Hey guys! I am so excited for fall to be in full force here! Leaves are changing and the air is crisp. Today we have teamed up with an incredible group of bloggers to share our Thanksgiving tables and centerpieces. I know, we just celebrated Halloween, but the days seem to fly by now so we are here to help you get inspired to create fall in your own homes and be all ready to host that Thanksgiving get together.
Now our Thanksgiving Holiday Table is all about mixing natural elements, laid back style, in a formal setting. How is that possible you say?
Well, growing up, my mother always served Sunday lunch in the dining room. She wanted my brother and I to learn proper manners, and to spend special time together as a family. I loved this but as the world has changed, so have the formalities.
I have formal furniture that I love { it was my 10th anniversary present from my husband } but we are a very casual and laid back family. We eat in the dining room on special occasions but it is never a formal place setting for us. We may or may not even eat in there with chinet on occasion.
So let me share my Thanksgiving Holiday Table with you…
My mom always taught me about cloth napkins. She had them for every occasion. They alone, take a table up a notch and in the words of my teens… “make it fancy “. I am a bit mad about plaid and mixing it with other complementary fabrics and patterns.
So for this table, I combined a beautiful orange plaid fabric napkin and a simple cream and golden yellow grain sack fabric napkin. They go perfectly with my simple and casual creamware plates. I mixed 2 different plates on this fall table. Speaking of grain sack, I used one of my most favorite diy projects ever in the center of the table.
My wooden serving tray that I made is the perfect way to elevate my dried hydrangea centerpiece. The simple and classic lines of the tray complement the casual atmosphere I wanted to create for my family. Can we talk about the centerpiece a sec? I adore hydrangeas, so anything I can do to have them year round in my home makes me happy. I placed dried ones in a very traditional ceramic planter and then added a few whisps of wheat and fun cat tails to usher in fall in our home. So this year it is hydrangeas and last year it was a beautiful wheat bundle centerpiece.
Did you notice all the little cotton bolls? Being from South Carolina, they are abundant and a perfect fall accent on this table. I even put some in the little mini cornucopias I used on some of the placesettings. I snatched them up years ago and have loved them ever since.
I really do love fall and can’t wait to spend time with my family and friends. Creating a casual and welcoming environment is part of our family life.
Now here is the best part…we have teamed up with an awesome group of bloggers to share our Thanksgiving tables and centerpieces!
So many ideas and inspiration! Be sure to visit them all!
Domestically Speaking – My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia – Cupcakes and Crinoline – Stone Gable – Inspiration for Moms – Yesterday on Tuesday – An Extraordinary Day – Town and Country Living – Major Hoff Takes A Wife – My Creative Days – Kaleidoscope of Colors – Dukes and Duchesses – H2O Bungalow – Our Southern Home – Sweet Pea – Morena’s Corner – Hymns & Verses – Fresh Idea Studio – Restoration Redoux – Uncommon Designs
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Lindsay Eidahl says
Oh my goodness, your table is stunning. I love all the rustic and natural touches! Beautiful!
Lanita Anderson says
I love your Thanksgiving table, especially the centerpiece! Thanks for sharing….
Lanita
kristin says
Love your table all dressed for Thanksgiving, especially the rustic elements! Pinned
Therese says
Your family’s Thanksgiving table looks so warm and welcoming, Bonnie. I love those awesome hydrangeas in that gorgeous vessel.
Paula@SweetPea says
Beautiful table! Love your arrangement in the soup tureen. I honestly can’t believe that it is November and we are thinking about Thanksgiving!
Malia says
Love the plain napkins– the orange and chocolate is fabulous together! A beautiful spread!
Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says
So pretty… love the classic Thanksgiving colors… it looks gorgeous!
Tara @ Lehman Lane says
Such a pretty Thanksgiving table scape Bonnie! I really like the cotton and the dried hydrangeas adding texture to your table. Have a great week and take care, Tara
linda says
Love your table. We use our dining room all the time! Not just on special occasions. Manners never go out of style. Having a large dining room enables us have loads of company which we love!
Christy @ Our Southern Home says
Absolutley gorgeous! I love the use of traditional fall colors.
Erin - Suburban Simplicity.com says
Thanks for the inspiration, Bonnie! Wish I had some of those cotton balls to decorate with 🙂