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Thanksgiving Decor for Your Table

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Thanksgiving Decor Ideas for Your Table | Gil’s Elegant Catering

The air is crisp and the leaves are changing and it just makes us want to bust out the decorations! Here are some decor ideas for your Thanksgiving affair that’s sure to add some flair:

Pumpkins & Gourds

Pumpkins and gourds scream fall and and we are loving the look they take on when the are spray painted festive colors and scattered across the table runner with a little greenery and some red berries. Want to go less traditional? Take your pumpkin and carve out your pumpkin’s insides, fill it with dirt, and plant a succulent garden. Make them the centerpiece of your table–as an added bonus they’ll last all season.

Personalized Place-settings

Want to make your guests feel extra special? Create personalized place settings for each guest. Whether it’s writing their name on a gold spray-painted leaf in beautiful calligraphy or having the silverware wrapped in a belly band with the person’s name your thankful to have at your table.

Thankfulness Game

Place customized sheets of paper on top of each place-setting that have a blank list to fill in. Then play the game while having dinner and see who can come up with things to be thankful for that are not on everyone else’s list. The person who has the most unique list wins.

Butcher Paper

Butcher paper is the latest trend in creating a runner for your table. Butcher paper’s neutral tones make it so versatile for styling and eco friendly. Add some greenery and candles and you’re good to go. A different approach would be to cover the whole table and draw each place setting in white or black ink. As a fun activity for your guests, they can write what they are thankful for on the paper near their seat.

 

Thanksgiving Appetizer Ideas

Thanksgiving Appetizer Ideas

Thanksgiving Appetizer Ideas

Not sure what to feed your guests while they wait for the main dish? Don’t worry, we consulted our experts here to bring you several appetizer ideas that are sure to be a hit.

Caramel Apple Pie Squares

These treats are simple to make, but oh so delicious. Simply roll out crescent rolls. Top with a single layer of brown sugar, top with apples distributing evenly, then sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top. Drizzle caramel on top. Bake until golden.

Irish Potato Bites

Nothing is more fun to eat than bite sized treats. To make these boil small red potatoes until they are fork tender. Cut in half and scoop out the inside and save the potato centers. Mix the potato centers with  cheddar cheese, diced ham, and melted butter and add to the potato halves. Bake again till the cheese is melted, and you will have a oh so tasty bite sized treat. Serve with a dollop of sour cream and garnish with finely chopped chives. 

Cranberry Barbecue Meatballs

Add sweet and tangy flavors to meatballs for one delightful appetizer. To create your sauce mix cranberry sauce, cocktail sauce, a little brown sugar, barbecue sauce, and water and dip your homemade meatballs in these scrumptious sauce. Then let slow cook for a couple hours to let the flavors blend. To make finger-food friendly add a toothpick for ease of eating.

Harvest Pumpkin Soup

Serve up a hearty bowl of pumpkin soup to get your guests in the Thanksgiving mood. Start with a large pot and melt the butter then add potato and onion. Next add chicken broth and bring to a boil and then stir in pumpkin–purée mixture until smooth. Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste. Stir in cream and you’re ready to serve.