Cupcakes and Cashmere

Turkey Table

November 20th, 2008

This year, we’re having a big Thanksgiving dinner, about which I couldn’t be more excited. Sadly, since my only talents in the kitchen include getting in the way and excessive sampling, I’ve been assigned table duty. After I got over the initial embarrassment while reading multiple ‘how to let kids decorate’ articles, I actually found some legitimate decorating ideas that might just steal the turkey’s thunder.

I love the idea of incorporating fruit at the table and pears have such a lovely shape.

Sure I can’t peel potatoes, but I’m really good at collecting leaves. This is a simple, yet colorful way to add a bit of Autumn at the table.

I’ve pricked my feet on these little guys hundreds of times. I’ve finally found a great way to celebrate their spiky shape.

The last time I worked with felt was when I made clothes for my troll dolls in 2nd grade. This time around, it looks a lot easier and I love the soft texture it brings.

All of the little leaves add a great architectural element while still looking chic and elegant.

All images courtesy of marthastewart.com

http://www.teaforjoy.blogspot.com Lynne
Oh, I love that conker idea! That is great – I am going to collect some and do the same at my next dinner party (who am I kidding, I don’t have dinner parties, but it does look good!)
http://lilmissfina.blogspot.com Gina
now im excited for thanksgiving! i might give some of these a try
http://www.stylediscovery.com.au/ songy
Great finds, E. There’s nothing quite like ‘MS’ style.
http://www.insidetheloopblog.com Courtney
heehee, I love the “excessive sampling” comment! And I also love the use of those gumballs (at least that’s what we called them) as a place marker.
Vivian
sweet ideas! i’m sure you’ll do an amazing job, and please take pictures!
http://www.thestudiodarling.com sarah
love the tiny ribbons, the leaves, and the fruit. your table is going to be gorgeous! take photos when you finish! also, photograph the thanksgiving outfit! i’m having the best time planning what to wear for next week!
http://nothing-elegant.blogspot.com Tara
The little prickly thing!!! What a great idea. So clever.
http://www.adamandkristinapulsipher.blogspot.com Kristina
These are all great ideas! And they seem relatively easy and simple.
http://derangedmylove.blogspot.com Emily
I love the felt leaves tablecloth idea, especially using different colors of leaves and layering them. That is a really cool idea! Have fun and take lots of pictures of the finished product.
http://www.steelcloset.com Cas Ruffin
Aaaaaaaaaaaawwww this looks so fun. A perfectly set table can really set the ambience. Steal that turkey’s thunder!
Hey cupcakes, would you like to link exchange?
http://savvymode.com savvymode sg
very elegant and savvy. i usually like to use a little box of godiva truffle as name holder.
http://www.lovebellastyle.blogspot.com BELLA-STYLE
Nice blog!
http://www.stardustandsequins.wordpress.com Stardust
Martha knows her stuff
http://being-red.blogspot.com valerie
haha oh wow, we are on the same wavelength! you can do the tablescape, i’ll take care of food. by the way, martha is god, right? the prickly things are my favorite by far!
http://alwaysinstylenyc.blogspot.com Always In Style
Ha – I love that little prickly thing, what a great use for that! Have a wonderful holiday – your first in your new home right?
http://styletab.blogspot.com/ Celeste
Those are such great ideas! I might steal the first one!
http://nmariegentile@blogspot.com Nicole
hahahahaha i too am cooking challanged. these ideas look amazing! good luck!
http://www.chelseasgirl.blogspot.com Chelsea
That is so adorable!!!
http://fashionherald.blogspot.com fashion herald
these are lovely! i was married in the fall, and my man and i just covered our tables in leaves and paper bag votives – cheapest table settings ever!
http://www.lovemaegan.com …love Maegan
decorating the table and eating the food are the absolute highlights of Thanksgiving …cooking…eh.
http://www.annesage.com The City Sage
You’ve GOT to post pics when it’s all put together! It’s going to look so stylish, I just know it!
And don’t let the cooks get you down…samplers are a necessary step in the process. How else are we to be guaranteed an exemplary meal otherwise?
http://www.misscavendish.blogspot.com Miss Cavendish
I love the natural accessories!
http://perfect-beginning.blogspot.com/ Joyce
I think you are on your way to create a beautiful table! I’m with you I love using fruit on the table. I posted the pear place card on my blog yesterday. I love the simplicity of it.
I do hope you post pictures of your table.
Have fun with it!
http://cutcopycreate.blogspot.com/ cutcopycreate
This is a Gorgeous blog!
http://vintagelollipops.blogspot.com Bella
I can’t believe it’s that time of year again… it’s always hoopla and chaos here in suburbia, but these are fantastic ideas!!!
I just might have to try them…
http://copperoranges.blogspot.com Lexie
i love the leaves in the vase! genius!
http://observationmode.blogspot.com/ enc
There are a lot of good ideas here. I think I love those felt leaves!
Tai
Thanks for the inspiration! Much love
http://www.iamstyle-ish.com tiffany
great ideas! I hadn’t thought about decorating the table but now I think I am going to make my parents place a bit more festive!
http://www.prettysandyfeet.com/ katelin
those are all so fun, i sort of wish i was hosting my own thanksgiving, haha.
http://www.blissfulb.blogspot.com mrs. french
I think you should definitley go with the pears…xo
http://deeelightful.blogspot.com D
We don’t have Thanksgiving in Australia.
I wish we did, it looks fun and delicious.
http://www.silversandsofstaugustine.blogspot.com Ama
Hi Emily,
Such inspiring Thanksgiving images! Sorry about the heat and fires you’ve had to endure. Just wanted to thank you for your sweet words to me about my kitty. She actually is still kicking and much better. Think she decided to pull a little more life out of her little pocket. All best, and what a lovely blog! The title itself is perfection. xoxo Ama
http://wewearthings.blogspot.com issa
i just adore tablescapes!! and i love pears too
http://kec-contentedme.blogspot.com Kristin
Those are so great looking! You’ll have a marvelous table!
http://www.yesandyes.org sarah von
So lovely! I’m also a fan of the classic ‘dig a divet out of the apple and put a tea light in it’ table topper.
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