Ahh!! I can’t believe it’s November already! While we’ve already celebrated Thanksgiving up in Canada, I know that most of you in the states are now just starting to plan for your big holiday and collect ideas for this year’s celebrations. Hopefully these 10 Minute Thanksgiving Decorating Projects – and free printable Thanksgiving place cards – will help you create the perfect setting!
You can find more beautiful Thanksgiving ideas from some of my blogging friends at the end of the post, but I’m going to start with my Thanksgiving tablescape and these simple free printable Thanksgiving place cards. They’re such an easy way to personalize your table!
While I love all of the elaborate tablescape designs, I kept ours fairly basic so there was lots of room left for the food! I used some orange napkins for a seasonal punch of color and some pretty copper napkin rings that I found in the dollar section of Target.
I created a pretty Thanksgiving display on our side table along with some candles. {You can find the rustic wooden sign tutorial HERE}. It adds some warmth to the room without taking up any of the much needed table space. Food is much more important. 🙂
I also used my free printable chalkboard menu from a couple of years ago to write out the evening’s dinner menu. They can also be printed smaller to use at each place setting, but I just made one print up this year and placed it on a clipboard stand.
The place cards were the finishing touch to the table and I designed them to match this fall printable that I created last year. I have a larger version in a frame hanging beside our buffet and hutch this year.
Free Printable Place Cards
To create your place cards, just download the printable, print them out onto thicker 8 1/2 x 11 paper, trim with a paper cutter {or scissors!}, and fold. I have designed them so the back of the card is slightly shorter than the front. This allows them to lean back slightly to prevent them from falling forward. Trim each place card, right below the leaves on the bottom and they should line up pretty well.
I hope you enjoy them!
For more gorgeous Thanksgiving decorating ideas, check out these posts from some of my amazing friends.
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Summer says
Beautiful styling! Love the print ♥
Jenn Lifford says
Thanks so much Summer!
Kristi says
Oh my goodness! SO sweet! What a lovely Thanksgiving table!!!
Jenn Lifford says
Thanks so much Kristi!
Loribeth says
Perfect timing! I’m hosting Thanksgiving this year since we finally moved into a house that’s large enough to accommodate more than two people!!!
Jenn Lifford says
Oh, first Thanksgivings are always so fun! I hope you have a wonderful celebration in your new home!
Karyl says
What a beautiful tablescape! And I love the name tags. Very nicely done
Jenn Lifford says
Thanks so much!!
angie says
love your decor a bit rustic with so much color simply beautiful
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Jenn Lifford says
Thanks so much Angie!
Renee says
Thanks for the printable. Your tablescape looks lovely! I agree the food is very important:-) However your decor looks stunning!
Jenn Lifford says
Thanks Renee!
randi says
What a lovely table! It’s so inviting!
Thank you for linking up at our Home Matters Link Party!
Have a lovely evening,
Randi 🙂
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Jenn Lifford says
Thanks so much Randi! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Karen says
Where did you find the table runner? Your setting is just beautiful.
Jenn Lifford says
It’s from Home Sense {Home Goods in the States}. They always seem to have a huge stock at really reasonable prices. 🙂
Theresa @DearCreatives says
So pretty & love the printable. Thanks for joining the #InspirationSpotlight party. Shared
Cathy Lawdanski says
Lovely table – and your menu sounds delicious!
Zaleina says
What a beautiful room – your color scheme is breathtaking! I also love your rustic clipboard – it’s so versatile. I would put a menu up everyday! Nuggets of chicken, roasted potato sticks, tomato dipping sauce, autumn vegetable medley….with chilled apple tea. LOL!
Jenn Lifford says
lol! If only someone would cook it all for me. 🙂
Jerri says
You have so many cute things! Great room. Thanks for linking up for Friday Favorites. I’m featuring you this week.
Jenn Lifford says
Thanks so much Jerri! Have a great week!
Emily says
Your table is really pretty! I love the orange & neutrals mixed together! Thanks for sharing with Merry Monday.
Jenn Lifford says
Thanks so much Emily! I appreciate you hosting!
Jenny says
Beautiful table- I like all the white pumpkins and the pops of color. Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday
Emily says
All of your Fall and Thanksgiving decor looks so pretty! I really love how you styled your table centerpiece in the dough bowl. Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday; I’m going to include your table centerpiece in my Party Features this coming week.
Sam - Raggedy Bits says
What a beautiful spot to gather and enjoy Thanksgiving! Love the beautiful Autumn tones!
Thank you so much for sharing your gorgeous tablescape and printable with us over at Waste Not Wednesday!
Sherry says
Beautiful and the menu looks delicious! Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home!
Amber Ferguson says
Beautiful and inspiring ideas as always! Thanks so much for sharing at TFT. I am featuring you at today’s party!
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Have a great day!
kendell says
Thanks for sharing – it is appreciated