What is it about Thanksgiving that makes you want to set your best table? It's a special holiday where traditions are passed on and new traditions are created. I've never hosted Thanksgiving dinner, but I definitely plan to serve some of our familiar family dishes when I do. And I'll be honest, it's more fun for me to dream about how I'd dress my table than actually having to do all the cooking and the cleanup! I'd mix and match vintage and vintage-modern finds for a holiday table that tells a story. — Jen from The Haystack Needle
I'm obsessed with this concept from Greenhouse Design Studio. Their new web shop sells mixed sets of vintage china found in the U.S. and Central France. Just look at all those pretty patterns! I love the modern style of mix-and-match formal china on the table because I'm not much of matchy-matchy girl.
If I could only shop from one place, I'd love to scoop up Herriott Grace's entire web shop for my holiday table. But if I had to pick a current favorite, it would be this hand-cast porcelain dessert plate. It has such a pretty shape and comes in a creamy white glaze.
Every table needs some color, and I'm personally not a fan of the iconic orange-brown color combination for Thanksgiving. For me, this jade pitcher is perfection.
These vintage-inspired goblets look like they're straight out of a Parisian flea market. This time of year feels like the right time for a hefty goblet.
I never seem to have enough flatware when guests come over, but I like the idea of buying a lot of vintage silverware like these pieces. It's amazing that, with a point and click of your mouse, you can instantly shop for vintage forks, knives and spoons found in flea markets and estate sales across the country!
Vintage Red Transferware Dessert Plates and Bowls by Shaving Kit - $18.00 [ Link ]
Just a few pieces of vintage transferware would add some history to your table. I love this English Abbey pattern in red, and the scalloped edges are so sweet.
This linen table runner looks like it has been in your family for generations, but it's still a modern charmer for today. And how can you go wrong with simple stripes?
With those big holiday meals, you're always carrying dishes back and forth. This metal serving tray is practical and way more luxe-looking than its $30 price tag.
Vintage Le Creuset French Oven by ethanollie - $32.00 [ Link ]
I was delighted to stumble upon this vintage Le Creuset dutch oven — it's so much cheaper than a new piece! While it is missing its lid, I think it would be a perfect serving bowl. That blue color is a classic.
I remember the days when I hated all things gold. Now I can't get enough of it (when done right). These coffee spoons come in a matte gold finish. They're the perfect way to end a day of indulgence.
Fleur De Lys Serving Bowl, Square - $38.00 [ Link ]
The ruffles make this Fleur De Lys Serving Bowl so feminine and sweet. The white glaze and square shape make it practical — and turn your favorite sweet potatoes into the star of the table.
I'm a big fan of wooden serving utensils; they feel so much more special than plastic. These olivewood salad servers are so lovely. I just wish there were a faster (read: dishwasher-friendly) way to clean wood!
Brass Chambestick Vintage Candle Holders by Lolo Vintage - GBP 7.50 [ Link ]
Of all the candles in the land, tapers feel the most romantic to me. These vintage brass candlestick holders would be perfect for displaying some creamy white tapers. I also love how candlelight instantly makes a crowded table of people feel much more intimate.
Kate Aspen Topiary Place Card Holder - $19.99 [ Link ]
Thanksgiving has a way of turning anyone into a place card–using, centerpiece-creating hostess. My favorite way to formally create a seating arrangement is with some greens. These affordable mini topiaries are designed to hold place cards. They're so sweet!
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