We’re not super formal on holidays but Thanksgiving and Christmas are the two times a year I at least get to break out the wedding china. This year I went for a mix of nature and glitz.
I’ve had these raffia bows forever and this year I used them as chair decorations, with metallic organza ribbon and mini Indian corn.
For my table runner, I used a woven chocolate brown and gold giant ribbon roll I found at JoAnn’s for 70% off!!! $3 for my table runner ! I also found these felt maple leaf place mats at Bed Bath and Beyond for 2 for $3. I bought 2 in maize and 2 in dark brown and just angled them along the runner.
For napkin rings, I just used mini grapevine wreaths I found at Michaels for $.49 ea.
I don’t put out all the flatware that you’re “supposed to “ for a proper place setting because the unused stuff ends up getting scooped up between dinner and dessert and I end up starting all over anyway. SO it stays put and I get it out when its needed. Sorry Emily Post.
I filled my table favor cones with Hershey’s Toffee Crunch Nuggets wrapped in cone shaped cellophane bags that fit perfectly in the favors.
I’ll leave you with this recipe because every time I mention I make cranberry sauce from scratch, people look at me like I have three heads. It is SO SO EASY ( but you can definitely let people think it’s hard). Mr. Chocolate eats this stuff as a side dish so I start stocking up on fresh cranberries as soon as they hit the stores, freeze them right in the bags, and make this several times during the year.
Picture and Recipe, courtesy of Ocean Spray’s website
Ingredients:
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 12-ounce package Ocean Spray® Fresh or Frozen Cranberries
1 cup water
1 12-ounce package Ocean Spray® Fresh or Frozen Cranberries
Directions:
Combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to boil; add cranberries, return to boil. Reduce heat and boil gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cover and cool completely at room temperature. Refrigerate until serving time. Makes 2 1/4 cups.
Can it get any easier than that? I usually add some fresh orange zest or even just strips of peel to the sugar / water before I add the cranberries, or if I don’t have oranges on hand, reduce the water by 1/4C and replace with orange juice. You could also add a cinnamon stick or cloves if you want a little spice.
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Hi,
What a lovely Thanksgiving table and the cranberry sauce looks yummy. I wanted to thank you for leaving a comment at Mel's, The Crafty Scientist on the vintage picture frame. I really do appreciate it. I enjoyed looking around your blog and I am your new follower.
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Nice combining of thrifty finds for that beautiful table runner, Carol!
Your Thanksgiving table looks wonderful and your menu sounds delicious! Happy Thanksgiving xxx
Wonderful Tablescape! Every detail is just perfect. I can't think of a lovelier place for your family to gather and give thanks. Have a blessed Thanksgiving! AJ@queenofmynest
I love everything about this. The framed menus is a nice touch. The mini indian corn is a perfect chair decoration. The table runner is awesome, and of course I love the candles too!
Thanks for linking up to Make the Scene Monday!
This table seriously needs to be in a magazine! It's beautiful!
I hope you and your family will have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Love,
LuLu~*xoxo
You are on.the.ball, Carol! I'm feeling seriously inadequate! I love your raffia bows on the chairs. And wouldn't you know that I was assigned cranberry sauce (the one dish I do not eat on Thanksgiving - I actually prefer the stuff in the can!) to bring to dinner this year so thanks for the recipe!! Now, where in the store might I find cranberries?? :)
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