The Thanksgiving Table: Elements Of Style

 

I like to treat my guests not only to a good meal, but a beautiful table. It always makes them feel special. And no matter how your food turns out, a terrific tablescape camouflages everything. Here are some stylish elements that will help create your 

own look.

~ Lovely Linens ~

Linens set the tone for your table. To me, they are the most important part of a tablescape. Here's some pretty picks.

Kim Seybert Ethereal Placemat & Napkins

Inspired by watercolor painting, Kim has taken silver and gold bugle beads and created art for your table. The matching linen napkins create a stunning natural look.

Horchow

Artesia Placemats

If you prefer to set a casual table, these are wonderful, sophisticated, and affordable, too. 

Crate and Barrel

Villeroy & Boch Brushstroke

Linens

 Linen napkins and placemats have been treated with metallics for a elevated look to any table. Also available in silver. Now on sale at...

Bloomingdale's

Joanna Buchanan Linens

Don't be afraid to take a deep dive into color any time of the year. Joanna knows how to do it. Get the look below.

Gold Trim Napkins in Ten Colors

Hand Beaded Camouflage Placemats

~ Candlelight ~

A table without candlelight is like a a day without wine. It's doable but not as wonderful. Besides, everyone looks better in candlelight. These candles will set your table and your guests aglow.

Fall Colored Tapers Set Of 12

Imagine your table with the warmth of candles in seasonal colors. The tapers are tiny in width but 10 inches tall. Just perfect in a grouping. At less than $18 they make a great host gift, too.
Williams Sonoma

Hand-Dipped Taper Candle, Set of 2

Traditional elegance. Long burning and smokeless now on major sale. Choose ivory or white.

Pottery Barn

Antigua Single Wick Pillar Candles

How gorgeous! The saturated colors will add a pop to your table. Handmade and perfect alone or inside a glass hurricane. Priced from $8 - $38

Sundance Catalog

Birch Log Taper Holder

Bring the outside in, and add a natural element to your tabletop.

Shop Terrain

~ Serving ~

Details always count. These serving pieces are not only practical but pretty, too!

Marble Cake Stands

Though they are said to be used for cakes, as you can see, anything will look special when presented on one of these. Pie perfect, too!

CB2

Sauce Server

I have several "so called" gravy boats, but none are glass. For a big dinner you could use this server in multiples. One for gravy, one for cranberry sauce, one for the caramel sauce that goes with the apple pie. 

Crate and Barrel 

The House of Scalamandré Oval Platter

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Williams Sonoma

Botanical Serving Utensils

Together these shiny servers are perfect for salads. Used individually, they work for the mashed potatoes or Brussel sprouts.

West Elm

~ Oven To Table Cookware ~  

Unless you are plating from the closed off kitchen, your cookware does make a difference. Those disposable aluminum cooking containers aren't so appealing on a buffet or dining table. Food just looks better when pleasantly presented. 

MacKenzie-Childs Cookware

Chic checks are so good in a black and white kitchen, These also would accent white or black table linens. Really fabulous!

Amara

Le Creuset Dutch Oven

Aren't these lovely? They go from oven to table to freezer. And this specific shade with gold knobs is a Crate and Barrel exclusive. Many other shades available, as well.
Crate and Barrel

Staub Pumpkin Cocotte

Serve almost anything in this perfect pumpkin. I own the smaller ones, which are not available. Pumpkin Soup anyone? It will serve sweet potatoes just as well.

Sur La Table

Boska Oven-to-Table Ceramic Baker

What a handy and beautiful little baker. Perfect for those warm cheese dips. But also great on a buffet to keep the veggies and potatoes warm. It features an under $25 price tag, which makes it even more appealing. I can see several all lined up.

Williams Sonoma

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Trim The Tree: Ornaments and More

Countdown To Thanksgiving: Talking Turkey

When it comes to cooking a turkey, I like to mix it up each year. If you do, as well, take a peek at these yummy recipes. They are quite unique.  And for good measure I have added a few "must have" turkey tools. Always remember to add a pinch of love to whichever recipe you choose.

Herb & Butter Turkey

Tieghan calls this recipe perfection. It's simple. The only thing "fancy" about it is the use of a cheesecloth. I have used this method several times, and it works. 

Half Baked Harvest

Turkey Forks

Something I don't have in my kitchen. If you cook many roasts or turkeys, you need these.

Williams Sonoma

Bacon Wrapped Turkey With Mustard & Tarragon Butter

First of all, the recipe calls for free range or organic turkey. I personally wouldn't eat any other kind of turkey. It's beautiful to look at, and I imagine quite juicy.

Delicious Magazine

Digital Instant-Read Pen Thermometer

A necessary tool for turkey roasting! Best yet, this is on sale now at

Williams Sonoma

Pastrami Style Grilled Turkey Breast
What an interesting recipe. You will need some unusual equipment, too: A spice mill or a mortar and pestle; a chimney starter and smoking chips. Here's hoping for a good weather day.

Epicurious

Bourbon Glazed Turkey 

I have done this, and it is so so good. Add another splash to the gravy and you have one special meal. The color of your bird will never look better.

The Kitchn

Trim The Tree: Ornaments & More

 

Now that the frost is on the pumpkins, we move forward to the holidays that are ahead. Many of you trim your tree and deck your halls before Thanksgiving. Having an ornament collection myself, I look at ornaments with a collector's eye. Each one of these are special, and I would love to add any of them to my own tree. You will also enjoy a few special Tree Skirts to complete your look. Get inspired and excited for what's ahead.

 

NYC Central Park Ornament

I can hardly wait to head up to the 6th floor of Bergdorf's later this month. I think this will be mine. Perfect for anyone who loves New York.

Bergdorf Goodman

Cozy Faux Fur Tree Skirt

Faux but fabulous in the coziest of ways. And don't worry if a little egg nog gets spilled. This skirt is washable.

Pottery Barn

Joanna Buchanan Evil Eye

All eyes will be on this jeweled ornament. It's like jewelry for your tree.

Neiman Marcus

Jeweled Snowflake Tree Topper

Make an over the top statement this year with the sparkling snowflake. The beadwork is all done by hand on front and back. So it will look stunning any way you look at it.

Pottery Barn

Black & White Ornaments

A black and white themed tree would be quite striking. These ornaments lend a note to vintage European art and fashion. Affordable.

CB2

Quilted Handbag

A girl can't have too many handbags. Why not adorn her tree with one? Buy it for the girl who appreciates a great accessory.

Furbish Studio

Chinoiserie Monkey Charms

These little monkeys aren't monkeying around. They hang a 5 inches tall and will make a chinoiserie chic statement on the tree.

Furbish

Sequin Ornament Ball Kit

Time on your hands? Start crafting your own ornaments for giving or keeping. Might be a fun project for someone retired or even kids.

Etsy

Pastel Ombre Tree Skirt

This skirt has been handcrafted and beaded for a sparkling statement.

Now 30% off at....

Horchow

Felted Pinecone Set

There is something very special about these. They have an elevated homemade look about them. They are sizeable, too at 6" long. Love the colors.

Anthropologie

12 Days of Christmas Ornaments Set 

Handcrafted from light wood and in the style of artist G. DeBrekht. A lovely gift.

Etsy

 Noel Blue Ornament Collection

Who says that a Blue Christmas is a bad thing?  This set has been known to tempt even the most devoted red-green-and-gold-all-over holiday decorators. It's a 40 piece set. Get the look at....

Frontgate

Fabulous Fabric Ribbons
I have featured this Etsy shop before. Their ribbons are simply gorgeous. Nothing makes a tree look more elegant than the right ribbon. So many colors and patterns to pick.

Shy Myrtle

 Wire Tree Topper

You know what they say, if you don't believe, Christmas doesn't happen. Let Santa know that your household believes in the best of ways. It has been hand welded in the United Kingdom. More choices, including your name! They all ship for free.

The Letter Loft

Jay Strongwater 25th Anniversary Ornament with Stand

For collectors. I have a few of Jay's beautiful ornaments, and they are some of my favorites. The intricate designs are just beautiful. This one is adorned with Swarovski crystals. 

Horchow or Neiman Marcus

Origami Star Ornament

Covered in chic leopard fabric, this star is stunning. I can imagine it in multiples on a tree, or even at every place setting on a holiday table. On sale at

Z Gallerie

Leopard Tree Skirt
Go all out with the leopard theme for a holiday tree that is as chic as can be.

Twig Holiday Designs

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