“And you will say in that day:
“Give thanks to the Lord, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the peoples, proclaim that his name is exalted”
Isaiah 12:4
I love the warm and earthy colors of autumn and Thanksgiving…the pumpkin orange, fiery reds & golds, and earthy browns! It’s almost as if they open their arms and welcome you! But, every now and then, it’s nice to change things up a little.
A few weeks ago, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, I set a table using non-traditional colors and one of my all time favorites…leopard! At first glance, it may not seem like Thanksgiving, but keep looking…it is there.
As we approach this Thanksgiving, I want to encourage you all to look for God’s blessings. Look for them in what may seem like the mundane of your everyday living…the birds singing, leaves changing, and the smiles on the faces you love. God is often seen in the simplest, most unexpected places.
There is a certain elegance to a table setting without the use of a cloth or placemats!
The table runner is a sparkly gold scarf!
Would you believe I got an 8 place setting of this china for $30?
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As you know, I love a touch of leopard…
3 pumpkins grace the center of the table!
A pair of vintage candle sticks hold striped candles!
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Gold, white, and leopard, not your typical Autumn tablescape!
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“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold
in a setting of silver”
Proverbs 25:11
The Details:
China- The Longest Yard Sale
Gold flatware – Cambridge
Iced tea stemware – Horchow.com
Water glasses – vintage Fostoria
Gold chargers – Hobby Lobby (several years ago)
Napkins rings/place card holders – gifts
Leopard pumpkins – Hobby Lobby (last year)
Striped candles/gold scarf – TJ Maxx
Oh, Pam, what an elegant, stunning table. You were so right to keep the table without linens. I love your china (what a wonderful find!) and you’ve highlighted it perfectly. A beautiful setting for a holiday dinner. Bravo! Rosie @ The Magic Hutch
Rosie, you are just so sweet and kind with your comments! I certainly hope you are feeling better! Happy Thanksgiving!
It’s all so beautiful and perfectly lovely! I think it’s perfect for any occasion, Thanksgiving…Christmas…Valentine’s Day even. You can’t beat the simple elegance of gold. I love how your candle stripes mimic the gold band around the plates. Great choice! Leopard goes with anything, too.
Thanks, Kim! The neat thing is that the $30 set of dishes will work for any season!
My mouth flew open when I read you got the set of china for $30!!! What a bargain. It is beautiful and with the elegant napkins and your centerpiece it is stunning. Love the candles too. I was tempted to buy those leopard pumpkins. Like how you changed things up a little.
Bonnie, the dishes are truly a bargain because I can use them for any occasion and season! Always so good to hear from you! Blessings!
Love, Love, Love the leopard pumpkins! Beautiful table setting!
Tina, thank you so much and the best thing about the leopard pumpkins…I bought them at 80% off! Blessings!
Pam, I think your tablescape is most fitting for Thanksgiving – truly classy, not to mention elegant – and expertly put together. Bravo!
Rita
Rita, thanks so much! Wishing you a joy-filled Thanksgiving!
Another over the moon gorgeous table!….I do love the no placemats or tablecloth idea….and cannot believe you got those amazing dishes for $30!!!
Shirley, your comments are appreciated and encouraging! The dishes are a steal because I can use them for any season!
Beautiful Pam! You are the queen of tablescapes.
Pamela, what a very gracious remark…very kind! Wishing you a happy Thanksgiving!
Pam, you knocked it out of the park again this week! Love the touch of leopard!
Kathy, thanks for your gracious comments! Wishing you a lovely Thanksgiving!
So beautiful and elegant!
Thanks, Sandra! Wishing you a lovely weekend!
I love a bare wood table Pam, and yours is simply elegance at it’s best! Love the gold paired with leopard and the striped tapers~ sort of like a Thanksgiving meets Bohemian Safari! Fabulous!
Jenna
Jenna, I like Thanksgiving meets Bohemian Safari! Have a lovely weekend!
love your tablet setting for Thanksgiving – super cute!
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Thanks, Tianna! Happy Thanksgiving!
Not typical, but a fun twist! Love the leopard pumpkins and the striped candles. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Always love sharing, Jann!
Perfect tablescape for Thanksgiving! Love the colour scheme and the leopard pumpkins. Can’t believe you got that fantastic dishware for such a good price! Since our Thanksgiving here in Canada is long past, I’d love to be invited to your table. 🙂 Hope you have a wonderful holiday!
Just realized you have already celebrated Thanksgiving! Thanks, Lori!
Just found your blog and love it. Your table is positively gorgeous!
Katie, glad you discovered my blog and now I get to discover yours! Thanks!
Such an elegant table setting Pam…thank you so much for sharing at SYS. Wishing you a very blessed Thanksgiving!
XO Barbara
Barbara, I love to share at SYS! Blessings and Happy Thanksgiving!
Always a pleasure visiting; just beautiful!
Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!
Blessings,
Cindy
Love sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY, Cindy!
I love looking at people’s tablescapes. I imagine what their Thanksgiving will be like as they gather around the beautiful setting; the fellowship and laughter that will be had.
Thank you so much for bringing us into your Thanksgiving. 🙂
Karen, thanks for your sweet comments! I love Thanksgiving and preparing for my family! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
Pam, This may not be exactly typical Thanksgiving decor but I think it is timeless, with the elegant gold-rimmed plates and the crystal! And those leopard pumpkins — I have a sister who would be swooning on the floor at the site of them! Personally, I’m drooling over those window treatments in the background. Everything thing here is Beautiful! Linda
Thank you Linda, I have enjoyed leopard print for years, it works with everything even Thanksgiving! Have a joy-filled week!
Wherever did you find leopard pumpkins or did you make them? They are wonderful. You have to know I love the way you manipulated the cloth in the center as I think few things should lay flat. Beautiful table via a most talented lady.
Linda, the leopard pumpkins came from Hobby Lobby at 50% off. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving week!
Man, I’ve always wanted to attend The Longest Yardsale…$30.00 for your gorgeous china…Wow! Love the unexpected use of the famous Autumnal Leopard! Your choice of scriptures are appropriate and welcome. Happy Thanksgiving, and thanks for inviting us to your lovely table. Cherry Kay
Thanks for visiting, Cherry Kay. Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving!