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5 Tips for Cosy Outdoor Thanksgiving Décor

November 22, 2018

It’s that time of the year when your family starts gathering, looking forward to family time, cosy home atmosphere and delicious feasts. Yes, Thanksgiving is here and you should welcome it in style! Aside from giving your interior space that charming, comfy vibe, you should also style up your exterior. Thanksgiving-inspired outdoor décor will put all of your guests in a great, festive mood the moment they arrive.

Choose the colours of the season

Although Thanksgiving is a fall holiday, its colours are certainly warm and inviting. Nature’s fall palette will help you cosy up your exterior and create a truly welcoming atmosphere. When choosing your decorations for Thanksgiving, you should go with a fiery palette of burnt orange, rich brown, vibrant russet red and golden yellow. You can complement such a warm colour scheme with contrasting hues such as eggplant purple, navy blue, charcoal grey and black. Such a palette will help you combine traditional fall hues with unexpected shades, which will give your outdoor areas authentic appeal.

Bring out the festive lighting

Stunning lighting solutions will help you create a festive ambience of comfort and cosiness. They will also help you accentuate your Thanksgiving décor and your home’s beautiful features. You can place fall-inspired lanterns around your front door that will soon become an enchanting focal point of your home’s exterior. If you have a porch, you can also place lanterns and candles for a whimsical effect. As for your back entrance, you can create a garland using leaves and fall flowers and then pair it with string lights. Placing this arrangement around your door will make your entrance appealing and inviting. You can experiment with other lighting fixtures, as well, and use them to emphasise certain features. You can even find solar-powered pumpkins that you can scatter around your front yard and garden, creating a truly inspiring Thanksgiving setting.

Turn your front door into a Thanksgiving focal point

As the focal point of your home’s exterior, the front door will be the most conspicuous detail of your Thanksgiving arrangements. There are so many creative ideas that you can try out. Placing a lush wreath made of leaves, flowers, tiny pumpkins and pinecones will make your front door stand out immediately. You can also line it using a mesmerising garland or place an arbour made of grapevines over the door. Of course, don’t forget to welcome your guests with a Thanksgiving-inspired mat that will feature your chosen colour scheme.

Create stunning décor arrangements

Placing decorative Thanksgiving arrangements in your front yard, back garden or on the porch will truly capture the festive spirit of this holiday. Gather pumpkins of all colours and sizes and stack them together. You can also fill wicker baskets with fall flowers, leaves and pumpkins and place them around your yard. Lining your garden path and front-door pathway with tiny pumpkins is also a beautiful option that will create a lovely trail. You can also use hale bales for a porch arrangement, combining them with festive lighting, fall foliage, wicker baskets, etc.

Welcome Thanksgiving into your outdoor haven

If you have an outdoor space where you can gather with your family, make sure to cosy it up and give it a Thanksgiving-inspired look. Introduce your fall colour palette into your outdoor area and use it for soft materials, garden planters and decorations. If you have a seating area with a coffee table, place a Thanksgiving centrepiece made of seasonal fruit and vegetables, leaves, flowers, etc. You can also place tiny pumpkins in glass containers and put them on the outdoor tables. Scattering leaves around your outdoor sanctuary will also create a Thanksgiving vibe. Finally, if possible, create a beautiful fire pit where you can gather around with your family and sip your hot beverages. This will be the perfect way to spend the Thanksgiving evening.

Thanksgiving is the holiday that you should spend with your loved ones. Using these ideas will not only help you set the tone for this occasion, but also make your friends and family feel welcome and cosy.

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4 Thanksgiving Table Decor Ideas That Will Wow Your Guests

November 20, 2018

Chloe Taylor

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Right after Halloween, and practically right before Christmas, Thanksgiving is many people’s favorite holiday. It’s the time of the year where people get together with their families to celebrate and appreciate the blessing of the harvest and the year that’s almost behind them.
This time of the year is also well-known for crisp weather, out-of-this-world feasts people prepare for their families and amazing fall decor. That being said, we present you a few Thanksgiving table decor ideas that are sure to wow your guests this Thanksgiving.

Tree bark and moss

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This Thanksgiving create a beautiful centerpiece with a tree bark and some fresh moss. Simply get an interesting-looking piece of tree bark covered in moss, or gently harvest the moss off of another tree. Arrange it in the center of your table by scattering the moss on the piece of tree bark and adding a few branches of so-called Winter King or Cotoneaster, as well as some pretty dry leaves, to give the decoration some dimension and texture. You can even add a couple of Birch bark candles to literally light up the atmosphere. Allow Nature to help you out with this year’s table centerpiece and enjoy it in its full glory.

A new twist on Cornucopia

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For this assembly, you’ll need a big pumpkin, some dry corn on the cob, a big natural wood coaster, chestnuts and walnuts, dry leaves and a small, potted Chrysanthemums. First, carve out the pumpkin and remove the insides. Next, place a potted Mum inside and place the pumpkin on a big, natural wood coaster you’ve previously covered with dry leaves. Finally, arrange corn, walnuts and chestnuts around the pumpkin and enjoy your new stunning, natural centerpiece that will look equally beautiful from all sides.

An element of surprise

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Now, when talking about Thanksgiving decorations, we all automatically envision lots of browns, oranges, reds and yellows. However, you can put a new twist on the color theme by going for a coastal Thanksgiving design. Sounds confusing? Well, instead of the above-mentioned colors, go for blues, grays, whites and beige. Place a burlap table runner at the center of the table, following the longer side. Next, in the middle of the table arrange small white pumpkins, acorns, dry olive tree branches, tiny starfish and various other shells according to your liking. Top it all off by using light blue plates covered with striped, blue and white table napkins and placing a tiny white pumpkin in the middle of every plate.

Simple, yet effective

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Finally, the simplest decor sometimes works best. This year, instead of overcrowding your table with both the decor and various meals, let the meals themselves act as decor and help them out just a bit. First, get a plaid tablecloth in the typical autumn hues. Next, arrange simple white plates and table napkins on top of it. Place a few thick white candles on natural wood coasters throughout the tabletop before you bring the food out. Finally, carefully arrange every meal on a separate – preferably a bit decorative – serving plate and decorate it further with various aromatic herbs such as rosemary, thyme and basil. Not only will this setting look amazing, but it will smell amazing as well.

As you can see, this year for Thanksgiving you can let your imagination run wild and surprise your guests by creating an unconventional – but still very beautiful – centerpiece everyone is sure to remember for many years to come.

Besides, there are no rules regarding what you can and can’t do when festive decorations are concerned, and even if there were, remember that some rules are meant to be broken. So, you do you, because, at the end of the day, expressing your own personal taste is the best way to create a breathtaking decor.

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Thanksgiving Home Decoration Ideas to Inspire

November 16, 2018

Derek Lotts

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Fall is the time for cozy clothes, soft accessories, and of course, lots of pumpkins in many forms and sizes. Even though fall is usually not considered a very cheerful season, you can liven it up with seasonal decorations, lots of tasty food, and good company – all of which can make a perfect Thanksgiving. So, if you’re preparing for this holiday, here are some home decorations that might inspire you and help you make your home more welcoming, comfortable, and stylish.

Door wreath

A beautiful door wreath is one of those décor pieces that never go out of style. Plus, since it hangs at the entrance to your home, it gives you a great opportunity to leave a good impression. This is why you should pick a door wreath that both matches the season and the message you want to send. So, you can opt for a simple wreath with brightly colored leaves and pumpkins incorporated in it, or you can choose something a bit more complex. For instance, there are many gorgeous wreaths with ribbons, sunflowers, red berries, and wooden welcome signs. Whatever you choose, you can’t go wrong with a stylish door wreath.

Doormat

Just like door wreaths, doormats are also an essential part of your entrance décor. They are simple, they are practical, and with so many different choices on the market, you are bound to find one that would fit your home. If you want to emphasize the beauty of fall, choose a durable doormat with brightly colored seasonal motives. After all, there aren’t many better ways to welcome your Thanksgiving guests than with a gorgeous welcome mat that might even become a great conversation starter.

Scented candles

There’s nothing like a pumpkin-infused scented candle to set the perfect atmosphere for Thanksgiving. After all, it’s not just about what you can see – you should engage all your senses if you want to truly emphasize the seasonal spirit. Scented candles are perfect for creating a cozy atmosphere, they can last for a while, and you can never have too many of them. As your candles’ scent fills out the room, the Thanksgiving dinner might become the second best-smelling thing that evening.

Artificial foliage table arrangement

If you want to emphasize not just the scent of the candles but their calming appearance as well, consider making your scented candles a part of a beautiful artificial foliage table arrangement. This décor piece is very versatile, which means that you can place it pretty much anywhere. So, you can use it as your dinner table centerpiece, an accent on the coffee table, or you can even turn it into a gift for your guests. Either way, it’s bound to draw attention.

Throws and pillows

Nothing says fall better than soft throws and pillows. Plus, besides being practical, they can also add to the sense of style of your home. They provide you with a great opportunity to spice up your interior with some patterns and textures. Or, you can take the party outside for a change of pace and warm up the atmosphere with faux-fur or wool throws. Moreover, since the colder weather is not going away any time soon, soft blankets and pillows are perfect for both fall and winter – and perhaps the first part of spring as well. In other words, cherish your comfy accessories, as they will surely come in handy more than once.

Dressing up your home for Thanksgiving – and the whole colorful season – does not have to be difficult. Even smaller details like scented candles and a few pillows can make a big difference. Therefore, think about the things you look forward to when it comes to fall, add decorations that would emphasize those things, and your home will be ready for the best Thanksgiving celebration ever.

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