Colors & Flavors of the Season

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Thanksgiving Day is upon us. People travel far and wide to visit and dine with family and friends. The beauty of autumn inspires the color palette and flavors of this vibrant and entertaining holiday. Let’s look at ideas for décor and food for Thanksgiving Day.

Seasonal Home Décor:
Welcome Flag

Thanksgiving Flag

Pumpkins & Chrysanthemums

Outdoor Display

Pumpkin & Gourd Wreath

Pumpkin Wreath

Fabric Pumpkins

Fabric Pumpkin Pillows

Hand Blown Glass Pumpkin

Blue & Brown Glass Pumpkin

Create bold contrasts to all the oranges & reds by using blues and greens.

Pumpkin Place Setting

Table Setting

Use a Sharpie marker to turn tiny pumpkins into seasonal place cards.

Pumpkin Paper Napkins

Decorative Paper Napkins

Besides using these for appetizers and dining, decorative paper napkins can be placed in bathrooms as disposable hand towels.

Cornucopia Centerpiece

Cornucopia Centerpiece

Candles create a welcoming atmosphere, warm light and fragrance.

Seasonal Flavors:
Cranberry Juice Cocktail

Cranberry Juice Cocktail

Cranberry is a great option for beverages, baked goods and of course cranberry sauce.

Spicy Mulled Wine

Spicy Mulled Wine

Butternut Squash Soup

Butternut Squash Soup

Turkey & Stuffing

Turkey & Stuffing

Sweet Potatoes

Sweet Potatoes

Although these are usually served as a side dish, sweet potato pie is a delicious dessert.

Pumpkin Cheesecake

Pumpkin Cheesecake

Cinnamon Apple Pie

Cinnamon Apple Pies

Pecan Pie

Pecan Pie

After Dinner Activities:
Relaxation

Relax After Dinner

If you ever felt a turkey “coma,” you know a comfortable recliner can be your best friend. Of course, a wide-screen television for watching football is also a must.

Family Challenge – Let the Games Begin

Work Off Your Dinner

If you have leftover pumpkins from Halloween, you could start a new tradition competing for prizes in creative pumpkin design and/or carving.

Thanks for Reading, Happy Thanksgiving & Happy Crafting!

12 thoughts on “Colors & Flavors of the Season”

  3. Love it!!!!!! Wonderful, cozy, sweet, cute, delicious, adorable, elegant and inspiring post.
    Dear Lisa your pumpkin figure and your pumpkins painting are amazing and the pumpkin
    cheessecake makes me hungry. Those colors bringsus a warm sensation and calm.
    Thank’s for inspiring us! Have a lovely and comfortable time, almost the last weekend of
    November. Wishing you and yours all your wishes coming true!
    I’m so grateful with you for your kindness, suport and friendship.
    Sweet dreams!

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