Easy Thankgiving Table Setting Ideas

I know Thanksgiving is just around the corner, but it is not too late to get creative with your tablescape. Here are a few inspirational finds to get you started.

I love this table setting from Southern Living. Mixing the rustic with the refined in this outdoor setting is so inviting. On a perfect fall day bring the good china out to create a table like this one. This simple centerpiece is made with a few floral stems and leaves from the yard. Simply arranged on a platter - just lovely!

One of my favorite magazine has been Victoria. The magazine was just getting its start as I was planning my wedding back in the late 80's. I saved every issue for awhile because the photography was so beautiful and they had such a romantic feel. I one day had to part with them knowing I could not keep them forever. Here are some lovely Thanksgiving ideas from Victoria.

Ladies Home Journal has many nice Thanksgiving ideas. I love the small clay plots as Pilgrim hats - fun for the kids to make. Pumpkin Patch recipe here.

This apple cider looks so inviting with a slice of apple on top and a cinnamon stick tucked in the side. The recipe is below from Ladies Home Journal.

Spiced Hot Apple Cider

Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 10 minutes Start to Finish: 20 minutes

Ingredients
1 quart unfiltered apple cider
3 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks, plus additional for garnish
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
8 (1/4-inch-thick) apple slices, seeds removed, for garnish
Directions
1. Bring cider, cinnamon sticks, and pumpkin spice to a simmer in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Pour hot cider into mugs and top with apple slices and cinnamon sticks. Makes 8 servings.