How to Set a Pretty Thanksgiving Table on a Budget
Sharing simple ideas to set a beautiful, budget-friendly Thanksgiving table using garland and neutral colors and textures.
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Welcome!
Hello and Welcome to My Family Thyme!
Today I am so happy to welcome you as part of the Grateful Gatherings Thanksgiving Hop hosted by my talented friend, Laura of Decor to Adore. A big thank you to Laura for organizing and hosting this beautiful gathering of Thanksgiving inspiration!
If you are coming over from Angie of Postcards from the Ridge, I am so happy you’re here! I love Angie’s classic style and always leave her blog feeling inspired.
I’m Lynne, a lifelong Connecticut girl. I’m a wife, mom, and kindergarten teacher by day and a home decor enthusiast by night. My Family Thyme is my creative outlet where I share budget-friendly crafts and projects, fun decor ideas, and easy recipes.
I love to set a pretty table, especially for the holidays, but I like to keep it simple and budget-friendly. Seasonal decor doesn’t have to be elaborate or expensive to be beautiful. You just need basic neutral linens, your favorite dishes, and some natural colors and textures.
The Centerpiece
To create a simple centerpiece, I started with a classic pine garland that I use for my holiday decor. I laid it in the shape of the letter s on top of this neutral runner that I had used in my early fall dining room. To it, I added some artificial boxwood, a few pine cones and artificial white pumpkins. Of course, you can use fresh boxwood and real pumpkins, but I chose to use what I had on hand.
Keeping a centerpiece low makes the table feel open and inviting. It encourages conversation as I want my guests to linger and enjoy the time together.
Dried orange slices add natural color and texture and are so easy to make. Just slice and orange, place the slices on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and bake at 200 degrees for about 2 1/2 – 3 hours, flipping the oranges about halfway through the baking time.
Thanksgiving Table Place Settings
These round jute placemats are my go-to placemats all year long. They are classic, neutral, and add a lovely texture. I layered simple gold-colored chargers from Dollar Tree and my favorite everyday White Nantucket dishes.
For a place card, I tied on a simple gold ribbon to these artificial white pumpkins and then added Dollar Tree tags that I personalized, using my Cricut.
My grandmother’s silverware and crystal goblets that were a wedding gift make each place setting a little extra special.
Shop the Thanksgiving Table
Thank you so much for visiting today! Now, be sure to head over to visit my creative and talented friend Marty of A Stroll Thru Life. She is sharing more ideas for adding beautiful Thanksgiving touches to your home.
If you have any questions about anything, please feel free to reach out to me. I would love to connect with you on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, or here on the blog!
What a beautiful Thanksgiving table. I especially love the pumpkin place cards. It just makes my heart smile. Blessings to you.
I love your table. Your centerpiece is so pretty and I love that you used a garland and then added to it. I am stealing that idea for future tables. The place cards are perfect using the little pumpkins and a pretty tag tied with such a lovely ribbon. Beautiful table.
Lynne, your table is absolutely gorgeous. I love how you personalized each place setting. The soft shades are so soothing and welcoming. Thank you so much for joining in. Happy Thanksgiving!
Such a pretty table, Lynne!! I love how budget-friendly it is yet still so elegant!! Happy Thanksgiving!
Love this elegant tablescape so much, Lynne! It really feels like the perfect way to bridge the gap between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Plus, I love how you used heirloom family pieces too. The silverware and goblets are gorgeous. Hope you and your family have the most amazing celebration, CoCo
So beautiful Lynne, love those wonderful basket weave placesettings and the baby boos with a nametag. This is so elegant, yet casual and your centerpiece garland is the perfect “centerpiece: with the beautiful candlesticks. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving week!
Your table is so pretty. Love the pumpkins on and name tags. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Lynne, your table is beautiful! I love all the little details! Happy Thanksgiving!
Your table is so elegant and pretty! Looks so high end and so inspiring on a budget. Love the tags on the pumpkins.
Such a pretty table. I just love it, especially your grandmother’s contributions.
What an elegant, classic table! Love the evergreen garland with the orange slices and the touches of gold. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family!
Your Thanksgiving table looks lovely Lynne. I love the soft colors with the splash of fresh orange slices. And your name cards so are lovely, looks like I need to get my Cricut out of the closet soon.
The first beautiful thing I noticed was the cloth napkins. They work perfectly with your wall color and table! Love everything about this table. Especially the garland with the orange slices. I never think to do that but always enjoy seeing that combo. Hope you have a magnificent Thanksgiving Lynne!
Lynne, your elegant tablescape has all my favorites! I love the simple white pumpkins with the black name tags. Setting the table with sentimental family pieces always pulls at my heart. Hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving!