{"id":60788,"date":"2017-11-16T08:41:08","date_gmt":"2017-11-16T13:41:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/?p=60788"},"modified":"2017-11-16T18:21:01","modified_gmt":"2017-11-16T23:21:01","slug":"setting-thanksgiving-table","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/2017\/11\/16\/setting-thanksgiving-table\/","title":{"rendered":"Setting a Thanksgiving table….."},"content":{"rendered":"

Hello, it’s a cold rainy morning here in NY.\u00a0 As we all start to prepare for the first of the two big holidays during the winter months, Thanksgiving, I know many hostesses are taking stock of their “inventory” to start planning out their table and how they will entertain on this all important holiday of giving thanks.<\/p>\n

We usually host and it’s always an intimate affair. Normally we are 7-12 people which if you ask me is just perfect. I absolutely love Thanksgiving because it’s a day that solely centers on togetherness, family, quality time and a day for us all to slow down and enjoy each other with no outside “noise” and that includes presents:)<\/p>\n

I love setting a holiday table and this year I am inspired by nature, wanting to bring in the outdoors a bit with greenery, pine cones, acorns, a bit of rustic elegance. I thought I would share with you some ideas for setting a table and how my process works. It is often a happy mess before a pretty table is set:)<\/p>\n

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We will sit in the dining room and always will have a fire going and of course a candle burning.\u00a0 Candles set a mood, smell so wonderful and that subtle flickering light just adds to the ambiance. And let’s not forget piping in some soft holiday music,\u00a0 a must!<\/p>\n

I will start with simple white linen place mats and “build” from there. I gather all of my ingredients for the table and start experimenting. I take away, add, and edit until I have it just right. In this case I am using my silver square chargers, my beautiful very holiday appropriate Woodland china from Spode and my beautiful Vagabond shed antler flatware.<\/p>\n

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Once I decide which plates I am using, I add my glassware. I like to mix, here are some William Yeoward wine glasses with the beautiful etched water goblets from Anthropologie which look like a million bucks (click here to see)<\/span><\/strong><\/a> . They mix beautifully with just about any pattern, FYI.<\/p>\n

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This year am over the moon with this new style fall monogrammed napkin..how gorgeous are these! Just smitten with them and they make a beautiful addition to the layering process of creating my table.<\/p>\n

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I am big on going out and cutting whatever might be in season, so this year I am going out to the yard and will be cutting snippets of boxwood, evergreen and gathered pine cones and acorns. Some people look at trees and admire the nature, I look at trees and start brainstorming about my table and. mantles:)<\/p>\n

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The mini pine cones were bought at Michaels Arts and Crafts stores*unless you are lucky enough to have them in your yard, if so go to town! I normally don’t do this however until a few days before Thanksgiving to be sure they don’t dry out. Then I start to play with plates….<\/p>\n

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The battle of the plates:)<\/p>\n

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Some experimentation<\/p>\n

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And this is where I have a lot of fun,\u00a0 I experimented and though I love the full on effect of the greens bordering the entire plate which lets face it makes one beautiful picture<\/p>\n

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Then I added the acorn mint julep with greens and a pinecone which I really loved the effect of-<\/p>\n

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But to be practical,\u00a0 I didn’t want my family to feel like they have to have a minor in plant biology to artfully figure how to eat amidst a mini forest:) I\u00a0 decided on the four corners as it’s more practical and shows off the beauty of the charger, added my pine cones and voila!<\/p>\n

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I love my acorn mint juleps filled with greens and pinecones and will be placing one at every setting this year<\/p>\n

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You can never have too many beautiful serving pieces and I will be having some new additions to my table this year like this fabulous hammered silver moose wine bucket-<\/p>\n

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Then I will be adding tall simple glass hurricanes some greenery and pine cones (I buy a big box of huge sugar cones every holiday). They are by far one of the best decorating objects for tables, mantels, etc….both for Thanksgiving and Christmas.<\/p>\n

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The big addition to this years table will be my newly sourced mini silver table lamps, never thought I could so fall in love with a lamp! I have always admired these, love how elegant small lamps look on tables at parties, weddings,etc…then when I went to the Polo Bar in NYC, there they were again!\u00a0 These look so beautiful by a table setting all lit up, they add such elegance and ambiance.<\/p>\n

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So I set out on a mission and luckily found them via one of my manufacturers. They are offered in my current flash sale and they have been an instant hit! I will be placing one at every table setting. Here is a dress rehearsal picture-<\/p>\n

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And as all the elements have come together, I hope to create my dream Thanksgiving table, at least for this year:) The beauty about doing it ahead of time is that you get to enjoy it for weeks not days, and honestly I would rather walk past this set table every day then a bare table, it really puts you in the holiday spirit! You can be sure I will share the finished product with you. next week.<\/p>\n

In case this has you inspired to begin your own table setting journey I am offering a giveaway and a sale on all silver.<\/p>\n

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In celebration of Thanksgiving, we have the second day of the flash sale, click here to see the flash sale\u00a0 with all the newest pieces<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

I am also as of today (and today only)\u00a0 offering 15% off all silver\u00a0<\/span> <\/strong>and that even includes my new flatware arrivals and all salad\/serving pieces! Whether you need a tray, a serving bowl, serving pieces, planters, wine buckets…there is something for everyone!<\/p>\n

Use code SILVER, click here to see all silver<\/span> <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Here are some of my personal favorites for Thanksgiving\/holiday-<\/p>\n

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A brand new arrival how fabulous are these hammered hexagon deer head ice buckets in two sizes!<\/p>\n

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I love putting a acorn mint julep at each place setting filled with fresh greens and pinecones or even filled with a tight cluster of flowers in a powder or guest room\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Two of these gorgeous heavy candelabras grace my own table…they are elegance personified<\/p>\n

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Love this planter which I use as a beverage holder, it looks stunning with 3-4 bottles of wine or champagne on ice<\/p>\n

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You can never have too many serving pieces and my serving pieces are among the prettiest out there and very reasonably priced<\/p>\n

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One of my most favorite pieces of my silver collection ever, this very large impressive domed platter reminds me of things you just don’t see anymore…super elegant for any Thanksgiving table<\/p>\n

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This stunning shell encrusted tray is a beauty and perfect for serving a round of drinks on!<\/p>\n

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What table doesn’t\u00a0 look more beautiful with chargers! They really elevate a table setting like few things can.<\/p>\n

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Love my Chippendale inspired serving bowls above in three sizes, great for breads, rolls, nuts, etc….they look like a million dollars but are so reasonable and so beautiful.<\/p>\n

THE GIVEAWAY-<\/span><\/h2>\n

One lucky winner will win a large mint julep cup of his\/her choice (you choose design). All you need to do is visit my silver section on my online shop and come back here and tell us your most favorite item and how you might use it. I will announce the winner on Sunday so be sure to check back.<\/p>\n

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Ahh,\u00a0 this has me so looking forward to Thanksgiving and getting to work setting my table. Not to mention indulging in what is to me, one of the best meals of the year where all diets are left at the door. I always look forward to Thanksgiving and hope this post maybe gave you a few ideas to jump start your own holiday table.<\/p>\n

Only thing that will be different this year and definitely hard, is Teddy not being with us. He so loved all the leftovers and we always gave him a bowl of a little of everything when we sat down to indulge, it was his favorite meal of the year too:) He will really be missed this year.<\/p>\n

Thanks for stopping in, until next time!<\/p>\n

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