Thanksgiving Table Settings

Thanksgiving is such a wonderful time of year. These is so much about this holiday that makes me feel all warm and fuzzy! With Thanksgiving just about a week away I thought it would be a great idea to share some beautiful pictures that I came across to help you plan your Thanksgiving table setting.

Martha Stewart knows how to do Holidays right. 

This picture is a favorite of mine because its so simple. 

I just love the mixture of creams and whites.

How would you love to sit down for an elegant meal at this table by Fall Weddings?

I love a table setting that is personalized. 

Better Homes and Gardens created this unique setting by using a paint pen to write each guests name on a pumpkin.

 Also Groopdealz is doing a deal today for these adorable chalkboard place settings, just $10 for 6!

I found this picture on pinterest but couldn't find the original source. 

This would be fairly easy to do....just wrap candle with craft paper to spell out "giving thanks".

Another beautiful setting by Martha Stewart. 

I love the touches of gold!

Now here are some fun ideas for a kids table. 

This setting is all over pinterest and would be so fun for the kids.

Click here to read all about it!

Shindig Parties To Go created this free printable kit. 

I got it saved and can't wait to use it on our table :)

Now if you want to get real crafty you can try out this amazing center piece from Martha Stewart. 

The kids would love it!

I have one last picture to share and its from Bee in our Bonnet. She shares on Eighteen 25 how to make these adorable sugar cookie place settings...they could be used for the kid or adult table :)

And there is my compilation of pictures. 

I hope some of these can help you get some great ideas for this Thanksgiving. 

Also don't forget about my giveaway going on right now. 

Last day to enter is tomorrow!!

Switching up seasonal decor

For some people it may be hard to make the switch from Halloween to Thanksgiving decor, seeing as they are somewhat similar. I know for me in years past I would either skip Thanksgiving decor all together or just keep my Halloween decor up through Thanksgiving, both probably out of laziness :) Well I have realized that with a few simple switches you can change your Halloween decor to Thanksgiving for practically free!

First thing I changed were these candlesticks.

I was a bit worried about having black candlesticks for Thanksgiving but I think my small switches made it work.

I changed the black and white ribbon to brown ribbon and replaced the jack-o-lanterns with candles that I already had.

Next up was the kitchen table. My decor went from this...

to this without spending a dime!

For the table runner I just used scrap pieces of fabric that I already had. 

To make it I just cut the scraps into 2 1/4" strips and sewed them together.

When sewing the strips together be sure to alternate which side you start your stitch on. 

This keeps your runner straight!

Once I sewed the strips together I attached a few strips to the sides to create a border.

Lastly I added some white material to the back. Sew all edges together inside out making sure to leave a small gap to turn it right side in.

The last step is to iron the whole thing and then stitch over the small opening. And then you are done!

The last thing I did to switch out my decor was change up my mantle from this...

to this...

There are so many sites out there with free downloads that you can just print off on your computer or to save ink you can send them somewhere to print. I got this banner from At Second Street for free! 

My husband found these lanterns at a yard sale a few weeks back. 

I love them and use them everywhere!

I already had the glass vases and just went outside and grabbed these "weeds". 

I love how it turned out!

And that is how easy it can be. I literally spent $3 dollars to print the banner and everything else I already had.

Be sure to check back on Friday for another giveaway!!!