We’re hosting Thanksgiving here in Nashville this year, so I needed to come up with a quick (and informal) table before the family arrives.  My goal was to use what I have rather than buying new.  With the exception of the champagne-colored chargers (a cross between gold and silver, and therefore more versatile, IMO), I succeeded.

I didn’t use my formal china this year–just my everyday white!  I did use the good silver, the “everyday” crystal, depression glass for bread plates, salt cellars (my kids love those tiny spoons), and apothecary style spice jars for individual vases.  My decorations are all natural–pine cones, osage apples, spanish moss, berries, d’Anjou pears, and dried hydrangeas.  I gathered most of them out back, although I will admit that I carry my favorite huge pine cones around with me when we move (the movers were convinced I was crazy!).  I apologize for the pictures–we’ve had nothing but rain the last few days and there’s NO natural light to speak of.

I used canvas painter’s dropcloths as tablecloths for the table and the buffet, and tied the sides up with jute twine.  My table’s extended to 12′ right now and I realized that I can’t find my super-long tablecloth–but this worked great with the color scheme, anyway.

FYI, the “B” pumpkin was on sale for 80% off at Hobby Lobby this past week, making it $5.  Score!  The “Thankful” subway art can be printed at Over the Big Moon here, and there’s a darling banner that you can print out, too (mine’s hanging above the buffet).

Sorry about the glare from the chandy in this last picture…one day when I share the dining room I’ll have to show you the hideous fixture that was up there before I scored this Ballard Designs Grande Claire off Craigslist for $100.

We are so very thankful to God for all of His tremendous blessings.  Have a very Happy Thanksgiving with your families!

 

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