I spent some time planning my Thanksgiving table over the weekend, looking through my Pinterest boards and considering my color palette options. I thought about a moody plum & gold option…and played with the idea of pumpkin…but the simple look of kraft paper and organic greens (mixed with a touch of gold) just feels so right this year. We’ll have 16 people gathered around the table, and I’m planning to top it with a classic white linen, long kraft paper runner (that guests can use to write down what they’re thankful for) and a mismatched assortment of my Heath Ceramics plates in fawn and white. Simple tumblers can hold water or wine, and a few white stoneware pitchers will serve as vessels for loose bunches of berries and greenery. I love the idea of a clean palette that lets the real stars of Thanksgiving shine: the abundant food and the people gathered together, laughing, talking and devouring the feast.
*images: {row 1} cate blanchett, martha stewart weddings, renee brock photography via style me pretty {row 2} martha stewart living, michael radford photography {row 3} leo patrone, west elm {row 4} oh my deer, rebecca hansen weddings via style me pretty, aaron delesie via martha stewart weddings, michael graydon.
Getting me excited for the holiday! Beautiful board.
Love this board…so stylish and warm. Perfect inspiration for this season! Camille I have a 2nd year blog anniversary giveaway today…stop by and check it out! Thanks! XO, Desiree
love the idea of a craft paper runner! also allows for some artistic distraction and creative outlet for my little ladies during dinner.
Exactly – I think that guests of all ages are going to enjoy doodling during dinner!
Love the idea of kraft paper and organic greens. That photo of Cate Blanchett is gorgeous! Inspiring board, as always!
Ada
My favorite detail is the photos of the font that you liked! Good choice, so lovely!
What are those adorable boots called?
I wish I knew… I love them too! If anyone knows a source, please weigh in!
Sigh. Can you please just come and do mine, too?
I just blogged about my plum & metallic friendsgiving plans – great minds think alike
gorgeous as always xxx
ps the cute boots photo is by michael radford http://michaelradfordphotography.com/scotts-anniversary-yosemite xxx
Awesome, thanks Debra!! Updating now…
love it. i hope you share some photos of your real thanksgiving!!
Thanks Alison – I absolutely will!
cate is gorgeous in that photo – thanks for the fall inspiration!