Hello beautiful friends! Are you ready for Thanksgiving? I was not until I concentrated on my dining room table. Getting that done always puts me in a harvest-happy mood and I feel like I’ve accomplished something important. If you need a quick idea, here’s how to create a woodsy Thanksgiving table with warm saturated colors.
I’m excited to mention that I’ve joined some friends in a Grateful Gatherings hop hosted by Laura at Decor to Adore. I know you’re going to see many amazingly creative ideas today.
How to Create a Woodsy Thanksgiving Table with Warm Saturated Colors
If you’ve landed here from Thistle Key Lane, welcome! Michelle’s use what you have post really resonated with me as I always try and repurpose or reuse what I already have. That’s a lot of what my post is about too.
Use a throw blanket or quilt instead of a regular tablecloth.
If you’ve not been here before, I’m Cindy. As you look around today I hope you find interesting ideas to help with your own home. That’s why I started this blog. I like helping people that might be stuck, don’t know where to start or just need a small change because everyone should love the space they live in.
Nature inspired plates and placemats create a woodsy theme.
When I design a Thanksgiving table, I always have one or two pieces for inspiration. It might not always be a painting or something substantial. It could be something as small as a candle, a napkin or a vintage bottle. This table started with a quilted throw blanket. I chose it for the soft golden color. This would be the rich hue I worked with for the entire table.
Leaf stems or garland over the table also creates a cozy feeling.
The next step would be to decide what other colors work with the throw/tablecloth. Deep green, red, orange or rust and browns. Those colors look beautiful together and it just so happens, I have fabulous bird plates from Hobby Lobby with the same colors.
You’ll never get it wrong by adding garland as a centerpiece.
If you don’t already know this about me, I love me some greenery. The real deal and all kinds of faux. Some people choose stems that look extremely real but I honestly, I don’t care. I’ll stick with budget-friendly so when I tire of it or they get ruined, I don’t feel guilty for throwing them out. 😉
To bring out the woodsy part of this table setting I used cedar placemats from Kirkland’s and 2 strands of cedar garland. Talk about reusing! I’ve used the placemats and garland several times in the last couple of years and always get compliments on them.
Bottles with real flowers or branches from outside, faux stems or tapered candles are always a favorite for centerpieces. It’s because if something is one sided, the people on the back side could feel less important. Likewise, may feel as if they were served the butt of the bread loaf and that won’t do. It’s Thanksgiving.
Consider spreading the color all around the room for cohesiveness.
Remember, when putting together a centerpiece, the height needs to be short so everyone at the table can see each others faces for good conversation. Unless Aunt Biddy talks with food in her mouth. Then, by all means, add a very large arrangement and fight for the chair directly across from her. Eew.
That is how to create a woodsy Thanksgiving table with warm saturated colors. But to incorporate the entire room, you could add leaves on the chandelier and similar colors everywhere. I realize most people don’t have a mantel in their dining room but you could add greenery to a shelf, over the doorways, windows and any artwork you may have. And of course, garland on the chandelier is always beautiful but I’m saving that for Christmas. I wish you could sit here with me and feel the comfy, cozy vibes too.
Now it’s time to visit Amber at Follow the Yellow Brick Home. Amber has the most beautiful vintage pieces so hop on over and check them out! Make sure and view the others too. There are so many gorgeous ideas!
“I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds. I will be glad and exult in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High.” Psalm 9:1-2
Happy Thanksgiving!
Oh, my, goodness. Everything is just so beautiful. So warm and welcoming. Blessings to you, my friend.
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Aww, thanks so much Renae. I really appreciate that. Happy Thanksgiving!
Cindy I always leave so inspired when I visit you! I absolutely adore how you incorporated a variety of textures to create such a warm and woodsy tablescape. Thank you so much for joining in. Happy Thanksgiving!
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You are so sweet to say that, thank you Laura. I feel sometimes I go a bit overboard so things look crazy busy. Blessings and Happy Thanksgiving.
Oh my goodness! This is just stunning, Cindy! love how you combined elements of both fall and winter. They look so pretty, together!
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You made my day Jen, thank you. Hope your Thanksgiving is wonderful.
I love your cute little bird plates and the colors you have used are just stunning and it is so pretty. Aunt Biddy, you are silly and always bring a smile on my face.
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LOL. I think we all have an Aunt Biddy in our family. Thank you Marlene. Big hugs and Happy Thanksgiving.
What a beautifully styled tablescape. Perfect for Thanksgiving dinner.
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Thanks AnnMarie. Hope your Thanksgiving is fun. We all have to wear out stretchy pants. 🙂
Cindy, using a blanket or throw for the tablecovering is so wonderful. I love the texture and color. Perfect for a gorgeous Thanksgiving tablescape. I totally fell in love with your bird plates. so precious!!! Are they vintage…. so adorable! I always love seeing your beautiful black mantel that is so stunning and eye catching. Also love love your fall leaves adorning your chandy. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!
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The bird plates are at Hobby Lobby this year and super cheap. Thank you for the comment on the mantel too. I sometimes feel people are so tired of it. But I still love it every time I see it. So basically, every day! 😉
So many gorgeous layers of colors and textures, Cindy! I love how the browns and the golds and the greens and the rust colors mix together, they’re so pretty. It feels like the perfect way to transition from one season to the next! Sending you lots of hugs and wishing you and your family the best Thanksgiving, CoCo
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Thanks bunches CoCo. I want the entire house to look like autumn but as a blogger, you know we can’t do it. Hopefully the mix of garland and pinecones help with the rest of the house looking like Christmas. Hope you have a magnificent Thanksgiving. Big hugs.
I love that pretty gold quilted runner, it is my favorite color and just says Fall and Thanksgiving to me. reminds me of the changing leaves all around us. Your table is so pretty and so cheerful. The long garland down the middle with your amber jar and plaid napkins are perfect for the season. I love it all.
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You never really know what the color will be online but when I opened the throw it was perfect for fall. Thank you Ms. Marty. Now I’m looking forward to Thanksgiving.
A very cozy and inviting room to have dinner and visit afterward. I love the use of the quilted throw, Cindy. The mantel looks gorgeous too. Happy Thanksgiving to you!
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Thank you Rita. I am hoping our Thanksgiving is full of fun and smiles. A slice of pecan or cherry pie won’t hurt either. 😉
I watched your short video on Instagram today. The dining room looks absolutely fabulous! And even more so live, I can’t wait for Thanksgiving day to celebrate with y’all.
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Wow, I can’t believe you figured out you were on Instagram! You’ve come along way. LOL. Thank you very much. See you soon.
Inspired me so much! Would look wonderful in my woodland home!
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I think everything looks wonderful in your woodland home. Thank you Kristin, that means a lot. 🙂
What a sweet charming table!
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You made me smile this morning. Thanks so much. Happy hump day!
Cindy, I love your woodsy Thanksgiving table. The colors are so warm and cozy. All the amber bottles are so pretty. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
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This is the first year I’ve used the amber bottles so thank you very much. Happy Thanksgiving to you as well Angie!
Cindy, this looks so beautiful! I love the layering of colors with the harvest yellow, greens and pops of orange. Your amber bottles look fantastic too! Now that my grandkids are old enough to notice little details I’m wishing I had your cute bird plates! Happy Thanksgiving!
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Well, my family who are all grown up don’t even notice the little details! Got the plates at Hobby Lobby so they might still have some. Have a great time together this Thanksgiving. Thanks Michelle.
Love, love, love the gold quilt as your tablecloth; it sets off everything so beautifully! The leaves hanging from the chandelier is my all time favorite, though. And yes, those cedar placemats are the best throughout the year! Now I’m thinking I should have woven a cedar garland through my cornucopias…hmm.
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Thank you Lora. It’s never to late to add cedar anywhere! Happy Thanksgiving.
My goodness, Cindy, this is fabulous. I love the amber glass and, of course, your greenery; I, too, have a thing for greenery. Thank you for sharing your talent and beautiful Thanksgiving table. I am wishing you and your family a beautiful day together.
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Aww, thank you Wendy. You’ve made me smile. I don’t know why I have a hard time seeing what I love doing as a talent. Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving as well.
Cindy, your posts always make me chuckle 😃 I love your woodsy table, and those cedar placemats are very cool, I have not seen them before! Using a quilt as a table cover is a brilliant idea, unless Aunt Biddy also spits while she chews, haha! Happy Thanksgiving!!!
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LOL, you made me laugh out loud! Thank goodness the quilt is washable! Thank you Cindy. Have a harvest happy Thanksgiving day!
Happy Thanksgiving! Your table decor is beautiful. You designed it beautifully. All of the colors came together so well. And the added touch of the garland, it’s all so lovely.
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I appreciate that. Thanks so much! Happy Thanksgiving 🙂
Cindy, your Thanksgiving table is gorgeous! Everything is so warm and welcoming! I love how you used a quilted blanket as a tablecloth…so clever and creative! The combination of colors and textures is beautiful. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
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I was a little burned out today then I opened up my dashboard and saw your comment. It totally made my day. Thanks so much for the visit and I hope things are getting better. Happy Thanksgiving.