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    Thanksgiving Table Setting for Two

    Published: Nov 24, 2014 · Modified: Mar 25, 2020 by Whitney Reist · This post may contain affiliate links |

    I'm starting to discover that if I'm going to put effort into anything that I need to document it in some way. You know, like if you really take time to put a cute outfit and hairdo together for date night, a picture should probably be taken! Or if you spend 3 hours in the kitchen preparing a fancy Sunday dinner, someone should take a picture of the finished product. I love looking back on memories preserved in the form of a photo, Facebook album with good picture descriptions, or a homemade scrapbook. These preserved memories usually serve to comfort me in the midst of change or give me inspiration when my creative well has run dry.

    Thanksgiving Place Setting
    With this table setting, I tied leftover herbs to a napkin with kitchen twine. This is a great way to add a fresh element to your table, and the smell of rosemary will make everyone's mouth water in anticipation of the big meal!

    Unfortunately, I don't do a very good job documenting my life. So many fun dates with Ryan, girl outings with my mom and sisters, or movie dates with my best friends in Dallas do not have pictures associated with them to help me remember those good times. Dinners I've put hours of work into only exist in my memory. I'm getting better at it thought - that's part of what this blog is for, actually! This year has brought a lot of change my way, but documenting memories with my family, trips back to Dallas, and getaways with Ryan has proved to be a great source of comfort to me because it's helped me to be more aware of my gratitude for those special people and special moments.

    Thanksgiving Table 2014-2
    To match the pumpkin theme of my table centerpiece, I used a pumpkin-shaped cookie cutter to trace a pumpkin onto a brown paper grocery bag. I cut out the shapes and used them as a place setting tag. The tags are tied onto the napkin with leftover kitchen twine for a rustic feel.

    So to keep more memories so that I can learn from them, be comforted by them, and be grateful for them, I'm going to do my best to document our Thanksgiving 2014 on the blog. To be honest, Thanksgiving this year is going to be unlike any Thanksgiving I've ever had before. Ryan's going to be traveling with the football team on Thursday and Friday, and since we are already spending a crazy amount to visit TX and VA family in January, I was planning to just spend the holiday week hanging out and working on blog projects. That's not a bad thing, but a lot of times I use Ryan's absence with football travel and games as an excuse to get lost in my self-imposed to-do list and forget about my need to be around people and build relationships.

    Table Centerpiece
    This round white serving platter from Pottery Barn has been one of my favorite serveware pieces because of it's versatility. I haven't been feeding enough people to use it for serving food yet, so I've used it mostly to showcase vases, candles and fruit for centerpieces.

    I'm really thankful to tell you that a sweet coworker and friend at my part-time job has invited me to her house for Thanksgiving. I was hesitant to agree at first, mostly because I was intent on getting lost in my to-do list, and I was sad that Ryan wouldn't be around to go with me. But I'm going to go and have a great time and put effort into making new friends. Ryan and I will celebrate on Saturday when he gets back, and I'm going to do my best to make it special for him since he'll be working with the team all week.

    Canon EOS 7D-4
    I love the way antique mercury glass (pumpkin, candleholders) looks against the grain of a rustic wooden table. The glass lends an elegant and sophisticated feel to the wood without being overly formal.

    I'm planning on keeping things pretty simple, but am excited about setting our table with some of the prettied we got as wedding presents that I haven't been able to use yet. When I put together our wedding registry, I tried to be really thoughtful about choosing simple, classic pieces that could be embellished over the years and look good with many different decorating schemes. Honestly, I kept saying to myself "what would Ina Garten put on her wedding registry?" When it comes to kitchen and table decor, Ina is my style icon. I love the way she keeps things simple and elegant so that the food can be the star. We have been really happy these simple, classic and rustic table decor pieces thus far and I look forward to creating new looks with them for years to come!

    Canon EOS 7D-6

    Shop this look:

    Plates and round platter: Pottery Barn Gabriella Dinnerware Collection

    Chargers: Round Rattan Chargers in Brown from Pier One Imports

    Silverware: Katherine Flatware from Pottery Barn

    Tumblers: Cafe Glassware from Pottery Barn in Amber

    Table runner: Pottery Barn Classic Linen Table Runner in Flax

    Candle holders: Potter Barn Antique Mercury Glass Holders

    Pumpkin: Tuesday Morning

    Table scatter: Home Goods

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    1. Helene says

      November 26, 2014 at 1:02 pm

      Oh my goodness whitney! this is stunning!!

      Reply
      • Whitney Reist says

        December 01, 2014 at 11:06 am

        Hey thanks, Helene! Been following your T-giving in NM on Insta - what a great idea! Looks like ya'll are having a great time!

    2. Dawn says

      November 26, 2014 at 6:41 am

      Love your table setting. Very elegant and simple, inviting and relaxed! Makes me miss you sooooo much but I am thankful for your great attitude and your spirit of gratitude! Thanking The Lord for how He has blessed my life with you! Happy Thanksgiving!

      Reply
      • Whitney Reist says

        December 01, 2014 at 11:05 am

        Aww thanks, Mom 🙂

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