Thanksgiving Decor

On Thanksgiving, we take time to be thankful for our friends, family and all the blessings in our live. This year, make your dining room table be thankful for you by showing it a little love and adding some simple yet sophisticated, decorative touches! If you're new to crafting a beautiful tablescabe, or need some new inspiration, follow these tips to tabletop perfection!

Tablescape Tips

Set up your dining room table the weekend or night before Thanksgiving. That way you can take your time creating a beautiful table.

If you are having a large group over, consider setting up your table formally (as if it were a sitdown) but instead of having the food at the table, set up a buffet in the kitchen. This way everyone can make a plate and still have room to sit down together at one table.

Whether you have a buffet or a table full of goodies, use fresh flowers to make your table come alive.

Choose flowers that contrast in color to your food. Push the stems under the edge of the trays or plates.

Although you may feel like this is simply adding more items to your already crowded buffet or table, it actually has the opposite effect: it unifies the scene, while separating the dishes with beautiful blooms.

If you're into placecards, try something different: write each guest's name on one of these seasonal items.

Maple leaves
Miniature pumpkins
Small gourds

Remember, the food's important, but guest's most often walk away from a meal and remember the visuals just as much as the tastes.

As Thanksgiving approaches, consider what you might do to create a memorable scene that will make guests feel welcome, and make you look like a pro.