There are a lot of things I love about Thanksgiving: seeing family, delicious food, watching the first snowfall, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and, of course, football. What I don’t love about Thanksgiving (besides the hours I usually spend slaving away in the kitchen) is some of the traditional Thanksgiving decor that usually finds its way to the dinner table on Thanksgiving Day. We eat turkey for Thanksgiving — and it’s delicious, but why do people feel the need to decorate with miniature turkeys? They’re not pretty to look at, and autumn has a lot of beautiful options for us when it comes to decor.
Despite what many people think, a sophisticated and elegant Thanksgiving tablescape is actually pretty easy to pull off, even for the DIY-challenged. So skip the gobbler when you’re setting your Thanksgiving table this year and decorate with these non-turkey DIYs instead.
A version of this article was originally published in November 2016.
Golden Pumpkins
Grab some gold spray paint and transform average pumpkins into stunning table decor. This is a great project to hand off to your little ones as well. Send them outside with supplies and let them tell all of your dinner guests about how they created this year’s gorgeous tablescape.
Get the tutorial from A Pumpkin and a Princess.
Fruit & Veggie Table Runner
Showcase some of the season’s best fruits and veggies by scattering them down the center of the table. Add some herbs and candles and place some fruits in a bowl to create varying heights.
Get the tutorial from Trisha Sprouse/Hunker.
Pumpkin Menu
Paint your menu on a pumpkin and watch it double as a centerpiece. We recommend looking for a unique pumpkin like the one pictured here to make your table extra unique.
Get the tutorial from The Merry Thought.
Simple Ribbons
A simple ribbon and a miniature pumpkin make a perfect finishing touch to each setting. This is another easy project for little helping hands.
Get the tutorial from Celebrating Everyday Life with Jennifer Carroll.
Baguette Board Centerpiece
Line a baguette board with candles and mini-pumpkins, and you have yourself a sophisticated centerpiece. If you’re a little worried about your lack of artistic ability, fear not because there’s no way to make this look bad.
Get the tutorial from Sophia’s.
Thankful Table Runner
Skip the store-bought table runners and make your own with some butcher paper and a thick marker. No worries about dinner stains — this goes in the trash after dessert.
Get the tutorial from The Chic Site.
Rustic Thanksgiving Tablescape
Drape some linen down the center of the table, add some tapered candles, white pumpkins and succulents to the center, and place two lanterns on each end of the table for a super-elegant yet rustic Thanksgiving table.
Get the tutorial from Sanctuary Home Decor.
Craft Paper Tablecloth
All you need for this rustic table is some craft or butcher paper and some markers. This is a great craft to designate to kids.
Get the tutorial from Lemon Thistle.
Thanksgiving Table Decor
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