Thanksgiving Table Ideas, There's Still Time!

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A mix of colors, patterns, natural & elegant.

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The stage is set for a beautiful setting.

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Three years ago I was searching for some inspiration for a Tablescapes Event I had the honor of being a part of. 

I stumbled along this little gem, StoneGable, an inspiring creative living blog.  Instantly knew that I was in big trouble!  Hook, line and sinker...

I Love Tablescapes!

Time for Snob Interior Design Tablescapes 101:

LAYERS!

It's all about layering and mixing.

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Don't over think it!  Just do it.  Stack different sizes, colors and textures of plates. 

It's not about matchy, matchy. 

The same goes for the linens. You always start with the basic white/cream base with the tablecloth and napkins and layer on top.

The white napkin is for actual use, easy to wash and bleach. 

Linens are not difficult to make.  Often times it's tough to find a certain color or look you have in mind and much of your time is spent shopping all over town. Purchase the fabrics you like and make them yourself.  

Secret, my last tablescapes I did not sew the edges of my napkins, they were ironed with fusible tape.

The third photo of this post gives an example of mixing fabrics for a layered look.

Here is an easy tutorial on reversible placemats and napkins.

Tutorial

I will be sharing more tablescapes ideas on Facebook and Pinterest throughout the week.  Follow along!

Set the stage for your Thanksgiving meal with a little extra punch and WOW your guests, you'll be thankful.

Have a GRATEFUL Week!

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Dishes with Sense and Sensibility

Last year I had the honor of receiving a phone call from Kissing Camels Garden Club requesting a recreation my Sense and Sensibility Tablescapes they had the opportunity to see the previous year. 

With the Holidays upon us this is the perfect time to share this tablescape inspired by the Jane Austin novel, Sense and Sensibility. 

Fall colors of rich browns, lime greens and white.

Layers of fabrics, porcelain, glass and metals.

Place card holders of the characters from the book.

Hardback books are part of the centerpiece and pages of the novel are printed, rolled and tied with grosgrain ribbon.

A serving table carries the same theme of brown and white pumpkins. Fall leaves, cats tail and green pears are carefully placed.

Place the unexpected in a cloche.

Add varying heights for serving pieces by stacking books.

Never leave a burning candle unattended. 

Every tablescape requires some sort of candlelight.

A feast for the eye of the reader.

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Well Skirted

I absolutely love table skirts!

I say the more fabric, the more fabulous.  Fabric just adds so much, texture, color and warmth.  I never tire of looking through fabric books.  Holding the fabrics in my hands, finding the right colors, mixing patterns, what new unique combos I can come up with every time.

Change up a side table, hide the legs, add fabric to the floor.  Make a statement with a buffet or console table.  Create a new focal point on a wall.  A piece of artwork from another room and simply rearranging a few accessories, and you have something new!

Here are a few great table skirts I found.

Bilhuber & Associates
Gunkelman Flesher Interior Design
Jeffers Desigh Group
John Willey Interior Design

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