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The guy at the flea market got it!\u00a0 I might have gotten some second glances from passers-by as I carried my trash bags full of dried gourds back to the SUV.\u00a0\u00a0But the vendor, a farmer from Georgia, smiled.\u00a0\u00a0There is something wonderful about the odd, misshapen, imperfections of these dried gourds, from the tiniest one for my place settings to the giant one for the buffet.<\/p>\n

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My husband didn\u2019t even make fun of me when I added another one to the bag.\u00a0\u00a0Let\u2019s face it, it\u2019s not every year that my place setting d\u00e9cor costs a quarter each!<\/p>\n

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Not long before, I had picked up this antique French grain bin from a local vintage shop.\u00a0\u00a0And now I could complete my Thanksgiving table vision!\u00a0Organic, natural elements, soft colors of fall, rustic pieces with worn patinas, simple mis-matched place settings to greet my guests, and the soft glow of candlelight in thrifted candlesticks\u2026just a few of my favorite things all in one place.<\/p>\n

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Here is my go-to formula for setting my table for a large gathering:<\/p>\n

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  1. Simple place settings.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>No need to go out and buy extra dishes.\u00a0\u00a0Mix and match your dishes for an eclectic look.\u00a0\u00a0I invested in several sets of simple white dishes before I was even married\u2026and I\u2019m still using them for almost every place setting over 17 years later!\u00a0\u00a0You can even cheat and buy the fancy plastic dishes.\u00a0\u00a0Yes, it\u2019s totally fine!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    2.<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Simple napkins:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/i>At a whopping $0.49 each, I don\u2019t need to fret if one of these \u201cnapkins\u201d gets ruined with Thanksgiving dinner.\u00a0\u00a0Grab a pack of shop rags from the hardware store.\u00a0\u00a0Your guests will think you\u2019ve treated them with vintage linen.\u00a0\u00a0You\u2019re welcome!<\/span><\/p>\n

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    3.<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Make a statement with your centerpiece<\/span><\/i>: This is the perfect chance to pull out those large vessels and create a centerpiece overflowing with seasonal bounty.\u00a0Consider baskets, large dough bowls, crates, or vintage boxes.\u00a0\u00a0Grab your pumpkins from around the house (or gourds from the flea market!), clip some dry branches from your yard, and have some fun!<\/span><\/p>\n

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    For many of us, Thanksgiving will look a little different this year.\u00a0\u00a0If I\u2019m being honest, I am digging a little deep to get in the spirit this year\u2026everything just feels sideways.\u00a0\u00a0But Thanksgiving isn\u2019t cancelled; it\u2019s in our hearts.\u00a0\u00a0And I\u2019m holding myself accountable to making it count, especially in the simple ways.<\/p>\n

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    It will be quick and easy to clear the table for games after we celebrate another year of blessing and the goodness of God.\u00a0\u00a0We will have a slow evening of being together (under the lights of the Christmas tree, of course, because we enjoy it too much to wait!).\u00a0\u00a0The dried gourds will be put back in the trash bags and safely stored in the attic, ready for next year\u2019s decorating.\u00a0\u00a0The leftover pumpkin pie will be stored in the corner of the refrigerator for Friday\u2019s breakfast.\u00a0\u00a0And my heart will be full of Thanksgiving.<\/p>\n

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    Whether your gathering is large or small this year, I hope you find joy in creating a scene that reflects goodness and grace.\u00a0\u00a0It can be a little like those gourds\u2026odd, imperfect, worn, and misshapen.\u00a0\u00a0But it can still be beautiful.<\/p>\n

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    Blessings,<\/p>\n

    Robyn<\/p>\n

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