11/25/2025
It’s that timenof year 🍂
My FAVORITE tablescape time… Thanksgiving 🍂
I often get asked, “How do you create a beautiful design for your friends and family”
1. I choose a feeling (moody, happy, playful, sparkly, etc..)
2. I look on Pinterest for inspiration inserting my chosen feeling. “Moody Thanksgiving table”
3. I choose my colors
4. I choose from my many tables (you all know I LOVE tables !!). This year, I chose my harvest table highlighting the warm wood tones. White tables (or tablecloths) go with any color or theme. I always feel “shades of white” are beautiful and add depth to the design
5. I always choose a charger or woven placemat to give each person a slightly larger personal space.
6. One or two plates depending on the menu. If you choose 2 plates make sure they are different sizes. One of them should have visual interest or keep them both monotone.
7. A color coordinated napkin. This year I placed it under the plate as I wanted the plate to be the focus. There are so many ways you can present your napkin.
8. Full set of flatwear: fork, knife and spoon. This year I finally purchased my matte gold hammered set
9. Glassware I always have a glass at each plate for water or drinks (although most guests bring their cocktail to the table also) and I feel fancy even when I’m drinking water from a beautiful wine glass
10. Lighting. Lighting. Lighting !! Candles, lamps, votives to help set a mood and the shimmer off thr glass is gorgeous!
Florals down the center of the table pull everything together. I used my dried hydrangeas that have turned a beautiful rich rust color this year.
I would love to see your holiday tables! If you ever have questions, I am always happy to help 🍂
