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Home » How to set the easiest Thanksgiving table ever!

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How to set the easiest Thanksgiving table ever!

I have figured out a way to set the easiest Thanksgiving table ever! Using only white dinner plates, gold goblets, white napkins, a simple runner, gold flatware. Plus things from my yard for the centerpiece!

You don’t have to spend a lot of money to create a pretty tablescape for Thanksgiving. #forthewin

If you like this Thanksgiving tablescape you will love my newest outdoor Thanksgiving tablescape that you can see here.

How to set the easiest Thanksgiving table ever! Karins Kottage

Don’t get me wrong I have often set a little more elaborate Thanksgiving tables before. This table I did using old book pages for the centerpiece and chargers. For this table I used lots of real pumpkins for the centerpiece. To mix it up a bit I did this one outside.

It is always fun to create something pretty and special for Thanksgiving.

Easiest Thanksgiving table ever

How to set the easiest Thanksgiving table ever! Karins Kottage

I call this the easiest Thanksgiving table ever is because I didn’t use any chargers or placemats. No salad plates or extra silverware.

It only took me about 20 minutes to set this table from start to finish. Even with the help from my 3 year old granddaughter 😉

Start with a neutral table runner

Hand held steamer for Thanksgiving table runner. Karins Kottage

I bought this linen neutral table runner on clearance at Downeast Home.

I found a similar one here for you.

Because it is linen I needed to use my hand held steamer on it to get rid of the wrinkles.

By the way this is such a great little gadget to travel with as well!

Create the easiest Thanksgiving Centerpiece

Dried hydrangeas for THanksgiving table centerpiece. Karins Kottage

To create my centerpiece, I went outside into my yard to gather cuttings of all kinds.

I snipped some dried hydrangeas, branches with pretty fall leaves, fresh herbs and even some dried onion flowers!

Layering them down the center of the table runner and placing two large candle holders completed the centerpiece.

Quick and easy Thanksgiving centerpiece- Karins Kottage

I mean really could it be any easier?

Easiest Thanksgiving table place settings

Only using white dinner plates on the table with no placemats or chargers makes cleanup up easier too!

To bring in a little sparkle, I added my gold bubble glass goblets and gold flatware. I have had both of these for quite a few years now.

Remember when I used them for these tablescapes? St Patricks Day Table here and my awesome outdoor romantic table here.

I decided not to bring out any extra salad plates. But I might bring out these fall leaf plates for dessert.

Thanksgiving napkin rings

Easy Thanksgiving Napkin ring

If you have followed me for any length of time you know I love me some napkin rings. They are like jewelry for an outfit. They bring in that little extra something.

This time I am going ala natural! Using twine, fresh herbs and a dried onion flower.

I have tons of these pretty delicate creamy onion flowers in my garden.

They look so sweet next the fresh herbs on the napkin tied with twine.

How to set the easiest Thanksgiving table ever completed

How to set the easiest Thanksgiving table ever!  Karins Kottage #Thanksgivingtable
simple easy Thanksgiving Tablescape Karins Kottage
How to set the easiest Thanksgiving table ever! Karins Kottage

Hope my idea of the easiest Thanksgiving tablescape helps you out this holiday season!

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  1. Cindy Rust says

    November 7, 2022 at 10:21 am

    I’m excited to tell you this post will be featured in this week’s Tuesday Turn About Link party! Thanks for joining and I hope to see you this week! Pinned 🙂

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    • Karins Kottage says

      November 7, 2022 at 12:52 pm

      Thank you so much Cindy! I am so excited to be highlighted, you made my day!

      Hugs,
      Karin

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  2. Cindy Rust says

    November 26, 2021 at 8:03 pm

    The gold and the neutral linens are so pretty together. Sometimes the simplest designs are the best 😊 Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving Day!

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    • Karins Kottage says

      November 29, 2021 at 9:26 am

      Thank you Cindy! I actually brought all of the centerpiece dried items and the runner up to Park City with me and used it up there for our family Thanksgiving dinner. I just put everything in a bag and it was so easy to reset the entire tablescape up there. Thank you so much for your comments!

      Karin

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  3. Carol says

    November 18, 2021 at 4:24 pm

    Gorgeous! I love that you used trimmings from your yard to provide the earthy elegance of your table. I am inspired!

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    • Karins Kottage says

      November 19, 2021 at 9:38 am

      Thank you soo much my friend! I try to come up with very inexpensive ways to create a holiday table I am so happy it has inspired you!

      Hugs,
      Karin

      Reply
  4. Kini says

    November 18, 2021 at 2:17 pm

    This is so simple and beautiful. I love the dried hydrangeas and the amber goblets. Love this tablescape.

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    • Karins Kottage says

      November 19, 2021 at 9:40 am

      Thank you Kini! I too love the colors this time of year and they look so pretty on the table! Thank you for stopping by!

      Hugs,
      Karin

      Reply

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