10 Thanksgiving tabletop ideas.

Try these quick ideas to make your holiday table special:


 
1) Forgo the centerpiece - leaving room for your dinner - with elegant place settings. Starting with individual place mats or a table cloth, layer dishes, top with a contrasting bowl filled with sugared fruit, an ornament or a napkin held in place with a fabulous napkin ring. Use 'found' items from your yard, a local park, or around your home. 


2) Use small pine cones or votive candles as place card holders. Place the card underneath. Tie or glue on a ribbon in the colors of your table settings.

3) Fill a large bowl with fresh or faux fruits. Add greens or berries as filler.

4) Carve a pumpkin or large squash and use as a soup tureen. Sprinkle seasoning on top for contrast.

5) Use wine glasses as holders for floating candles, to serve sorbet or berries, and even display decorative ornaments.

6) Love a centerpiece?  Try creating one with floral foam placed into an existing bowl, planter, or other unique object. Work in greens, sprigs, branches, or vines, and small berries - real or faux. For an elegant look use monochromatic colors, for pizazz, add metallics!

7) For your pre-dinner buffet, cut assorted cheese wedges and place on a large platter. In the center of each type of cheese, use a toothpick with a paper label or 'flag' for names.


8) Place a mirror in the center of your table,  and for a gorgeous glow, top with candles in hurricanes of assorted heights.

9)  Need a quick centerpiece? Use cake stands of varying sizes and stack - like a wedding cake. Place foliage, tea lights, fruits, ornaments and greens on each level.


10) Carve out large breads - using the centers for your stuffing - and fill with edibles...fruit, cheeses, and use as centerpieces.