Simple & Chic Thanksgiving Tablescapes

There is no need for any holiday anxiety this year.

Here are a few simple and chic tricks to elevate your Thanksgiving tablescape without breaking the bank or losing your mind!

You decide this year is the year you will tackle the turkey. 

Thanksgiving is a couple of weeks away and now the pressure is really setting in.

"What did I get myself into?!?

It's okay. *breathe* We've all been there. *breathe* You can do this!

Below you will find a few simple and chic tricks to elevate your Thanksgiving tablescape without breaking the bank or losing your freaking mind!

1. Choose a Color Scheme.

I typically use anywhere between 3-5 colors. I usually find it is best to use an odd number of colors as to not make the finished look hokey. If you know me personally, you know I am a complete sucker for metallics, especially gold. I knew I would have to incorporate gold in my color scheme somehow. Upon browsing pinterest I found a reoccurring trend of gold paired with hunter green. That became my second color. Lastly, it recently snowed here in Utah. As I walked to the car, I saw the beautiful juxtaposition of brown pinecones dusted with white flakes of snow. Lightbulb! White became my final color. While you initially want to select a few colors, do not be restrained to only those colors. If your mind is running blank, use Pinterest as your personal guide. TGFP (Thank goodness for Pinterest) am I right?!

2. What do you Already Have?

While the idea of splurging on a completely new holiday tablescape is enticing. It's not very practical or affordable. Look through your holiday bins and pantries. You will be amazed at how much holiday items you already have that can fit in with your event. I scoured my pantry and found my wooden cheese board. I decided to use that as the base of my centerpiece. See? Really try to think outside of the box. Try to repurpose things for your desired look. It can actually be quite fun! 

3. What do you Need?

This takes some major self discipline and some keen editing skills. Typically, I make a Pinterest board and create my "Perfect Dream Tablescape" I include everything I would want to do. Then, I look at my 567 pins (no exaggeration) and I begin to edit. I try to be realistic and practical. I select 1 or 2 things I really can't imagine not having and the rest I either improvise or I cut it out all together. Less really is more. If I did put all 567 pins together on one table... it would just look ridiculous!

4. Dress Rehearsal.

I know it may seem a bit silly but a "dress rehearsal" really is vital. I have put my tablescape together last minute before an event and wished it looked a bit more complete. It really helps to lay things out on the table. You may find you need a little more "oomph!" here or a little less "pizazz" there. Better to figure that out a day or two before, then minutes before your guests arrive. 

Do you like mine?

Find the details for my tablescape below!

I purchased my tablecloth from TJ Maxx for under $15. I love how Fall friendly it is without correlating with any specific holiday. That way, I get more use out of it throughout the season.

Unfortunately, while browsing their website I found it is no longer in stock, click here for a similar one that costs a bit more.

I found these awesome glasses at Dollar Tree last year for a New Year's Eve Party. It's hard to see by the photograph but each rim of the glass has been dipped in metallic gold which correlated really well with my theme. Plus, they're gold and I wanted them- BAD!

My favorite "find" was actually found in my pantry at home. I remember purchasing this wooden cheese board from Bed Bath & Beyond a few years ago. When I purchased mine it was $19.99. However, now you can get them by clicking here for less than $10. Lucky you!

Most of the decor I purchased for my centerpiece came from Hobby Lobby.

There I was able to find a bag of styrofoam acorns and real pinecones. The acorns were originally green, red and SUPER ugly. But, I swung by their paint section and grabbed two mini short cut cans of spray paint. The pumpkin is an actual pumpkin from halloween (It's still good, I'm super impressed). I painted it a deep hunter green color with acrylic paint. After it had dried for a day or two. I punctured a grocery bag, slipped the stem in (so the rest of the pumpkin was covered with the bag) and spray painted the stem gold. I know, I'm a geek... but it was really fun!

The gold cloth napkins are from Bed Bath & Beyond. I got them in 2012. However, I was recently there picking up these awesome iron napkin rings and they still have them in a variety of colors.

I purchased my gold charger plates for $1 each at the Dollar Tree (duh). I have some BIG plans for those gold chargers so stay tuned!

I hope you feel the creative freedom to make your tablescape your very own. While these tips and tricks have helped me in my own experience, don't be afraid to break free of my mold. The greatest thing about tablescaping is that it gives you another creative outlet to express your own personal style. What do you want your table to express? Go with your gut and most importantly- have fun with it!

P.S Did you happen to see my new & updated November Favorites in the upper right hand corner of the site?! Let me know what you think!!!