Elegant Thanksgiving Table Setting Ideas
categories: decorating ideas, thanksgiving
These Thanksgiving tablescape ideas from Country Living are so elegant & inspiring! I love the sense of warmth conveyed in this first look, which features pretty sepia & brown tones and lots of natural textures…
The sentimental touches are wonderful too – especially the lovely photo centerpiece idea (pictured below), and the handwritten names & phrases applied to the linens, place cards, and even the wine goblets!
This next centerpiece idea could be incorporated into a variety of looks – and the style of font you choose for the words “GIVING THANKS” will really affect the finished look. You could even tailor this idea to an ultra-contemporary table by using a san-serif font, perhaps in all lowercase + a modern color palette. The same concept is applied to the coordinating napkin rings too.
Note: Buying multiple can get expensive, so look for sales and discount places where you can purchase pillar candles in bulk to help cut down on your costs!
Last but not least, a buffet of autumn-toned berries & leaves makes for a rich & colorful harvest look! (You can achieve this look with artificial berries & leaves, which are readily available at craft stores right now.)
Check out more details on these ideas and more in the Thanksgiving Table Settings gallery at countryliving.com.
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Those felt wrapped candles are too cute. Easy and fun =)
Nov 19, 2009 at 1:17 pm -
How inspiring!! I love the wine goblets!
Nov 19, 2009 at 1:22 pm -
Oh wow. It’s all so perfect and gorgeous! My favorite is the top photos. That tablecloth is so fitting for that setting. I did a natural setting this year too for my Thanksgiving table. You can see it here:
http://www.mooreminutes.com/2009/11/thanksgiving-table-2009-and-kids-table.html
Thank you!
Nov 19, 2009 at 1:27 pm
Lisa -
could you be so kind as to share the font name you used for “Photo Buffet” – i am certain i have it, but can’t remember the name.
thanks!!
Nov 19, 2009 at 3:25 pm -
Hi Jill –
Nov 19, 2009 at 3:35 pm
The font is called “Fling” -
jenn,
i could kiss you! thanks so much
Nov 19, 2009 at 3:41 pm -
These are beautiful. I love using photos whenever & wherever – makes everything so personal. Check out some of the place setting ideas on my blog – http://www.1800flowers.com/julie. I think you’ll like them too. Happy Thanksgiving!
Nov 19, 2009 at 7:07 pm -
Really great ideas
Nov 19, 2009 at 11:01 pm I especially like the pears set atop the dishes – so simple, so clever. -
I read about how expensive buying multiple candles can be. I hand=stamped candles for favors for my daughter christening. I had to buy about 50 candles, so I saved up Michael’s and AC Moore coupons (which Michael’s accepts) They sell 3-packs of white pillar candles. With the coupon, it comes to about $1.00 per candle!
Nov 20, 2009 at 9:10 am -
Good Stuff!
Nov 20, 2009 at 10:57 am
Jenn, have you posted the new Thanksgiving “party themes” (from the sneak peak) yet? -
These were definitely inspirational. Ideas are elegant and easy! Some of these will definitely make an appearance at our dinner next Thursday!
Nov 20, 2009 at 11:05 am -
Chris –
Not yet….sigh. I seriously need a time-freezing machine so I can catch up on everything :0It’s on my list for this weekend though… has to be – TG is next week already!!
Jenn
Nov 20, 2009 at 6:33 pm -
Your table design is very beautiful
Nov 22, 2009 at 10:28 pm -
Some truly beautiful ideas. Many of these elements could easily translate into beautiful table settings for a fall wedding.
Nov 23, 2009 at 9:46 am
Ikea is a great place to buy pillar candles at reasonable prices! -
Really beautiful all those tables set. Great ideas.
Nov 28, 2009 at 4:32 am
