The Thanksgiving Table
The holidays are just around the corner, and by around the corner I mean Thanksgiving is this Thursday! Every year I find that autumn and the holidays sneak up on me and I am always rushing around trying to shop, do all the seasonal activities, and of course decorate for each festivity.
Decorating for Halloween and Christmas are pretty straightforward: pumpkins, haystacks, and spooky ornamentation; Christmas trees, Santa’s, and ornaments galore. Even though Thanksgiving is just as celebrated as the rest, I find that it’s the more humble of the holidays—when it comes to decorating. Primarily, the table is the essential focus of the Thanksgiving gathering.
And while the table is the highlight of the holiday, it doesn’t mean you have to come up with a extravagant arrangement. I find that keeping things simple can be just as cozy and elegant, and can be put together on short notice without hurting your wallet.
Keep simple items on hand that can be dressed up or down for any occasion. White dinnerware can be used everyday and for special gatherings. Neutral toned table runners and table clothes are the perfect backdrop for your table. Inexpensive burlap is not only great for a rustic feel, but can also be incorporated in a more elegant table setting. Simple white candles: pillar; tea-light; etc., all add warmth and give you that feeling of cheer we all yearn for during the holidays. Pair these simple items with some evergreen trimmings and small gourds from your local garden center, and your table will feel simply cheerful.