  6. An Oasis in the DesertNovember 13, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    Your table looks very charming & inviting, Lisa. I found some similar charges at Walmart last year, along with some similar salad plates. I do think I like your salad plates a bit better. Wanna trade.....lol, just kidding! I really like your the placemats & napkins, too.

    Thank you so much for stopping by my blog & for your sweet comments. I hope you will come again & maybe follow. Hope you are having a great weekend!
    :) CAS

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  7. MarlisNovember 13, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Love seeing a set table. A reminder that breaking bread with friends and family is always a good thing. Your table looks great. Love the BHG plates myself.. xo marlis

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  8. Zuni, Chickadee Home NestNovember 13, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    I love what you did with the apothecary jars...it would work perfectly as a centerpiece when the table isn't set. Lovely! Thanks for the good ideas. Your table looks great.

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  9. LisaNovember 19, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Test

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  10. reFresh reStyleNovember 19, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    Your table looks great! I know what you mean, I set my table too and I'll be out of town...just had to create a Tablescape!
    Have a great Thanksgiving!
    Debbie

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  11. FABBY'S LIVINGNovember 20, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    Very elegant and yet so simple, I love the plates. Great centerpiece too. Mine was just a tablescape too, we'll be at a friend's house for Thanksgiving. Happy thanksgiving to you and yours. FABBY

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  12. Kathy OlsonJuly 5, 2012 at 10:09 PM

    Whenever I come across a new blog, I always click on their holiday sections first thing! I love your Thanksgiving tablescape!

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