I know, I know….I said I was going to take a week off and here I am. And yes, it is only the day after Halloween…and I am playing with my Thanksgiving things. But I couldn’t resist sharing this with you! Alright, let me start off with some confessions. First confession: I was so sick of Halloween decor that I started throwing out pumpkins and tearing down decorations before daylight savings had arrived. Second confession: I have never really been into creating a tablescape just for the sake of the tablescape. If I’m going to go to the trouble to set the table, someone better be eating at it. Third confession: I was totally wrong to judge you tablescape junkies. Setting a table just for fun is like instant decorating gratification with little to no effort. My eyes have been opened to your Tablescape Thursday addiction! However, we’re eating at this table today. It’s just too cute not to use it!
This Pottery Barn Kids picture below was my inspiration.
When I saw that cute Mayflower I knew I could make my own. I took an old basket off the shelf, stuffed some floral foam in the bottom, took some scraps of drop cloth, glued them to sticks, stuck them in the foam, and ta-da…a Mayflower.
I used some moss and a garland to cover the foam and add some charm.
The table runner and placemats were purchased from the Lakeside Collection a few years ago.
And some more gratuitous shots for you…
As I sit here posting, my kiddos are munching on their apples. Zephan just yelled out delighted, “Awwwww yeah, a pirate ship.” Gotta go join them for lunch…and perhaps educate them regarding the Thanksgiving story!
If you stopped by, please let me know and leave a comment. I love to chat! Joining Its So Very Cheri’s:
When I saw that cute Mayflower I knew I could make my own. I took an old basket off the shelf, stuffed some floral foam in the bottom, took some scraps of drop cloth, glued them to sticks, stuck them in the foam, and ta-da…a Mayflower. I used some moss and a garland to cover the foam and add some charm.
The leaf plates came from Walmart last year and the pumpkin mugs and salt and pepper shakers were from Target’s dollar spot.
The table runner and placemats were purchased from the Lakeside Collection a few years ago. 
And some more gratuitous shots for you…As I sit here posting, my kiddos are munching on their apples. Zephan just yelled out delighted, “Awwwww yeah, a pirate ship.” Gotta go join them for lunch…and perhaps educate them regarding the Thanksgiving story! If you stopped by, please let me know and leave a comment. I love to chat! Joining Its So Very Cheri’s:
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The cutest kids table E.V.E.R.!
Judy@cutest-little-things
That is just too clever. Love it!
Ps. Oh, I agree with you about getting sick of all the haloween stuff!
Wow you win the award for absolute CUTENESS!!! SO wonderful!!!! LOVE how you did the Mayflower and so love your turkey runner and placemats—great table!!!
How cute! I just love that you made the Mayflower. Turkey placemats are too cute.
Very nice copy and I bet yours had a better price tag !
Kammy
How adorable! What a great table for the kids at Thanksgiving… or any autumn meal! Very creative and cute. I love the Mayflower!
next year: a papier-mache Plymouth Rock!
Cass
I adore your Mayflower!!!! But I think most kids would think pirate ship before Mayflower. And you better watch out, tablescaping can be quite addicting. I'm usually too lazy to do it much though.
What a delightful table for the young ones. I ♥ your Mayflower, how creative.
Well you know I HAVE to post this one on my blog!
You are WAY too crafty! I love it! The only thing I didn't like about the post is that you bought the turkey place mats. I was REALLY hoping there would be a tutorial for those!! ;D
Now that is one adorable tablescape!! So adorable that I'm featuring your ideas and linking to your post: )
Have a great day.
Hugs, Toni
I love your table scapes. Adorable!
It's even better when it's kid friendly and the children are as gorgeous as yours. I just want to pinch those cheeks with dimples. Love the Mayflower.
Love it!
How adorable!! Your Mayflower is Amazing, it looks just as good as the Pottery Barn version!
Your post was featured today.
cheri
I am horrible at decorating for holidays. I always want to, just don't like to spend money on stuff that will be out for a few weeks when I could spend it on stuff that is out ALL the time. However, I found your blog and you inspired me to try a lot harder. I will be back regularly for inspiration.
I am horrible at decorating for holidays. I always want to, just don't like to spend money on stuff that will be out for a few weeks when I could spend it on stuff that is out ALL the time. However, I found your blog and you inspired me to try a lot harder. I will be back regularly for inspiration.
Adorable! Love the Mayflower!
This is adorbale! Can I copy some of it? I have those placemats and love them. I want to make a little mayflower ship. 🙂
Your table looks wonderful!! Love the Mayflower!! Any kid would love to have their Thanksgiving dinner at your table 🙂
Toni
THe Tattered Cottage
Beth your home looks great! As does your blog – Keep it going girl! May God Bless you and your family richly.
The Mayflower is so cute! And I love thsoe placemats. Don't feel bad about starting to decorate for Thanksgiving…I've already seed Christmas displays!
Oh, that turned out so ute! Now you got me thinking of some spin off ideas!
Have a great day!
So cute! I love your "pirate ship" and the turkey placemats!
What a cute Thanksgiving table. I love it!
Thanks for your decorating advice today! I really appreciate it!
XOXO
Jen
How cute Beth–
I like making pilgrim hats and slipping them over cups as place setting cards–I'll have to do a tutorial on it.
Cheri
Uh huh, that's why I like tossing in a few tablescapes too. Quick, fun and instant 'decor'! I LOVE your Mayflower!!! Easy peasy and oh so cute.
Those placemats are so cute, Beth!
oh, beth! pottery barn's got nothing over you! that mayflower is the cutest. everything is so pretty.
missed you!
Your table looks great! I totally agree with you on the 'tablescape' thing. I decided to try one this Halloween and now I'm addicted! I have 3 leaf plates sitting on my living rm side table that I never know what to do with and before I even finished reading your post I jumped up and moved them onto my dining room table and put some fabric stuffed apples on them. It looks great! Thanks for the inspiration, I love everything you do!!!
Hey Beth, glad to see you back! 🙂 I love your Tablescape. I have to admit, I haven't yet joined the Tablescape junkies out there, but yours is pretty cute. I really love the turkey placemats and your "pirate ship" is awesome!
-Grace
That is just so darn cute! I know your kids love it!
super cute. love that boat. i have some pirates that would love it too!!
Ilove the placemats and runner …
Adorable! I'm ready for Thanksgiving too! Going to break out the (plastic!–I am blushing) placemats for the girls and their turkey plates tonight for dinner. I don't blame you…I'm over the Halloween decor too. 🙂
so wonderful! I love the turkeys and the mayflower.
It is important to remind our children of these important stories from years gone by.
Happy Thanksgiving!
I have a lot to be thankful for..Praise The Lord!
Natalie
Darling!!!
xo,
cristin @ simplified bee
Very cute!! I'm still debating taking down Halloween decor. I needed some inspiration thank you!
Oh, my gosh, Beth, that is too cute! Love that Mayflower. 🙂