Tablescapes, Thanksgiving Tables, Gobble Gooble!
Thanksgiving is at our house for the first time in years and I have been having lots of fun getting ready! My son, a Food Network star “wannabe,” HHjr, and I have been collaborating on the menu and he will brine and cook our turkey on the grill. Not traditional, but we tend to grill everything and trust me, the turkey is amazing! Everyone has their tried and true favorites but we are bucking traditions this year and going to try some different dishes~
Part of our group will be with their spouse’s families so we will only have ten adults and 5 children. Ten is the perfect number at our dining room table, so everyone will have plenty of room, even if there are babies on a lap or two…
Only 3 of the children are old enough to sit by themselves and their little table is close by…
see the black screen in the corner of the dining room? It is functional as well as decorative~
It’s where I hide the high chair when it’s not in use, a handy way to keep it close but out of sight!
I don’t know how long the kiddos will sit here but there are goodies to keep them happy for a while,
A cornucopia full of popcorn, along with apples, clementines and “turkey toes!” I found a lot of cute free printables online that I used for the tables~
The adults have some goodies to keep them happy too~
cheesy turkeys and my great grandmother’s silver goblets for wine…
For the centerpiece I started with this cream and silver foil runner. I wanted a long vintage board or box, but discovered I had a lot more space this way, and it was easier to create the overflowing display that I wanted~
I topped the runner with 3 square rattan chargers on the diagonal
and then a length of grain sack stripe burlap ribbon in and around and under things
There is an abundant, eclectic mix perched on the runner down the length of the table
Real pumpkins, a burlap pumpkin, one mercury glass and one ceramic…
Velvet pumpkins, dried hydrangeas, pine cones and pears…
A pilgrim peeks out here and there, and mini vases of “miniature artichokes” are tucked about
I have no idea what they are but aren’t they crazy cute?
For the place settings, I wanted the bare wood table to show so I used large black lacquer chargers at each side place
and topped the plate stack with a mini board, a chalkboard monogram tag, and a savory turkey “cookie.”
Black iron turkeys hold cranberry napkins
And a Thanksgiving printable encourages everyone to eat, drink and be thankful!
The head places have mats full of Thanksgiving words.
I do a lot of mixing and matching because I don’t have large numbers of anything~but I do have 12 black chargers, cranberry napkins, and turkey napkin rings, so that helps to keep things unified.
Dessert forks in a silver compote await those who have room to enjoy the final treat
More faux hydrangeas are piled in a bowl on a side table
and grapevine wreaths hang on the china cabinet
Tiny fiber optic lights turn on at dusk
for a magical meal with family
and so much to be thankful for
especially all the little turkeys blessings
that will be with us!
Thank YOU so much for joining me today, I am so grateful for your visits and blessed by your sweet comments!
I wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving!
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paper plates and turkey napkins, grain sack stripe burlap ribbon/Hobby Lobby
table runner, mini bread boards/Home Goods
for a tutorial on easy, fancy rolls, click here and the recipe for another savory treat, like the turkey “cookies” pictured here will be posting later this week
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Beautiful Thanksgiving table Jenna. We sort of buck tradition now and then here, too. We’ve deep fried turkey, prepared turkey in a smoker, and roasted turkey the “traditional” way.
Love the kids’ table. Even as an adult, I’ve enjoyed sitting at the kids’ table.:-)
Thank you – beautiful! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
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Thanks Liz, I really appreciate your nice comments, Happy Thanksgiving to you too!
Everything looks great Jenna! Lovin’ those napkin rings and the kiddie table is adorable! I’ll bet the grilled turkey is amazing too-enjoy your planning:@)
Beautiful table, Jenna…the centerpiece is awesome with all the different textures.
Have a wonderful week.
Thank you Marigene!
Hi Jenna – Happy Thanksgiving to you! What an incredible table… I’m back and forth if my favorite is the popcorn coming out of the cornucopia, or the boards for your guests. Love the little kids table too. And the lights. Oh just everything is perfect! Hugs, Holly
Jenna, your table is gorgeous! The lighting is my favorite thing – a beautiful touch. Your kids’ table is fun, and I love how you gave them some snacks there. So creative!
Gosh Jenna, I’m torn between wanting to sit at the kids’ table with a cornucopia of popcorn and turkey toes and at the adult table with that adorable board with chalkboard tag and gorgeous goblet of wine! I love the bounty of your beautiful centerpiece running the length of your table, so pretty with the lights too. I’ve never seen those blooms anywhere to buy them, I would have picked them up too~ the’re Safflowers, I just learned that last week seeing it on Jennifer Carroll’s Thanksgiving table. (Who knew blogging was so educational?:) Looking forward to seeing what’s accompanying your turkey at your Thanksgiving feast!
Safflowers! Thank you! I got them at Whole Foods~
Oh my, your table is absolutely stunning, I love all the pumpkins and the lights. The children’s table is so special. What a thrill for them to have their own space. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
Beautiful Thanksgiving table! The unique pumpkins, pears, and pretty lights add a festive centerpiece. I adore your turkey crackers with cheese. Have a great week!
Pam
I want you kid table!!! We have far more than my dining table can seat and I’m fretting over how to deal with the kids. You’ve found the perfect solution and made it such fun that no kid will mind being set apart. The big people table is great as well.
Thanks Linda, I got the table at Wal Mart [online, free shipping] last year, about $60. it is plastic and folds up for storage. I cover the top with with freezer paper, works great! My challenge for Christmas is we will have 10 children under 6, so the table will be too small! I have no idea what I’m going to do!! Happy Thanksgiving, I know you will come up with a clever solution!
Applause, applause for creating personalized tables for the tots. I truly think everyone can rest a whole lot easier for everyone involved. I also really love that you bring family history to the adult table with the goblets. As our parents continue to age, it becomes very important that we focus on and incorporate special pieces.
Thanks Alycia, high praise coming from you!
I’m so impressed that you are all ready. I’m still busy at work on my tables and centerpieces. Beautiful adult table, and the children’s table is adorable. I know your family is going to have a special Thanksgiving at your home.
Gobble, Gobble ~ Sarah
Looks like you are all set for the big day. I wouldn’t mind sitting at the kiddee table it is too cute!
Thanks so much Sandra! These tables were actually from last year and the kids did sit there for about 30 seconds, ha! This year we are going to my nephews, yippee! All I have to do is bring a ham and drink some wine!
Gorgeous tablescape! Loving those white dishes 😉 and the way you wove in the burlap. Its just makes it amazing with all the great textures and colors you added.
thank you Christine!
Jenna what a beautiful table, the twinkly lights against all the different textures make it so special. I’d feel lucky to be a guest here –and that kid’s table is the cutest too!
Wow! A gorgeous display. Sheer beauty. I do love the children’s table. Adorable.
Thanks Valerie!
Jenna
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Beautiful table Jenna and the mixing and matching is perfect! Love love love all those pumpkins and the lights are magical! And what kid would not want to sit at that cute table? I’m so happy for you that the family is able to gather and celebrate Thanksgiving and hope you have a wonderful time!
Thanks so much Kim!