Sometimes it is all about the mingle that is on the table that creates the magic. The flowers. The candles. The tablecloth. The place setting details. There are always those perfectly designed tables with matching plates, polished silverware and the loveliest of fresh flowers. And I adore them. But I also adore the ones that come together in more of a mingle rather than a designed perfection. Today I am sharing a closer look at this Thanksgiving table setting from my latest book SEASONS and breaking down a couple of the things that made it feel more special to me. 

Thanksgiving Table Tips

Oh the magic in the mingle- can you feel it? I am all about creating a table for guests that leaves a lasting impression. Where it is serving delicious food for some, for me it is about the ambiance. I want guests to leave feeling indulged in more ways than just the dessert and wine. Visual and emotional indulgence is key too. This table started with the basics for a warm and welcoming gathering with friends for a November table. 

Tip: Choose a table cloth or runner that brings a layer of warmth to your table. This brown check is welcoming and it feels warm and full of season cozy- while also providing a lovely backdrop for the other elements on the table. You can find this linen tablecloth HERE

Mingle of Vintage

I found these beautiful vintage French plates at the thrift store and had to bring them home with me. They just so happened to be a perfect mingle in colors with the tablecloth and they worked so well with the stemware and collected silver-plate. 

Tip: Place setting details don’t all have to be matchy-matchy to be beautiful. You can mingle in collected plates, glasses and flatware- and keep each place setting cohesive or unique. There is no right or wrong way to create a beautiful table. 

The Centerpiece 

A brass champagne bucket became a vase for this table. Another thrifted find, I bring champagne buckets home with me anytime I find them. This one was unique being brass which brought a lovely warmth to the table. And filled with gathered up ferns and dried flowers from our garden and fresh grocery store flowers – it was a lovely moment on the table. 

Tip: You can use fresh or dried or even faux flowers -or mix them all together if that is what you prefer. I love to wander our property and see what I can mix in like these ferns and colorful foliage that were clipped fresh and the dried flowers which were in the potting shed. 

Bring in something else fresh like fruit, nuts and gathered up acorns, etc. to create a table centerpiece that is more interesting. I didn’t use a ton of items under the flowers, just enough to add a little more magic under them. 

The Backdrop Magic 

Because I am all about the magic, I usually set up tables in areas where there is an abundance of color, tree foliage or beautiful views in the backdrop. This little spot is in a clearing on our property, tucked behind blackberries and under big branches where this table fit perfectly. I love how the colorful foliage brings even more warmth. And while I didn’t add string lights to this area, I did bring candles for the table to create the cozy glow. 

You can find more Thanksgiving table setting ideas in my new book French Country Cottage Seasons here- and stay tuned for a beautiful cornucopia setting and pumpkin centerpiece and how to put those together coming soon. 

If you have my book SEASONS and enjoy it, I would absolutely appreciate your reviews as well if you don’t mind leaving one. They are so helpful in encouraging others to purchase the book as well. You can do that HERE if you are so inclined- and thank you!