Thanksgiving is one of my all time favorite holidays. It’s the perfect combination of fall, food, family, and pumpkin pie- can’t beat that! It’s a perfect time to remember all of our blessings and share our gratitude with our family and friends. Of course, I’m all about the fall decor! This Thanksgiving table is really natural and neutral with just a little bit of glitz! To make your holiday a little smoother, I am sharing an elegant table setting that you can create! My suggestion is to start early and get the Thanksgiving table set a few days before Thanksgiving. It’s such a nice way to get into the spirit of Thanksgiving.
I’m sharing the steps of how-to decorate a thanksgiving tablescape….
Supplies Needed
- Placemats: brown craft paper, scissors, double sided tape, brown sharpie
- Plate Setting: wicker charger, gold charger, decorative ceramic plate, “Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart” FREE printable
- Bouquet Bunches: hydrangeas, greenery, wire, wire cutters, burlap ribbon, and of course- a little sparkly gold floral pick!
- Centerpiece: large basket, cabbage, succulents, hydrangeas, small chalkboard, craft pumpkin, gourds, etc.
- Name place cards – a dried magnolia leaf was used for the name place card
Step 1: Cut craft paper to make a placemat. The easiest way to do this would be to trace a placemat you already have. Then, stack the wicker and gold chargers. Leave extra space on the right side to write “My Many Blessings”. This is such a fun way for your family and friends to write down what they are thankful for! Leave sharpies or pens on the table so they can count their blessings while they enjoy your delicious meal! I layered the rattan charger with a gold charger on top.
Step 2: Add your favorite plate. Layer a cloth napkin in the center of the plate. Then place a soup bowl on top. I love how elegant these layers look!
Step 3: I placed a twig birds nest in the bowl. This added a little special touch but isn’t completely necessary. Set your simple bouquet bunch (tutorial below) and the “Give Thanks” printable inside the bowl. The “give thanks” printable is free and can be found by subscribing at the bottom of the post.
How To: Simple Bouquet Bunches
Step 1: Buy hydrangeas, greenery, accessories, etc. Most artificial flowers and foliage come in bunches, so trim the bunches down with wire cutters. Be careful with the sharp wires!
Step 2: Layer your greenery and accessories. One of the benefits of artificial flowers and foliage is that their stems are all adjustable- so play around with the stems and branches until it looks just right.
Step 3: Finally, add the hydrangeas on top. Secure all the flowers and foliage together in your hands. Then, wrap the stems together with wire to hold them in place.
Step 4: Cut a strip of burlap ribbon about 14 -24 inches long (depending on your preference). Make a loop and position it off to the side. Then, secure the ribbon on with wire. Yep, that’s it! It is that simple, yet turned out so beautifully!
So here’s a sneak peek at tomorrow’s post. You’ll see the entire Thanksgiving tablescape with the succulent centerpiece!
Each person needs a plate, and at least a fork, knife and spoon, a water glass and another type of glass depending on what you are drinking. And of course, don’t forget the napkin (cloth preferred)
Do’s & Don’ts of setting a Thanksgiving Table:
Do try your best to set a pretty table for Thanksgiving
Do use cloth napkins
Do use name place cards or in this case a name place leaf
Do make sure salt and pepper are on the table
Do have a place where family and friends can write what they are thankful for
Don’t use scented candles
Don’t wait til the last minute to set your table
Don’t serve too many appetizers
A couple of other thoughts.
Do make a playlist of fun and grateful songs that set the mood for Thanksgiving
Do make plenty of desserts
Do have food boxes ready for guests to take home leftovers
You might want to check out my fall tablescape from last year! I love how that turned out, but I think this year’s Thanksgiving table is maybe my favorite. If you’re looking for a simple way to let your friends know you’re thankful for them, check out this easy “Happy Fall!” gift idea with a free printable.
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Here’s a shopping list of items I used in this post:
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- Rattan Chargers
- Gold chargers
- Silk Hydrangeas
- Cream colored dinnerware
- Burlap Ribbon
- Ornamental Artificial Cabbage
- Succulents The succulents and cabbages are not shown in this post but wait til you see what I’ve done with them in tomorrow’s post!!
- Rattan Chargers
I have so much to be grateful for… my family, my friends, my home, my faith, and of course- all of you! I am filled with gratitude to have such loving, supportive readers. I hope you all have a very happy Thanksgiving!
What are you grateful for this year?
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lynn says
love it!
Toni - Design Dazzle says
Thanks, Lynn!
Crissy says
Thanks for the free printable!
Toni - Design Dazzle says
Thank you, Crissy!!
Lauren says
Love
Toni - Design Dazzle says
Thanks, Lauren!
Barbie Phillips says
Thanks for the great ideas!
Toni - Design Dazzle says
You are welcome, Barbie!
Shea says
Love!
Toni - Design Dazzle says
Thank you!
Darci says
Thanks!
Lori says
Beautiful and simple elegance
Toni - Design Dazzle says
Thanks, Lori!
Carol Burzynski says
Just found your post from last year. It is wonderful!
Toni - Design Dazzle says
I appreciate your kind words Carol!
Roswitha Thompson says
These s are so cute! Thanks for sharing with us!
Toni - Design Dazzle says
I appreciate your kind comment. Thank you!
Teresa Smith says
Love this
Toni - Design Dazzle says
Thanks, Teresa!
Tiva Jordan says
Great ideas
Toni - Design Dazzle says
I very much enjoy decorating for the holidays. Thank you, Tiva!!
Cherice says
Love it, can’t wait to try
Toni - Design Dazzle says
Awesome. I’m so glad you are doing it! Have fun!
Toni
Dana Campbell says
Love this!
Toni - Design Dazzle says
I appreciate your kind comment! Thanks!
Heather Tankersley says
Looking forward to printable
Toni - Design Dazzle says
I’m glad to help!
Martha Magallon says
thanks
Toni - Design Dazzle says
It’s always nice to hear a comment. Thanks, Martha! : )
Martha Magallon says
love your table setting
Toni - Design Dazzle says
Thanks, Martha!
Kathy Kitterman says
Love the brown paper placemat for all to pen their blessings!
Toni - Design Dazzle says
Thank you. Yes, it is a great way to write our blessings and share them!
Nicole says
Such simple and elegant ideas!
Toni - Design Dazzle says
Yes,I agree! it is simple and elegant. Thank you!
Betty says
So eloquent I just love it.
Toni - Design Dazzle says
I appreciate your kind comments. Thanks
Angela says
Beautiful!
Toni - Design Dazzle says
Thank you, Angela!
Rebecca Johnson says
Great ideas!
Toni - Design Dazzle says
Thank you, Rebecca!
deb says
thanks
Toni - Design Dazzle says
Thank you!! Happy Holidays!
Leslie Ott says
gorgeous..thank you and happy holidays!
Toni - Design Dazzle says
You are so kind! Have a wonderful holiday season!
Stacey Meyer says
Truly beautiful and inspirational!
Toni - Design Dazzle says
That is so sweet!! Thank you, Stacey!
Denise Thompson says
Thank you!
Toni - Design Dazzle says
Denise – I appreciate your comment!
beverly says
simple and elegant!
Toni - Design Dazzle says
It’s a fun table to decorate. Thanks for your comments.
Tina Moran says
Great ideas!
Toni - Design Dazzle says
I appreciate your comment. Thanks.
Jennifer says
Thanks
Toni - Design Dazzle says
Happy Thanksgiving! Thank you.
Kristyn says
Love it!
Toni - Design Dazzle says
Thank you so much!
Christie Martino says
Gorgeous!
Linda says
Awesome
Toni - Design Dazzle says
I’m so grateful for so much that getting to decorate a pretty table at thanksgiving is the icing on top!
Susana Martin says
Love this idea. I look forward to decorating my table this year.
Toni - Design Dazzle says
Awesome! Happy Thanksgiving!
Jennifer LaParne says
Beautiful, fantastic tips!
Toni - Design Dazzle says
Thank you. Happy Thanksgiving.
Mary Ann says
Luv ur ideas
Toni - Design Dazzle says
Thank you Mary Ann!
manda says
Beautiful so elegant
Toni - Design Dazzle says
Thank you!
Tami says
cute!!!
Shelly Raetz says
What a beautiful idea. Love love love it! Thank you for sharing!
Toni - Design Dazzle says
Thank you so much!
Jennifer Danner says
Thanks! Looks great!
Toni - Design Dazzle says
Thank you. I appreciate your kind words.
marquilla says
Love!
Toni - Design Dazzle says
Thank you!
Susan Anderson says
Thanks for the free printables
Lynette says
Looking forward to getting printable tags
Renee walter says
Thank you so much for the awesome primtables! Have a super Holiday season!
Toni - Design Dazzle says
You are welcome. And a wonderful holiday season to you and yours!
kori rose says
Great ideas and a gorgeous table!
Toni - Design Dazzle says
I appreciate your kind comments!!
Maria Cole says
Love This
Toni - Design Dazzle says
It is pretty! Thank you.
Heila says
I love the simplicity with the message coming through strong.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful ideas.
Toni - Design Dazzle says
You are so kind! Thank you.
Kori Rose says
Thank you!!!
Kathy says
Thanks! Love it!
Michellle says
Thanks for the great ideas
Kerry says
Thank you!
Toni - Design Dazzle says
Enjoy!
Shelly says
would love the printable give thanks with a grateful heart
Toni - Design Dazzle says
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Claudia Piedrahita says
I love all your ideas y decorations. Thank you for share.
Toni - Design Dazzle says
Thanks, Claudia!
Claudia says
I love all your ideas and decorations. Thank you for share
Toni - Design Dazzle says
Thank you for your kind comments!
Claudia says
Free printable Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart
Jayne says
So awesome. Love it.
Toni - Design Dazzle says
Thank you, Jayne!
Kathy says
So cute
Kori Rose says
Thank you for your ideas!!!
Toni - Design Dazzle says
You are very welcome!
Kori Rose says
Thank you!
lesen motor says
I am actually grateful to the holder of this website who has shared
this great article at at this time.
Andy says
Would love the “Give thanks” table card please
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Mary says
Thank you for the free printables!
Toni - Design Dazzle says
Very welcome, Mary!
Sun says
thanks!
Toni - Design Dazzle says
You are very welcome!
Tina says
Thank you for this!
Toni - Design Dazzle says
You are so welcome!