Thanksgiving Tablescape

While I am not hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year, I hope to one day be able to have my family seated around the table in my home - wherever that may be at the time - for a beautiful feast! So in anticipation of that fateful Thanksgiving (hopefully I’ll know how to cook a turkey by then), I have been dreaming up how I would set the table so that it will look as good as the food will taste (fingers crossed)!

And of course a Thanksgiving tablescape is the perfect time to bring out those antiques!

The orange and blue are a huge hit in this setting.  Simple, yet so pointed. 

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/99642210479395569/

 

However, you don’t have to use orange in your theme. Neutrals are just as much Thanksgiving colors.  

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Love this primitive candle lighting!

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Use a colorful table cloth – vintage table cloths are reasonably priced and easy to find at antique shops and flea markets.

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More ideas can be viewed at My Pinterest Board (http://www.pinterest.com/aeasternshore/vintage-thanksgiving/)

Here is what I came up with from what I had on hand –

Antique jug with fall flowers makes a statement centerpiece...

 

I set the table with mason jars as glasses and vintage lace napkins.

Sorry this is sideways -- I can't get it to rotate for some reason.

But as you can see, I printed a vintage postcard image for the name cards.

 

  

Found these little guys at Madison's Antique Fair on the Green a couple years ago.

(Salt and Pepper Shakers)

 

This was my great grandmother's. However, I see a lot of similar ones at antique shops!

 

Always need an old basket for the rolls!

 

Use vintage cake stands for your desserts -- pumpkin pie is a must!!

(Silver or glass)

My silver needs shined...but kind of gives it that antique look :)

 

Serve Apple Butter Fondue (my creation) in a lovely enamel fondue pot as an appetizer.

 

Ingredients/Directions: Very easy! Mix apple butter into melted cheese -- whatever kind you want.

I usually use chedder. Serve with large pretzel sticks and apples!! 

 

My antique iced tea pitcher -- a gift from my husband for our 5 year anniversary!

It has a container for ice in the center so that it doesn't water down the tea but still makes it cold!  

 

 

I hope you enjoyed this post as you prepare for your Thanksgiving Day!

 

Do you use any antiques for Thanksgiving dinner? What is your favorite Thanksgiving tablescape?