The last couple of yearsI have been decorating my Thanksgiving table with a nod toward Christmas.
This year I knew I wanted a Tablescape that was new and whimsicalthat would transition easily to the Christmas season.
I was inspired when I saw the idea of deer in recycled cans!
I quickly ran with the ideaand nowit has morphed into my Christmas Design Scheme for 2025Woodland Whimsy
I began my tablescpe with my very large piece of driftwoodwhich is a constant on our large dining tablethat Jeff built decades ago.
I 'built' out my deer cans first by filling the cans almost to the top with tiny rocks.(I think. sand would even work better).
I ordered a set of three deer families from Amazonalong with a collection of bottle brush trees.I got the set with some gold trees as a color nod to Thanksgiving.
Lastly I added reindeer moss tho completethe Woodland Theme in the cans.
I filled in the Tablescape with various candlesfinishing off with fairy lightsthat I leave on even during the day!I made sure that the tablescape design 'read' beautifully from all seats at the table.
One of my favorite parts of my Woodland Tablescapeare the tiny pinecones mixed into the design.This sweet addition was from my darling Grand Daughter Lennon.I was lucky enough to have her over for several daysand Lennon came up with the idea to add the tiny pinecones for the deer!She made sure to get one for each of the deer!
I was so happy how the tablescape worked into the room as a whole.We have a small house with an open floor planso I always want my sight lines to be cohesive.I actually make sure the outside works as well.
We put the tree up for Thanksgivingbut keep it plain of decorations until after the family holiday.Having it up early feels like an exciting build to the holidays for me!Plus it make Christmas decorating so much less stressful!
For place cards for the tableI used small wooden easelswith black canvases with chalked names.
Another lovely benefit of having Lennon overis I made little heart tags with initials out of self drying claywhile she did her colorful clay design play.
The tags are such a simple projectbut I have been wanting to do them for yearsbut always felt 'too busy'The actual making process is as simple as rolling out the claycutting out the shape and hole.I finished by stamping the initial with black ink.
Time with Lennon in the studiohas made me so much more present.Her sense of creative studio play and creativityis so invigorating to be around!She is a continual creative inspiration to me!
I always bring out my collection of whimsical salt and pepper shakers for the Thanksgiving table.
Speaking of whimsyI was so happy with myThanksgiving outfit!Especially how it spoke to my tablescape!
Of course I had a perfectly coordinated 'Hostess Crown'.
These days I really do dress to make myself happy.If not now, when?
My favorite thingabout Thanksgiving this yearis how everybody contributed!
I obviously did the decor.Jeff did the turkey, stuffing and green beans.
Ellis brought a batched cocktail - a 'figgy martini'home made rolls, the best sweet potatoes casserole ever and a delicious charcuterie board of hand selected cheeses and bitesfrom her favorite cheese store in San Diego.
Megan made a pumpkin pie from scratch!And when I say scratch ...she not only made her own graham crackers for the crust,she cooked the pumpkin from fresh pumpkins!!She also brought homemade butter for everyone as gifts!
My bother brought special piesjust like my Dad used to bring each year.
It fills my heart that everyone spent so much time and effort contributing tothe family celebration!
I once again set out trays of jewelry making supplies.This time I added in enamel charms for Christmas.It's always a beautiful thing to see how creative everyone is in our family!
Melts my heart!
Thank you so much for stopping by here!I hope I was able to offer you some Holiday Decor Inspirationmy friends!
Paper Whites are planted in the living room centerpieceworking their way to Christmas!
As always my friends
I wish you love and joyas you style your life.
