YOU STILL HAVE TIME! Don't fret! There's a little over a week to get it together, but if you're planning to decorate for Thanksgiving and haven't yet - here's your dose of inspiration. Whether you cook & host your family, are going to a "Friends"-Giving celebration or just want to celebrate the day at home before heading out to dinner (as Nicole & I will be doing!), here are some fun ideas and suggestions.
Personalize Your Table
Credit {from top left, clockwise} : 1. Craft paper table cloth with hand-drawn place settings from Lemon Thistle; 2. JustDestiny used West Elm plates but you could use chalkboard paint & DIY; 3. Another simple craft paper runner from Dawn Nicole Designs; 4. Chalkboard Buffet Labels from Celebrations at Home; 5. Cute Kids Table complete with crayons from Country Living
Use White or Painted Pumpkins for a Little Something Different
Credit {from top left, clockwise} : 1. Gold painted pumpkins & pine cones from A Pumpkin & a Princess; 2. Calligraphed pumpkin from ; 3. Sanity Fair; 4. Mantle vignette from Here Comes the Sun; 5. Easy decor using mini pumpkins from Sanity Fair
Add Warmth & Texture with Flannel or Plaid
Credit : 1. Cozy textures from Liz Marie; 2. Flannel table clothes in varying patterns from Holly Mathias Interiors; 3. Runner from the Golden Sycamore
Add to the Cozy Mood with Candles
Credit {from top left, clockwise} : 1. Apples, greens & pillar candles from Julie Blanner; 2. Votive candles cut into a log with gourds & pumpkins from Intimate Weddings; 3. Better Homes & Gardens tied vegetables to candles with ribbon; 4. Acorns in hanging ball jars from The Glamorous Housewife
Now Your House Looks Amazing... Don't Forget a Seasonal Drink!
Credit {from top left, clockwise} : A twist on a classic Gin & Tonic with Cranberry and Thyme from A Cozy Kitchen; 2. Set the Table has a delicious Bourbon Apple Cider; 3. Drink your dessert with Pumpkin Pie Shooters from A Night Owl (a non-alcoholic version is an option, but why?; 4. Keep wine cold at dinner with this DIY pumpkin ice bucket from Cheryl Style
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