12 beautiful Thanksgiving tables

How about some lovely and unique Thanksgiving table setting inspiration? I have 12 of my favorites to share with you today…

 

Pastel pumpkins, vibrant green sycamore leaves and a touch of silver at the table… seems to work!

 

Bowls: Arthur Court

Antler Candlestick: Arthur Court

Pinecone Napkin Rings: Arthur Court

Butterdish: Arthur Court

Table Runner: Pomegranate

Napkins: All Cotton & Linen

Glassware: Vintage

Wicker Placemats: Antique Farmhouse

This table is so cozy, quaint and charming. It all came together with the help of real pumpkins, potted ivy and a few vintage detials.

 

Plates: Bico

Napkins: Pacific & Rose

Tablecloth: August Table

Placemats: Carolyn Bender

Flatware: Vagabond House

Bowls: vintage

Goblets: vintage

Pumpkins: Armstrong Garden

Simple, elegant and understated. Most everything seen here is vintage, antique or an heirloom.

 

On days like this, it’s all about a good dessert! Still life in the living room when the sunshine was perfectly highlighting all of my favorite things. 

 

Simple, elegant and understated. Most everything seen here is vintage, antique or an heirloom.

 

Wicker Cake Domed Plates: Antique Farmhouse

Butterdish: Arthur Court

Tablecloth: August Table

Napkins: Antique Farmhouse

Other items: vintage

“Fall colors on repeat!” Aren’t you just loving the soothing muted tones this season? 🍁🍂

My November table in the breakfast room features some of my favorites old and new… 

My goal was to create a tablescape that captures the essence of fall’s natural beauty!

Can you spot the Pinecone Napkin Rings and the Cheese Board? They’re from Arthur Court and the plates, charger and wicker vase are from new little items I just acquired from Antique Farmhouse.

 

 

Just sharing a few beautiful new things for Thanksgiving from Arthur Court like these fun turkey place card holders and a beautiful metal turkey bowl that would be great for a green salad or a yummy side dish.

A little spring or two of rosemary help infuse the room with a delectable holiday fragrance and also comes in handy when cooking the turkey.

 

I also sprinkled in a few of my new vintage treasures found this week at a secondhand store. All my friends know how much I've always loved Thanksgiving, so I'm really looking forward to this year when I can really accessorize my table with style!

 

This is a Thanksgiving table I put together using only second-hand items that I either thrifted or inherited. I made a table runner out of colorful collected autumn leaves from a liquidambar tree.

   

Another shot of this vintage inspired table. I just love the hand-tied fringe on this antique tablecloth!

One of my favorite things to collect are brass candlesticks of all shapes and sizes. You can never have too many, and they look great when grouped "en masse" as a lovely collection. 

   

To keep things neutral, I’m using these large white ceramic chargers as dishes. I find that they hold just the right amount of food for a large meal like Thanksgiving. 

Layered on top is a variety of brown transferware salad plates that I collect all year long. Some of my favorites have a lovely Tom turkey on them. 

I think it's fun to mix and match certain elements, and at this table, I do that with the salad plates, napkin rings and the vintage glassware.

Up until this year I’d never heard of Thanksgiving Poinsettias, but I’ve come to learn that it’s a thing, and I just love how they bring that indescribable autumn feeling to the table.

Tablecloth and napkins: August Table  

 

This Thanksgiving table was ultra-simplified. I first brought out these beautiful ivory Wedgwood plates. They’re a sentimental nod to our dear family, and we don’t need much more than that. 

For me it’s all about spending quality time with our loved ones, and not going so overboard with superfluous details. 

ciao fabiana

 

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farmhouse style magazine winter 2024

4 of my projects featured this season

December is off to an inspiring start with the brand-new Winter issue of Country Sampler Farmhouse Style in stores stores now. And I have a little preview for you!

 

Here's a behind the scenes look of how new cover of Farmhouse Style came together with just a few simple ideas. I was truly caught by surprise when my picture was selected to be on the cover of this Winter 2024 issue!

 

Just a few festive touches and vintage finds help to create this simple but unique look that is featured on the cover. You can try this at home! It's as easy as it looks!! See the video here.

 

Lisa Sloan is the new editor of Farmhouse Style now taking over from Susan Wagner, and I love reading the Lisa’s notes from each and every issue. 

It’s the most helpful companion to this magazine and helps me to make sure I don’t miss a thing in this jam-packed holiday issue.

 

Cover photo

Here's the photo I submitted for an article called “Homes for the Holidays.” It’s a playful and pretty look at small-scale houses that can create imaginative and festive scenes in miniature. You can check out all the projects starting on page 6.

 

You can see some of the examples of tiny Christmas houses here.

Check out this video HERE as I explain and recreate the cover shot in my new “dish room”.

For this winter 2024 issue, I have 6 projects and 2 recipes featured and I can’t wait to show them to you! As a contributor to this magazine for the last 6 years or so, my projects and recipes are usually featured in the “Do-It-Yourself Farmhouse” section.

 

Isn’t this a fun project?! It’s so easy to make these Santa Sacks with a pretty but slightly damaged vintage tablecloth. Tablecloths are such a great source of fabric for so many projects!

 

A collection of festive vintage cans and tins are the perfect vessels for planting herbs during the holidays. 

They certainly do brighten up a sunny window and come in handy for using in all sorts of holiday recipes.  

 

Here are the two vintage inspired ornaments I made for Farmhouse Style magazine. The first are a set of real walnut shells filled with a bit of moss and festive little red toadstool, or mushroom. 

I finished them off with a little bakers twine in a fun red and white twisted pattern for easy an display from a Christmas tree branch. 

 

Secondly, I sewed little burlap hearts with a velvet needlepoint thread and then embellished them with a tiny jingle bell.

 

I think they add the old-fashioned farmhouse charm to any tree. Don't you just love handmade Christmas ornaments? They add something so special to the tree.

An advent calendar made from a set of mismatched (but very coordinated) handmade felt stockings is another one of my projects that’s featured in this winter issue. 

I chose a select color palette of felt pieces and stuck to those colors for every little stocking. I also used vintage rickrack, in dark red and white on a few of these guys!

 

Wouldn’t they also look cute as ornaments on the tree?

 

Two showstopping desserts I made are also featured in this issue starting on page 108. I had never made a Kransekake or a Pavlova before, but I’m always up for any challenge, and they proved to be worth every drop of sugar and egg whites to make these 2 beauties!

 

A Krasekake is a traditional Norwegian dessert translating to “wreath cake” and features 18 stacking rings of different sizes. It truly is breathtaking and soooo very delicious!

 

 

This Pavlova is a light meringue and fruit dessert that’s out of this world, and is even topped off with a yogurt and cream mixture for an even greater contrast in flavors and textures.

 

A variety of fresh berries and mint sprigs give this luscious dessert all its character and good looks… it’s a Christmas showstopper, for sure!!  

 

In case you haven’t heard, I started a new Instagram page in October and named it Claudia Fabiana Home. My former page is still up, but after getting a new phone, I was no longer able to log into this account, so the new profile was born!

 

I hope you’ll follow along with me on Instagram for all the latest projects and décor I will be sharing in 2025.

 

 

 

ciao fabiana

 

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la valencia hotel in la jolla

I recently celebrated my birthday at one of my favorite places, La Valencia Hotel in La Jolla. La Jolla at any time of year is a fantastic idea!

 

La Valencia Hotel, also known as "The Pink Lady," is a Mediterranean-style oceanfront resort located in La Jolla, California. 

This iconic hotel has breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and is the perfect destination for a romantic and quick overnight getaway.

 

I love this little stretch of La Jolla and the hotel's prime location, with stunning ocean views and easy access to nearby attractions.

We had dinner at Georges at the Cove, known for its yummy contemporary American cuisine and seafood. The stunning ocean views are breathtaking from the very top of this restaurant, and our dinner was perfect.

 

Another great breakfast, brunch and lunch spot that we love is Brockton Villa. It’s such a little cozy spot, and of course I love the old Spanish architecture of the building and courtyards. The breakfast sandwich on a croissant and the Coast Toast are out of this world!!

My husband and I always enjoy the hotel's historic charm and unique character, especially sitting in the bar for breakfast. 

 

Our favorite is a breakfast of fresh muffins and coffee with a gorgeous floor to ceiling view of the La Jolla beach and the Pacific beyond.

It was a foggy morning, but as you can see the day before was amazing! Look at the blue sky and sea! 

 

La Jolla Cove is a beautiful coastal area known for its stunning views, marine life, and unique sea caves. 

In fact the sea lions and seals make a point of sunning themselves on the rocks everyday, right down the block from La Valencia.

We always make a point of heading to the Sunny Jim's Cave for a stunning and unique view of the cove. It's a great little morning workout too! 

 

The La Valencia Hotel Pool

Sunny Jim’s Cave is accessible through the Cave Store, this cave features a tunnel with 145 steps leading down to the cave. It offers a unique perspective of the coastline and is a popular spot for visitors

 

After breakfast, we headed home but stopped at the San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas for a little hike around these stunning gardens.

 

This botanic garden features over 5,000 plant species and I love the Mediterranean and cactus areas a lot. There’s so much history there, but also it's a great source of inspiration for my own garden.

 

I hope you’ll follow along with me on Instagram for all the latest projects and décor I will be sharing in 2025.

 

ciao fabiana

 

 

spooky chic halloween hutch

It’s finally time to share some fun Halloween inspiration today.

My living room hutch was in dire need of some Halloween attention, so I just left most of my ironstone pieces in place and just added a little bit of spooky fun.

 

Think of walking through the October woods at dusk, with the full moon starting to emerge overhead, and a slight breeze in the air rustling the trees…

That’s the vibe I’m going for.

I brought in some Spanish moss, dusty eucalyptus and curly twigs to add some natural elements.

The color palette was kept neutral, and I just added some little owls, cats, crows and pumpkins for that Halloween touch.

  

Perennial sunflowers brighten up this whole look and offer an unexpected pop of color.

 

I finished it off with a few candles, including some fun little ghostly face candles I found at Ikea.

Here’s a look at the hutch without all the seasonal décor.

 

Earlier this year I added this pretty blue and white floral wallpaper to the back of the hutch to create a little fun backdrop. The original back of the hutch was painted a rusty brown color.

 

And now take a peek at the festive Christmas look I created for the month of December. The adorable toadstool garlands from World Market set the tone for a vintage nature-inspired holiday look.

 

I left most of my white ironstone in place and just added a few small Belsnickel Santas, a tall cloche filled with Santa Claus mugs, bottle brush trees and ribbons.

 

ciao fabiana

 

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