Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Thanksgiving Tablescape


Hi everyone! Thanks for coming by~I thought it would be fun to do another outdoor autumn tablescape before the weather turns too cool. Although I hope to do one winter tablescape on my new old table this holiday season, I'll just have to bundle up! Today, however, was a beautiful 75 degree day, a little overcast, but that is the perfect ingredients for pictures. So I hope you get some ideas to use for your Thanksgiving gathering.
I've had this leaf and acorn dinnerware for years now, you might remember seeing it last year, it's a beautiful green and I love using it this time of year. The mug handles make fun napkin holders. Wouldn't it be great to serve soup in the mugs? Or of course just to have after dinner coffee.

Mary Carol Collection wicker chargers, I love these, if you don't have them, you should! :)

I have always loved the tradition on the cornucopia, this one looks great with the chargers, and I filled it with glittered pumpkins, gourds, berries and leaves. I don't know if you can tell, but I put the cornucopia on a serving tray first, just to add another layer and makes it easy to move if you need to.

The silverware in jars make it easy to grab your own set, especially if you serve buffet style like my mom always did.


Cue silverware photo shoot! :)



For a tablecloth, I just used burlap yardage, and a runner that matches the napkins


Some of my favorite glassware

Thanks so much for stopping by I hope you're inspired!
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Check out last years tablescape with the same dishes here.

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Joining Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for Tablescape Thursday

44 comments:

  1. You know I'm crazy for that table Michelle, and it looks fabulous for Thanksgiving!

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  2. I love your table!! It is beautiful! The Ball jars are wonderful. I just started a collection with help from my mom and grandmas.

    Be sure to stop by and sign up for my first ever giveaway!

    Happy Halloween!

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  3. Hi Michelle, thanks for the visit! You have made your table a photography work of art, and I love it. I love the canning jars as silverware holders and the napkins through the mug handles. And, oh, your centerpiece.

    Take care!

    Kathy

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  4. This is gorgeous! Very traditional which is what I like!

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  5. love your dishes, but what i love most is your style~

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  6. You sure do know how to do table scapes. I love this one, that table sure is coming in handy, I don't think it can take a bad picture.

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  7. I love the fact that you put the cornucopia on a tray. It's easy for centerpieces to get lost, but the tray really grounds it.

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  8. Totally beautiful. I love the burlap. Why did I think it was only for gunny sack races? Might have to rethink my Thanksgiving table plans, trying to impress the MIL, whose coming for only the second Thanksgiving in 25 years...

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  9. Beautiful! I love the flatware in the jars. My grandmother used to keep a silver dish on the table with silver sppoons in it. (I now own those spoons.) Funny thing though, no one ever dared use them and they got very dusty!

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  10. I love the green china and your stunning centerpiece!

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  11. This is beautiful and I am so ready for Thanksgiving! I love that you got it in outside before it was too late. Don't you wish you could get out side till Dec. 1st? Wonderful table!
    Sherry

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  12. What a beautiful table! Love the burlap and the dishes-enjoy:@)

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  13. I love your tablescape. I gasped when I saw your green dinnerware because just yesterday I served bread on my ONE and only green plate like yours that I have had for a long time. I cannot for the life of me understand why I have only one plate but would be thrilled to have a set or two! Do you have a better memory than I do and possibly know where you purchased yours? Thanks!

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  14. Just wonderful, where do you store your pictures to upload. Picaso is shutting me out of my account saying its full and I have to pay a fee for more space? You use a lot of pictures too. Just wondering.

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  15. I love your Tablescape Michelle!!! Just so perfect for the fall!!!!! Love it, Love it!!!!



    Michelle Torres
    decorater4life@aol.com

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  16. Beautiful!! What pattern is your lovely flatware?

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  17. Very pretty, Michelle! I love that you did it outside, too. It just seems so fitting for a "harvest" type theme. Love the cornucopia and how it is overflowing. Your green dishes are so pretty; I love that color green in dishware, too, and have some in a different pattern. The silverware pattern is stunning! Good idea to set them up that way ~ I usually do buffets but on Thanksgiving I always do a sit down.

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  18. Love those silver-filled jars & and burlap table! Beautiful setting :-)

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  19. This is amazing! I love the silverware in the Ball jars!

    Donna

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  20. GORGEOUS!!! you totally inspired me to set up a mini display on my front step w/a cornucopia & the gords that will be left when I am done cooking the squash :) thanks!

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  21. Beautiful-I'll be using some of your great ideas on my Thanksgiving table-like burlap. I'm loving it!

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  22. Thanks everyone!

    Colleen, I bought the dinnerware at Walmart, but it's been 5 maybe 6 years ago now. I wish I had gotten more!

    Lori, I am at almost at 50% capacity with Picasa, but I only export the ones that make onto the blog, meaning of the 78+ that I took for this particular post, only the the best 25 got exported. See if you can't delete some pictures that are in your web album to free up space. When I get to full capacity though, I will probably upgrade because of how easy it is to use.

    Jenny, the flatware is OLD,old,old, it says Prestige on the handle, but no pattern name

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  23. Just gorgeous! I love the burlap, the glasses, and the silverware in the ball jars. Gets me thinking!

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  24. Love the deep greens of the dishes against the browns.
    Brenda

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  25. Love everything. Very inviting.

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  26. Michelle, this is beautiful. I love those chargers, and I love the soft color of that beautiful china. The burlap yardage was the perfect choice for this outdoor table. It all looks so pretty. laurie

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  27. Hello! So nice meeting you! Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving a nice comment!

    I'm in love with this tablescape, it's just beautiful! I also looked at last year's using the same pretty china (from Walmart?!) love it! Both tablescapes are wonderful!

    Katherine

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  28. I love your tablescapes for fall. I went back and looked at last year's and it is beautiful as well!

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  29. Beautiful table!! I do love those chargers and the flatware!!

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  30. Beautiful! I'm glad you are still enjoying decent weather! Have a wonderful weekend!

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  31. What a beautiful table! I love your dinnerware - the color and texture are wonderful. The silverware in the jars is such a great idea. I love the cornucopia. My mother always has one on her table this time of year and I think it is time I got one too. We are hoping to have Thanksgiving dinner outside this year. I guess we will have to wait and see what the day brings us.

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  32. Your idea for using the handle of the soup cup as a napkin ring is a GREAT idea! Consider it borrowed/stolen. The Nell Hill chargers are great...love her stores. Thank you for sharing your lovely design. Cherry Kay

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  33. I have been looking at these chargers for quite awhile, and they look so nice on your table that I think I will have to give in! The little sparkle on a few of the pumpkins is a nice touch! Linda

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  34. Just Gorgeous! I just add your etsy shop to my favorites. Love the Golden Glittery egg nest!

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  35. Beautiful, what an inspiration! I'm so excited to finally have a table again! Will be bringing out the mason jars and visiting your esty shop to what else I can use to showcase our new table. BEAUTIFUL!

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  36. Gorgeous! I love the silverware in the glass jars!

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  37. So inspired! I love the chargers and the cornucopia, but my favorite is using the mug handles for napkin rings. And I'm going to have to pick up some old Ball jars for silverware. Beeeeautiful!

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  38. a very lovely table, those mason jars are great for so many things!!

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  39. Beautiful! Using the handles as napkin rings is such a cool idea! And yes I should get me some of those wicker chargers :-) Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my Puritan Humor post. I'd love to see pics of your shrek and fiona photo shoot! Oh and I'm a new follower...i already love your blog but since we have the same sense of humor I figure I'm really gonna love it...haha

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  40. Lovely table. Makes one's mouth water in anticipation of the feast ahead.

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  41. Beautiful table setting! I love those wicker chargers. And your silverware is just so pretty!

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  42. Hi Michelle-

    I love your table and I love the fact that it is outside. I love how you mixed and matched textures - so pretty.
    My best- Diane

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  43. Once again, love your horn-o'-plenty! Would you stop by and take a look at mine? WOuld love to have your comment!
    Thanks a ton!
    CC

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Thank You for taking the time to comment! Because of the insane amount of spam comments, I had to stop anonymous comments-sorry for the inconvenience.
Michelle