Thanksgiving is coming up which means now is the time to start brainstorming ways to make your holiday one for the record books. If you’re hosting the holidays at your house then you’re going to need some inspiration. From decorations and table settings to delicious dishes, here are some ideas we found online that are not only easy, they fun!
An unforgettable day starts with setting the mood the moment your guests walk in the door…
1. Pumpkin Topiaries and Corn Stalks for an Autumn Porch
Step by step how to transform your porch.
2. Craft your own Pumpkin Vases
Any shape, any size, any flower, everywhere in or around your home! We got this idea from Frugal Flourish.
Now it’s time to make the indoors unforgettable as well…
3. Set up a Prim and Perfect Food Station
Setting up a coordinated food table like this one is a piece of cake when you have the right tools. Get all the free printable decorations for this here.
4. Create a Pumpkin Diorama
A pumpkin diorama like this one from Sweet Paul is a fun and quirky way to celebrate. Who said pumpkin carving is just for Halloween?
5. Burlap Place Settings to Brighten up the Table
Simple, easy and you can personalize them. Step by step instructions here.
6. Or These Rosemary Wreaths
You can also save this one for Christmas! Source Weddingomania.com
7. If You’re Feeling Handy, Try This Rustic Planter Box Centerpiece
Made from old pallet boards, can fill it this rustic masterpiece with fruit, leaves, or any fall decor you already have! DIY instructions for this brought to you by The Pin Junkie.
8. Use Pumpkins as Candleholders
Click here for a list of materials and quick directions.
And of course you’ll need some delicious food! After all, unfasten-the-top-button good food is what Thanksgiving is all about.
9. Mini Pumpkin Pies. The best things come in bit-sized packages after all!
Quick and easy to make with just refrigerated pie crusts! From Home is Where the Boat is.
10. Cranberry Orange Quinoa Salad
The beautiful colors are another decoration to brighten up your table! Here’s the recipe.
11. Cheesy Garlic Pull-apart Bread… It’s a Must.
This tastes even better than it looks. Do yourself a favor a try out this recipe this year!
12. Pear and Blue Cheese Brussels Sprouts
Because the fruit makes it fancy (not to mention irresistible!). Recipe from The Cookie Rookie.
13. Pumpkin Hummas with Cinamon Baked Tortilla Chips
It’s the perfect guilt-free snack for everyone to enjoy! Get the recipe here.
And the grand finale to make your Thanksgiving truly unforgettable…
14. Have a Personalized Leftover Station
Everything you need for guests to pack up the goods and super cute free printable labels so they remember just how classy you really are. You can find it all at kojo-designs.com.
For more holiday ideas check out the First Team Thanksgiving Pinterest board!
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