Can you believe Thanksgiving is only a couple of weeks away? For many this season is joyful, but it can also be difficult for those who won’t be with family or loved ones. If you’re feeling the weight of the year, a little warmth and attention to your surroundings can help.
With so much uncertainty in 2020, a lot of people have already begun their holiday decorating. Are you planning to decorate early this year? We often set our tree up before Thanksgiving so we can enjoy the glow of lights during the meal. This year will likely be no different — a bit of sparkle can brighten the season, and simple touches make a home feel comforting.
If you’re hosting a small dinner or even celebrating solo, have you considered your table decor? Planning a centerpiece, coordinating colors, and layering textures is a lovely distraction and makes the meal feel special. Whether you’ll have a full table of guests or an intimate gathering, thoughtful details create a memorable atmosphere.
The inspiration collage above combines soft, natural textures with warm metallic accents and seasonal shapes. I love how woven chargers, linen napkins, and preserved foliage mix with brass candle holders and colored glassware. What colors and textures are you drawn to for your table this year?
For more ideas on welcoming guests and creating meaningful gatherings, my book Simple Gatherings: 50 Ways to Inspire Connection offers practical tips and inspiration. I enjoy designing spaces that make people feel seen, cared for, and welcome — even when celebrations look different than usual.
Despite the challenges many of us have faced this year, it helps to pause and count our blessings. Gratitude reshapes perspective, and small rituals like setting a beautiful table can remind us of what we value most.
Come back tomorrow for more simple, beautiful Thanksgiving table ideas that are easy to recreate at home.
Sources:
- Willow Wicker Charger Plate
2. Preserved Beech Leaf Bunch
3. Wine Glass (available in several color options)
4. Brass Taper Candle Holders
5. Pumpkin Tureen
6. Check Linen Napkins
7. Floral Cheese Knife Set
8. Striped Table Runner
9. White Gravy Boat
Click here to find my entertaining and tabletop decor favorites on Amazon!
Sources for above: Turkish towel (many color options — I love using these as tablecloths), Teal Matte Dinnerware, Simple Gatherings book, Wood Pedestal with Handle, 2-Tiered Wooden Tray, Matte Porcelain Dinner Dishes, Bamboo Rattan Cup with Handle, Brass Taper Candle Holder Set, Sage Green Pedestal, Blue and White Ticking Striped Cloth Napkins, White Marble Acacia Wood Round Cheeseboard, Stainless Steel Gold Flatware, Farmhouse Ceramic Pitcher, Marble and Acacia Wood Cookbook Holder and Serving Board, Woven Rattan Napkin Holder, White Porcelain Pitcher, Blue Taper Candles (many color options), Gray and White Striped Cloth Napkins.