Hi there! I’m Lauren from
{burns house}. Thanks for joining me today!
Can I be totally honest with you?
{I’m not a Thanksgiving decorator}
Though we do get together, Thanksgiving really isn’t a big deal in our family. So, when Michelle contacted me about doing a guest post, I was a little nervous. By the time Thanksgiving rolls around, I’ve usually been singing Christmas carols for two weeks!
But, I decided to challenge myself.
I don’t think fall has to mean orange, red, and gold. So this year, I decorated for fall very differently than I have in the past. Using a cream, brown, and silvery blue color palate, I made it my mission to embrace all things nontraditional this season.
Here is how I’ve translated this into a Thanksgiving tablescape…
First, shop your house and find various objects you want to include in your setting. Everything I used for this tablescape I already had!
Then, set it up!
Here are some of my details…
{kraft paper placemats for easy cleanup}
{flatware tied with twine and a silver-painted pumpkin make pretty place settings}
{unify adjacent areas with similar accessories and styling}
{fall is more than than pumpkins & leaves. bring nature indoors with pinecones and grapevine accessories}
{make a thankful tree for the season. write what you are thankful for on bookpage leaves and hang them from branches from your yard for a fast, free, and meaningful display}
Now, I realize that most of you probably have a much larger space for hosting holiday get-togethers, but these ideas can easily be adapted to fit your space!
{scale your decorations to match your area. a large centerpiece would take up too much room on our small dining table, so I chose smaller decorative accents}
Just because the holidays are all about traditions, it doesn’t mean that you can’t mix things up a bit in your décor! I encourage you to make a change, no matter how big or small, in how you decorate this holiday season.
And you may just find you make a {new} tradition this year :)
