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Here is how I turned all of those goodies above into a table setting for our little family.
I have it easier this year.
Not emotionally, we will be missing family, but hosting is easier.
For the past 7 years I have hosted thanksgiving at our Utah home with my family and friends who didn’t have family close. There was always at least 25-30 people.
I would clear out my entire basement and set up nice tables, chairs and all white dishes that I had been collecting over the years with Thanksgiving in mind.
This year we are living away from family in CT. I have been touched by how many have invited us to their thanksgiving, close friends and people that we are not super close to.
I love how thoughtful others can be and that know one wants anyone to be alone. It makes me realize that I need to reach out and always make sure those I meet have somewhere to go for the Holidays.
We decided that we are going to go into NYC, since it is only an hour away and see the parade and go out to dinner. Doing something different might be a good distraction.
But I still plan on making a nice dinner for our family of four, and this is where it will be held, in our little cape.
We have a tradition of everyone writing on an anonymous leaf what they are thankful for. We have a rule that it can’t be a general answer, we all know you are thankful for your family. We put the “thankful leaves” in a bowl and pass it around the table while we eat. You draw one out and before you read it you first say your favorite part of the meal you have eaten. I personally love that part because last year my sweet potatoes and brussel sprouts had the most votes (I might be slightly competitive). Then you read the leaf you drew out. We all guess who said each “thankful leaf.”
It is really fun and sets the tone for thanksgiving.
We will carry on that same tradition. It doesn’t matter if I have four or twenty four guests. The effort we put into creating a beautiful setting shows that we love those who make the time to be with us. It shows that we love them by how we serve them.
This is how I show my love and these are the details…
I love the light that reflects off of this mirror garland
The felt ball garland is one of my favorites and will stay up through the winter
You an find it HERE
I wrote on black card stock with a chalk pen for our name tags
You can find them HERE
I found this copper bowl at a second hand store. I planted lettuce in it that I found at Home Depot.
I tried to keep my center piece low so everyone can see over it to talk to the person across the table and something that looks good from all angles.
These arrows were my inspiration for my table setting. Fun simple way to play tribute to the first thanksgiving
You can find them HERE Plain Jane Home
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I don’t have a problem with mixing gold, silver and pewter. I actually think it is an eclectic, not forced look. I like the pop of gold the napkins add with my silver utensils I found at Target a few years ago.
You can find my napkins HERE
I didn’t use place mats because rectangle doesn’t fit best with a round table. I like the texture of my marble table so I didn’t want to cover it up.
I went with round cutting boards I picked up at Home Goods.
I had the white dinner plates you can find similar HERE
The gold trim plates are from a second hand store.
The scallop plates can be found HERE
“Life starts all over when it gets crisp in the fall.”
-F. Scott Fitzgerald
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Set up a little table as guests walk in with leaves, pens and a bowl.
Write on a chalkboard instructions so friends and family can help themselves while you finish your last minute details.
We all know those last ten minutes are crazy as everything comes out of the oven.
Download my “thankful leaves” here Leaf PDF
Recipe and instructions for flower pot bread HERE
Thank you for stopping by for a glimpse into our thanksgiving.
You can read more about my kitchen remodel HERE
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Just loving this whole space and table. Also, I need a marble topped table in my life like yesterday! Ha! Amazing job. 🙂
xo Michael
Thank you Michael! Loved your wheat and being apart of this with you!
beautiful- i love the arrows and i die every time i see that floor.
Thank you! I love those too!
Gosh how absolutely stunning. So much gorgeous texture! I only live an hour and a half away from NYC and actually really close to Michael.
Thank you! We are about the same distance! Have you been to the thanksgiving parade?
Everything is so pretty, and I totally want to try making flower pot bread!!! 🙂
Thank you! It is so easy and such s fun touch!
I love your leaf tradition! And your centerpieces are so pretty…of course everything looks even better with that gorgeous floor!
I know, our floor is our favorite. The lead tradition is so fun!
that flowerpot bread is brilliant! totally inspired by that! I need to make it happen. You have set a beautiful table! and I love the arrows!
I really appreciate that! The bread is so fun!
So chic and lovely. And flower pot bread?! Just brilliant!
You are so sweet! Thank you!!
I love your thoughtful words about people who don't have family near. The leaves are a great idea. Are your garlands the large ones or the small ones? The table looks so inviting. I hope you will post some recipes on your blog (sweet potatoes and Brussel sprouts.) I always love your creative and fresh ideas.
The garland is the large. I will have to share those recipes!!
We are lucky enough to have family nearby, but thank you for speaking for those who do not! There were many Thanksgiving dinners in my childhood with only our individual family in attendance. However, they are cherished memories.
I love the styling you chose and particularly love the greenery in your centerpiece! It is fabulous!
Thank you so much. I appreciate your kind words!
I love your style! So cozy but absolutely beautiful!!!!!!!
Thank you, I really appreciate that. Made my day!
Everything looks amazing! I ‘m for the first time visiting your blog and I must say I like your ideas. I’ll try the black-white combination for my new kitchen.