Did you know that around here we start to decorate for Christmas on November 1st?!
Yup!
The tree goes up, we decorate a little and we order pizza.
Would it surprise you a little less if I reminded you we live in Canada and Canadian Thanksgiving is in the middle of October?
Ah, yes. There you go. Now it makes a little more sense, doesn’t it?
By November 1st fall is practically over and Thanksgiving is finished for us.
Anyways, all that means is that next weekend we’re hosting family for Thanksgiving. Which I LOVE!
The love, the laughter, the food.
Thanksgiving next weekend also means that last week I practiced setting a rustic natural fall table.
Yes, practiced.
You see, when five kids start running around and 6 adults are milling about, it’s tough to be creative. BUT, if I set the table how I like it before-hand, I can repeat it on Thanksgiving.
And everything tastes better when the table looks pretty, don’t ya know!
Are you with me?
Wait, doesn’t EVERYONE practice setting the table all pretty and festive? Hmm.
Well you should. It’s a lot of fun!
Sources:
- Table
- White Chairs
- Aluminum Chairs
- Placemats – Urban Barn
- Orange Napkins – Pier 1
- Napkin Rings – Chapters Indigo
- Metal Number Tags- Michael’s
- Daisy Mason Jar Lids
- Striped Straws
- Straw Tags
- Wood Table Box DIY
For more of our fall decorating (you know, before the Christmas decor comes out), don’t forget our Fall Home Tour and our Free Give Thanks Printables!
Have you planned your Thanksgiving table yet? When do you start decorating for Christmas?
Dannyelle @ www.lifeisaparty.ca says
October 6, 2013 at 9:11 amSo pretty Shannon, I love it. And now, I wish I was hosting Thanksgiving too. 😉
Shannon says
October 6, 2013 at 9:07 pm🙂 Thanks, friend! xo
Rhonda says
October 6, 2013 at 10:13 amHi Shannon, You guys are just awesome! I love all your ideas. You are an amazing couple. So nice that you are able to work together doing what you love. This is the best Thanksgiving Table ever – it actually looks like something I could do. I love just having white dishes, and you have made the table beautiful with the orange napkins and other fall decor. I even have the Mason Jar Drinkers. And I love the woven place mats that add so much texture. I don’t know, but do you guys have a decorating book in print? Would love to get one if you do. And if you don’t then you need to get busy! It would be an awesome book. Thanks so much for all the hard work you put into your blog.
Shannon says
October 6, 2013 at 9:08 pmYou are the sweetest, Rhonda! We don’t have a print decorating book, just our eBook – which is due for a rewrite as soon as I can get to it. 🙂 Thank you so much for the encouraging words. They mean a lot to us!
Vickie says
October 6, 2013 at 10:16 amI love the simplistic yet elegant look of your table. Your centerpiece speaks volumes. This looks like a table where memories will be made. Thank you for showing us how to do it right. BTW…regardless of where you live, I don’t think it’s ever too early to decorate for Christmas:)
Shannon says
October 6, 2013 at 9:09 pm🙂 Happy to meet another Christmas decorator!
Shayna @ The Wood Grain Cottage says
October 6, 2013 at 10:18 amAbsolutely lovely, Shannon! Every detail is perfect! Happy (almost) Thanksgiving! 😀
Shannon says
October 6, 2013 at 9:09 pmHappy almost Thanksgiving, Shayna!
Margaret mcDonald says
October 7, 2013 at 9:17 pmHave a very happy Thanksgiving. Can’t wait to see the floor.
Shannon says
October 8, 2013 at 7:34 amThank you, Margaret!
Katrina says
October 8, 2013 at 1:38 pmI love your thanksgiving table so pretty!! 🙂 I love that Thanksgiving is in the middle of Oct — in the USA — I always feel so rushed after Thanksgiving to get everything done for Christmas and barely have time to enjoy it – sigh! lol 🙂
Krista @ the happy housie says
October 10, 2013 at 4:17 pmGorgeous table! And happy Thanksgiving to you this weekend as well!! Enjoy 🙂
Therese @ Fresh Idea Studio says
October 13, 2013 at 3:25 pmSo much fabulous Fall on your table. Love it!
Cheers
KC @ The Real Thing with the Coake Family says
October 13, 2013 at 7:41 pmWhat a beautiful table. I love all the details. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. I hope your holiday is fantastic.
KC
Shannon says
October 17, 2013 at 7:39 amThank you – thanksgiving was wonderful!
Taryn @ Design, Dining and Diapers says
October 13, 2013 at 11:06 pmOh I love love love this!!!! You did such a wonderful job, down to every detail. The centerpiece is my favorite, the mason jar glasses are so cute and I love the napkin holders. It’s perfect. Happy Thanksgiving!
Shannon says
October 17, 2013 at 7:39 amThank you SO much Taryn!
Inspire Me Heather says
October 17, 2013 at 7:10 amYour Thanksgiving table looks just beautiful, I like the touch of rustic and the orange looks great! I hope you had a great long weekend and had time to enjoy with friends and family!
Katie Goldsworthy says
October 17, 2013 at 4:51 pmThis is really, really awesome! Love it! Sharing it on my FB page. Thanks for linking it up at Monday Funday!
carolyn ~ homework says
October 18, 2013 at 10:08 pmJust stunning! Thank you so much for sharing your fantastic project on The Inspiration Board at homework. I featured you today! Have a great weekend.
carolyn
homework &
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Shannon says
October 19, 2013 at 11:43 amThank you for the feature, Carolyn!
Abby @ Just a Girl and Her Blog says
October 20, 2013 at 8:52 pmOooh I LOVE this gorgeous fall table! And good for you for practicing– I do too! 😀 Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I popped over from Monday Funday– thanks for sharing!
~Abby =)
Shannon says
October 21, 2013 at 5:57 amI’m so glad I’m not the only one – I felt a little silly practicing a table setting!!!
Heather says
November 7, 2013 at 9:45 amLove your tablescape Shannon! I featured it here in my latest post for Bright Settings! You can see it here:http://www.brightsettings.com/BrightIdeas/eight-stylish-thanksgiving-tablescapes/ – have a great day – Heather