Thanksgiving Table Inspiration

 It's that time of year

when I'm looking for some

Thanksgiving Inspiration

I always look back at what I've done in the past

to help jump start this years conceptual direction.

I thought I'd share some of my favorite ideas over the years

in case, you too were looking for inspiration too.

I added crayons to an urn in the centerpiece

so people could color

while they waited for dinner.

I added crayons to an urn in the centerpiece

so people could color

while they waited for dinner.

I have been putting up my

'Thanksgiving Tree'

at the beginning of November for several years now.

I love the light and coziness it gives off

when the days are so short.

After Thanksgiving the ornaments come out

and the tree turns into a 

wonderful Christmas Tree!

I also keep my fall pumpkins up until after thanksgiving.

For me the Christmas season goes so fast

having my tree up

not only adds a celebratory feeling to Thanksgiving

but it makes the Christmas decorating so much easier.

How sweet are the little teepees!

One year I designed a Thanksgiving Table

from this wonderful photo by Kim at

Northern California Style

The pears and euctalyptus were perfect for

an alfresco Thanksgiving.

Certainly one of the perks of living in Southern California.

Tapers always create dramatic ambience.

Last year I made sweet little initial clay tags

as place markers.

One year I used brass containers 

for the arrangements I made with decorative kale.

I always love to add some whimsy to my tablescapes.

One year it was grasses, fruit, roses and orchids

with tapers,

These soup tureens are still one of my favorites.

I love using my Mother's silver at the table.

I had my kids write out name cards 

years ago.

I still love using them with the little easels.

Vintage napkins highlighted with a citrus branch.

I hope you've enjoyed my

Thanksgiving Table Inspiration

As always my friends

I wish you love and joy

as you style your life