Oh how I love styling a great tablescapeand the more layers and purpose the better!
So no surprise myThanksgiving Tablescapeis one of my favorite tables to do each year!
Here I used a traditional Thanksgiving color palette.Pulling colors from my fall decor.Our rooms are open plan so it's a big deal to me that the colors and concept not only flow within the great roombut inside and outside as wellbecause the room opens to all the outside views.
After choosing a color paletteI focus on purpose and layers.
We are lucky enough to have our Thanksgiving be multi generationalso of course I want a table that has something for everyone!
I brought out my collection of stemwaremany that were my Mother's crystal.
I layered my stoneware china with wooden chargersand our primitive silverware.The ceramic tureens brought the Thanksgiving theme in clearlyas well as adding another beautiful layer.
My collection of paired salt and pepper shakers brought some whimsyto the tablescape.
I placed the napkins under the salad plateto complete the layered textures.
For my centerpiece I kept everything 'trayed' on my beloved piece of driftwood.I opted for a modern version of Thanksgiving floralswith a mixture of vases of tulips and mums.I mixed in some air plants and collected candlesmixing both tapers and potted candles.I went for an overall eclectic collection of heights and forms that complemented my dishes.
One of my favorite parts of this Thanksgiving Tablescape iscoloring placemats!I layered them in so that they simply became one graphic element of the table.I still wanted a sophisticated tablescape at the endbut I especially wanted to create an interactive experience to do before dinner.
I even made having crayons on the table prettyby placing them in urns and copper candleholders.
All of my chosen elements, layers, textures and whimsy played so well togetherI couldn't be happier with the result!And the coloring placemats were a great success!
One new Thanksgiving tradition I have started lately ishaving my Christmas tree up before Thanksgiving.
I know all of the perceived controversy of decorating for Christmas before Thanksgiving.
I have waited until after for yearsA few years ago it started to feel like a lot of pressure and work to get it all done the weekend after Thanksgivingbecause I like to enjoy the process of decoratingand I also love having a lit tree up in November.
So one year I decided to be all decorated before Thanksgivingonly to realize how tiring too much Christmas decor can be by the time Christmas actually rolls around.
So now for me I have found the perfect compromise!I put up all of my trees, inside and out before Thanksgiving.I take my time getting them up and outenjoying the lit trees during November.
I hold off on decorating my main tree until after Thanksgivingexcept for adding in natural citrus and greenery and sometimes some natural shell garlands.
After the Thanksgiving dishes are cleared and put awayI am all set to bring in all of my holiday reds and decorate the tree!
Living in Southern California I love incorporating citrus into my decoras a nod to the history of our locale.
I enjoy the holiday ritual of drying citrus in the oven.It's such a simple process of slicing salting both sidesandputting the in a very low temp oven for a couple of hours.
I've tried the dehydrators but they don't handle the volume of slices I needin my decorating.
I also spread greenery and oranges throughout our main living and dining room.For me it says holiday and celebrationwithout detracting from the Thanksgiving celebration.
Well there you have it my friends!
I hope I have inspired you to enjoy the process of your own Styling Adventures!
Remember it's all about what makes our own heart happy!There are no wrong or right ways to style and decorate.
When it comes down to stylingit's all about creating love and joyfor ourselves and those we love!
As always my friends
I wish you love and joyas you style your life