Inspiring Tablescapes for Thanksgiving Entertaining

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Inspiring Tablescapes for Thanksgiving Entertaining

Are you ready?

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and there’s no time like now to start hammering out the details.

If you are like me, you ~~haven’t done the first thing to prepare~~ are determined to make the festive day smooth and stress-free. After all, the holiday is about coming together and giving thanks for all we are grateful.

BUT…….. Long before the food is served, your table will make a first impression.

Some of the loveliest tables aren’t necessarily about the china or silver, but rather the natural elements that suggest the occasion. I love fine china and silver as much as the next person, but what really makes the table for me is a thoughtful arrangement, place cards, or special linens.

As mentioned in a previous post, unique napkin folds are an simple way to add elegance to your table. If you haven’t already, watch this video as I show how easily napkin folding can be done in a unique way.

Below we are sharing some of our favorite tablescapes from Pinterest.

Green and white plethora of pumpkins — Take advantage of what nature provides. The varieties of pumpkins, gourds, and garden plants lend themselves to beautiful arrangements. Image from The Daily Basics.

I love the mixture of colors, tones and textures at this table. Image from Martha Moments.

Handmade place cards are such a nice, detailed touch. Image by Cottage and Vine

Instead of place cards, why not use words that are reminiscent of Thanksgiving such as thankful, grateful, appreciative and fortunate. A wonderful way to bring the Thanksgiving spirit to your table. | The Glamorous Housewife — Instead of place cards, use words that remind you of giving thanks. Image from The Glamorous Housewife.

It’s important to remember that you don’t have to break the bank to create a memorable setting. Image from Griffanie.

Beautiful and simple are the words for the day. Here’s to getting your table ready to give thanks,

dana

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Fall Favorites

The leaves are beginning to fall, the air is cooling off, and the days are getting shorter. Football is in full swing and pumpkins are showing up everywhere.

This only means one thing… Fall is here!

As a way to celebrate the beginning of this new season, I wanted to share a few of my fall favorites from Pinterest. As mentioned in my last post, Pinterest is my go-to for all things inspiration.

cashmere blanket. The wine bar will be cool....Temperature wise, it is wine after all. — With cooler temperatures, who doesn’t love a cashmere throw? Image from The Little Corner.

Cindy Smith and Patrick Lewis's Prohibition Room offers rustic luxury at the 2013 Adamsleigh Showhouse - Traditional Home® Photo: John Bessler Sponsored by Lee Industries — I love the rustic elegance of this room. The ambiance of the room makes me want to wrap up in the blanket pictured above and enjoy a nice glass of red wine. Image by Cindy Smith and Patrick Lewis

Chocolate Pumpkin Cups ~ Can you believe these adorable little cups are entirely edible?? — Can you believe these adorable cups are edible? I am sure this is a project my girls will love! Image from Oh, Nuts!

It’s time for sweaters and booties! Image from fashionablelittlethings

As you know, I am all about simplifying and this image screams serenity and peace. Image from Savy City Farmer.

As I transition my garden from summer to fall, I added pumpkins to my planters. Image from Dana Wolter

flowers — This is an arrangement I used on my tables for Thanksgiving last year. Image from Dana Wolter.

Even though I am sad to see the summer sun slip away, autumn is an incredible time of year and I am looking forward to enjoying all that it has to offer.

Have a good one,

dana

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Falling for Gourds

Summer is to flowers as fall is to…gourds! Take inspiration from the colors and shapes of the season’s harvest to add that extra something to your home.

I love the grays, blues, and creamy white color of the season’s mix. Here are a few arrangements I’ve been playing with recently:

For a few tips on how to create these arrangements, watch my segment on NBC – 13 Daytime Alabama:

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