Thanksgiving Decorations?

[cammy85]

We are hosting thanksgiving for the first time, and I love doing crafty projects (especially sewing!) so I am trying to find ways to decorate for thanksgiving or if anyone has any table setting pictures or inspiration to share. I don''t want to be too over the top, but I''d love for it to have a certain sophistication!

Any ideas?

 

[MonkeyPie]

Check out this link - it has links to TONS of DIY projects for Thanksgiving!

Yay!

 

[cammy85]

Thank you MP! That''s definitely a start! I am so excited about hosting it, and I really want it to go well!!

 

[dragonfly411]

I like fall/harvesty wreaths! You can do fall leaves, red and yellow flowers, etc. I ended up doing a glass vase with red and rust colored flowers, and we have pumpkins out.

 

[MichelleCarmen]

Every year, I put out turkey shaped placemats and Turkey Candles. They''re a fun way to add a touch of festivity to the table.

NOT my auction, however, am posting to show the ones I have. They''re small so I set them out *on top of* larger, regular size placemats. . .

http://cgi.ebay.com/Pottery-Barn-Kids-4-Turkey-Thanksgiving-placemats-NEW_W0QQitemZ260486603832QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3ca6362438

 

[Ara Ann]

Depending on the size of your table, vs. number of guests, you don''t want to over do the decorations...you''ll need room for the food!

But I saw the cutest gourd vases on the cover of a Fall magazine! They chose different kinds of squash/pumpkins, various sizes and colors, cut the tops off and scraped them clean...added water and some large mums (cut the stems short)...they are super cute and really pretty!

Good luck!! I love hosting Thanksgiving dinner too!

 

[TooPatient]

I remember one Thanksgiving at my grandparents'' house. Grandma took little baskets (about 2 inches tall) and put miniature silk leaves & berries in them. Each one got a cute little turkey shaped name card.
There were only about 20 of us there (and all family) so we didn''t really need the place cards, but so cute. I still have mine somewhere.

She took the same silk stuff (only regular size) and made a centerpiece out of it.

Grandma always loved holidays and did a great job decorating. Elegant yet cozy.
I miss her....
Sorry. Back to the decorations.

You could take some of the same silk leaves and make candle rings also. (be careful -- we always used holders designed with a dish to catch wax and put these UNDER so they wouldn''t catch fire)

 

[cammy85]

dragonfly411, MC, Ara Ann and TooPatient -

Thank you so much for your ideas so far. I am definitely worried aobut going overkill as I want most of the table space for food (YUMMY). The gourd candles and silk leaves under candles sound really nice, I love what candlelight does to a room. The placecard idea is so cute. I think with my group that would be a little overkill, but I am thinking of making a little extra "goody" to set on each person''s plate as a little favor. I''m pretty sure I am going to keep it pretty simpe - and more autumn-y than thanksgiving-y. I love the reds, browns and golds that go with the season, so hopefully I can tastefully add these colors it''s goign to be 10-15 people, which isn''t a ton, but a lot for me. I''m used to 2, maybe 4 at the most! But I cannot wait! I love any excuse to craft, and I''m actually off to the store tonight to pick up some supplies I''ll need!!

Yay!!