20 Favorite Thanksgiving Dinner Decorations | 2023
Thanksgiving is a time for expressing gratitude, enjoying delicious food, and creating lasting memories with loved ones. To make your Thanksgiving dinner party truly special, consider these 20 must-have decorations that will infuse your home with the warmth and charm of the season.
From elegant table settings to ambient lighting and unique centerpieces, these decorations will help set the perfect stage for the most memorable Thanksgiving celebration:
Autumn Wreath: First step of hosting a great Thanksgiving Dinner is to welcome your guests! Create the vibe of the party as soon as they walk through the door! I absolutely adore this Target Threshold Grass Wreath and I think it is a beautiful representation of the season's natural beauty. I also love adding a lantern moment at the doorstep. Here is a link to my favorite Target Lanterns.
Handmade Cookbook Holder: Wayfair has the most gorgeous Cookbook Holder online! Have your favorite recipes ready and at your fingertips with this beautifully crafted cookbook holder. This is also super helpful to have in the kitchen year-round!
Faux Leaf Branch: Switch out your summer greenery and bring some fall colors into your home. Bring the beauty of fall foliage indoors with this faux leaf branch arrangement from Crate and Barrel!
Decorative Turkey Decor - I am so in love with this Crate and Barrel White Ceramic Decorative Turkey! Showcase this charming white ceramic turkey from Crate and Barrel as a delightful statement piece. I think this has such potential to brighten up your centerpiece or mantle decor!
Thanksgiving Table Runner - Depending on the style you are looking for, here are a few of my favorite Table Runners for 2023. If you are looking for a natural woven staple, I really like the Handwoven Fishnet Abaca Table Runner or CB2 Open Weave Natural Table Runner pictured below. But, if you want to add a touch of sparkle to your table, try the West Elm Metallic Foil Linen Runner!
Anthropologie Gold Herb Napkin Rings: To celebrate one of the biggest cooking days of the year, add a few herbs to the table! Enhance your table settings with these modern, elegant, gold Napkin Rings pictured below. I love that each one is different and textured beautifully. With these rings, you can keep the Napkin design simple.
Woven Placemats: Elevate your place settings with the rich texture and warmth of West Elm's Woven Placemats. I love using earthy tones during the fall season, and these could add just enough texture to the Thanksgiving table.
Brass & Glass Globe Votive Centerpiece: Instead of the typical Harvest Centerpiece, opt for a geometric candle arrangement for added ambiance. I love the centerpieces pictured below with numerous candles to illuminate your table. Here is a link to the Textured Metal Candle Holder. This option should use less space on the table, allowing more room for the food! These could also be used on coffee tables, living room cupboards, or bar areas around the home.
Light Sienna Eucalyptus Garland: If you still want to add some color to the home, drape your mantel, banisters, or table with this beautiful light sienna eucalyptus garland for a touch of elegance and sophistication!
Gravy Boat and Trivet: The Thanksgiving decor is just not complete without a Gravy Boat on the table! Serve your gravy in style with the Crate and Barrel Gravy Boat and protect your table with a few matching White Ceramic Trivets.
Silver Beaded Coasters - Another place to add a little sparkle to the room! These beaded coasters from The White Company combine practicality and elegance. Sprinkle these on the coffee table, or use them to further decorate the Thanksgiving table. These are directly inspired from my Grammy!
Crystal Old Fashion Glasses: Start growing a collection of Crystal glasses now! These are timeless and beautiful year-round! Maybe it is my Kentucky background, but I feel Thanksgiving is a perfect time for an Old Fashion as the weather cools off.
Dessert Shot Glasses - Wayfair Dessert Shot Glasses for Pumpkin Pie. After a large Thanksgiving meal it may be difficult to think of dessert, but my Grammy makes the best Pumpkin Pie Parfaits that serve the perfect amount of sweetness to the end of the meal. Treat your guests to a delightful post-dinner indulgence with these perfect dessert shot glasses for your favorite pie! Here is a similar recipe!
Walnut Traditional Salt and Pepper Shakers - I have two Shakers pictured below that I absolutely love! Choose between the Traditional Walnut pair, or the elegant white ceramic turkey shakers to complement your table. It just depends on what works best with your table design. Swipe right for my favorite White Ceramic Turkeys.
Fall-Inspired Wall Art: Decorate your walls with fall-inspired art pieces, woven baskets, or textile murals to set a seasonal mood. It can be fun to change out your art seasonally. Bring in the fall earth tones with these gorgeous pieces: Swipe right to view some of my favorites linked below.
Swipe through the images below to view some of my favorites linked above.
Blown Glass Pumpkins & Gourds: Create a touch of sophistication and autumnal charm with decorative blown glass pumpkins. These are great for table decor, mantels, or tabletops around the home. Place them beside a candle or lamp and watch them catch the light and glow all night long!
Audubon Wild Turkey Painting: You may have seen other Audubon Bird Paintings in interior design magazines as they have become extremely popular within the last year. Switch out one of your current paintings for this beautiful Wild Turkey! This Audubon Wild Turkey should fit in seamlessly to your home without question.
More Candles! Illuminate the night with a variety of candles. Create a warm and inviting atmosphere with the gentle glow of the timeless Mercury Glass Candles or these stunning Antique Brass/Burnished Bronze Sculptural Hurricanes. These will bring you right into the Winter season as they serve as great Christmas Decor as well!
Studio McGee Candle Snuffer: And, to end the night, you will need to safely and quickly extinguish all of these candles! Ensure an elegant way to extinguish candles with this stylish Studio McGee Candle Snuffer.
Last, but definitely not least, The Pura Device:
For an added touch of ambiance, consider incorporating the Pura Device into your party setup. The Pura Device is a smart fragrance diffuser that allows you to customize and control the scents in your space. Choose a scent that complements the overall theme, such as a Maple Bourbon or Spiced Cider. The Pura Device will fill the air with a delightful aroma, enhancing the sensory experience and creating a truly immersive environment for the celebration.
With these 20 must-have decorations, your Thanksgiving dinner party is sure to be a memorable and enchanting occasion. From the front door to the dining table and beyond, each decoration is thoughtfully chosen to create a warm and inviting atmosphere for your guests, allowing them to fully immerse themselves in the spirit of gratitude and togetherness that Thanksgiving represents. For my favorite pillow picks of the season, click here!
Happy Thanksgiving! EM
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