Thanksgiving is all about good food and great company. But if you want your meal to go off without a hitch, you’ll need some Thanksgiving essentials on hand. Between cooking the turkey and setting your table, there’s a lot of preparation involved in a Thanksgiving meal.
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And since it’s my favorite feast of the year, I planned out how to make this one extra memorable!
Below, you can find some Thanksgiving table must-haves that I added to my own home. So, take a look at my finds, add a few to your list, and get ready to have a wonderful holiday season.
Thanksgiving Table Essentials
The food, the smells, the conversations I have with my loved ones… there’s so much to enjoy about Thanksgiving! But one of my favorite parts about the holiday is setting my table with serving dishes, dinnerware, and table decor. Here are some of my table ideas for this year’s meal.
I like to start off by using some pretty table linens. This year, I’m using a plaid tablecloth topped with a “Give Thanks” runner. The layering really adds some dimension to the table!
Five placemats also help your guests know where to sit before filling their bellies. I love the texture in this beaded pumpkin placemat. Don’t you?
You know me and my decor… I just can’t get enough! The same applies to my Thanksgiving table. This gorgeous wood pumpkin candle will sit alongside my centerpiece.
And since it’s unscented, it won’t compete with all of the yummy smells from my homemade dinner! Surrounded by tea lights and mini pumpkins, it adds some warmth to the whole look.
My floral centerpiece includes some autumn leaves and apples and hydrangeas. I like that it features a variety of colors, and it’s nice that it’s short enough that I can still see my guests across the table.
Decor can also be practical, right? That’s why I’m head over heels for these adorable acorn salt and pepper shakers. Too cute!
These small leaf-shaped plates are also good decorative piece that serves a purpose. Perfect for dinner rolls or appetizers, they’re a great side plate for your guests.
Speaking of dinner rolls, I’m placing mine in a weave breadbasket. It comes in two colors, but this burnt orange option was calling my name!
Of course, you’ll need a place to showcase your turkey. This platter has a beautifully textured border, and the simplicity of the white means that the table won’t look too busy.
Whether you have it with turkey or mashed potatoes, gravy is a must on every Thanksgiving table. My favorite part about this gravy boat is the scalloped top. A simple touch that makes all the difference.
Sticking with the white theme, I’m added this butter dish to my table. Something about the pretty handle caught my eye. Frankly, I’m a little obsessed with this piece. It adds a little bit of elegance! I’ll be using this long after Thanksgiving dinner is over!
And whether I’m serving cider or ice water, I always make sure to have plenty of glassware. These green goblets are actually acrylic, but they look so nice!
Instead of bringing the appetizers to the table, I like to set mine on a side table instead. I love this wood and marble stand that makes presenting meats, cheeses, and crackers easy.
Those little leaf plates I showed you above can also be placed next to the stand so that people can walk around while enjoying your treats!
How to Carve a Turkey
While this blog is all about decor, I thought I’d throw in my video showing you how I carve a turkey!
Whether you’re doing the carving or its someone else’s designated job, I hope this is helpful!
So, what do you think of my Thanksgiving table? I can’t wait for the holiday and I hope you’re just as excited! Oh… and if you’re looking for some Thanksgiving desserts, you can find them HERE.
From my home to yours,
Jill
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