Happy November! Welcome to the Thanksgiving tablescape edition of the Blogger Stylin’ Home Tours. I was honored to join these talented hosts to share our Thanksgiving table ideas and inspiration.
When we first moved into our new house I felt a little wistful—I don’t yet have the dining room I used to love. But then I remembered that a perfect space isn’t required to gather; a table and a willing heart are enough. So welcome—our room may be bare, but the table is dressed and ready. I enjoyed creating this organic, rustic, slightly dressy look, and I even made a short video so you can get a better feel for it.
I love mixing unexpected pieces to create a unique tablescape. For this Thanksgiving we aimed for an organic, rustic-casual vibe with a touch of gold to add warmth and a little glamour.
We started with things we already had: plum cloth napkins, a green runner, blue Denby salad plates and gold-rimmed dinner plates. It was an eclectic mix, but the plum edging on the salad plates tied the palette together. To add softness and texture, we layered the deep green runner over a Turkish towel with green stripes—crisscrossing linens gives an informal, relaxed look that still feels intentional.
For the centerpiece we gathered seasonal vegetables and flowers in our color story—plum, green and white—sourced locally where possible. I complemented those with found objects from around the house: pine cones, antlers, plush pumpkins and birch candlesticks. The result is a lush, festive centerpiece that reads as mostly organic and layered with interesting shapes.
Because our kitchen is small, we like to encourage guests to linger at the table rather than crowd the cook. One practical solution is to set out appetizers at the table so people can nibble and chat while dinner is being finished. We made the appetizer spread part of the tablescape: colorful cheese blocks, a round crusty loaf, pumpkin seed crackers, olives, peppers and jam looked beautiful on the table while also being delicious.
When it’s time to serve the main dishes, serving platters can be set on a console behind the dining table to free space for plates and centerpieces. This keeps the main table elegant and functional while allowing food to be served easily.
The appetizer choices were selected not only for taste but also to complement the color palette. It may sound silly, but arranging food that looks good with the linens and plates makes the table feel cohesive—a visual feast as well as a tasty one.
A small note about family traditions: my husband has a habit of taking a decorative artichoke or cabbage from the centerpiece and putting it on his plate, much to everyone’s amusement. It’s a funny reminder that centerpieces can look so real you might be tempted to serve them.
Velvet plush pumpkins were used as part of the decor.
Thank you to everyone who has supported The Inspired Room book. I’m thrilled to share that it has been published and is now available. If you spot a copy in a store, I’d love to hear where you found it.
And for anyone curious about the painter’s tape and work in progress around the house, I’ll be sharing the story of the dining room and the design decisions soon—stay tuned for that update.
Before you go, be sure to enjoy other Thanksgiving tables featured in the Blogger Stylin’ Home Tours. Seeing different interpretations and creative touches is a wonderful way to gather fresh ideas for your own table. Happy decorating and happy Thanksgiving!