Whether your Thanksgiving traditions feature a formal, candlelit dinner table or a relaxed afternoon with football and feasting (or even somewhere in between), use a few of our holiday tips to help style a festive Thanksgiving table that is just right for you and yours.
- Roll out craft paper for a simple, neutral runner or tablecloth. Decorate it yourself or invite guests to write messages–perfect for a kids’ table!

Brown Kraft Paper Jumbo Roll 17.75” x 1200” (100ft)
- Brighten the mood with a little sparkle! Weave a strand of battery-powered LED fairy lights through some greenery centerpieces and accent with touches of gold to add drama and style to your Thanksgiving table.
[6-Pack] 7Feet Fairy String Lights 20 Micro Starry LEDs, Batteries Included
- Incorporate organic elements (like seasonal gourds and foliage) along with natural textures (like burlap) for a clean, classic look. Glowing flameless candles in simple lanterns can also make your table look festive without feeling too stuffy or overly fancy.
Toopify Artificial Pumpkins and Gourds, 13PCS
Elements Decorative Classic Metal Lantern with LED Candle, 12-Inch, Grey
HANZIM Flameless Candles Battery Operated Candles 4″ 5″ 6″ 7″ 8″ 9″ Set of 9 Ivory
Burlap Table Runners – 12 Inch Wide X 10 Yards Long
- Create super simple homemade place cards by tying name tags to sprig of herbs or mini pumpkins with a little twine. It’s all in the details!
SallyFashion 200pcs Kraft Paper Gift Tags with Free 200 Root Natural Jute Twine
Greentime 8 Pack Artificial Greenery Stems Faux 13 Inches Greenery
- Prefer a more contemporary, eclectic look for your table? Keep your color scheme simple and bold. These beautiful black and white prints offer a beautiful modern contrast to gold accents.
Bico Black and White Plaid Dinner Plates, Ceramic, Set of 4
Jaliyah Faux Leather 15″ Placemat (Set of 4)
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