If this year you’re deciding to host Thanksgiving, first of all you deserve an award. Being a host during Thanksgiving can be stressful. You want to impress your friends and family with your hostess prowess. An important part of Thanksgiving that is often forgotten in the stress of the day is the table scape. The food is obviously the most important part but second to none is the presentation. I have a few, quick easy ways for you to dress up your table that won’t leave you crying in the pantry.
Star Napkin Holders
I know you’re busting out the good china and fancy cloth napkins for today. Let’s not stop there. I have a beautiful way for you to present your napkins.
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Napkins made of cotton or linen
- White spray paint (or any color you want)
- Dried sweetgum fruits
- Metallic cord
- Glue gun
Instructions:
1. Spray-paint sweetgum fruits; let dry.
2. Cut cord into 12-inch lengths. Dab hot glue onto 2 sweetgum fruits, and put end of a cord into each.
3. Tie cords around folded napkins.
Corkboard Leave Trivets
You might be asking yourself, what the heck is a trivet? A trivet is what you place under the hot dishes that will be on your table.
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Corkboard (you can find these at most office supply stores)
- Pen or Pencil
- Leaf outline (this is optional, free hand itif you feel like it)
- Craft knife
Instructions
Simply draw an outline of a leaf on the corkboard. Make sure it’s big enough to place a pot on. Once you’re done drawing use your craft knife (much like an X-Acto knife) to cut out the design. Remember to make enough for all the pots.
Vegetable Vases
This is probably my favorite of all the crafts. It’s very beautiful and unique.
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Pick out some produce. I like the way squash, turnips, and pomegranates look.
- A corer
- One sharp knife
- Candles and seasonal flowers
Instructions
Wash and dry your vegetables. After this you may need to cut the bottom of your vegetables to make sure they can stand on their own. Now cut off the top and core just the center. Place a beautiful flower or candle in the center. These may not last longer than a day but the memory of your beautiful, festive table scape will.
I hope these help to make your Thanksgiving beautiful. Check out some of our recipes to help make it delicious as well.