Thanksgiving is celebrated by everyone across the United States. It is a time of family gatherings and delicious food. Planning is the key to preparing a feast for a crowd, which can be a daunting task. There are so many decisions to be made, starting with the dining table.
Traditional Dining Room Table
Is there enough room for your guests and the food? Should you serve a sit-down dinner or buffet style? How can you create a festive atmosphere?
Contemporary Dining Room Table
Just as artists are faced with a blank canvas, what can you do with an empty table? Let’s look at a few options…
Tablecloths & Placemats:
Tablecloths
Placemats
Centerpieces:
Table Runners, Candles & Flowers
Cornucopia with Seasonal Produce
Seasonal Accents at Varying Heights
Ceramic Pumpkins & Leaves
Place Settings & Glassware:
Formal Place Setting – Neutrals
Formal Place Setting – Bold Jewel Tones
Casual Tropical Place Setting
Buffet-Style Place Setting
Glassware
Food Presentation:
Charcuterie Boards
Spreading Knives
Bold Contrasting Colors & Materials
Decorative Platters & Artfully Arranged Food
Thanksgiving Themed Desserts
Homemade Cakes & Candy (Edible Décor)
Lighting:
Firelight & Candlelight
Fairy Lights
Specialty Lights & Floral Garland
Thanksgiving Day:
Dinner is Served
Celebrating with Family & Friends
I hope these suggestions will inspire you to come up with creative Thanksgiving décor in your own unique style. Wow your guests on this memorable occasion. If you have any family traditions you would like to share, please do so in the comments.
Thanks for Reading, Happy Thanksgiving & Happy Crafting!
Crafts Inspire Me 
Wonderful post full of great ideas, elegant detalis, very creative, fashion, cozy, lovely.
Many decorations that invites to enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner in every moment, all counts
food, blanquet, plates, flowers, ornaments and ofcourse family and friends.
I love the tableclothwith pumkins and leave it´s amazing! Wow! Wow! Wow! Love it!
I’m sure you did it. My dear friend Lisa you are awesome, thank’s for share.
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Well you did it again let us enjoy your creativity, good taste and wonderful ideas.
I forgot to mention about your lovely knifes with the turkey, pumkin and asparagus they are a cute
touch for tABLE. Thank’s for share and for all.
Blessings!!! Sweet dreams!
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Happy Thanksgiving time!!!
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Thanks so much, Elvira. It makes me happy knowing you like it. You are correct about the tablecloth with pumpkins. As you know, I enjoy experimenting with colors and layers. Thanks for your friendship & support! It means so much to me. All the best!
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I like those knives too. They make me smile. I’m glad you found some things to inspire you. Take care!
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It’s almost here. Actually the stores and television stations have been showing constant Christmas stuff since September. They seem to forget there are other holidays. Wishing you and your family the best! Sweet dreams!
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It’s a pleasure visit your wonderful blog my dear friend Lisa.
You did it great! Appreciate your kindness, friendship and support always. Thank’s to you.
Best wishes!!!
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Exactly what happend to me when I saw those beautiful knifes.
Thank’s for share and inspiring us.
Take care as well!
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It’s true since September Halloween and Christmas almost together.
Every holiday have charm.
Thank’s for share dear friend Lisa.
Sweet dreams as well!
Blessings!
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Looks great!
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Thanks! Have a great weekend!
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A beautiful table for a wonderful meal…
Dear Lisa let me tell you that yesterday when i visit your blog
tha app took me out, it’s happendmany times and then it moves
me where i was reading. Have an amazing day full of all the things
makes you happy! Thank’s for all!
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I’m sorry I didn’t respond sooner. I didn’t receive this message in my email. I guess WordPress is still hailing issues. No worries. Sleep well!
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