Thanksgiving Table Decorations

Thanksgiving Table Decorations to Dress the Table for the Feast

If you're hosting a Thanksgiving dinner for family and friends, the table will be the focal point of the party. Thanksgiving table decorations like harvest candles, pumpkin baskets, and autumn leaf shaped confetti are inexpensive but expressive table accessories that help to set the mood and tone for the gathering.

They quickly set the scene with their autumn hues and faux fall foliage, dressing up not only the dinner table but shelves, window ledges, coffee table tops, and any other flat surface that needs a splash of earth tones mixed with brilliant color. Once centerpieces, baskets, and other large Thanksgiving table decorations are in place, leaf-shaped confetti and amber-toned gem scatters add a striking but elegant finishing touch.

Gem scatters are among the most versatile table decorations. The name suggests their use — they're meant to be strewn around table centerpieces, scattered around place settings, or placed wherever your table display needs a glistening accent. Party City's glass gem scatters give you a choice of color, cut, and "gem" size in packages ranging from small to party-sized bags.

Placemats seem to be an obvious choice but are sometimes overlooked in Thanksgiving table arrangements. They shouldn't be. Not only do they help coordinate your color scheme, they also protect table tops and offer a clean surface for plates, napkins, and cutlery. Leaf-shaped vinyl placemats are durable, reusable, and easy to clean, while affordable disposable paper placements offer an extra-large count for large gatherings.

Happy Thanksgiving and happy feasting!