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Eleven Thanksgiving Decorating Ideas

November 14, 2013 By Colleen Jorgenson 13 Comments

Thanksgiving Decor Ideas

I’ve gathered some ideas together for Thanksgiving for a couple of reasons.

First, I’ve joined 20 other bloggers for a Virtual Progressive Thanksgiving Dinner, where you can start here and then progress from blog to blog to get inspiration for your own Thanksgiving dinner.

Very cool, right?

Secondly, as most people know, Thanksgiving is the traditional hallmark for the ending of Fall.

Bye bye pumpkins.

Hello pine boughs.

See ya, dried foliage.

Welcome back, glitz and glitter.

Adios . . .

Ok, you get the point.

So let’s talk Decorating for Fall’s final hurrah of the year.

fall front entry decor

If you’re hosting Thanksgiving Dinner this year, you’ll want to set the tone at your front entry. But it doesn’t have to be anything lavish. Just Simple Fall Décor will welcome your guests with color and texture.

Once inside, look around and determine where your family and friends will be spending the most time.

Besides at the table, of course. Smile

A quick and easy decorating showcase is the mantel, or any tableau you have. If you’ve struggled with decorating mantels before, here are some tips that might help a bit.

But seriously? You and I both know the star of that Thursday is the dinner table.

Maybe you go all out with fine linen and china.

Or maybe you’re like me.

Truth be told, I like to mix things up, combine heirlooms with handmade. I like how blending textures adds warmth to the table.

Here are a few ideas for table decorations.

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Burlap is such a great texture for Fall, even for Thanksgiving. You can layer it over a tablecloth or use it alone. Add a stenciled touch to coordinate your color palette.

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If you’re feeling more ambitious, dress up plain muslin with fall leaves and berries in metallic and glitter paints.

fresh fruit centerpiece

For the center of the table, consider fresh fruit rather than flowers.

fall basket centerpiece

Although a basket of fall flowers and cattails is easily removed when Tom makes his appearance.

(the turkey. But you knew that, didn’t you.)

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You don’t have to have a centerpiece at all though. Just use what you’ve got and create a stunning display.

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Add shimmer with votives and tealights in handpainted faux “mercury glass”.

 

painted fall goblet

Handpainted wine goblets add a gorgeous decorative touch at each place setting.

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As do napkins painted with a touch of shimmery paint.

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Make these burlap napkin holders for Thanksgiving, then add the poinsettias and holly afterwards for Christmas.

They’ll tie back beautifully to your burlap runner.

Really, decorating doesn’t have to be difficult and you don’t have to have a china cabinet full of holiday pieces.

With a little creativity . . . and a bit of paint here and there . . . you can make your own lovely decorations.


Now . . . let’s get to the rest of the Virtual Progressive Thanksgiving Dinner, shall we?

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Please visit the following blogs:

November Fourteenth:

Printables –

Worthing Court

Mom 4 Real

Decor –

Just Paint It

Making Lemonade

Centerpieces:

The Everyday Home

Designer’s Sweet Spot

Table Decor and Ideas –

Creating This Life

My Soulful Home

Major Hoff Takes a Wife

Drinks –

Southern Color

Deja Vue Designs

Appetizers –

Our Southern Home

Sweet Pea

 

November Fifteenth:

Soups –

Town and Country Living

Just Us Four

Salads –

Cedar Hill Farmhouse

Fresh Idea Studio

Main Dishes –

Designed by BH

First Home Love Life

Side Dishes –

All Things Heart and Home

Desserts –

Domestically Speaking

Lilacs and Longhorns

Parting Gifts –

House on the Way

Dukes and Duchesses


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Comments

  1. Carrie says

    November 14, 2013 at 4:10 pm

    You’re so talented, Colleen! Truly amazing talent, right there.

    Reply
  2. Tammy Killoough says

    November 14, 2013 at 4:20 pm

    What a wonderful collection of ideas! Thank You for sharing your creative mind with us! ~Tammy

    Reply
  3. Therese Feeman says

    November 14, 2013 at 4:34 pm

    Love all your holiday decorating ideas, Colleen! So many beautiful little touches.
    Cheers to you and yours this Thanksgiving,
    Therese

    Reply
  4. www.mysoulfulhome.com says

    November 15, 2013 at 1:58 am

    Pretty & great ideas! Thanks Colleen!

    Reply
  5. Christine @ First Home...Love Life says

    November 15, 2013 at 2:30 am

    What a great collection of ideas Colleen! Thanks for sharing! Happy Thanksgiving!

    Reply
  6. Mrs Hoff says

    November 15, 2013 at 4:06 am

    Thanks for sharing! So many great tips! -Sara @ Major Hoff Takes A Wife

    Reply
  7. Suzy Handgraaf says

    November 15, 2013 at 1:12 pm

    Thank you for sharing your wonderful collection of tips, Colleen. I can’t believe that Thanksgiving is just around the corner!

    Reply
  8. thistlewoodfarm says

    November 15, 2013 at 3:43 pm

    Love all these ideas….but I think my favorite are the pumpkin glasses!

    Happy early Thanksgiving to you!
    karianne

    Reply
  9. Leslie Stewart says

    November 15, 2013 at 4:39 pm

    Thanks for all the great inspirations! It’s been wonderful being part of this progressive dinner with you! Have a great weekend.

    Reply
  10. Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking says

    November 15, 2013 at 7:10 pm

    What great decor ideas! So fun having a virtual dinner with you

    Reply
  11. Christy Our Southern Home says

    November 16, 2013 at 1:32 pm

    Awesome ideas! Happy Thanksgiving to you! ~Christy

    Reply
  12. Shannah @ Just Us Four says

    November 16, 2013 at 1:54 pm

    So many great ideas all gathered together in one place. Happy to be having a virtual dinner with you.

    Reply
  13. Dria S says

    November 17, 2013 at 3:00 am

    What great inspiration! Love all these ideas

    Reply

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