Table Dressings At Thanksgiving, guests spend more time at the table than any other holiday. If the dining table is your focal point, you'll want to create a lasting impression. Linens provide the backdrop for your harvest table. For a casual setting, try a tablecloth or a runner of woven, textured cloth with solid or print napkins. Vintage table linens can be elegant or informal, depending on the choice of fabrics. Antique runners, tablecloths and napkins add a touch of nostalgia and intimacy, particularly when they hold sentimental value for the family. Centerpieces such as a basket filled with flowers is less formal looking than a pedestal bouquet with candles. Whether you choose a dramatic cornucopia filled with dried materials or a more traditional Thanksgiving centerpiece of fresh flowers , your centerpiece should command the most attention at your table. Stemware, flatware and place settings vary dramatically. Delicate crystal, bone china and sterling silver make a very formal statement. For a more relaxed rustic table, choose sturdy ceramic or stoneware dishes, heavy glass goblets, hardwood bowls and simple flatware. more decorating ideas

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