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Thanksgiving Harvest Table

November 10, 2011 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

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The fourth Thursday in November is a time for families to come together to share a great meal and appreciate what we have and express our gratitude for each other.

Make your turkey and mashed potatoes even more appetizing with a fabulous table setting.

Woven chargers add a rustic touch.

I started with a woven charger in a deep walnut color.  You don’t need a table cloth when you use a cover-plate or place mat.  Your dinner plate or charger should be placed about an inch from the edge of the table.

Look for vintage dishes at resale stores.

No need to invest in a dinner set made especially for Thanksgiving that you will use only once a year.  Look for plates in earth tones that you can use for other parties.  These dinner plates were only $1.99 each at Goodwill.

These salad plates are from another set, but you'd think they were made for each other!

Although the salad plates are from a different set (99¢ each), they go together beautifully.  When you are shopping “open stock”, look for colors and patterns that coordinate and contrast with each other.  The white plate “pops” against the gold rimmed dish and dark charger.

Cheese crocks not only keep your soup hot, but add another dimension to the place setting.

Who said soup has to be eaten from a bowl?  I loved these crocks and they were only  $2.99.  They give the table a rustic, homey feel.   A hearty squash soup served in an earthenware bowl has to taste better.

Really explore your creative side by making your own napkin rings.

Basic wire rings can be used over and over again. Just change the decoration.

The napkin rings become place cards when you use initial tags.  I cut small pieces of leather cord to tie the tags to metal napkin rings.



Or simply write everyone’s name on a slip of paper and place on little condiment dishes.  You could also give each guest a pen to write what they are thankful for this year and share your gratitude as you eat dinner.

No one says you have to place the fork to the left of the plate and knife and spoon on the right.  I like lots of texture on my place settings.  Setting the silverware on an angle adds another layer of interest.


The centerpiece is an earthy harvest assortment of gourds, candles and sparkly leaves.

Food always tastes better when the table is so lovely.

Best wishes for a beautiful day!

I wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration with your family and friends.  Cherish and enjoy the special and everyday moments.

Filed Under: Great Gatherings, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Post, Signature Style~Chic, Table Manners, Vintage Chic Tagged With: Brunch, dinner party, Dinnerware, Entertaining, Goodwill SEW, Holiday celebration, Holiday table settings, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Napkin folding, party planning, Tablescape Thursday, Thanksgiving

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