If you cannot already tell, we love a good tablescape. We even have a whole Pinterest board dedicated to them. It is really the details that make holiday entertaining unforgettable. So you’ve polished your silverware and pulled out your favorite china, you’ve got your perfect centerpiece ready to go, and your menu finalized, its time for those final touches that will make your event extra special. The following are 8 Ideas to Elevate Your Thanksgiving Place Settings.
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1. Fresh Flowers, Herbs, or Greenery and a Little Twine or Ribbon
You’ve got everything ready, but take one last glance at your table and think it could just use a little something. Just grab your scissors and head straight to your yard for a little sprig of a herb or greenery or a fresh a flower. Grab a little twine or your favorite festive ribbon and wah-la you have a lovely napkin ring that is also delightfully fragrant. Bonus points if you mix in some of your feather finds.
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2. A Midas Touch
A touch of gold paint to a pinecone, fruit, or even leaves adds such an elegant and fun touch to your place setting.
3. Add A Conversational & Interactive Printable
Remeber last week’s Thanksgiving Printable? This is perfect for adding to your place settings. It adds a personal touch and can really help get the conversation started. It also leaves everyone with a little take home from the experience as well.
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4. DIY Kraft Paper Tablecloth
Who needs a tablecloth or any fancy place setting for that matter? Simply grab a large sheet of craft paper and a magic marker and you can make yourself a truly unforgettable and unique place setting for each of your guests. We also love the idea of using blank craft paper and providing crayons if you have a kids table. This allows for endless entertainment for the kiddos.
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5. Pumpkins
We are pretty pumpkin obsessed here. We love the idea of adding a little, handpainted one to each place setting that your guest can then take home as a little party favor.
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6. A Touch of Cinnamon
We love the idea of tying cinnamon sticks around your napkins. It makes for a natural and fragrant addition to your table and really gets everyone in a festive mood.
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7. These DIY Cork Turkey Placecard Holders
Put your leftover wine corks to use with these super cute place card holders.
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8. Personal Cranberry Wreaths
Keep it festive with these super cute cranberry wreaths, you could even add a ribbon to make into an ornament your guests can take home and add to their tree.
We’d love to know how you’ll be elevating your place settings this Thanksgiving. Comment below or tag us on social media.
