We don’t often think of “shabby Chic” style as being very harvest-y or using the typical Thanksgiving fall colors of deep greens, reds, oranges and yellows. I mean you wouldn’t even think of using a soft, pale green tablecloth, sweet pink roses or trailing ivy right?
I mean that doesn’t sound very harvest-y!
Or would you??
If you are looking for a Thanksgiving table scape with a very soft, pretty, romantic feel, yet still captures the look of Thanksgiving. Take a peek at my shabby chic style Thanksgiving dinner table.
I began by layering a soft green square brocade table cloth at an angle, on top of a rectangular green tablecloth. I love the layering effect on tables is adds so much character and texture. Then I set my table using my soft green dishes, flatware, goblets and gold napkins.
For the centerpiece I used a fun ceramic vase which has a lovely harvest fall scene painted on it and then filled it with wonderful flowers from my back yard (Yes, I do live in sunny California). I chose pinks, oranges, reds, and yellows. So yummy!
I added greenery like trailing ivy and lemon tree leaves for a full rich feel. Around the base of the centerpiece I added more ivy and lemon leaves. Then added hydrangea blossoms, and several tiny pumpkins. Anchored on each side of the vase were pewter goblets filled with spice potpourri and candles tied with a soft orange ribbon.
Most of the items I used in this Thanksgiving table scape were found from around my home or yard. I totally love that! Just going around your home finding things that you already have and putting them all together in a new and lovely way!
So, try something different this Thanksgiving… add a few roses…find a couple of your treasures from around the house and create your own unique and Shabby Style table setting.
Let me know if you think that maybe pink roses and ivy do say Thanksgiving. Well at least a “SHABBY” Thanksgiving!!
Tags: centerpiece, decorations, flowers, harvest, ivy, placesettings, romantic, roses, Shabby Chic, table scape, Thanksgiving
November 18th, 2008 at 7:44 pm
Very cute table, and THANK GOODNESS your table and cute decorations are still around and not burnt up! I’m so grateful that you and your family (and house!) are safe and the fire scare is gone! And now you can enjoy your very fabulous, and very chic, Thanksgiving table! I like the pink roses. Are they really ever inappropriate?
November 18th, 2008 at 8:33 pm
Thank you sweet Cloey for your prayers, love and concern for us. Yes, we will be very, very grateful to have a Thanksgiving table, a house, etc. We have SOOOOO much to be grateful for!! We are truly blessed. And your right roses are always “IN”!!
November 26th, 2008 at 7:35 am
Your table is perfect for Thanksgiving. We all have so much to be thankful for everyday of the year. I am glad you and the family are safe.
November 26th, 2008 at 9:01 pm
You have such lovelies for sale. i need to come back and browse for some baby gifts! Happy Thanksgiving!
November 30th, 2008 at 12:33 am
That table is absolutely gorgeous!!! Nothing else needs to be said…it is just perfection!
So glad that the fires are out, and that you, your family and home are safe!
November 30th, 2008 at 11:10 pm
What a beautiful Thanksgiving table. You have given me some great ideas for next year! Keep up the great blog.