It is the busiest time of the year in my industry as my clients and I have all been working hard to make sure their projects will be completed in time for the holidays. You may think “wow, it is not even Halloween yet” but I can assure you that it is not too early to start thinking about what you need to have to get your home ready for the holiday season. Many manufacturers and stores had to close down for some time during the summertime and now many companies are experiencing longer than normal lead-times on their products. My best advice is to get your orders placed as soon as possible so that you don’t have to worry about anything not being delivered in time for your next holiday party!

One of the most important things to think about for Thanksgiving, besides all of the yummy and delicious food, is having a beautiful table for everyone to gather around. I think the perfect dining tablescape has a great balance of texture, color, pattern, height and materials.

You can bring in texture, color, or pattern through your tablecloth or runner. This is the perfect place to add in some fall themed prints or colors into your design and really make your table feel homey and warm. Mixing your dinnerware is also a great way to make a statement. You can use placemats or chargers to protect your tablecloth and to make your plates have some additional height and separation from the rest of the design of your tablescape.

I also love to have some fun with the silverware! Most of us have our everyday silver colored pieces but it is fun on special occasions to add in a different color like brushed gold or matte black to make a big statement.

Cloth napkins are a must for fancy dinner parties or holidays because it just adds a level of sophistication to your table. You can include themed napkin rings or just place something fun and interesting on top, like a fall leaf or another type of fall floral component. Finally, you can take this opportunity to add in place-cards with some beautiful calligraphy on them to welcome your guests to their seat.

I think the most important component of your Thanksgiving tablescape is a beautiful centerpiece. For this holiday, I love to incorporate greenery, flowers, candles, and/or pumpkins with other fall pieces. This is a great opportunity to bring together your entire design and really impress your guests!

There are so many layers to think about when it comes to your Thanksgiving table, but the most special component you can have around your table are a few wonderful friends and family to celebrate with. Happy decorating!