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For Main Line families planning Thanksgiving celebrations this year, it’s not too late to create a tablescape that will stun family and friends. In fact, you can find almost all of the items for your decorative masterpiece online or at stores across the region.
So what are you waiting for? Make your tablescape the talk of the evening this Turkey Day and find a design that suits your home and sense of style.
The Perfect Table Topper
Whether you opt for a full tablecloth or a more humble runner, this is perhaps the most important step in finding the vibe you’re targeting for the evening. The tablecloth or runner can completely change the mood of the tablescape, especially if you decide on using placemats or both a tablecloth and a runner. Overall, the key is balance between all the elements. A simple tablecloth is a good choice if you decide on a statement runner, while a bold or patterned tablecloth might not require a runner at all.
Do you want frills and embroidery, or are you looking to keep things simple? Do you want festive decorations for the Thanksgiving season, or would you prefer to purchase something that can be used year-round? These are all important points to consider when hunting for the right table topper.
Runners:
Mason Handwoven Cotton Fringe Table Runner | $69-$99 | Pottery Barn
Holly Berry Embroidered Cotton/Linen Table Runner | $129 | Pottery Barn
Elrene Home Fashions Russet Harvest Woven Plaid Table Runner | $19 | Amazon
Tablecloths:
Mason Oversized Linen Tablecloth | $130-$150 | Pottery Barn
Benson Mills Heirloom Harvest Yarn Dyed Jacquard Fabric Table Cloth | $32 | Amazon
Silverware and Settings
Starting with the foundation, consider whether you’ll use a charger plate and/or a placemat. If you choose to go for both, it’s important to keep things simple on both fronts. Patterns and prints should be kept to a minimum if you decide on pairing the two elements. If the placemats or charger plates are standing on their own, however, there’s more room to lean into festive designs.
Charger Plates:
Chateau Handcrafted Acacia Wood Charger Plate | $25 | Pottery Barn
Caterer’s Box Gilt Charger Plates | $89 – set of 12 | Pottery Barn
Placemats:
Sweet Home Collection 100% Cotton Placemats | $19 – set of 6 | Amazon
Natural Water Hyacinth Wicker Placemats | $31 – set of 6| Amazon
It’s hard to go wrong with solid-hued dinner plates. You can use them as a base for more festive designs elsewhere on the table.
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Dinner Plates:
Ridge Textured Stoneware Dinner Plates | $33 – set of 4 | Pottery Barn
Monique Lhuillier Nell Porcelain Dinner Plates | $70 – set of 4 | Pottery Barn
Strawberry Street Wazee Matte 10.5″ Coupe Dinner Plate | $22 – set of 6 | Amazon
Porcelain Dinner Plates with Gold Trim | $40 – set of 6 | Amazon
For silverware and napkins, pick out accent colors that accentuate the already chosen hues from the chargers/dinner plates as well as the tablecloth and/or runner.
Silverware:
Dakota Flatware Sets | $50 – set of 5 | Pottery Barn
Fantasia Italian Stainless Steel Ice Gold Flatware Set | $249 – set of 5 | Pottery Barn
Pfaltzgraff Everyday Simplicity | $73 – set of 8 | Amazon
Napkins:
Accessories
None of the items in this category are necessary, but if you want to give your tablescape some extra flair, you might want to consider centerpieces, new salt/pepper shakers, pitchers and more.
Rustic Metal Handcrafted Snack Bowl | $14 | Pottery Barn
Monique Lhuillier Emilia Faux Floral Arrangement | $95 | Pottery Barn
Thanksgiving Mason Jar Centerpiece | $27 – set of 3 | Amazon
Festive Tile Handpainted Stoneware Salt & Pepper Shakers | $22 | Anthropologie
Gabriella Stonewear Pitcher | $23 | Pottery Barn
Related: The Easiest Thanksgiving Takeout Around the Main Line
