2014 Thanksgiving Table Setting and Centerpiece Ideas

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div sizcache="53" sizset="321">Designer Erinn Valencich shares tips for setting a Thanksgiving table that balances natural elements with the gleam of metallics.  </div><div sizcache="53" sizset="321"><br /></div><span style="color: orange;"><i><b>By H. Camille Smith </b></i></span><br /><span style="color: orange;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihNd4YnKFWjj9YL4KoENUHWG1re8ileP7iCvcwlBS0NOqMf1GCZPIycNmMR1LZeqMstVxf27pPhOpigiN7FkwKg5ELrZs-pkDdOpF3PG0BiHmbshRnyCDAPqN2gpJC6DZX_k1eXDJW91_r/s1600/Thanksgiving-Table-Setting-and-Centerpiece-Ideas-+Fall-+2012-+Ideas-8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihNd4YnKFWjj9YL4KoENUHWG1re8ileP7iCvcwlBS0NOqMf1GCZPIycNmMR1LZeqMstVxf27pPhOpigiN7FkwKg5ELrZs-pkDdOpF3PG0BiHmbshRnyCDAPqN2gpJC6DZX_k1eXDJW91_r/s640/Thanksgiving-Table-Setting-and-Centerpiece-Ideas-+Fall-+2012-+Ideas-8.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><h2 itemprop="name" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">Add a Touch of Glitz</span></h2><div class="desc" itemprop="description" jquery1351916662052="214" sizcache="53" sizset="339" style="height: auto; line-height: 22px; text-align: center;">For a sophisticated but not over-the-top look, balance the sparkle of metallics with natural elements, like fall branches or fresh fruit. </div><div class="desc" itemprop="description" jquery1351916662052="214" sizcache="53" sizset="339" style="height: auto; line-height: 22px; text-align: center;"><strong>Erinn's Tip:</strong> Metallics add a great modern touch to a fall tablescape. Deep copper and bright bronze are a lovely additional to a traditional table. I prefer to bring in natural, textured elements like these seed-beaded placemats so the table doesn't get too glitzy.</div><div class="desc" itemprop="description" jquery1351916662052="214" sizcache="53" sizset="339" style="height: auto; line-height: 22px;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMxPU2F7GE8ngoUDcNtiwEpC9qMsul27Gi5gWhh5KJGIEFQFIfdT6dNDWSkY32jRMTScLFOMzGpYHOq4DkudlN1F871CsELpWdE1S61Alj-nYSEfErodlJuCLQr7Qg1izGr9IZZPnZvLFD/s1600/Thanksgiving-Table-Setting-and-Centerpiece-Ideas-+Fall-+2012-+Ideas-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMxPU2F7GE8ngoUDcNtiwEpC9qMsul27Gi5gWhh5KJGIEFQFIfdT6dNDWSkY32jRMTScLFOMzGpYHOq4DkudlN1F871CsELpWdE1S61Alj-nYSEfErodlJuCLQr7Qg1izGr9IZZPnZvLFD/s640/Thanksgiving-Table-Setting-and-Centerpiece-Ideas-+Fall-+2012-+Ideas-2.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="desc" itemprop="description" jquery1351916662052="214" sizcache="53" sizset="339" style="height: auto; line-height: 22px; text-align: center;"></div><h2 itemprop="name" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">Play With Scale</span></h2><div class="desc" itemprop="description" jquery1351916662052="214" sizcache="53" sizset="339" style="height: auto;"><div style="text-align: center;">Diminutive pears contrast with elongated stemware for a look that is elegant and playful. </div></div><div class="desc" itemprop="description" jquery1351916662052="214" sizcache="53" sizset="339" style="height: auto;"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Erinn's Tip:</strong> Slender amber stemware adds height and drama to a simple table while gold pillar candles and votives sparkle as the centerpiece. </div></div><div class="desc" itemprop="description" jquery1351916662052="214" sizcache="53" sizset="339" style="height: auto;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif9g7-s6AAgoOUBu25z3Hm7gPcnTavx-yyc1zroUQ_CGSjjkoZJBF4pIDrlRwX1yhmwDGhJD4sB28uXcI7XuKM6xqNUOqiTyGXNVNJdRdubz0i-1Npo8p9VdTsV8ypBMGcCjwojDcMoB_H/s1600/Thanksgiving-Table-Setting-and-Centerpiece-Ideas-+Fall-+2012-+Ideas-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif9g7-s6AAgoOUBu25z3Hm7gPcnTavx-yyc1zroUQ_CGSjjkoZJBF4pIDrlRwX1yhmwDGhJD4sB28uXcI7XuKM6xqNUOqiTyGXNVNJdRdubz0i-1Npo8p9VdTsV8ypBMGcCjwojDcMoB_H/s640/Thanksgiving-Table-Setting-and-Centerpiece-Ideas-+Fall-+2012-+Ideas-3.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><h2 itemprop="name" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">Opt for an Aromatic Centerpiece</span></h2><div class="desc" itemprop="description" jquery1351916662052="214" sizcache="53" sizset="339" style="height: auto; line-height: 22px; text-align: center;">Who said a centerpiece needed to time-consuming, expensive or even floral? Erinn created this arrangement by grouping scented candles with an earthy potpourri. </div><div class="desc" itemprop="description" jquery1351916662052="214" sizcache="53" sizset="339" style="height: auto; line-height: 22px; text-align: center;"><strong>Erinn's Tip:</strong> During the fall, natural elements are the best decorations. This potpourri creates a lovely centerpiece and its subtle fragrance is a great addition to the table. Look for large, chunky potpourris and add elements from your own backyard, like pinecones and seed pods, to the mix.</div><div class="desc" itemprop="description" jquery1351916662052="214" sizcache="53" sizset="339" style="height: auto; line-height: 22px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5FfgJlLPSczGDHvQa7a64vGcr4pMOoG6eWQP894GCjCJln4pDgIikbvpk52kQ-uydVsjWMgmwaewslum9mM2TpY7oIrJ-6BNhBtrpDWsKQaoPpUDNt19z-ZgiGbdLAmNX1Fe6LdPfSfzz/s1600/Thanksgiving-Table-Setting-and-Centerpiece-Ideas-+Fall-+2012-+Ideas-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5FfgJlLPSczGDHvQa7a64vGcr4pMOoG6eWQP894GCjCJln4pDgIikbvpk52kQ-uydVsjWMgmwaewslum9mM2TpY7oIrJ-6BNhBtrpDWsKQaoPpUDNt19z-ZgiGbdLAmNX1Fe6LdPfSfzz/s640/Thanksgiving-Table-Setting-and-Centerpiece-Ideas-+Fall-+2012-+Ideas-4.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="desc" itemprop="description" jquery1351916662052="214" sizcache="53" sizset="339" style="height: auto; line-height: 22px; text-align: center;"><br /><h2 itemprop="name"><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">Gleaming Glass Accents</span></h2><div class="desc" itemprop="description" jquery1351916662052="214" sizcache="53" sizset="339" style="height: auto;">Golds and ambers pair beautifully with the traditional browns and oranges of fall.</div><div class="desc" itemprop="description" jquery1351916662052="214" sizcache="53" sizset="339" style="height: auto;">  <strong>Erinn's Tip:</strong> Glass vases can be found very inexpensively in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes at your local housewares store. They're fantastic for adding a splash of luminescent color to the room. So go wild! Bring a bunch home, try them out and return what you don't use.</div><div class="desc" itemprop="description" jquery1351916662052="214" sizcache="53" sizset="339" style="height: auto;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikj1qm2Cw81we_VCE7z8PAXI60JQDwx0UsbsY8Av7rPTeWnLT3dAaR8lxcTcQV1lZOEP93qnHxFBiDxzj78LjZfCaCHH0-3eboVf96dQUSOs9ZB5Bd_CWT4LAm7P8kpgmriMLyYtvxNewK/s1600/Thanksgiving-Table-Setting-and-Centerpiece-Ideas-+Fall-+2012-+Ideas-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikj1qm2Cw81we_VCE7z8PAXI60JQDwx0UsbsY8Av7rPTeWnLT3dAaR8lxcTcQV1lZOEP93qnHxFBiDxzj78LjZfCaCHH0-3eboVf96dQUSOs9ZB5Bd_CWT4LAm7P8kpgmriMLyYtvxNewK/s640/Thanksgiving-Table-Setting-and-Centerpiece-Ideas-+Fall-+2012-+Ideas-5.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="desc" itemprop="description" jquery1351916662052="214" sizcache="53" sizset="339" style="height: auto;"></div><h2 itemprop="name"><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">Simple Sophistication</span></h2><div class="desc" itemprop="description" jquery1351916662052="214" sizcache="53" sizset="339" style="height: auto;">This place setting layers basic elements to achieve an extraordinary effect. </div><div class="desc" itemprop="description" jquery1351916662052="214" sizcache="53" sizset="339" style="height: auto;"><strong>Erinn's Tip:</strong> A set of white plates is a great standard to have for your year round table. You don't have to get something <em>special</em> out just for the season. It's all in the presentation a crisp linen napkin folded into thirds and laid under a bronze glass plate topped with a miniature pear sets each guests' plate off with style for very little money, time or fuss. </div><div class="desc" itemprop="description" jquery1351916662052="214" sizcache="53" sizset="339" style="height: auto;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_cdURZT6WKcU7pIHMeG_AGjPURJxDMz8tBHarMupDpM8zdcNXvv3YESy27hV192EYxTlcg2xApK73p0ZgBg3wS-mboUh6w3KY1v4iB4geBjPPhMLpKH7gVM4LD4FqYepc2wSmjvezIV_D/s1600/Thanksgiving-Table-Setting-and-Centerpiece-Ideas-+Fall-+2012-+Ideas-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_cdURZT6WKcU7pIHMeG_AGjPURJxDMz8tBHarMupDpM8zdcNXvv3YESy27hV192EYxTlcg2xApK73p0ZgBg3wS-mboUh6w3KY1v4iB4geBjPPhMLpKH7gVM4LD4FqYepc2wSmjvezIV_D/s640/Thanksgiving-Table-Setting-and-Centerpiece-Ideas-+Fall-+2012-+Ideas-6.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="desc" itemprop="description" jquery1351916662052="214" sizcache="53" sizset="339" style="height: auto;"></div><h2 itemprop="name"><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">Bountiful Centerpiece</span></h2><div class="desc" itemprop="description" jquery1351916662052="214" sizcache="53" sizset="339" style="height: auto;">Set the stage for an unforgettable Thanksgiving feast with a centerpiece that exemplifies bounty. A ghost white pumpkin, chunky pillar candles and metallic painted gourds add sparkle. </div><div class="desc" itemprop="description" jquery1351916662052="214" sizcache="53" sizset="339" style="height: auto;"><strong>Erinn's Tip:</strong> Create a table that's casual and warm with a modern twist. Play with colors of chocolate, taupe and birch contrasted with crisp white.</div><div class="desc" itemprop="description" jquery1351916662052="214" sizcache="53" sizset="339" style="height: auto;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAfXE4xxG6uZuj1YYGvf3ki4OkC8mXuOpv1vyqlWEBug4xoxOR_UQV-cQd-QyeHAStAT3afyp2HyIE5RHM1zQSHVRyxnMyxhYEGj5kQp0CuzH5tJJG2ru5jW0RFpUM3QP_FPfyjiXcw05-/s1600/Thanksgiving-Table-Setting-and-Centerpiece-Ideas-+Fall-+2012-+Ideas-7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAfXE4xxG6uZuj1YYGvf3ki4OkC8mXuOpv1vyqlWEBug4xoxOR_UQV-cQd-QyeHAStAT3afyp2HyIE5RHM1zQSHVRyxnMyxhYEGj5kQp0CuzH5tJJG2ru5jW0RFpUM3QP_FPfyjiXcw05-/s640/Thanksgiving-Table-Setting-and-Centerpiece-Ideas-+Fall-+2012-+Ideas-7.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="desc" itemprop="description" jquery1351916662052="214" sizcache="53" sizset="339" style="height: auto;"></div><h2 itemprop="name"><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">Contrast Materials</span></h2><div class="desc" itemprop="description" jquery1351916662052="214" sizcache="53" sizset="339" style="height: auto;">A humble pinecone adds an organic touch to each place setting. </div><div class="desc" itemprop="description" jquery1351916662052="214" sizcache="53" sizset="339" style="height: auto;"><strong>Erinn's Tip:</strong> Have fun with materials; contrast ceramic with glass, wood and gleaming metal. Forgo the old standby tablecloth and opt for glamorous, polished silver chargers and chocolate-brown linen napkins.</div><div class="desc" itemprop="description" jquery1351916662052="214" sizcache="53" sizset="339" style="height: auto;"><br /></div><div class="desc" itemprop="description" jquery1351916662052="214" sizcache="53" sizset="339" style="height: auto;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjII61KqENGpCO5g2v6FTB3_57_9itokMhO6AMcnZ5R4afS5hhX7SEjIsVL6cnh1pku1b6YuaRpsQtsbnsQ40jwxa0ZDflbrfX_gN2hUNBuxNqbPxeBWbNPWiFUjqHImkPS5OHTMNqNgsiI/s1600/Thanksgiving-Table-Setting-and-Centerpiece-Ideas-+Fall-+2012-+Ideas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjII61KqENGpCO5g2v6FTB3_57_9itokMhO6AMcnZ5R4afS5hhX7SEjIsVL6cnh1pku1b6YuaRpsQtsbnsQ40jwxa0ZDflbrfX_gN2hUNBuxNqbPxeBWbNPWiFUjqHImkPS5OHTMNqNgsiI/s640/Thanksgiving-Table-Setting-and-Centerpiece-Ideas-+Fall-+2012-+Ideas.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="desc" itemprop="description" jquery1351916662052="214" sizcache="53" sizset="339" style="height: auto;"></div><h2 itemprop="name" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">Decorate the Whole Room</span></h2><div class="desc" itemprop="description" jquery1351916662052="214" sizcache="53" sizset="339" style="height: auto;">This buffet sparkles with candles and glassware in shades of amber and gold. Natural elements like wood grain candles and a rustic, hand-carved bowl filled with fall apples complete the look.  <strong>Erinn's Tip:</strong> "When decorating for Thanksgiving guests, don't stop at setting the table. The buffet, side tables and coffee table will benefit from a few fall touches as well. Bring in large branches of fall foliage and place in a tall vase for a seasonal decoration that is chic and free the best of both worlds. </div><br /><br /><br /><br /></div></div>

2014 Thanksgiving Table Setting and Centerpiece Ideas

Designer Erinn Valencich shares tips for setting a Thanksgiving table that balances natural elements with the gleam of metallics.   By H. Ca...

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