I am so excited to share with you this year’s Thanksgiving tablescape. Wayfair asked me if I would like to take part in their Holiday Tablescape Challenge, and I thought it sounded like fun. We were given a list of items and had to choose five items to incorporate on our table. Many of the items were in metallic shades of silver and gold which are perfect for the entire holiday season! I know so many of you are already decorating for Christmas, but I feel bad for poor Thanksgiving and wanted to give the “season of thanks” a shout out before moving on to the next holiday.
I decided to keep my Thanksgiving table neutral in order to allow the metallics to take center stage. I incorporated a bunch of natural elements and various textures to keep the table cozy, warm, chic, and yet not too fussy and formal.
Instead of using a tablecloth, I placed a cable knit throw down and overlapped strips of burlap to create mini-runners.
Sticks, pinecones, feathers, and rosemary sprigs carry the autumnal theme throughout the dining room. When decorating in neutrals, remember to layer lots of varying textures to keep the look from looking too flat.
Below you can see how lovely the metallics look in the sunlight. The sparkling grape juice  in the glasses is an additional metallic accessory all its own!
I found some $.50 cornucopias on sale in Target’s dollar spot and knew I could come up with something creative with them. I decided to have them work overtimes as a silverware holder, table favor, and place card holder. I wrapped the cornucopias in gold-fringed zebra ribbon to complement the pattern on the pheasant feathers and add an element of surprise. I also purchased $6 (on sale and with use of 50% off coupon) worth of animal-print craft fur from Joann’s to use as a table-runner on the side board. I love how it all came together!
In case you would like to borrow an idea, here is a complete source list for you:
Wayfair items: gold square chargers, gold flower ornaments, silver bowl, mercury glass vase, silver rectangular platter
Target items (currently as I type this) in stores: cream cable knit throw, gold feather napkins, wood coasters, gold/cream vases (clearance for $5), cornucopias (dollar spot for $.50)
Joann/Michaels items: ribbon, feathers, burlap, animal print craft fur, vase fillers
If you would like to see all of the participating bloggers from the Wayfair tablescape challenge, you can do so by checking out the Wayfair blog and the Wayfair Holiday Challenge Pinterest board. Now who wants to come over and eat with me at my table? I’ll even make you a new name tag *wink*!
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so pretty, beth. i love it! i hope you all had a wonderful thanksgiving. xo
In one word stunning!!! Love the mix of textures!
Gorgeous! Thanks for the inspiration!
I love this look! So pretty!
I love the neutrals with metallics! This is so pretty! I bought those same napkins the other day!
Aren’t they great? I really liked the metallic snowflake ones as well.
I love how you incorporated metallics into your pretty tablescape for Thanksgiving, Beth. Love the yellow placemats and the neat multi-uses you created from the cornucopias you found–well done!
It’s lovely! The cable-knit as table cloth is such a great way to bring warmth and texture to the table! And now I want to run to the nearest Target to see if they have those mini cornucopias. You created a beautiful table setting…I’d jump at the chance to join you 😉 Just write my name down.
Love what you did with the Wayfair items. Very elegant!!
I love it! The colors blend so beautifully.
BEth! I love it! Especially that cable knit tablecloth! Brilliant!
Sweet idea with the cornucopia’s, Beth and the throw added some nice texture. I just used a white comforter cover on my last table for my next post. It just doesn’t have the texture that yours has though!
Beth, I just love it! So many of the items used could easliy transition into Christmas!!!
Absolutely STUNNING! I love the cable throw.( Yes, mom taught us well with that tip! lol) The pictures are beautiful! I love the animal print runner too! I asked myself… when did she get that? That’s new! Great job Beth.
I immediately saw the table cloth and said, did she use a blanket?! 🙂 Love that idea. Nice one! Your pictures came out great and the gold in the glasses reflects awesome off your gold sun!
I LOVE all the textures, Beth! Inspired. 🙂
xo Heidi
That is the prettiest table I have seen in a long time!! Gorgeous!
Oh my goodness! I love the mix of the more rustic textures and the shiny metallic pieces! Absolutely gorgeous!
Thank you Ashley!
Holy AWESOME! I love it! Super classy and elegant
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Perfect Beth!
Yay! I don’t take a “holy awesome” from THE Shelley Smith lightly. Thanks girl :)!
Just lovely, Beth! I adore how pulled together and thoughtfully arranged the table is without it being fussy or unapproachable!
The cableknit throw? Brilliant. I like that the metallic accessories can be used throughout the holiday season, too.
In conclusion, I love it all!
Thank you Anna! (I giggled out loud at the “In conclusion..”)