Wednesday, November 12, 2014

A Tasteful Thanksgiving- Decor for the Time-Pressed

by Maggie Kelleher

Who's ready for Thanksgiving? I am! The Winter Holidays and their gorgeously decorated family parties are my absolute favorite! Just looking at this table setting is making me excited!

But as much as I love the look of the holidays and creating table settings, like this one, that make guests say "WOW!" I don't have the time to spend hours on the non-food aspects of holiday parties. Who does, with turkeys to roast/fry/or otherwise cook to your heart's desire?

http://www.thesweetestoccasion.com/2013/11/celebrating-friendsgiving/

In addition to making your life easier with My Grandma's (cakes that will *WOW* without the work) we have pulled together some of our favorite quick and easy Thanksgiving decoration ideas for all time-constraints and budgets! 

(Seriously, My Grandma's Coffee Cakes were made for the holidays!) 

Check out our favorite ideas below. Click on any image for the idea's source and more information on how to bring it to life in your home!

For The Foodie: 
 
http://emmalinebride.com/d-i-y/diy-bread-loaf-place-cards/
Start each guest off with their own loaf!

http://www.ivillage.com/brown-bag-drumsticks-how/3-b-492412#492420
Drumsticks the kids will eat!
http://www.foodnetwork.com/holidays-and-parties/photos/go-nuts-easy-thanksgiving-decorations.html
Individual salt and pepper shakers for your guests made from walnut halves!
http://wedcraft.com/rocher/placecards.html
For those who like to start with dessert.
For The Host Who Likes To Hear From His/Her Guests:

http://askannamoseley.com/2013/11/thanksgiving-table-setting-ideas/#_a5y_p=1037631
Show off your penmanship and easy clean up!

http://www.abirdsleap.com/2012/11/diy-minimalistic-thanksgiving-table.html?m=1
An adorable way to keep everyone's responses, if you so choose.
 For The Inspired Do It Yourself-er: 

http://www.craftaholicsanonymous.net/thanksgiving-free-printable
Click on the image for free printouts. Just cut and glue!

http://prairiegirl4-thatcountryplace.blogspot.com/2011/10/happy-thanksgiving.html
Now I can finally do something with those adorable mini pumpkins!

http://www.sunset.com/home/decorating/set-natural-table/leaf-placecard
The simplest seasonal garnish!
And finally...
For The Adventurous Do It Yourself-er: 

http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/11/diy-thanksgiving-centerpiece-roses-mums.html
It's almost like a much fancier Jack-O-Lantern, but so much prettier!

http://blog.smartyhadaparty.com/thanksgiving-turkey-napkin-fold-tutorial/
And the ultimate napkin fold. The Thanksgiving Turkey!

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