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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a beautiful vintage pillow and more

Vintage fabrics and linens are so beautiful, but in today’s world, they aren’t always practical. 

As you can see from this gorgeous pillow, little squares of vintage linen placemats, napkins and fabrics were sewn to form a modern day patchwork motif that’s worthy of any updated farmhouse interior.

My friend Brenda Kristine is a genius when it comes to creating patterns, slipcovers, and pillows for home décor. Not only that, she and I share a mutual love of vintage fabrics of all kind.

Even bits of ribbon and lace were incorporated to provide just the right texture and color palette for this design.     

Country Sampler Farmhouse Style magazine

Brenda’s unique patchwork pillow was even featured in the Spring 2019 issue of Country Sampler Farmhouse Style magazine, seen here. 

I just love how this pillow looks on my Serena & Lily Mattituck Chair here in the family room. It adds just the right amount of color and interest to this corner near the fireplace. 

Brenda and I are working on another amazing collaboration right now for Country Sampler Farmhouse Style, and I can't wait to share that with you!

And speaking of Farmhouse Style, the fall issue will be out around July 15th. I got an advanced copy, and here's a look at the cover... 

This Fall issue features two more of my projects, the first being a really simple to make apple adorned wreath that's so perfect for the front door as soon as September rolls around. 

I used real miniature apples and attached them to a twig wreath in the easiest way. The whole project took no more than ten minutes!

You can see my wreath in top right of this layout.

Also in this issue is my recipe for French Potato & Watercress Soup that’s included with several other yummy soup recipes from other bloggers in a story called “Heartwarming Soups & Stews”.

This is quite literally the EASIEST soup recipe that I’ve ever made, and it’s a real hit with my family. I made it one year for Thanksgiving, and it was the perfect addition to the menu.

I hope you enjoyed this preview of the Fall 2019 issue of Country Sampler Farmhouse Style. 

If you haven’t picked up the Summer issue, make sure you do. It’s an amazing one and of course for me, it’s quite a memorable issue, since my tablescape is on the cover!  

It’s been so fun collaborating with CS Farmhouse Style over the last couple of years. They really make it fun! 

Right now I’m working on four exciting projects for their Spring 2020 issue. There's definitely another vintage sewing project included with Brenda that I know you will LOVE! 

I can’t say much more now, but I’ll update you soon!

ciao! fabiana

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Now you can shop these issue on Amazon...

a favorite new magazine

Country Sampler’s Farmhouse Style is a new magazine that’s instantly become one of my faves! I think you’ll love every issue too because they’re filled with hundreds of gorgeous photos and so many great ideas.

You may have noticed I’ve been a contributor to Country Sampler’s Holiday Decorating issues, and I also have a cute holiday tablescape and my gold magnolia wreath being featured in the Christmas Decorating issue, coming out soon!   

Farmhouse Style magazine is filled with creative decorating tips to create the farmhouse-style home of your dreams! Not only that, but each issue features tours into beautiful farm-style homes and special articles for hosting backyard picnics, weddings and more!

Farmhouse Style recently shared this really fun project with me, and I wanted to share it with all of you.

This is such a cute way to enhance your next tablescape with the charming textures of faux vintage-tin ceiling tiles that are turned into place mats. Such a cute idea!

(You can check out the whole article in Farmhouse Style’s Autumn 2018 issue)

Here’s what you’ll need for this easy project:

·    2'x4' vinyl ceiling panels*

·    Off-white chalky-finish paint

·    Brown or rust chalky-finish paint

·    Paintbrush

·    Sandpaper

·    Matte waterproof spray sealer

Cut a 2'x4' vinyl galvanized-finish ceiling-tile panel into several approximately 12"x18" place mats. (This panel design yielded four place mats vertically along the short side.)

Dry brush over each place mat with off-white chalky-finish paint, leaving small areas of the metal tones underneath exposed. Let dry.

Lightly dab the corners and outer edges of the place mat with brown or rust chalky-finish paint. Then, lightly brush over the entire place mat, using minimal paint. Let dry.

Lightly sand random areas to expose the metal tones underneath. Finish with a matte waterproof spray sealer.

*Alternatively, small decorative backsplash panels that replicate vintage tin ceiling tiles would also work.

There are so many fun ways to mix textures for country-style success. In Farmhouse Style, you’ll see designs using weathered barnwood and shiplap siding, galvanized metal and wooden troughs, cozy throws and braided rugs, all in one great magazine.

I love their features on how to make the most of flea-market finds. They offer great tips for repurposing items like old tin trays and beautiful dishes, wooden crates, reclaimed barnwood and more for uniquely vintage accents.

One of my favorite things in this magazine are the good-to-the-last-bite recipes featuring farm-to-table freshness and old-fashioned family dishes.

If you're interested in subscribing to this quarterly magazine, visit Farmhouse Style Magazine to start your own Farmhouse Style subscription today, or check them out at your favorite supermarket or book store. 

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 ciao! fabiana

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5 exclusive handmade ornaments for you

Hi friends! Today I have a really special post for you. For the first time ever, I will be offering several of my one-of-a-kind holiday ornaments and garlands for purchase for your own private collection!

 

Since 2018 I’ve been a contributor to Country Sampler Farmhouse Style, and it’s been so much fun working on DIY projects, recipes, home décor ideas, tablescapes and garden projects.

 

Many of you have asked about these fun Christmas decorations, and now I’ve put together 5 of the latest magazine projects that are now available on eBay for purchase.

 

The first one is this “Let It Snow” Garland I created out of vintage tart tins, scrabble letters, and toy blocks.

 

Did you spot the “Let It Snow” Garland when it appeared in the 2021 Christmas issue of Country Sampler Farmhouse Style magazine?

 

Here it is displayed on a vintage mirror in my dining room, but I think it would also be pretty in a window or on a small mantel. It adds the perfect festive touch to any room!

 

Another garland I created was this take on an old-fashioned paper chain. I used three different burlap ribbons to put this together and it adds a soft neutral element to any farmhouse style home.

 

This is how I photographed it and how it appeared in the same issue as the “Let It Snow” garland. 

I simply draped it along my family room mantel, and then added complimentary evergreen and eucalyptus branches to the top of the mantel.

 

The 2021 Winter issue of Country Sampler Farmhouse Style magazine included two really fun and whimsical ornament projects.

 

This first ornament project is my favorite, and I spent a lot of time on creating these. 

They are little tart tins of different shapes, filled with a little snowy scene each that included a tiny vintage deer, small bottle brush tree and a little bit of snow.

 

With the addition of a background made with French book pages, I think these ornaments are one for the ages... Classic old-fashioned Christmas ornaments that will really stand out on any Christmas tree.

You can spot them above, on page 94 of this issue?

These adorable stocking shaped ornaments were inspired by this pretty musical themed paper I found.

 

They are stitched up with red thread, trimmed with gingham ribbon, vintage buttons and a touch of glitter.

 

So fun for any tree!

 

I’m also including a brand-new garland project that is in the current Winter 2022 issue of Country Sampler Farmhouse Style magazine.

This is a hand-made 3-D star garland made from vintage book pages. Dozens and dozens of star shapes were cut out and then sewn together to create this spectacular garland.

 

This one measures 100” long, so it would look great draped along a mantel, a lovely window or over your dining room table.

 

Remember, these are all one-of-a-kind pieces that were made to inspired hundreds of Farmhouse Style readers!

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Just click on the pictures below for a direct link to each project.

 

ciao! Fabiana

 

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