rustic chic thanksgiving tablescape

My thanksgiving table came together as easy as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5! Five inspiring items created my dream tablescape for this Thanksgiving. It all started when I spotted these Burlap Charger Plates (3). I knew they’d set the perfect tone for a rustic but chic dinner table. 

And I couldn’t resist the beautiful Thanksgiving Silver Charms (4) that I wrap around each napkin. They read “Be Thankful” and add an elegant touch to the place setting. Gorgeous Pheasant Feathers (5) add an organic look and I love their leopard type pattern! I just slipped those in under the silver charm for a beautiful juxtaposition of textures. 

A set of Silver Lanterns (1) add height, drama, and ambiance to the table, while the Orange Glass Votives (2) add color and fun to the whole look. 

To unify the whole tablescape, I nestled a few olive branches around the center of the table. I just clipped those from my yard. I bought a few fragrant round-leafed eucalyptus branches at our local flower store and my neighbor Susan let me take some of her yummy kumquats to finish off the look around all the candlelight.

 I love how it all turned out and this whole look was very budget friendly! 

The fragrance of the fresh greens and citrus is amazing!

I used vintage ivory Wedgwood china and heirloom flatware.

Just a hint of orange is perfect!

Two burlap runners laid across the table add more texture.

The kumquats add a festive touch. 

These "Be Thankful" charms are my new Thanksgiving

 heirlooms and I'll use every year from now on!

The burlap on burlap look works.

A table always needs a little fresh accent or two.

I love the effect when the candles are lit!  

ciao! fabiana

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While I’m here today, I wanted to share some of my "Tablescaping Essentials" with you. I have a whole page on the Amazon website with my favorite picks for setting a beautiful table.

Quite often time is of the essence, and I have last minute projects or events to work on, so I turn to Amazon for one or two day delivery. You’d be surprised at how many amazing items they have to offer! And I'm constantly updating this page with my new favorites. 

You can check it out here, at “Tablescaping Essentials”.

more thanksgiving inspiration...

 

So much lovely inspiration this year from Crate& Barrel !

 

 

 

 

ciao! fabiana

While I’m here today, I wanted to share some of my "Tablescaping Essentials" with you. I have a whole page on the Amazon website with my favorite picks for setting a beautiful table.

Quite often time is of the essence, and I have last minute projects or events to work on, so I turn to Amazon for one or two day delivery. You’d be surprised at how many amazing items they have to offer! And I'm constantly updating this page with my new favorites. 

You can check it out here, at “Tablescaping Essentials”.

5 great ways to stay hydrated this winter

1. Drinking fresh water is my favorite way to stay hydrated, and this Zero Water Tumbler makes it portable! Zero Water Tumblers purify tap water and remove 99.63% of all total dissolved solids. 

2.  To add a little pizzazz to your day, why not try one of these delicious and natural infused waters?  Ashley Neese has several yummy recipes like this Rosemary Berry blend.

3.  Spinach contains 91.4% water, so why not indulge in a healthy and delicious spinach salad for lunch?  This recipe is topped with smoked salmon and a lemon-dill dressing.   

4.  Flax seeds have a number of huge health benefits, including healing your skin, moisturizing, preventing skin cancer,  and controlling acne. 

5. Using AmLactin daily is my favorite way to keep my skin hydrated.  Alpha-hydroxy acids in the right concentration are a good thing.  AmLactin lotions and creams help my skin retain moisture with creamy emollients that makes my body feel soft and smooth.

ciao! fabiana

vintage thanksgiving menus

From the early 1900’s

These sweet vintage menus offer great insight to how our past generations celebrated Thanksgiving. Some traditional menu items haven’t changed much, but there are some sort of old-school goodies that one keeps seeing on these old menus, like french peas, mincemeat pie, oyster dressing, olives and turtle soup! Hmmm, interesting! What’s your favorite Thanksgiving menu fare? 

Thanksgiving menu 1905, illustrated by George Elbert Burr

Civilian Conservation Corps Thanksgiving, 1968

Alcatraz Island, California 1927

The Hotel Normandie, Detroit, Michigan 1905

Sturtevant House, New York 1899

The Waldorf Austoria, New York 1956

The Windsor New York 1896

The Park Avenue Hotel, 1900

René & Jean, Los Angeles 1938

Eaton’s,  1938

Thanksgiving dinner at the Plaza Hotel, 1899

Grand Hotel in Walla Walla, Washington, 1949

ciao! fabiana

menus courtesy of 

Buzz Feed & Ephemeral New York