Fall Table Setting with a Muted Color Palate | Heirloom Pumpkin, Grey Linens & Edgartown Sand Candles

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqDXU4N660aEncpaUAIpMuL5pjseRpPnVlST-pVWTwOtDu6KEQS-QVTiONGCRJpil2q0quHuQJPeRjwL1FYNANk6fsBN1JKeNtqV7J5peK_cYAE8-2mpZ7mcBzO6ZqnOAIvuGC2D243k4/s1600/IMG_1985.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqDXU4N660aEncpaUAIpMuL5pjseRpPnVlST-pVWTwOtDu6KEQS-QVTiONGCRJpil2q0quHuQJPeRjwL1FYNANk6fsBN1JKeNtqV7J5peK_cYAE8-2mpZ7mcBzO6ZqnOAIvuGC2D243k4/s640/IMG_1985.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTFCg1Hrq6lSGaRrvJafa8LdOoguyzzHZpbDFWl_1LAAqLZQns_3jG_qV2iHqS0Ka8WB2veGvV9q4pG8qEL6opBwCYBQ-bnTVWQ7PdD4MPYhTicb2QTC7JF1dIFkeDp8PB4JqSd2fwdPk/s1600/IMG_1998.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTFCg1Hrq6lSGaRrvJafa8LdOoguyzzHZpbDFWl_1LAAqLZQns_3jG_qV2iHqS0Ka8WB2veGvV9q4pG8qEL6opBwCYBQ-bnTVWQ7PdD4MPYhTicb2QTC7JF1dIFkeDp8PB4JqSd2fwdPk/s640/IMG_1998.jpg" width="426" /></a></div> Monday I posted a table that was a bright departure from my typical neutral palate... but today I'm back to a more subdued scheme.  Both I love.  To me, this seems more like a traditional setting perfect for Thanksgiving.  <br /><br />The Candles are <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/fall/products/fall-collection-of-hand-dipped-taper-candles-12-set-of-2">12" Tapers in "Edgartown Sand"</a> named from our <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/06/marthas-vineyard-vacation-with-my.html">trip to Marthas Vineyard with my family</a>.  I tried to name each of my embroidary/candles/printing colors after my favorite things and/or places.  So, the list would not be complete without Edgartown, Ma.  <br /><br />I think it would also look stunning with 5 or 6 pairs going down the table with a variety of butternut squash.  <br /><br />The best part, is that anyone can create this table - you don't have to do any flower arranging or anything crafty.  All you have to do is pick a great looking pumpkin and a candle in a coordinating color to create this great monotone look.<br /><br /><br />The color is perfect for Fall, a rich, buttery, warm, caramel-ly, pale chestnut color.  The actual name from the factory is "Cafe Au Latte." I've seen this exact candle color soooo many times in Martha Stewart Living mag...<img height="377" id="irc_mi" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRNqK3HGsP0oDUhHVmHAq8fQxSRDPMLlqODypwsVDXaodC7_e64vX3D78Qb0UfTI5-KY7FQKmBmIzmGtdukjUscVOcTajy6HrMxUmv7FddfvQ5BJ9vol50txzUAb1Y2zcTKrn1oA2zbp4/s1600/thanksgiving+pumpkins.jpg" style="margin-top: 8px;" width="671" /><br />Remember this table from Martha Stewart Nov a couple of years ago?  These are the same candles, but in the really tall length - not sure if they are 15" or 18".<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIuKEceKBwg82-DE9W-nc00MwHovmu7HcmVx9DYmQU3vKamNAtomaXjJML5zbF2l1WiuYL6xe0gmgXygMFMIC3NWfv_L09NX0ni3x3hXH-chKpNkJv8oth_rspNhgreoBVftw_W82xAkE/s1600/IMG_1989.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIuKEceKBwg82-DE9W-nc00MwHovmu7HcmVx9DYmQU3vKamNAtomaXjJML5zbF2l1WiuYL6xe0gmgXygMFMIC3NWfv_L09NX0ni3x3hXH-chKpNkJv8oth_rspNhgreoBVftw_W82xAkE/s640/IMG_1989.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used the same <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/linens">Natural Linen Napkins</a>  (4 for $32) as I had in the first table I posted this week, along with my standard WS Pantry white plates.  I love these napkins, they are so versatile.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip6gMkNd2L2mse31mPwC3X16KTDKnmAj8jw9LSi3tbk4j_619OmlmdhmBgBcJYGA1uR-Me9pvVKnqRLfGl0WgKYSDYOJJJYhssj9MejijcSO3qg_uCl4pq_HpAD4DOmX5YwW9SgBVgRxY/s1600/IMG_2000.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip6gMkNd2L2mse31mPwC3X16KTDKnmAj8jw9LSi3tbk4j_619OmlmdhmBgBcJYGA1uR-Me9pvVKnqRLfGl0WgKYSDYOJJJYhssj9MejijcSO3qg_uCl4pq_HpAD4DOmX5YwW9SgBVgRxY/s640/IMG_2000.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />So, as you can see, by swapping out the pewter bowl filled with bright orange gourds for a muted colored heirloom pumpkin, and selecting a more natural colored candle, I've completely changed the look of my table.<br /><br />More to come tomorrow!

Fall Table Setting with a Muted Color Palate | Heirloom Pumpkin, Grey Linens & Edgartown Sand Candles

 Monday I posted a table that was a bright departure from my typical neutral palate... but today I'm back to a more subdued scheme.  Bot...

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Fall Table Setting with Burnt Orange Gourds, Gold Candles & Natural Linens

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnKAMnHchFP8wnnfnY-PGjB1mRMBKNFanlxyg389KpnbnF10TCKH4AOFrnIVojM_FWoi-pXp6u-qX1F-FqF154-cJEue_rlKh0rAN-Ul2RrCM-9mQRVaHUqEkXtT9fll_3reBdwfGkrc0/s1600/IMG_1958.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnKAMnHchFP8wnnfnY-PGjB1mRMBKNFanlxyg389KpnbnF10TCKH4AOFrnIVojM_FWoi-pXp6u-qX1F-FqF154-cJEue_rlKh0rAN-Ul2RrCM-9mQRVaHUqEkXtT9fll_3reBdwfGkrc0/s640/IMG_1958.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F09%2Ffall-table-setting-with-burn-orange.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-RRNqsVXtKZw%2FUkmOPewUtOI%2FAAAAAAAAT4w%2F8cmgmemghMM%2Fs640%2FIMG_1929.jpg&description=Fall%20Table%20Setting%20with%20Burn%20Orange%20Gourds%2C%20Gold%20Candles%20%26%20Natural%20Linens"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the first of four Fall table settings I'm going to share this week.   I'm using my favorite basics, mixing and matching them with seasonal pumpkins and gourds, then accenting with candles from my <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/fall">Fall Color Collection</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBWogPtuThN0WVoabgaZMvRuOYz_5OIwxCwQ9LirEsQfneBfJjp8_xs_mP_EbV64imsorCvk4ugkuB-6Vsq_Qw6dkSzfOrBQWkvTa7Jb0rpErXRqyK9aRYu3PKGiY_tJ13Eykf_1FCql8/s1600/IMG_1929.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBWogPtuThN0WVoabgaZMvRuOYz_5OIwxCwQ9LirEsQfneBfJjp8_xs_mP_EbV64imsorCvk4ugkuB-6Vsq_Qw6dkSzfOrBQWkvTa7Jb0rpErXRqyK9aRYu3PKGiY_tJ13Eykf_1FCql8/s640/IMG_1929.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F09%2Ffall-table-setting-with-burn-orange.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-RRNqsVXtKZw%2FUkmOPewUtOI%2FAAAAAAAAT4w%2F8cmgmemghMM%2Fs640%2FIMG_1929.jpg&description=Fall%20Table%20Setting%20with%20Burn%20Orange%20Gourds%2C%20Gold%20Candles%20%26%20Natural%20Linens"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">  I love this one - it is a brighter and more colorful table than I typically do.  In years past, I gravitated toward the heirloom pumpkins that come in the pastel colors like white, light blue and green.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgScw4xITFPS2ypbpsL42bzOKpJF06JQ09XH_f7ik3JbsGEvdelM2MroiDelwNlItwpuafTRJqBqKOGn1-BFqdZqtBYKbH0cJTttuJeFELDYuf6JX2Ef2DQeEoSUItO2KIY4Ojh7dF_HKc/s1600/IMG_1948.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgScw4xITFPS2ypbpsL42bzOKpJF06JQ09XH_f7ik3JbsGEvdelM2MroiDelwNlItwpuafTRJqBqKOGn1-BFqdZqtBYKbH0cJTttuJeFELDYuf6JX2Ef2DQeEoSUItO2KIY4Ojh7dF_HKc/s640/IMG_1948.JPG" width="640" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> This year I've been drawn to this rich, deep orange color mixed with gold candles.  I'm also in the process or making two different shades of orange linen pillows... coming soon.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx2_auPW5azmFBdv7r-ac4m17KoMCZttN9b1IUseNBz6eyeueqwHHR_WBT2N4vUnFJj5s_Hkallt2Dqr8tp6DarISO3xVv978-XFofic5tUO7aETEIptsI_oICM3OkO8NT7uMV4m20TcE/s1600/IMG_1950.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx2_auPW5azmFBdv7r-ac4m17KoMCZttN9b1IUseNBz6eyeueqwHHR_WBT2N4vUnFJj5s_Hkallt2Dqr8tp6DarISO3xVv978-XFofic5tUO7aETEIptsI_oICM3OkO8NT7uMV4m20TcE/s640/IMG_1950.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F09%2Ffall-table-setting-with-burn-orange.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-RRNqsVXtKZw%2FUkmOPewUtOI%2FAAAAAAAAT4w%2F8cmgmemghMM%2Fs640%2FIMG_1929.jpg&description=Fall%20Table%20Setting%20with%20Burn%20Orange%20Gourds%2C%20Gold%20Candles%20%26%20Natural%20Linens"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />The natural linen napkins with the grey and black stripes are the perfect way to bring in a neutral accent to help tone it down a bit.  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWkpRnS8lkZhN3oxLi5VdLB4Q5s30u6mKkv2szTADDTEanrJQFD76OIaATABp9MwH5omvJ6g7QL20SaBNQg5JdwhWKEwn-eXWGtr_qRvsh62o9q0FcjyTuxItY8UPePdh_3naSbTSWI0E/s1600/IMG_1933.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWkpRnS8lkZhN3oxLi5VdLB4Q5s30u6mKkv2szTADDTEanrJQFD76OIaATABp9MwH5omvJ6g7QL20SaBNQg5JdwhWKEwn-eXWGtr_qRvsh62o9q0FcjyTuxItY8UPePdh_3naSbTSWI0E/s640/IMG_1933.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I filled the Warm Wood Berry Baskets with mini pumpkins - I also think these would look fabulous all the way down a long table, too... maybe the kids table for Halloween or Thanksgiving?! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlNSpaZSAWi0q45hK0ZYBtw2wyjuFhBeKXeNJPp7zX_9BaH2bMFOeiuaf4Y8kahwx74c-MOLV8YDerwkoeicEdxaSZahAvdFf2KYfPg8RRsD6vWqRC3eK27Hlg-_6COfiGL5k8M3IGptI/s1600/IMG_1911.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlNSpaZSAWi0q45hK0ZYBtw2wyjuFhBeKXeNJPp7zX_9BaH2bMFOeiuaf4Y8kahwx74c-MOLV8YDerwkoeicEdxaSZahAvdFf2KYfPg8RRsD6vWqRC3eK27Hlg-_6COfiGL5k8M3IGptI/s640/IMG_1911.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As you can see, just outside our dining room table is our porch (one of my favorite things about this house).  I've added orange mums to my rustic Napa Home & Garden pots.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F09%2Ffall-table-setting-with-burn-orange.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-RRNqsVXtKZw%2FUkmOPewUtOI%2FAAAAAAAAT4w%2F8cmgmemghMM%2Fs640%2FIMG_1929.jpg&description=Fall%20Table%20Setting%20with%20Burn%20Orange%20Gourds%2C%20Gold%20Candles%20%26%20Natural%20Linens"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMbZGIjE_byxodtpttmF4vxyU6M9_RHSYnxsRLGg70pzWdrReH2Z3O-eZ0_xEkI8L-FzlKzXigO79Js_vLBCZUrJFzCIB3mzoBg5L4bOUo-2nPILY2SviAjBVUwjGhmtBYEgRrIVJBDTU/s1600/IMG_1938.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMbZGIjE_byxodtpttmF4vxyU6M9_RHSYnxsRLGg70pzWdrReH2Z3O-eZ0_xEkI8L-FzlKzXigO79Js_vLBCZUrJFzCIB3mzoBg5L4bOUo-2nPILY2SviAjBVUwjGhmtBYEgRrIVJBDTU/s640/IMG_1938.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I like the mum a little oversized, planted in a smaller container - I think it gives it an elegant shape.   </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnndUk1kTrKrtgyPCukmZshHN3MH0UIgNNJ8RFUul-GGNoHK2GZZwdfRQ5mbKT-FNdXagmaiifcy3od_0_2AVlLvB4Bfvbn78dIwvtKW8xhkuAD6rOISv9b1Tr8C0TT1iHHFbe36CyDoY/s1600/IMG_1945.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnndUk1kTrKrtgyPCukmZshHN3MH0UIgNNJ8RFUul-GGNoHK2GZZwdfRQ5mbKT-FNdXagmaiifcy3od_0_2AVlLvB4Bfvbn78dIwvtKW8xhkuAD6rOISv9b1Tr8C0TT1iHHFbe36CyDoY/s640/IMG_1945.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Centerpieces don't have to be flowers and they don't have to be complicated.  I use this bowl every season (Match Pewter - a wedding gift... remember it filled with pansies in the spring?) - try to find a good staple piece in your home that you can transform each season. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am obsessed with this new round board I got at Nell Hills (a KC favorite).  It was only about $25 and I've already used it in 10 different ways... you'll be seeing a lot of it : )  And, of course, my favorite class candle holders from Target - they hold pillars and tapers. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq3l77Khv0pb2H1u-2VhDmKCzb2RvPPv8lJYebPC0d-Npb7YZr5S3tAuq9KvvDNH86oSqspZj-pFgmItgp6T2TAwitJYMrrSeMUGqJv1l_NVsHQIueBvpvCKu-7deIGVXFXFkN3mdU51Q/s1600/IMG_1961.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq3l77Khv0pb2H1u-2VhDmKCzb2RvPPv8lJYebPC0d-Npb7YZr5S3tAuq9KvvDNH86oSqspZj-pFgmItgp6T2TAwitJYMrrSeMUGqJv1l_NVsHQIueBvpvCKu-7deIGVXFXFkN3mdU51Q/s640/IMG_1961.JPG" width="640" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">With all of the bright colors, the plain white plates that I've had for years (Williams-Sonoma Pantry) look great.  The glasses are my favorite from Sur La Table. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib3i9YzTQkXNRU-WCUZaiOJXJruL1fJ9BJyUoYan_Tf08oy1KK6WIiB9aPxKyiYieTZ-1UNI_kEsHUYE2TYRq6ZV8DcimwVWWBBWmr2fQ9QLzlqPWYmidS9xGm5mXTZfafubXJG_zosbQ/s1600/IMG_1960.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib3i9YzTQkXNRU-WCUZaiOJXJruL1fJ9BJyUoYan_Tf08oy1KK6WIiB9aPxKyiYieTZ-1UNI_kEsHUYE2TYRq6ZV8DcimwVWWBBWmr2fQ9QLzlqPWYmidS9xGm5mXTZfafubXJG_zosbQ/s640/IMG_1960.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F09%2Ffall-table-setting-with-burn-orange.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-RRNqsVXtKZw%2FUkmOPewUtOI%2FAAAAAAAAT4w%2F8cmgmemghMM%2Fs640%2FIMG_1929.jpg&description=Fall%20Table%20Setting%20with%20Burn%20Orange%20Gourds%2C%20Gold%20Candles%20%26%20Natural%20Linens"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Stay tuned this week for more table setting ideas using simple accents and seasonal pumpkins and gourds... such a fun challenge to transform the same things into something different each day. </div><script src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>

Fall Table Setting with Burnt Orange Gourds, Gold Candles & Natural Linens

This is the first of four Fall table settings I'm going to share this week.   I'm using my favorite basics, mixing and matching them...

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Thanksgiving Table : Pears, Bittersweet, Velvet & Linen

My style could definitely be defined as Refined Rustic.  I love pieces that have 'soul' (rustic) and elements that have an elegant (you guessed it - refined) appeal.  This Thanksgiving Table Setting is a great combination of both.  As I've mentioned before, I'm not a fan of table settings that are overdone.  I don't like large, formal centerpieces, and I don't like anything fake on tables.  No fake candles, no fake greenery, no fake flowers, no fake napkins (paper), no fake flatware (plastic), no fake plates (paper)... you get the picture.  I like to keep it simple, but genuine.    <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMzGkhww5CnvqmZ6zFUgV47Pa_SPunN8jziST7dyHR4Jc5lw7seyVb-1tXZujzFqMocgOLMTWZEuqDPkmRKI5M30S_j2-XjFcDfeyiVI-ln0EDzkWuFp3rLuXDj70AGYLcUYHopwmSglg/s1600/IMG_8650.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMzGkhww5CnvqmZ6zFUgV47Pa_SPunN8jziST7dyHR4Jc5lw7seyVb-1tXZujzFqMocgOLMTWZEuqDPkmRKI5M30S_j2-XjFcDfeyiVI-ln0EDzkWuFp3rLuXDj70AGYLcUYHopwmSglg/s640/IMG_8650.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />A brambling bittersweet vine sits atop a velvet runner (that is actually a velvet drapery panel from target...) and au naturel pears sit atop hemstitched linen and china.   <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDTpGmLvviwhPmSpBJDgZc-nV2vmAmrrtZnXcHq0VA0tdO32w1tthmfXc3txDBTs_3TTP5opFY_x29IAz6x6jL1jQWVQKkFgZqB7TY4RyTd6Yf3pQRIHhzljevhSRWGDWjd3P4V9orEbw/s1600/IMG_8651.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAyJisUkXFBT4tEn90rFkXS_yQM-e9z5XWxoowmlYgJeih8JybwCyY68ap7IVMiR_rey7R0x-ywYASNwr-Vlz-va_DiCQHVXrKvJ9BdvWB3MjEjaym8hIzlN48V33uSCCD4zq3s6vNxFM/s1600/IMG_8655.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAyJisUkXFBT4tEn90rFkXS_yQM-e9z5XWxoowmlYgJeih8JybwCyY68ap7IVMiR_rey7R0x-ywYASNwr-Vlz-va_DiCQHVXrKvJ9BdvWB3MjEjaym8hIzlN48V33uSCCD4zq3s6vNxFM/s640/IMG_8655.jpg" width="480" /></a></div> I love the wildness of the bittersweet.  I found it growing on the side of the road - love that it is wild and free.  Get it...?  The total cost of the table decorations :<br /><br />6 Pears : $5<br />Bittersweet : $0<br />Velvet Drapery Panel from Target : $0 (originally probably $20)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglUFIlbIXSfXT61sblJMvx2BkurDjM8ZKAG-l0u87lFDxwEpUomvXTrqUitym6zw8lFXBTru3vk8hHt7ANbkT_IvAex1FRaZJHbGSoy-o5Vdqx9fQt8F-G_TnzEDkpAXFqVGuOUbF2URk/s1600/IMG_8657.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdPhnSCmpM7bOuYtz7uuGrbEUg0XuTPKBT0vnruTCfdNd7iiJJqmXK7zwntC99tdodo27QhZlsLYN7oNBFb4suApKuYJ3pX52ARaQau2NVQmN5Wl6hFziaNY3Vaiie2nv2ddl3M7yDOCA/s1600/IMG_8660.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdPhnSCmpM7bOuYtz7uuGrbEUg0XuTPKBT0vnruTCfdNd7iiJJqmXK7zwntC99tdodo27QhZlsLYN7oNBFb4suApKuYJ3pX52ARaQau2NVQmN5Wl6hFziaNY3Vaiie2nv2ddl3M7yDOCA/s640/IMG_8660.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I think the pears make each place setting a little more special.  Pears have such an elegant shape and great color and texture.  They almost look velvet themselves.   There is no waste, either.  If the guests don't eat the pear, then they can go in a big fruit bowl on my counter for the next week... or in a pear and apple crisp.  I fixed a mini one last night with the oatmeal cookie topping.  Very good.  I'll share soon! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzaW_h1jTDlQtcKLWO9uNVm-lhyphenhyphenf6KdQYOg-LnyDxYGwD_HSZ4Vrp54EwxT1MJDPacarn75gIFSjVFZj5T6R9m4TyENpyo8UjzpI-ICpEEV5H3Oa-Hhe7kVQa0L9qQVARDozd3f8gERg0/s1600/IMG_8664.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzaW_h1jTDlQtcKLWO9uNVm-lhyphenhyphenf6KdQYOg-LnyDxYGwD_HSZ4Vrp54EwxT1MJDPacarn75gIFSjVFZj5T6R9m4TyENpyo8UjzpI-ICpEEV5H3Oa-Hhe7kVQa0L9qQVARDozd3f8gERg0/s640/IMG_8664.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Here you can see that I've just folded the drapery panel neatly in half.  The velvet drapery panel is washable - important for use as a table linen.  For those of you that like the <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2010/09/home-stripping-furniture-farmhouse.html" target="_blank">dining room table</a>, here is the <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2010/09/home-stripping-furniture-farmhouse.html" target="_blank">post on how I 'aged' it</a>.  Basically I painted it and then power-washed it.  I had plans of refinishing it to look fancy, but loved this rustic bare wood look.   <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUxrobW1XQyUzAaENfRV1xrXdAfqCwYt1QoYf26Obve4xc2j6EKbfKuP9rnXTVgx1V6Btk4MB_eDwfBH6BuGI3Hroj4ZunxrGcoKhGyQRxCsArVEk5cfFaNgiMA2WgVFIGCXe1tVm1Xwg/s1600/IMG_8712.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUxrobW1XQyUzAaENfRV1xrXdAfqCwYt1QoYf26Obve4xc2j6EKbfKuP9rnXTVgx1V6Btk4MB_eDwfBH6BuGI3Hroj4ZunxrGcoKhGyQRxCsArVEk5cfFaNgiMA2WgVFIGCXe1tVm1Xwg/s640/IMG_8712.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />For an extra special touch, add a simple place card to each pear.  I know what you're thinking : Assigning seats is stuffy.  I disagree.  It makes everyone feel special and helps to maximize good conversion because you can design the table plan.  Here are my seating tips :<br /><br />-Put the most interesting storyteller in the center of the table. <br />-The Host & Hostess sit at the heads of the table because they can foster cross table conversation.<br />-Seat couples across from each other, rather than next to one another.  It makes for a more intimate dinner if there is cross conversation rather than side-to-side.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Thanksgiving Table : Pears, Bittersweet, Velvet & Linen

My style could definitely be defined as Refined Rustic.  I love pieces that have 'soul' (rustic) and elements that have an elegant (...

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I've started getting our house ready for Thanksgiving.  We will be having 13 guests, so I set two separate tables a "kids' table" and an "adults' table."  Mind you, the kids' table's youngest guest is 23... except for my 7-month-old niece, Sam.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioiiPL9o7HMGYCxLbuoAvxj6mtEwiu5CzSsRQ_Bt2cGn5vOOr6bqmpernatq7IjBHmn2L_tRF9rMoJlcrDwsPIbzQMx5yqmcJhMNhBCVHZk4aM6wVRhB_n4SS-zMeyWed86LBRut6Fhfw/s1600/IMG_2654.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioiiPL9o7HMGYCxLbuoAvxj6mtEwiu5CzSsRQ_Bt2cGn5vOOr6bqmpernatq7IjBHmn2L_tRF9rMoJlcrDwsPIbzQMx5yqmcJhMNhBCVHZk4aM6wVRhB_n4SS-zMeyWed86LBRut6Fhfw/s640/IMG_2654.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Adults' Table</td></tr></tbody></table>The adults will sit in the dining room at the distressed harvest table.  The table is a little small/narrow, so I kept the decor simple : ivory burlap runner with two pewter candlesticks. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKzZjZEG7uO3PvgpZVmxSpop015__vZ_dn3MUWTToppZLIsyBsIXVX-DpnT5H3nhGkUnRHk-JvMGC9QyxOBhe-mLtIr5B1IGvNBlmXVSMAFNjNrRwQCdJMB6tOnadHO69rwSG7xYQ2PAQ/s1600/IMG_2660.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKzZjZEG7uO3PvgpZVmxSpop015__vZ_dn3MUWTToppZLIsyBsIXVX-DpnT5H3nhGkUnRHk-JvMGC9QyxOBhe-mLtIr5B1IGvNBlmXVSMAFNjNrRwQCdJMB6tOnadHO69rwSG7xYQ2PAQ/s640/IMG_2660.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />The kids' table is set in my office, adjacent to the dining room.  I think this will work great because the two groups will be close enough to chat.  I'm using tree branch clippings from our pear tree - it still has great fall colors and some berries.  I'm so excited to use my new Spode Woodlands china collection. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgXx5tU5h14wQMdowxePi1MhveyBEHo2emK-v6JJXAAtk4fa1u3gwO2iap8iGd5fAizSEGr96HN0Po2NbHmd_DKQpyb2L0XIi7Js0K6_zlhIwJIFDxjjRMOor6LWho5aiq6IIwCyDmmjY/s1600/IMG_2661.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgXx5tU5h14wQMdowxePi1MhveyBEHo2emK-v6JJXAAtk4fa1u3gwO2iap8iGd5fAizSEGr96HN0Po2NbHmd_DKQpyb2L0XIi7Js0K6_zlhIwJIFDxjjRMOor6LWho5aiq6IIwCyDmmjY/s640/IMG_2661.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br />I am not a "matchy-matchy" person.  I love the feel of mixing and matching all of these wooden chairs.  To me, mixing all of these chairs and finishes creates a "grandma's house" vibe.  I found the table at KC River Market Antiques Co.   It was $46 and is solid walnut.  It is a drop-leaf table, so I'll be able to collapse the sides and use it as a console table after the holidays.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqnsX-B8lo8sL9bD_CTn4SGn5MYNQuCVRpH3tv6iD545rAoCgK-aOkCzc9us_j6mHLTSI8IN2yK81vNTZgT_J4knJBd4Gre-VvmygO3sr6a-5EBHI0qCWIxVQ_D_9DKSCg8ozGumHynhc/s1600/IMG_2665.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheHx3wvh1qwuWh8vvVXwKhZ1VJtLv6X3-_uJRaHoE85kTxK6eoJ9VLv2T2dskIosrqX65KRtyAoxKfhcbiLIFLpqya41s5hAIRJNaeoaQeYaMz10x2WnxsG5hurlh1EOzZYcAntqwvGs8/s1600/IMG_2671.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheHx3wvh1qwuWh8vvVXwKhZ1VJtLv6X3-_uJRaHoE85kTxK6eoJ9VLv2T2dskIosrqX65KRtyAoxKfhcbiLIFLpqya41s5hAIRJNaeoaQeYaMz10x2WnxsG5hurlh1EOzZYcAntqwvGs8/s640/IMG_2671.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I love the Fall and Winter seasons - the coziness of the harvest season is something I dream of all year long.  I decided to swap out all of my hanging prints with season appropriate art.  I printed them from a vintage prints website... so it was free.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDw8ujHX2tkU85Lo3xhzIrwrf02bw6KhC68q7RPkrAV75HbCsaVuYIOxTf_adA_YhjvdgC1mGBu4fO9IWiNfk0NmV2mDr3HiSOnEVEOJGXu7WJq1N6zRkT5qvUdP0Enq72UnlDTi7jbIw/s1600/IMG_2672.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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I've started getting our house ready for Thanksgiving.  We will be having 13 guests, so I set two separate tables a "kids' tabl...

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Holidays | Entertaining | Thanksgiving Planner | Countdown Day 6 | Table Setting Tools & Inspiration | Thanksgiving Table Setting Decor

Here are some of the elements I'll be using at our Thanksgiving celebration.  As you might notice, I'm planning to use a lot of neutral, rustic pieces with character.  Many of the items we received as wedding gifts, making them even more special.<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHjbgaxrQYIanm7VL0fjqOV1Uf_HRptQcRmW0BVRt2DLdezP9ok3JphhZvqfGidPTxqkso8Fmm0MmscpnDnsOh4smHz7Sh8ggt27qjbUFLHhyphenhyphenv0-im9tkQOMe2d-Lq499ceZpdn_2lu8U/s1600/IMG_0495.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHjbgaxrQYIanm7VL0fjqOV1Uf_HRptQcRmW0BVRt2DLdezP9ok3JphhZvqfGidPTxqkso8Fmm0MmscpnDnsOh4smHz7Sh8ggt27qjbUFLHhyphenhyphenv0-im9tkQOMe2d-Lq499ceZpdn_2lu8U/s640/IMG_0495.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Large Pewter Tray : Cheese & Nuts Platter</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 6px; padding-right: 6px; padding-top: 6px; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdvkXqRqm2hOUxcozRWYv71fhPFKPRO6qw8xFuVEN9A0iGxOWK4LvgJeX-QpfHrk75dm-46MNggklnG_0GNGsJQ6igULeJO0ndFnswct7iCsonAEEEMT2QjJL10dtd9jpCn75BE1XiwGo/s1600/XXX_7793_1288656176_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdvkXqRqm2hOUxcozRWYv71fhPFKPRO6qw8xFuVEN9A0iGxOWK4LvgJeX-QpfHrk75dm-46MNggklnG_0GNGsJQ6igULeJO0ndFnswct7iCsonAEEEMT2QjJL10dtd9jpCn75BE1XiwGo/s320/XXX_7793_1288656176_1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYKNwnjcR7bkOLDheF0OaEz0YkFikIwcyzuOeqdfYoLGrUN9fkQ41af10sWVqTArRxiz2580P_n3ZyKmvqM2oDTo7ui9JiFLRwOwl5IuI0vQXLkY-3rLN4pIxgru8_FCSG7_JEJaE3M64/s1600/2263_vintage-derby-slatted-folding-wood-chair3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYKNwnjcR7bkOLDheF0OaEz0YkFikIwcyzuOeqdfYoLGrUN9fkQ41af10sWVqTArRxiz2580P_n3ZyKmvqM2oDTo7ui9JiFLRwOwl5IuI0vQXLkY-3rLN4pIxgru8_FCSG7_JEJaE3M64/s640/2263_vintage-derby-slatted-folding-wood-chair3.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="556" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px; padding-top: 4px; text-align: center;">Vintage Wooden Folding Chairs</td></tr></tbody></table><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwTUX9QEODa3lCyWldQOjs51FBQCDdroBDDsLk5vhcfdfdipsV8P8AJ720ksdkcF8sAUr-KndJ3xpa67FmcmAvM6AyYOpD4uLYan03ypZ6jgecxl86nQ2xM3LPTZ2pRuk3rSiPvxVyfc4/s1600/IMG_0500.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwTUX9QEODa3lCyWldQOjs51FBQCDdroBDDsLk5vhcfdfdipsV8P8AJ720ksdkcF8sAUr-KndJ3xpa67FmcmAvM6AyYOpD4uLYan03ypZ6jgecxl86nQ2xM3LPTZ2pRuk3rSiPvxVyfc4/s640/IMG_0500.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Round Pewter Bowl : Mashed Potatoes or Centerpiece</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5vvwIfthfzTN7E5uyZVGrUZRILedgeWihlFknJRXanhpgb0RJJOckxuXPg-zxYANlXP9LAaah0hmsz7YZy14MO6U9KA7YTz3nduEsaEYDR1qqZO83RlHk7pzJXIgyT9fdPckuNw495gY/s1600/IMG_0513.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5vvwIfthfzTN7E5uyZVGrUZRILedgeWihlFknJRXanhpgb0RJJOckxuXPg-zxYANlXP9LAaah0hmsz7YZy14MO6U9KA7YTz3nduEsaEYDR1qqZO83RlHk7pzJXIgyT9fdPckuNw495gY/s640/IMG_0513.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Marble Rolling Pin : Pies!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 6px; padding-right: 6px; padding-top: 6px; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2wZNPbBbLnwZlZSGfLgftTuZ9b-c3C8CjfnIrjbFZeF8LirHMKqlI5_HR09dr_BCa783MbovV48qv4VS1baWFVUlPOQSdKzhLFoP44hZrhnRzVU_hHNDTxK_udwz3yd8ZC6s31f3cm5U/s1600/IMG_0487.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2wZNPbBbLnwZlZSGfLgftTuZ9b-c3C8CjfnIrjbFZeF8LirHMKqlI5_HR09dr_BCa783MbovV48qv4VS1baWFVUlPOQSdKzhLFoP44hZrhnRzVU_hHNDTxK_udwz3yd8ZC6s31f3cm5U/s640/IMG_0487.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px; padding-top: 4px; text-align: center;">Stripped Harvest Table : Buffet?  Or for "Adults Table"<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQDreJG_HK-mSpzJ-l8MbOt9isf_4Id5uAmWpBEJ_ekWoeBno6_8uwaQtdbk5x_vMXLtuKkDyICvvyi6Crgfodnta6ZS6AqZeVa-ftn9wjQ8P7pX40xc7n-Wu_TplN5Vrf_RvuK01WgQM/s1600/IMG_0517.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQDreJG_HK-mSpzJ-l8MbOt9isf_4Id5uAmWpBEJ_ekWoeBno6_8uwaQtdbk5x_vMXLtuKkDyICvvyi6Crgfodnta6ZS6AqZeVa-ftn9wjQ8P7pX40xc7n-Wu_TplN5Vrf_RvuK01WgQM/s640/IMG_0517.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Boos Board : Cutting Vegetables</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi73gL_yIgs4WnMS39dHifGzjocXyrXzJowVn9IFV6QaSrqSr7b5jPhpTuDHSRjDpiDTvx7ccear7qQDh8kcIo0Wf3G-gYUneLO8VlCXvUh1501554ptKHQnXkuCtelZ0awcbDtoNpo9_w/s1600/IMG_1356.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi73gL_yIgs4WnMS39dHifGzjocXyrXzJowVn9IFV6QaSrqSr7b5jPhpTuDHSRjDpiDTvx7ccear7qQDh8kcIo0Wf3G-gYUneLO8VlCXvUh1501554ptKHQnXkuCtelZ0awcbDtoNpo9_w/s640/IMG_1356.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spode Woodlands China, Farmhouse Wine Glasses, Pewter Candlesticks : Table</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Holidays | Entertaining | Thanksgiving Planner | Countdown Day 6 | Table Setting Tools & Inspiration | Thanksgiving Table Setting Decor

Here are some of the elements I'll be using at our Thanksgiving celebration.  As you might notice, I'm planning to use a lot of neut...

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