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Looking for ideas to create a beautiful, yet easy, Thanksgiving tablescape? Check out how I used simple elements to create an elegant and inviting look! \u00a0Gather some ideas here to take what you have and create your own\u00a0<\/em>Thanksgiving tablescape or shop the sources here to get the same look!<\/i><\/p>\n

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“Gathering around the table over a shared meal is an art form. \u00a0Just like each instrument comes together to form an orchestra, so does each individual come to the table to contribute their own tune.”<\/p>\n

-The Heaping Harvest<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Do you have any special Thanksgiving traditions?<\/p>\n

I actually love that we don’t have set Thanksgiving plans that absolutely have to happen each year.<\/strong> \u00a0For our family, it’s a laid back holiday and we just kind of see who can do what and then we go with it! \u00a0Usually, we are with some extended family with some friends joining in as well. \u00a0Of course, we love watching the Macy’s parade, browsing the Black Friday sales, drinking apple cider, and eating way too much!<\/p>\n

Regardless of the where or who, though, there is guaranteed to be great food and a pretty tablescape!<\/p>\n

Robb (my husband) says to definitely not forget the great football, too!<\/em><\/p>\n

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This year, my immediate family is tasked with the tablescape (surprise, surprise! \u00a0Haha!) and desserts!<\/p>\n

I know Payton will have the desserts covered, though we will all jump in and help her! \u00a0There is nothing better than some easy Thanksgiving morning baking with the Macy’s Day Parade going in the background. \u00a0Right?!<\/p>\n

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How can I decorate for cheap Thanksgiving?<\/em><\/h3>\n

Even though Thanksgiving is several weeks away, I pulled out all the things and played around with how I want the table to look this year. \u00a0I didn’t purchase a single, new item this year and just tried to use what we already have.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Goodness knows, we have plenty of table decor items! \u00a0Haha!<\/p>\n

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Pro-tip:\u00a0Shop your home first!<\/i><\/h3>\n

If you’re looking for some Thanksgiving tablescape ideas, hopefully this step by step guide for my table this year will spark some ideas for you! \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

To create a budget-friendly and easy Thanksgiving tablescape, shop your home first! \u00a0You probably already have some lovely items around your home that you can use. \u00a0If you’re looking to add to your collection, I’ll link everything I used (or similar to) below for your ease and convenience!<\/p>\n

Make it a stress-free and tablescape!<\/p>\n

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How to Create a Beautiful and Easy Thanksgiving Tablescape<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

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Tips for an Easy Thanksgiving Tablescape Centerpiece<\/strong><\/h2>\n

What should be on the table for Thanksgiving?<\/em><\/h3>\n

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#1 Greenery: How do you make a simple Thanksgiving centerpiece?<\/em><\/h3>\n

One of my favorite things to use for my Thanksgiving centerpieces is winter greenery!<\/strong> \u00a0If you stop and think about it, most of the trees up north are losing their leaves by Thanksgiving and what is still green in nature are the winter greens, like pine and cedar.<\/p>\n

Of course, not here in Florida! \u00a0Our palm trees stay green all year! ????<\/p>\n

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How do you make a simple Thanksgiving centerpiece?<\/em><\/h3>\n

For my centerpiece, I layered two different garlands. \u00a0This gives me a more full and lush look, while also giving extra depth and dimension to the centerpiece. \u00a0Since we do our food on the kitchen island as a buffet, I can fill the whole center of the table with pretty things!<\/p>\n

I layered this juniper garland<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>and this eucalyptus garland.<\/strong><\/span><\/a> \u00a0This gorgeous Norfolk pine\u00a0garland<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0is my favorite<\/a> and would also be perfect for layering. \u00a0If you have a really long table, you could get a few of them. \u00a0There is also an extra long, 180″ garland<\/a>, available too. \u00a0The great thing is you can use them for Christmas and all through the winter too!<\/p>\n

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Whatever garlands you have on hand or decide to use, the most important thing is to pull the bottom branches through so that the garlands look naturally entwined.<\/p>\n

Pro Tip: don’t twist the garlands together. \u00a0<\/em><\/h3>\n

Instead, lay the bottom on, then the top one, and pull some of the bottom branches to show through the top. \u00a0This gives a more natural look.<\/em><\/p>\n

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#2 Candles and pumpkins: What is the traditional\u00a0Thanksgiving centerpiece?<\/i><\/h3>\n

After layering your garlands, add your candlesticks and pumpkins for a simple Thanksgiving centerpiece.<\/em><\/p>\n

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To me, there is something so elegant about taper candles in a centerpiece for my Thanksgiving tablescape. \u00a0I love to make it extra special by adding a lot of candlesticks. \u00a0Brass candlesticks<\/a><\/strong><\/span> are my favorite for the holidays, but silver or wood would be beautiful also!<\/p>\n

Pro Tip: Place your candlesticks with a random look.<\/strong> \u00a0<\/em><\/h3>\n

The asymmetry adds more interest to your table.<\/em><\/p>\n

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To finish my centerpiece, I added velvet pumpkins from Love Feast Shop.<\/strong> \u00a0I love how they have the real pumpkin stems, yet the velvet adds an elegant and unexpected touch to my Thanksgiving tablescape!<\/p>\n

I rounded up some other velvet pumpkins here<\/strong><\/span><\/a> and here<\/a><\/strong><\/span>!<\/p>\n

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In the middle, I added a thrifted silver vessel with a grouping of pillar candles. \u00a0I love that this gives a focal point to the centerpiece! \u00a0THIS SET\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>of battery-operated gold pillar candles<\/a> are absolutely stunning and will definitely be part of my Thanksgiving decor this year too!<\/p>\n

Pro Tip: Watch for interesting vessels when you’re thrifting.<\/strong> \u00a0<\/em><\/h3>\n

They can really elevate your decor, whether it’s for candles, flower arrangements, or even faux plants!<\/em><\/p>\n

To see ideas for styling vintage vessels with floral arrangements, check out this post<\/a><\/strong><\/span>!<\/p>\n

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Tips for Creating Easy Thanksgiving Tablescape Place Settings<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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#1 Dishes: How do you set a place for Thanksgiving?<\/em><\/h3>\n

I like to either make my place settings a little “extra” or my centerpiece feel special, but I try to make sure one or the other has a simple look<\/strong>. This keeps the tablescape, as a whole, from feeling cluttered or overwhelming.<\/p>\n

Since there is a lot going on in my centerpiece, I kept my place settings very simple.<\/p>\n

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For my dishes, I used two different sets of vintage ironstone plates<\/a>.<\/strong><\/span> \u00a0The simplicity of all white dishes adds understate elegance and I love that I can use these year round too!<\/p>\n

Pro Tip: If you have a large gathering, don’t worry about having all the dishes match<\/strong>\u00a0for an easy Thanksgiving tablescape! \u00a0<\/i><\/h3>\n

As long as there is repetition in either color, pattern, or style, you can achieve a beautiful look without purchasing a huge set of dishes!<\/i><\/p>\n

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#2 Napkins:\u00a0<\/em>How do you set a Thanksgiving table on a budget?<\/em><\/h3>\n

I used a set of napkins that I already had. \u00a0To make them look extra full and part of the decor, I lay the napkin out flat, pinch it in the very center, let the corners all naturally fall, then add my napkin ring. \u00a0These napkins are no longer available, but I love this simple set <\/strong><\/span><\/a>too!<\/p>\n

I never like to spend a lot of money on table linens<\/strong> because I don’t want to be stressed about stains! \u00a0If you have a large gathering, these shop rags<\/a><\/strong><\/span> make fabulous napkins and have the look of old linen. \u00a0However, they are only $2.99 for a set of 6! \u00a0Can’t beat that!<\/p>\n

Here are some other pretty napkins to use for Thanksgiving:<\/em><\/h3>\n