How to Create a Thanksgiving Tablescape
The table decor of the Thanksgiving is just as important to the holiday as the taste of the meal itself. When you present a pumpkin pie displayed in a wreath of fall leaves, that plain pumpkin pie will take on a whole new appeal. The setting of the table also create an ambiance of "togetherness" as oppossed to a restaurant style buffet. With the information given in the article, you will learn how to put together a tablescape that will bring a new life to your Thanksgiving celebration. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Small gourds
- Miniature pumpkins
- Silk leaves (in autumn colors)
- Pillar candles w/ holders
- Potted mums of various colors
Instructions
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Display pumpkins and gourds. Place the largest gourd or pumpkin in the center of the table and work out from there. Place smaller gourds and pumpkins around the larger center piece to create a natural flow across the table.
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Display leaves. Randomly place silk leaves in between the gourds to create an illusion that the leaves have "fallen" into place. It is important to use silk leaves for a tablescape, due to the fact that leaves will get dry and crumble.
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Use candles. Use tall pillar candles on both sides of your center piece. The candles will give a cozy and comfortable atmosphere to the dinner celebration.
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Display mums. Potted mums are always a definite sign of autumn. By displaying potted mums throughout the dinning area, you will be bringing the room together with colors of harvest.
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Tips & Warnings
Use variety in the colors of your tablescape.
When purchasing pillar candles for display, be sure that they are "no drip", which means that when burning, the candle's wax falls inward to create a bowl.
