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5 Last-Minute, DIY Thanksgiving Decorations

by Kayla Kitts November 20, 2012 6 Comments

So, you have the Thanksgiving menu planned, guest accommodations prepared and a slew of activities in mind for kids and adults. (Apples to Apples or Bananagrams, anyone?) But what about seasonal decor? That’s where we come in. Try these easy-to-create projects and add warm and inviting fall touches to your home just in time for Thursday. Your guests may never want to leave! (We’re not sure if that’s a good thing.)

Thanksgiving Decorating Ideas, Centerpieces and Table Settings

Glittered Thanksgiving Banner: Transform basic chipboard letters into a festive holiday banner using copper glitter and hemp twine. You can hang your finished banner anywhere, but it looks especially lovely above a buffet or mantel. Get the Step-by-Step Instructions >>

Fall Leaf Streamers: How’s this for non-traditional? Opt for streamers instead of a centerpiece. These fall leaf streamers are easy to make and bring the beautiful colors of fall right to your Thanksgiving table. Get the Step-by-Step Instructions >>

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Defend the Trend: It’s Decorative Gourd Season…or Is It?!

by Briana Mowrey November 9, 2012 9 Comments

BRIANA: It’s fall and Thanksgiving is fast approaching, which can only mean one thing to many outfitting their home for the holiday: IT’S DECORATIVE GOURD SEASON, [EXPLETIVE]! (I shant include a direct link here due to the column’s use of strong language, but if you don’t get this reference, I suggest you coughcough search for it on McSweeney’s coughcough).

So, decorative gourds: Festive fall must-have or tacky tradition?

LIZ: Well…this is happening in my entryway:

pumpkins and an owl

So…yeah. As high-brow as I might try to be, there’s just something about buying a bunch of pumpkins and gourds that feels so…seasonal. See, there’s even a bird in my house! All my (alleged) principles evaporate when fall happens. I still skip the shellac and cornucopias, though.

HGTV How-To: Hand-Painted Plates + Ornate Framed Chalkboard

by Kayla Kitts November 15, 2011 24 Comments

As much as I can’t stop thinking about that gorgeous Thanksgiving spread in nine days, it’s true that no table is complete without stunning place settings. So make your table extra memorable this year with personalized, hand-painted plates and an antique-inspired framed message board ideal for greeting holiday guests as soon as they walk in the door. (A mouth-watering feast of turkey, stuffing and other traditional favorites will still help though.)

marian parsons handmade thanksgiving table settings hgtv design happens design blog

Add a custom look to your holiday table this Thanksgiving by stenciling a special holiday phrase or design on simple, white dinner plates. Marian Parsons of Mustard Seed Interiors used gold ceramic paint to give an elegant look to her seasonal tablescape. I love how well the gold pairs with her antique cutlery and off-white place mats. You can also monogram plates for personalized hostess gifts, too. Get full instructions here >>

marian parsons handmade thanksgiving ornate chalkboard frame thanksgiving entertaining holiday hgtv design happens design blog

Turn an unused wooden frame into an ornate DIY chalkboard ideal for a seasonal entryway. Place it on the dining room buffet and greet holiday guests with a special saying, the upcoming (and long-awaited) dinner menu or have each person list one thing they’re thankful for this season. Guests will be dying to know where you got your gorgeous, antique frame. Your secret? Gold leaf and dark walnut wood stain. But you don’t have to say a word. Get full instructions here >>

Don’t let Thanksgiving sneak up on you. We have plenty of easy-to-create table settings, centerpieces and decoration ideas to make your holiday memorable this year.

And head over to FoodNetwork.com for delectable Thanksgiving recipes ideas for experienced cooks and first-timers alike.

Thanksgiving Table Settings: 2 Weeks To Go

by Kayla Kitts November 11, 2010 10 Comments

Pumpkin cheesecake, cornbread stuffing, mounds of mashed potatoes and an extra-large turkey. Since the start of November, I haven’t been able to stop daydreaming about Thanksgiving dinner. My mom’s never done an elaborate Turkey Day table. We’ve always been more focused on the spread. This year, she’s decided to go all out with place cards, fancy glassware and candles. I’ve found the perfect inspiration for her…and your family too. From delightfully simple to astonishingly elegant, these designer table settings will leave you drooling.

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Thanksgiving Decorating Countdown: 3 Weeks To Go

by Kayla Kitts November 4, 2010 4 Comments

It’s here, it’s here! Well, almost. For me, Thanksgiving means eating my mom’s cooking until I can’t move, wrestling for control of the TV remote with my dad (holiday shows verses football games) and, of course, decorating the house with warm, nature-inspired autumnal decor. Thanksgiving is only 21 days away, which means you have a mere three weeks to fill your home with that cozy, fall feeling before family and friends arrive. Here are some of our favorite Thanksgiving decor ideas sure to delight you and your guests.