Thanksgiving Table Settings

by Jenn @ My Fabuless Life

I’m crazy about Christmas, but Thanksgiving is a very close second. In a world where we seem to get so caught up on trivial things and the rush of life, I love that Thanksgiving is all about slowing down, spending time with family, and reflecting on what’s truly important.

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This Thanksgiving table was all about keeping it casual, and incorporating memories of loved ones into the table, so that when we sit down to share our meal, it’s a story, of our family, things that I love, and those we gather with and the people that we miss so much and fill our hearts at this time of year.

I started with a tablecloth from my wedding. It’s honestly one of two tablecloths I own–can’t go wrong with white. Then I added a piece of polka dot lace over the top ( $1.00/yd at Ikea and it makes me HAPPY!). My mom passed away almost 10 years ago, and the longing always deepens a little more this time of year when our family gathers together, so the most essential thing at my Thanksgiving table, is her china. It’s a way to have a little piece of her at the table with us, because it was something she loved, and because I remember waking up Thanksgiving mornings with her, pulling out all of the pieces, chatting, and setting a beautiful table for our guests. It’s not Thanksgiving without it.