One of my favorite things about the upcoming holidays is how I am going to share my Thanksgiving Table Setting with my family when they arrive. I love to try and think out of the box, and I love to do things that are more simple than difficult. I have too many kids and too many animals to try and spend hours or days trying to create the perfect table setting. I want something that is beautiful, and yet simple to create.
JoAnn Fabric and Craft stores have an incredible selection of holiday supplies, and today I am going to show you exactly what I grabbed at my local JoAnn store here.
First off, you might be thinking “why am I decorating the table?” Well, mostly because I try and deter them from looking at the rest of my house. If I wow them with a beautifully set table, they are less likely to notice all of my other crafts and boxes laying around my house. And if they do notice them, they will just think that in those boxes and corners are more genius ideas I will be sharing with them soon! (At least that’s what I hope they will think.)
Thanksgiving Table Setting
To get started with this Thanksgiving Table Setting, I ran to my local JoAnn’s and picked up these beautiful plates. I really loved the decorative design, and they are perfect for the setting I had in mind. I also picked up a few different bunches of flowers I wanted to share around the table to give it just a little bit of pop.
Once I had all of my supplies, I began by creating a decorative napkin to display on each plate. I waffled back and forth with the pocket napkins for the silverware, and decided finally on this fun little turkey napkin. There is going to be a turkey on the table soon, so why not share a little of the turkey with the family ahead of time.
After creating my turkey napkin (and I think it turned out really cute) I added the silverware to surround it, and then took the flowers and placed them in different spots around the table. Flowers make such a pretty decoration, and they are just so easy to decorate with.
It’s a simple table decor idea, and one I think I may be using for a few more Thanksgiving dinners. Make sure to try and find these beautiful plates before they are gone!
You can enjoy this 50% off coupon until November 30th, so make sure to print it and head over to JoAnn Fabric and Craft stores.
I hope you have a few ideas in mind for a Thanksgiving Table Setting, and make sure to wow them this upcoming holiday!
thedoseofreality says
November 14, 2013 at 07:39LOVE! My girls would be SO EXCITED if we did our table this way! :)-Ashley
Jennifer says
November 14, 2013 at 09:20I think the kids and adults are going to be happy with this one…
Tamara says
November 14, 2013 at 08:35Since I’m not much of a cook, I’m often the one setting the table. I would love to blow their minds with this!
Jennifer says
November 14, 2013 at 09:20You could TOTALLY do this one!
popcosmo says
November 14, 2013 at 09:12So cute and we are at JoAnns DAILY. And I’m kidding you not 🙂 Thanks for the coupon!
Jennifer says
November 14, 2013 at 09:20Thanks ladies, I am addicted to crafting so I am always in there, too!
Kimber says
November 14, 2013 at 10:32Your table is beautiful! And I love that you say it is to distract from the rest of the house… that is hilarious! Love that little turkey. I might have to steal him haha!
Jennifer says
November 14, 2013 at 10:35Thanks Kimber! I am serious, if my table looks amazing, maybe they won’t notice everything else going on in the house. LOL
Gee's Lemonades says
November 14, 2013 at 14:20So lovely and creative! I have no “Thanksgiving” plans but this table setting I would sure consider for my Christmas plans!
Jennifer says
November 14, 2013 at 15:49Awe, thanks so much. This would really be great for most any tablescape…a great set of plates and some beautiful flowers.
Michelle says
November 14, 2013 at 16:03This is way too cute! I am very tempted to try it! Especially if no one looks at the rest of the house!
Kristen says
November 14, 2013 at 21:19So cute! I’m still not sure what we’re doing for Thanksgiving this year, but if we have dinner at our house, I’m definitely going to give this a try. I think everyone would get a kick out of it.
Jennifer says
November 15, 2013 at 09:06We are in the same boat as you, it’s always last minute for exactly where we have dinner and who is coming, but it almost ALWAYS ends up over at my house.
Paula says
November 15, 2013 at 09:18Great tablescape, Jennifer!
Jennifer says
November 15, 2013 at 12:15Thanks so much Paula, so happy to have this ready for Thanksgiving!
Shana Norris says
November 15, 2013 at 14:01This is beautiful, Jen! I especially love the contrast of the tiny orange flowers with all of the more neutral colors.
Jennifer says
November 15, 2013 at 16:53Thanks Shana! I was really happy with the way it turned out.
Steph says
November 16, 2013 at 00:06So, you’re the lady the rest of us envy. 😉
That is an amazing table setting. Beautiful!
Jennifer says
November 16, 2013 at 08:48Oh my gosh NO, I am not the lady everyone would envy. That would be Martha Stewart, LOL. Haha! So glad you liked the tablescape.
Aimee says
November 21, 2013 at 15:14I love this turkey setting and need to try and replicate these napkins at home. So cool 🙂
Jennifer says
November 21, 2013 at 15:20Thanks so much!