Thanksgiving Table Decorations Elegance Whimsical Setting the Mood
You've planned the big family Thanksgiving feast from the first cocktail down to the last cup of coffee. Now the only thing left for you to do is to come up with the ultimate table decorations to set the right mood for this momentous occasion.We all know that choosing the right table decorations can change any meal into an occasion to be remembered, so it is only natural that you want the right decorations to set off and compliment all the hard work you have done preparing that special holiday meal.Decorating your table for Thanksgiving does not have to be expensive, but it should reflect the season and remind us of all we have to be thankful for. Decorations can run the gambit from cute and fun to Sophisticated elegance.If you are looking for new table decorating ideas to make your Thanksgiving extra special this year, then some of these suggestions may prove helpful to you.Every well decorated table begins with choosing the appropriate table linens. A nice table cloth and matching napkins form the base for all the decorations you will use. A simple table cloth in any fall color will do the trick or when in doubt chose basic white. If you have a square dining table you can even layer tablecloths to give your table a unique look.Round and oblong shaped tables can also use a layered look as long as the bottom table cloth is longer than the top one adding a trim in a contrasting color to your cloths look. Rectangle tables and oval shaped tables can also use both a cloth and a table runner to add a different look if that is what you desire.Once you have chosen your table linen, then you are ready for the actual decorations. This is the fun part of the holiday and you would be surprised at how many things you all ready have in your home or can gather from nature itself to make your holiday table come alive.Here are a few inexpensive ways to express just the right mood you would like for your dinner.1. Whimsical Pumpkin Decorations.Pumpkins are great for decorating and at this time of year you can usually pick them up cheap if you don't happen to grow your own.To create this table decoration all you need is one medium size pumpkin and two mini pumpkins, some hot glue, a few craft feathers from the local dollar store, some black construction paper, a little black paint and a piece of orange craft foam.You simply make a turkey out of the largest pumpkin drawing a head and neck for your bird on the orange craft foam and then cutting it out. Make a slice near the top on one side of the pumpkin and slide in the neck, use a little hot glue to hold it in place. Next draw and cut two wings from the remaining foam and glue them to the sides of the pumpkin and add the feathers for the tail.Set your turkey in the middle of the table.Now draw faces on the two mini pumpkins, You can either draw on the noses or glue a bit of carrot on to form a three dimensional nose on your figures. Using the construction paper make a pilgrims hat for one pumpkin and an Indian headband for the other, stick a feather in the back of the Indian headband.Place the pilgrim on one side of the pumpkin turkey and the Indian on the other side.To complete your table decorations you can add some silk autumn leaves and pine cones and acorns you find in the yard or in the woods. You can also tie orange ribbon around your napkins if they are rolled or folded in an accordion or fan shape.This is a table setting that young children will love and can even help to make, allowing the entire family to lend a hand in creating this whimsical Thanksgiving table decoration.2. Harvest Time Table DecorationOne of the simplest Thanksgiving decorations is too make a simple decoration from a wicker cornucopia or basket of any shape using the seasons harvest. Mini Pumpkins and colorful gourds, apples, and assorted nuts displayed together make for a lovely centerpiece. Add tall tapered candles in gold, silver, or crystal candle holders to either side of your basket and you have the perfect harvest centerpiece.3. A Touch of EleganceCandles always add a touch of elegance to any table arrangement and a simple centerpiece can be made from any 6 inch mirror without a frame regardless of its shape, a few silk autumn leaves, and some pillar candles.Simply set the mirror in the center of the table and then fit the stems of the silk leaves under the mirrors edge to form a colorful frame completely around the mirror. Group about three pillar candles on the mirror in an artistic arrangement.If you want a more finished look you can take a couple of small pine cones, and bright colored ribbon and make each candle look more elegant by gluing a bit of ribbon around the bottom of each candle and then gluing two small pine cones close together on the ribbon. You can then add a few pine cones around the edge of the mirror here and there.4. Sophisticated EleganceIf you are going for a more sophisticated look this Thanksgiving than think flowers, fruit, and candles. Pick either white carnations or mums either real or silk, and two vases the same height and shape but have one vase be twice as big around as the first one.Set the smaller vase in the center of the larger vase.Cut thin round slices of oranges, and lemons, (the number of oranges and lemons needed will depend on how large your vase is. Usually two is adequate) cut each of the round slices of fruit in half and alternating colors place them in the large vase around the smaller one. Place the flowers in the smaller vase adding water if you are using real flowers.Set the vase in the center of the table.You now need 6 pillar candles, two tall, two medium and two short. If your table linen is white choose either 4 orange and two yellow candles or 4 yellow and 2 orange candles. If your linen is colored 6 white candles will work best. Start with the two tall candles and place them closest to the vase, then the two medium, and the two short. Make sure that you space the candles so the run the length of your table.To keep wax from dripping on the table you can cut circles from cardboard and cover them with tinfoil to set under the candles. Adding a silk white flower that matches the flowers in your centerpiece to the base of each candle on each side will give the candles added elegance if you are using colored candles. For white candles a bit of greenery added to the base will set them off beautifully.No matter whether you want your table decorations to be whimsical or elegant or something in between all it takes is a little imagination and you can create a masterpiece that will set the mood for your dinner and add charm and beauty to your home.Tweet
You've planned the big family Thanksgiving feast from the first cocktail down to the last cup of coffee. Now the only thing left for you to do is to come up with the ultimate table decorations to set the right mood for this momentous occasion.
We all know that choosing the right table decorations can change any meal into an occasion to be remembered, so it is only natural that you want the right decorations to set off and compliment all the hard work you have done preparing that special holiday meal.
Decorating your table for Thanksgiving does not have to be expensive, but it should reflect the season and remind us of all we have to be thankful for. Decorations can run the gambit from cute and fun to Sophisticated elegance.
If you are looking for new table decorating ideas to make your Thanksgiving extra special this year, then some of these suggestions may prove helpful to you.
Every well decorated table begins with choosing the appropriate table linens. A nice table cloth and matching napkins form the base for all the decorations you will use. A simple table cloth in any fall color will do the trick or when in doubt chose basic white. If you have a square dining table you can even layer tablecloths to give your table a unique look.
Round and oblong shaped tables can also use a layered look as long as the bottom table cloth is longer than the top one adding a trim in a contrasting color to your cloths look. Rectangle tables and oval shaped tables can also use both a cloth and a table runner to add a different look if that is what you desire.
Once you have chosen your table linen, then you are ready for the actual decorations. This is the fun part of the holiday and you would be surprised at how many things you all ready have in your home or can gather from nature itself to make your holiday table come alive.
Here are a few inexpensive ways to express just the right mood you would like for your dinner.
1. Whimsical Pumpkin Decorations.
Pumpkins are great for decorating and at this time of year you can usually pick them up cheap if you don't happen to grow your own.
To create this table decoration all you need is one medium size pumpkin and two mini pumpkins, some hot glue, a few craft feathers from the local dollar store, some black construction paper, a little black paint and a piece of orange craft foam.
You simply make a turkey out of the largest pumpkin drawing a head and neck for your bird on the orange craft foam and then cutting it out. Make a slice near the top on one side of the pumpkin and slide in the neck, use a little hot glue to hold it in place. Next draw and cut two wings from the remaining foam and glue them to the sides of the pumpkin and add the feathers for the tail.
Set your turkey in the middle of the table.
Now draw faces on the two mini pumpkins, You can either draw on the noses or glue a bit of carrot on to form a three dimensional nose on your figures. Using the construction paper make a pilgrims hat for one pumpkin and an Indian headband for the other, stick a feather in the back of the Indian headband.
Place the pilgrim on one side of the pumpkin turkey and the Indian on the other side.
To complete your table decorations you can add some silk autumn leaves and pine cones and acorns you find in the yard or in the woods. You can also tie orange ribbon around your napkins if they are rolled or folded in an accordion or fan shape.
This is a table setting that young children will love and can even help to make, allowing the entire family to lend a hand in creating this whimsical Thanksgiving table decoration.
2. Harvest Time Table Decoration
One of the simplest Thanksgiving decorations is too make a simple decoration from a wicker cornucopia or basket of any shape using the seasons harvest. Mini Pumpkins and colorful gourds, apples, and assorted nuts displayed together make for a lovely centerpiece. Add tall tapered candles in gold, silver, or crystal candle holders to either side of your basket and you have the perfect harvest centerpiece.
3. A Touch of Elegance
Candles always add a touch of elegance to any table arrangement and a simple centerpiece can be made from any 6 inch mirror without a frame regardless of its shape, a few silk autumn leaves, and some pillar candles.
Simply set the mirror in the center of the table and then fit the stems of the silk leaves under the mirrors edge to form a colorful frame completely around the mirror. Group about three pillar candles on the mirror in an artistic arrangement.
If you want a more finished look you can take a couple of small pine cones, and bright colored ribbon and make each candle look more elegant by gluing a bit of ribbon around the bottom of each candle and then gluing two small pine cones close together on the ribbon. You can then add a few pine cones around the edge of the mirror here and there.
4. Sophisticated Elegance
If you are going for a more sophisticated look this Thanksgiving than think flowers, fruit, and candles. Pick either white carnations or mums either real or silk, and two vases the same height and shape but have one vase be twice as big around as the first one.
Set the smaller vase in the center of the larger vase.
Cut thin round slices of oranges, and lemons, (the number of oranges and lemons needed will depend on how large your vase is. Usually two is adequate) cut each of the round slices of fruit in half and alternating colors place them in the large vase around the smaller one. Place the flowers in the smaller vase adding water if you are using real flowers.
Set the vase in the center of the table.
You now need 6 pillar candles, two tall, two medium and two short. If your table linen is white choose either 4 orange and two yellow candles or 4 yellow and 2 orange candles. If your linen is colored 6 white candles will work best. Start with the two tall candles and place them closest to the vase, then the two medium, and the two short. Make sure that you space the candles so the run the length of your table.
To keep wax from dripping on the table you can cut circles from cardboard and cover them with tinfoil to set under the candles. Adding a silk white flower that matches the flowers in your centerpiece to the base of each candle on each side will give the candles added elegance if you are using colored candles. For white candles a bit of greenery added to the base will set them off beautifully.
No matter whether you want your table decorations to be whimsical or elegant or something in between all it takes is a little imagination and you can create a masterpiece that will set the mood for your dinner and add charm and beauty to your home.
