Can you believe we’re only a few days away from Turkey Day? I combed through all sorts of inspiration for this year’s Thanksgiving tablescape only to find myself drawn back to the classics. Candlelight. Crisp, autumnal golds and oranges. Something lending comfort and coziness after what’s certainly been a year for the books.
In our tablescape, looped woven chargers add a textural element to the table and help ground the rest of the decorative items. The best part might be that they’re under $6.00 each. It’s all about mixing the low with the high.
Our fall china is very close to Spode’s Woodland pattern, but not quite. We were visiting my in-laws over the holidays a year ago and came across several of these dinner plates, bowls, and salad plates at a shop nearby. Naturally, we bought them all up and so our collection started. This is our first year using them and I plan to mix and match them with Spode’s classic pattern down the road.
Our crystal candlesticks add a much-needed modern pop to this spread. They keep everything balanced – and couldn’t we all use a little balance after working from home for these last few months?!
Now seems like a great time to mention something I constantly harp on: the importance of good lighting. We’ve added tall candlesticks here in varying heights in addition to votives (aren’t the pinecones a fun straddle between fall and winter?) all along the center of the table. I found our pack of candles at Tuesday Morning after the holidays (pro tip: always go on the hunt the day after a major holiday for fabulous buys). Here’s a similar one from Pottery Barn and a flameless LED version on Amazon.
I tend to subscribe to the “more is more” mantra in nearly everything, but it’s especially true when it comes to candlelight. You just can’t have too much.
In lieu of flowers, we filled a Staub pumpkin tureen (we used the smaller version, which I’ve been able to find in white here) with seasonal gourds. This adds a fun touch and is very fuss-free.
Of course, candy is on the table since it’s the holidays and everyone knows that calories just don’t count during the holidays. My mom sent us the best assortment of candy corn and pumpkin pie almonds, so I had to incorporate them. The aforementioned almonds barely made it through the weekend. You can find them at Fresh Market.
Our little gold turkey salt and pepper shakers were a happy HomeGoods finds from a few years ago. I found a similar pair at Macy’s here that are currently on sale for under $8.00. You might recognize the glass Williams Sonoma turkey from our tailgates. It normally holds maroon and orange jellybeans at football games, but today, it’s perfect for our Turkey Day table. I’ve searched high and low for a similar one, but we got it so long ago, I just haven’t had any luck.
Bronze flowers (similar here) from my grandmother keep our Sferra ivory napkins (similar here) in place at each setting. I love the way they tie everything in together and truly shout “the leaves are changing” in a nice, inside voice.
The Michael Aram palm napkin holder is one of my favorite items to incorporate to elevate a tablescape. It’s perfect for the cocktails your guests might still be holding when they reach the dinner table.
Speaking of, these cocktail napkins are disposable and the thickest, best quality ones I’ve found. They’re by one of our favorite brands, Caspari, and customizing them on their website is an absolute breeze. I used them in this gold and white tablescape.
I’d love to hear how you all are celebrating Thanksgiving this year of all years! Let me know in the comments below, and tell me if there’s anything you’d like to see these next few days before Turkey Day. Cheers, friends!
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