Easy Ways to Enhance Your Thanksgiving Tablescape
Enhance your Thanksgiving tablescape with these easy ideas inspired by nature. The Thanksgiving holiday is far and away my favorite holiday. I love it because it is primarily celebrated for exactly what it is. And who doesn’t love a good excuse to eat lots of delicious food?
Setting a welcoming table for Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be filled with elaborate decorations or fine china. Some years I do like to bring out my grandmother’s china and the good silver. Other years I go for the ease of paper plates as seen above. Whatever direction you take, the most important thing is to create a table that welcomes guests to your home and makes them feel appreciated.
These easy ways to enhance your Thanksgiving tablescape don’t take a lot of extra effort or money, but it will make your guests feel special. Read on for inspiration!
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Easy Thanksgiving Table Decorating Ideas
Leaf Shaped Paper Placemats
These leaf shaped paper placemats are the perfect base for your place settings. As an added bonus, it won’t matter if someone spills gravy on them! These work equally well with good china or paper plates. The fall color ties in nicely to other natural decorating elements (see next section).
Natural Decor Elements
Using natural decorating elements like seasonal fruit, nuts, and corn are easy and inexpensive ways to enhance your Thanksgiving tablescape. In this photo, I paired clementines with fresh cranberries in a vase I already had on hand. Adding in some mini ears of harvest corn and nuts I purchased from the supermarket complete the natural decorations.
Place Cards
I am a massive fan of place cards. It saves you from answering the “where do I sit” question many times over. They also add another great design element to your Thanksgiving tablescape. Click here to purchase the pumpkin design place cards pictured. Another option is to use “Thankful for” notes that can double as place cards and a place for guests to write down what they are thankful for this year. Click here to purchase the leaf shaped notes pictured. Added bonus of using place cards: If you have relatives that don’t get along, you can politely separate them at the table via the place cards….
Thanksgiving Table Decor for Kids
It is always a good idea to have something to keep the kids busy at their table. This fun Thanksgiving table cover that can be colored is a great option. We also created a fun Thanksgiving coloring sheet you can download here for free.
Family Heirlooms
Using pieces with family meaning or traditions is always a nice way to personalize your Thanksgiving tablescape. These turkey napkin holders belonged to my grandmother. I love using them as a way to keep her memory alive during the holiday along with her recipes we still make each year. Adding cherished pieces of family history adds an extra touch of thoughtfulness to your table.
Our Thanksgiving Planner Digital Product
When you purchase our Thanksgiving Planner, you will get printable place cards and printable “thankful for” notes you can use. They each come in several different colors so you can choose what best fits your table design. It also has everything you need to get organized and keep track of what you need to do and buy for Thanksgiving dinner. Make hosting Thanksgiving a breeze with our planner!
Make Your Thanksgiving Shine with a Memorable Table Setting
The Thanksgiving holiday is all about family and traditions. Enhancing your table with thoughtful decorations will help make your Thanksgiving dinner more memorable and meaningful.
Of course, Thanksgiving is also about great food. If you need a recipe to add to your menu, try out one of these below!
Make every day a good day –
Kristin
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