Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Simple, Inexpensive Thanksgiving Table Setting

Hey, y'all!  Today I'm so excited be part of a huge Thanksgiving Dishes & Table Setting Blog Hop!  
27 Last Minute Thanksgiving Dishes & Table Settings pitterandglink.com
Y'all probably know by now that I don't cook that often.  (Hence why you've never seen a recipe other than a scrub recipe on Pitter and Glink.)  So, of course, I'm sharing an easy Thanksgiving table setting.  It's nothing too fancy, but it's elegant and has a touch of glitter.  You wouldn't expect any less, right?  So here it is!
A Simple, Inexpensive & Elegant Thanksgiving Table Setting pitterandglink.com
Several items that I used to create my table setting came from the dollar store.
Dollar store dishes make a lovely table setting for Thanksgiving.  pitterandglink.com
The gold plastic charger, white plate, and drinking glass all came from the dollar store.  Some dollar stores have clear glass plates.  Mine did not, so I purchased one from Hobby Lobby when glass items were half off.  It cost me about $1.50, but I went to Target right after that, and I saw clear glass plates for $1.  Such is life.
Spray paint and glitter a dollar store leaf for pretty Thanksgiving decor. pitterandglink.com
The glittery leaf was another dollar store find.  It came in a pack of fall-colored leaves.  I simply spray painted it gold and glittered it with sparkle Mod Podge and extra find gold glitter.
A Simple, Inexpensive & Elegant Thanksgiving Table Setting pitterandglink.com
The gold metallic napkins were purchased at TJ Maxx, and they, like most of the other pieces of the place setting, can be used for many different holidays.
A Simple, Inexpensive & Elegant Thanksgiving Table Setting pitterandglink.com
I found the cute little acorn at Hobby Lobby.  It was 50% off.  I think this acorn is the cherry on top of the table setting!
A Simple, Inexpensive & Elegant Thanksgiving Table Setting pitterandglink.com
I combined all the items I purchased with items that I already had on hand, such as the silverware and placemat, and arranged them in a simple, elegant way.
A Simple, Inexpensive & Elegant Thanksgiving Table Setting pitterandglink.com
I placed a few small pumpkins on the table, along with a candle and vase I already had.
A Simple, Inexpensive & Elegant Thanksgiving Table Setting pitterandglink.com
I love that everything I used is pretty neutral, but the gold and little glittered leaf jazz it up.
A Simple, Inexpensive & Elegant Thanksgiving Table Setting pitterandglink.com
If you wanted your table setting to be more dramatic, you could embellish your glass plate by adding gold or orange polka dots to the back.  You could also use the acorns as place cards by writing names on them with a gold paint pen.  Or you could simply leave the place setting as is, and you would still impress your guests on Thanksgiving day.
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Check out these Thanksgiving dishes and other table settings from my talented blogger friends.

5 comments:

  1. Beautiful place setting! Gold accents are my fave! Pinned :-).

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  2. A very sweet table display. Happy Thanksgiving!

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  3. Bethany, everything you make is so sophisticated and classy!

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  5. Wow! Bethany that is so beautiful! I love it! No one would know they were dollar store fines if you didn't tell them. You go girl!

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