Easy Thanksgiving Table Ideas

I bet many of you are busily getting ready for a wonderful family Thanksgiving feast.  Usually, in times like this, we tend to get overwhelmed with all of the details involved in making this holiday special for everyone...especially when added to an already busy schedule.  So we'd like to share a few easy ideas to make your table a little more festive this year.

Paper name tags (made from a punch) tied to a small pear...how lovely!

Or even just a sweet-gum ball with a name tag will work!

If you want to get a little more creative you could even try this cute little pinecone turkey to greet your guests at the table with.

You can even display some fall leaves on your tablecloth and then lay a sheer cloth, such as organza, over it.  If the leaves don't lay flat you can always use a little double-sided tape to hold them in place...and voila...a lovely splash of style!

Or for a lovely place setting, if you have transparent dishes, just lay some fall foliage under each plate.

You can also fill hurricane glass with some of those colorful fall leaves...this makes a great centerpiece...and so easy too!

Even a beaded napkin ring and flowers on the table can "do the trick".  

If you want to try something other than pumpkins and gourds for a centerpiece...try using just plain 'ole pears and greenery.  This is a quick and easy way to spruce up the table for your guests this year. I love the added pear at each place setting too!

There, you have it, some more quick fixes for your Thanksgiving feast decor.  If you want more info on any of these ideas, or to search for other ideas, you can visit the source here to find them.

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Entertaining Preparations

Well, with Fall in the air, as we've been talking about...it is hard to believe but it will soon be Thanksgiving.  If you are having family or friends over for this special holiday then you'll need to start making plans for it soon.  

Like menu ideas...hum, what sounds best?

How about those invitations?  The first of November is always a good time to go ahead and send them out. I must admit, this photo is being displayed since it has invitations on it, but also I wanted to show you these luscious draperies...love that fabric!  I also love the tiered lamp and this table outlined in antique gold.  What about this indoor wreath...like?  I do!

What about a Harvest theme for your table with colorful produce, flickering candles, or arranging some colorful flowers.  What a centerpiece this makes for your table!

Do YOU have your Thanksgiving plans?  If not, be ahead of the game this year and plan early...now is a great time!  Plan, plan, plan and it's sure to be a success.  Do you have any special entertaining secrets you'd like to share?  If so, do tell.

Have a "Simply Irresistible" Day!

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