The Best Thanksgiving Items for A Perfect Table
Gurls, can you believe Thanksgiving is almost here? Yikes! We still haven’t made a firm decision on what we’re cooking. I have a lot of people in my family who love ham, but it doesn’t seem like Thanksgiving without turkey. Oh, well. If I can’t settle on the food, I can at least plan my look. Today, I’m sharing the best Thanksgiving items for a perfect table. I’ve tried to keep things on the inexpensive side for the most part.
The Best Thanksgiving Items for A Perfect Table – Tablecloths and Runners
A table runner is a great way to elevate your Thanksgiving meal without spending a ton of money. This is under $20 dollars, and I love that you could use it all fall. It’s 72 inches long and would look nice on a table that seats 4-6 people.
Here’s another very simple but pretty option for giving your table a bit of elegance. This fall tablecloth comes in a variety of sizes and is also available in white, gold, and bronze. It will depend on the size, but it should be approximately $25 dollars. The damask fabric looks much more expensive than it is!
For those of you who have cottage or country decor, I found this cute rustic gingham tablecloth. I love the fringe accents! I chose this orange buffalo plaid for fall, but it comes in so many others. Again, the price will depend on the size you need.
The Best Thanksgiving Items for A Perfect Table – For the Food
One of my favorite things about Thanksgiving is that we all sit around beforehand and eat appetizers. I LOVE cream cheese and pepper jelly with crackers. If you haven’t tried it, do! The only downside is that the appetizers take up coveted counter space. That’s where this simple 3 Tier serving stand comes in! The porcelain trays are 12 inches long. This item goes on sale frequently. If you are an email subscriber, you know I link to Amazon sale items daily. Keep an eye out, and if you haven’t subscribed, why not??
Placemats are a great way to make your table look special if you’re not using a tablecloth. These come in sets of four, and you could use them throughout the fall season. They are 100% cotton and machine washable.
Everyone needs a pretty trivet on Thanksgiving Day. You’ve worked hard on the meal. Don’t spoil it by putting your hot casserole on an old pot holder! These come in sets of 3 and are available in a ton of color combinations. Keep in mind that these are 8.5 inches round. Not suitable for large pots or pans.
I couldn’t resist these sweet cardinal salt and pepper shakers. If you have young children visiting for Thanksgiving, these would be cute to put on the kid’s side of things. You’ve probably seen the turkey versions, but these would work all year round.
If you want to make the occasion special, these gold chargers are here for you! Even a plain white plate will look fancy on one of these. My black and white dishes would look great on these gold chargers.
The Best Thanksgiving Items for A Perfect Table – Decor
Don’t forget the table decor. Group a few of these together for your centerpiece, then scatter the others around on end tables, the mantle, etc. There are eight pieces, and they’re actually foam, not ceramic, so you won’t have to worry about little ones knocking them off and breaking them. The link has lots of other options and color combinations.
Before the guests arrive, take stock of your kitchen towels. Mine can get grimy and stained very quickly. And they seem to disappear with regularity! These are just $15 dollars, and you can use them next autumn as well.
Deion Sanders says that when you look good, you play good, so I’m going to go with when you look good, you COOK good! This gorgeous apron will keep your Thanksgiving clothes clean as you prepare the meal, and you’ll look lovely as you greet your guests. 100% cotton and a center pocket make this functional and fashionable.
The Best Thanksgiving Items for A Perfect Table – Platters
Whether you’re going with ham, turkey, or something else, a pretty serving platter is a must-have. This pumpkin-themed version would look nice any time of year, to be honest. It’s dishwasher and microwavable and won’t break the bank at under $30 dollars.
If you’re looking for a platter specifically for Thanksgiving, this one is very pretty. It’s a little more expensive at $68 dollars, but I love the watercolor turkey. It’s 20 inches long, and I like the sweet “Happy Thanksgiving” script on the edge.
Do you have your Thanksgiving table ready? I’d love to hear what you’re serving. Ham, turkey, or something else entirely? Comment below and let me know!
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Great post, clothes and table decor for Thanksgiving. I am hosting this year and so look forward to having family at our home. Blessings
Gorgeous ring!
love the turkey platters and the gingham tablecloth, good selections
Love the gingham table cloth and the dish towels. So fun.
Love the watercolor turkey platter. You have come up with some good suggestions. I love your ring. I would be proud to have had one passed to me. It’s beautiful.
Your ring is beautiful as is the history behind it. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday; it’s just enjoying family and friends with gratitude for the love we have.
Love the place mats and table runner! We always have the traditional turkey.
Great ideas.
Great ideas for our Thanksgiving home
As I get older, I am starting to enjoy Thanksgiving the most. Food, family and friends are the best combination. No presents and no pressure. Thanks for the ideas.
Agree!
Pretty Thanksgiving table ideas!
Love all your tablescape suggestions!
Thanks for the great ideas.
Nothing I love more than setting a beautiful table for the holidays!
My mother uses my grandmother’s turkey platter. It reminds me of this one, but not as pretty (the sentimental value is what makes it beautiful). Some great things in this post!!
Love the three tiered serving tray!!
I like the 3-tier serving plates and the chargers. But the chargers have doubled in price since you sent this. They are now $32. I liked your price better.
Janet, they were probably on sale when I found them. That’s why I don’t like to put prices since I can’t control when a brand decides to take something off sale.
I love these wonder Thanksgiving ideas!! I love love fall colors. Wonderful post!!
Love all of Thanksgiving table decor you’re sharing.
Last year we had family at our house and we were scrambling to get everything ready at the last minute and stressed way too much.
This year we’re not hosting but now I wish we were.
I like all your tips – and that they are seasonal! Daughter is having twins right before Christmas so Thanksgiving (family of about 20) will be big at my house – So I’ll have to really prep ahead for our Christmas, any DO AHEAD tips would be awesome.
I love fall and all these Thanksgiving picks fit right in with my decor. Especially love that turkey platter.
Oh the gingham is adorable! Fortunately for me,my SIL does all the Holidays! I just show up with sides and wine! I love the story about your ring, thanks for the picture! Happy Monday❤
Happy Monday! ❤️
Love the way matters and table coverings!
The gingham is adorable! I’m going to check out the other colors, too. This post reminded me that I forgot to set my Fall kitchen towels out. 🤦🏻♀️😂
lol! I do things like that too.
We’re having both turkey and ham. I have that 3 tiered tray and it’s great. Happy Thanksgiving Tania
I had the same thought!
Thanks for all these great ideas!
My husband is having knee surgery next week, so I am setting up my table a week in advance!
It’s just the two of us, so its take out for us. I pick up both turkeys the day before Thanksgiving…
(my husband and the cooked turkey!)
Good luck to your husband and you also. Off he is like mine, you’ll have your hands full taking care of him.
Good to see you celebrating Thanksgiving, I feel it has been pushed aside by the commercial push of Christmas. This world needs to stop and count our blessings.
Love the watercolor turkey plate!
We always spend Thanksgiving with our granddaughter and her father and always have turkey.
Hubby and I buy a small turkey to fix for ourselves at New Years as we like to have some leftovers to enjoy.
This is not related to today’s post, but I just got an email from Talbots. They have added several pieces to their markdowns, including the Owl sweater and other “fall” pieces, from your try on haul last week. Check it out! My Thanksgiving table is going to be decorated for Christmas! My children won’t be back until right after Christmas, because Santa comes at home. We will be Thankful and festive, because we are blessed to be together. I only get them every other year, I share with the “other mothers”.
I got that email too. It’s perfect timing for getting some items I didn’t bring home with me. 😁
I Love the damask tablecloth!!
Love the 3 tier serving dish