It is time for this month’s Pinterest Challenge. I am so excited to join the Thanksgiving Place Setting Pinterest Challenge with these creative women! This challenge was the motivation I needed to plan my Thanksgiving place settings in advance.
Thanksgiving Place Setting Challenge
Now, it is time for all of you to see how one inspirational photo can generate so many ideas. Hopefully, this leaves you with some ideas and help you plan your Thanksgiving table in advance. And, if you are stopping by from First Day of Home, welcome to Everyday Edits.
Our inspiration for the Thanksgiving Place Setting Pinterest Challenge came from Lindsey Brunk and her blog post. You will want to check out the full place setting details and photos here.
I loved the dark and stormy backdrop to her gorgeous, simple place setting. The muted colors were warm, the greenery centered the table and the silverware popped off the dark chargers and table linens.
The Thanksgiving place setting challenge was what I needed to get ahead of the holidays. This year, we host Thanksgiving and with a guest list of twenty. I want an easy, table setting.
With an equal number of children and adults I want to keep my table settings simple, festive and kid-friendly.
Thanksgiving Place Setting
With our kitchen demo running over budget, I did not want to spend money to create 20 place settings.
Taking elements from Lindsey’s table setting, I created a place setting with textured layers and color.
Adding one layer at a time turned an ordinary salad and dinner plate into a family friendly and pretty seasonal place setting.
Layers
I began with brown craft paper for a table runner. It was an easy way to protect the table and give the table an earthy, organic feel.
The added bonus was kraft paper makes for easy cleanup.
I loved Lindsey’s chargers.
Last fall, I purchased these galvanized chargers on a visit to see my sister in Knoxville.
I think galvanized chargers are a southern thing, but this Colorado girl loves them.
My favorite set of plates were from World Market. They were a Pottery Barn knockoff find a few years ago.
And, like my galvanized chargers, the dinner plates work year round.
I used cotton gingham napkins I found online this summer. Usually, I think of gingham as a summer pattern, but I loved the contrast between the blue and orange pumpkins.
I tucked a paper napkin as a safety net for spills and sticky fingers.
And, I added a pumpkin to each plate with a note to pumpkin up.
And, finally we splurged on new pewter silverware. The pewter finish has an understated vibe.
I loved Lindsey’s silverware! We purchased our everyday silverware 20 years ago when we moved to Columbus, Ohio.
We moved to Columbus with two children and returned a few years later with one more.
With the place setting done, I turned my attention to the table. And, the limited real estate remaining on the table.
I loved how Lindsey added a floral arrangement to the center of her table.
With my solid wood dining room table, I used this repurposed centerpiece to add some much needed greenery.
For this place setting, I used my upcycled Anthropology candle jars and added new votives. The glass painted pumpkins are oversized votives too.
Thanksgiving Place Setting Pinterest Challenge
This Pinterest challenge reminded me how just a few small changes can turn one inspirational photo into something that fits your life and style.
I can hardly wait to set my Thanksgving place settings for two tables this year!
Please check out the other bloggers and their Thanksgiving place settings. This was such a fun challenge! Thank you Cindy for the invite! You can check out her place setting challenge here.
ENJOY AND HAPPY FALL DECORATING FRIENDS!

Oh I so love the table! The blue gingham paired with orange is just gorgeous.
thank you laura for your sweet comment!
I love, love, love your pretty table setting and of course I always enjoy your amazing photos.
Your table looks fabulous, Laura! The galvanized chargers that you have are unique and they look great with your white dishes, blue and white checked napkin, and the orange pumpkin at each place setting. I love the tag that you added to the pumpkins. I also love how you tied a bit of berries around your silverware. It looks so nice and adds some color to the silverware and white napkin combination. Good luck with hosting 20 people for Thanksgiving!
Laura your table is beautiful. I love the dishes, napkins and those cute place cards. I bet your family and friends will enjoy sitting around the table come Thanksgiving. You have set a beautiful Thanksgiving table. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
I like how you kept your table setting kid friendly. I think so many times we totally forget about that! You color choices are so cute as are the printouts and the way your tied up your flatware. Great job! Glad you could join in. Happy Fall!
I LOVE those chargers… and the colors give a simple and casual look that is sure to please this Thanksgiving, Laura! Lovely tablescape all the way around! Love hopping with you… and pinned!
Hi Laura! Your table setting really pops with its vibrant colors! That combination of the blue gingham and orange pumpkins immediately caught my eye. I love those galvanized chargers, too! It all works together in perfect harmony.
Love your new pewterware, Laura! It’s nice to get some new tableware every once in a while. And I love how you styled your table. I’m sure you’ll have a fun time decorating your tables for your family this year and they will look so pretty with the blue checks popping out!!!
Happy fall to you,
Barb ??
Looks so festive and ready for the holiday!
I love the brown kraft paper as your tablecloth, Laura. Just sets off all the colors and elements beautifully. And so practical, too. I always forget about that option; thanks for the reminder! Love the combo you put together here!
What a cute, cute , cute place setting! I adore the use of the blue and white check napkins with it all.
Love the colors, I would enjoy sitting down and eating at that table! Thanks so much for sharing your talent with us at the Creative Muster. Looking forward to seeing what you’ll be sharing next week. Pinning!
Robin?