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Beautifully Simple Thanksgiving Centerpieces

Thursday, November 15th, 2012

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It is hard to believe Thanksgiving is next week already! I am not entertaining any large crowds this year so I am not feeling too stressed about the Holiday this year.

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Although dinner is not going to be a big deal, I still like a pretty centerpiece on the table. I am looking for real simple ideas and here are a few I found that I really like:

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Remember the key word is simple!:

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This might be my favorite (along with the first picture also):

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Now how easy is that to put together and doesn’t it look lovely?

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So pretty!!

I am going to get some berry branches and leaves and little pumpkins. I feel like doing some type of craft this weekend. Relaxing. I need relaxing things to do. Do you have plans yet?

If you need help decorating your home, contact me today.

Thanks!!

Kelly

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Simple Thanksgiving Tablescapes

Monday, November 7th, 2011

Did you know that Thanksgiving is less than three weeks away?! Isn’t that amazing?

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With all of the resources available to us now including magazines, TV and blogs, I thought that maybe this year I would concentrate early on my table setting for the big day. I decided that I didn’t want to wait until the day before and end up just throwing out what I have.

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Wouldn’t it be nice to see your sister-in-law’s face when she comes over and sees what a beautiful table you put together? “Wow! How did you find the time?” she will ask. haha That’s why we have to make a plan early!

Take everything off your dining table first. Do you have a favorite tablecloth you like to use? Or maybe a special table runner? If not, I have found that if you use a beautiful white tablecloth as a foundation, it leaves plenty of room for flexibility and creativity for you to change the overall look with every season.

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Or, maybe you do not need to use a tablecloth at all. A table runner(or two) is a great way to bring color to the table:

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First, you should set the place settings on the table so you can see how much room you will have to decorate the center of table. The easiest set I have found to work with for all occasions is a charger, a large dinner plate, smaller dinner plate and a pretty cloth napkin and to lay across the top:

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Isn’t it such a beautiful look and it is so easy!

Then you can lay out your glassware and silverware. For an easy guide where utensils should go on the table, read here.

There is not usually much room for a centerpiece after the Thanksgiving food dishes come out, so make it simple and special:

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I think it is the attention to detail that makes the table special. I hope this gave you a little more confidence in being able to make your own beautiful, unique Thanksgiving table. It does not have to be a stressful project if you plan a little early. Note to self- that includes you Kelly!

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If you need help setting a beautiful table for the Holiday’s, contact me today.

Thanksgiving Holiday Tablescapes

Thursday, November 18th, 2010

Only a few days away from the Holiday madness! I wanted to share some pretty tablescapes to help get you inspired and give you a few ideas to jazz up your table.

My florist friend Valerie from Floral Arranging 101, suggested to buy two or three mixed bouquets (all the same) at the grocery store. Divide up the flowers by color and type and then color block (bunching like with like colors) an oasis wreath. Color blocking flowers add more impact. Then add small pumpkins on skewers, pods, millet sprays, etc. Then place candles in the middle. This looks great on a round table.

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For a rectangular table, Val suggests using three to five short vases and color block (bunching like with like colors) them down the center of the table. No taller than 10 inches, so your guests can converse over them. Or use candles as below:

PS. If you have not seen the flameless wax candles, check it out here. Great idea. They are made of vanilla scented wax and run on batteries. They even have a timer on them! They are available in 4″, 6″ & 8″ heights.