A Tale of Two Thanksgiving Tables - Part 2

A Traditional Table

After sharing our fun Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade tablescape earlier this week I wanted to share another more formal option. More often than not if we're setting our dining room table for a holiday meal it takes on a traditional form. It typically always involves the standard: cloth napkins, a tablecloth or table runner, candles, flowers or foliage, good china, crystal glasses and sterling silver. Basically, every single holiday meal I've had since a child has followed suit. I certainly don't mean to knock tradition; I love tradition but I like to mix it up a bit too! Read on for my TAKE on a traditional Thanksgiving tablescape.

My traditional tablescape definitely includes classic items such as a table runner, candles, wedding china, crystal and my grandmother's sterling but I do like to mix it up a bit! For some fun and variety I combine two sets of china, two sets of crystal goblets and various crystal candle holders! Our children will be joining us at the table this year so I've added turkey cookies from our favorite Chicago bakery Sweet Mandy B's and festive party poppers from Meri Meri. They get excited to eat at the dining room table and take pride in the fact that they helped set the table by collecting the fall leaves but It's going to be a struggle for them (and myself) to wait until after the meal to eat those cookies! Have a Happy Thanksgiving!