Thanksgiving is almost two weeks away and I couldn't be more excited! After Christmas, it's my favorite holiday. I think it goes back all the way to elementary school when we would make turkey crafts, read about the pilgrims, and have all these themed activities. Then in high school, we would all get together at someone's house (keep in mind my entire graduating class consisted of only 20 people) and put on a wonderful dinner, sort of like a potluck, where everyone would bring a dish. It just brings back good memories.
This year is very special, since it's our first Thanksgiving as a married couple, in our first home and about to start our very own tradition. Today I'm putting the finishing touches to the menu, but I still have to decide how to set up the table. So I went searching for a bit of inspiration...
I like the idea of using nontraditional colors. Pinks and blues combined with gold accents look amazingly elegant. And don't be afraid of mixing in some hot pink or purple for some pop!
I love this table. The colors are light, it's casual and simple with just a hint of autumn in the centerpiece.
This is the table setting from above. Doesn't it look lovely? Perfect for a Thanksgiving in the tropics.
Centerpieces can be as complicated or as simple as you wish. A bowl of pears, a pumpkin, and some smaller bowls filled with nuts and you have a beautiful table. You can use corn, wheat, grapes, and any type of gourds. How easy is that?
Hope these images will inspire your own Thanksgiving tables. Later on in the week I'll be sharing some other ideas for centerpieces!
images: 1-2 Southern Living/ 3 Lonny/ 4-7 Country Living/ 8-11 Martha Stewart/ 12 Camille Style
"Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God." Colossians 3:16
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