Just a Few More Tables

Need a few more last minute table ideas for Thanksgiving?  Remember, you can change the whole atmosphere of your holiday just by the table settings.  Whether you want it to be casual, formal, rustic, chic, or something else...you can totally set the atmosphere with your table.  Here are a final few ideas I'm loving:

Indian corn, small pumpkins, and gourds in a pretty glass dish.  This is an easy yet festive centerpiece.

Use pears for place card holders.

I LOVE these! So elegant!

Cut mini pumpkins and use them for candlestick holders! So cute!

Okay...I'm done with Thanksgiving tables.  I hope you have found something you love :)

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Thanksgiving Table, cont.

I've got a few more beautiful Thanksgiving dinner tables to show you, in case you were still looking for a few last minutes ideas to dress up your Thanksgiving holiday.  A lot of you probably spent the day today shopping for food if you're hosting this year, or cleaning the house...or a little of both!  The day is almost here!

I love a rich purple color for fall.  Plus, it looks great with all the fall gourds, and gives the table a touch of drama.

Use some pumpkins, twine, and some newspaper or old book pages to create unique name holders.

Reds, oranges, and golds are all beautiful fall colors.  Add a flower arrangement for a beautiful, easy centerpiece.

Browns are another beautiful fall color.  Just make sure you have a good balance of lights and darks.

Place mini pumpkins on candlesticks for an unexpected surprise.

Use some leaves, and different patterns on the dishes.  Simple, easy, and elegant.

Add some height to your table with a tall centerpiece.  Sticks with beautiful leaves are easy, cheap, and disposable!

Do you do anything special for your Thanksgiving dinner table?

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Set the Table for the Holidays

For any holiday party, the way you set your table can really make a dramatic impact on the room, and on the overall feel of the party.  Make your guests feel extra special this year and really wow them with your table.  Here are some great examples.

Use old sheet music for a placemat.  I think this looks beautiful against all the silver, white, and green.  It would be cute if you used Christmas-themed music.

A bundle of cinnamon sticks wrapped in some twine and a rustic ornament make this table feel personalized and elegant.

Silver, silver, and more silver.  Bring it out for the holidays.  Let your table sparkle and shine.

Add in some antique blue for a fun Christmas table.  I love silver and blue together.

Keep it rustic with some evergreen, and add lots of browns.  

Add some drama with a large centerpiece filled with brightly colored and differently textured ornaments.  A simple candle in the middle will make it elegant.

Wrap a surprise gift for each guest.  It could be something as simple as dinner mints or chocolate.  Its the thought that counts.

Use ornaments as place card holders.  Simple and festive.

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Last Minute Halloween Decorations

Can you believe tomorrow is Halloween?  I certainly can't.  It seems like summer just ended, and yet it is already almost time to start getting ready for the winter holidays.  Yikes!!

If you are having a last minute Halloween get together, check out some of these adorable, super easy decorations.  Like I always say, the decorations really help make the party...so make it a memorable night!

Half a pumpkin filled with ice...perfect festive way to keep drinks cold.

I've seen this pumpkin idea a few times this year, and it is so darn cute! Cut a whole and insert plastic vampire teeth...thats the easiest pumpkin carving you'll ever do!

Glue some black face cutouts on orange balloons.  Simple but very festive.

This would be so fun for an adult Halloween party! Black lights around the bar make for a spooky, fun atmosphere.

Fill hard with colored water and creepy things you find around the house.  Spooky specimen jars for your guests to wonder over.

Dip mini pumpkins in glitter.  Cute and sparkly way to decorate any room.

Tape a ghost cutout over a mirror for a surprise reflection!

Use goggly eyes to make some fun, goofy pumpkins!

I hope you have a safe and fun Halloween!!

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Halloween Festivities

Can you believe it is already time to start thinking about Halloween?  Where is time going?!

I've always loved Halloween.  It is such a fun holiday whether you are young or old...and seriously is one of the most creative holidays.  Now that I'm older, I can really appreciate all the amazing Halloween home decorations people do...everyone is so creative!  If you are throwing a Halloween party this year, check out some of my favorite ideas by who other than Ms. Martha Stewart.

Love these invites! My aunt did this one year and they turned out sooo cute!

Coffin tables

Monster buffet table.  This would be cute for a kids party.

Mystery specimens in apothecary jars?  I also love the collection of silhouettes hanging on the walls.

Whats that in the punchbowl?

Eyeball cocktails! THis would definitely be a conversation starter!

What are your favorite Halloween traditions?

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Labor Day Celebrations

How is it already Labor Day weekend?  Where oh where has this summer gone?  Labor Day is basically the official end of summer, so its a great weekend to end summer with a bang.  If you are planning on having a fun Labor Day BBQ or other get-together, check out these cute ideas to make your last weekend of summer one of the most memorable!

Fill a bucket with all your necessary supplies!  Straws, napkins, condiments, hot mits, etc.  Saves your from taking multiple trips in and out.

Cute centerpiece!  Fill with some fun bottled drinks.  Izze drinks are perfect for the kids, and make a fun touch to the afternoon.

Remember making "paper cups" by folding paper?  Well...use large paper and fill them with fruit! Easy, cute, and disposable.

Again, make use of your paper folding skills.  Turn a fortune teller into holders for a sundae bar!  What says summer better than a huge bowl of ice cream?

Veggie tray centerpiece! Such a cute and usable tablescape.

Use sand, seashells, and candlesticks to make the perfect summer centerpiece!

Any other creative ideas for your party?

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More 4th of July Decor

For anyone having a 4th of July party today, I figured I'd share some beautiful last-minute decorating ideas.  I think that the decorations make a party, so for me, it is all about the presentation.  

I love the mix of patterns.  And giving your guests some fireworks/snappers as a party favor or place marker is so festive!

Is this not the most beautiful picnic?  I love the pillows.  This would be so great for watching the fireworks, with a full basket of food and some great drinks!

Such a cute way to present sparklers.  Again, these could be used as place holders, or could be spread out on the table to pick up later.

Such a cute table setting! I love the idea of using a flag as a tablecloth.  What could be more festive?

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