I’m in full “planning for Thanksgiving” mode. This year my sister and her family will be joining us from Utah! I had plenty of time to plan, then a quick unexpected trip to Disney Land has been thrown in for this weekend. I feel behind already. Poor me.
Planning for Thanksgiving
If you like decorating and could use a $100 gift card to purchase some cool holiday decor……..keep reading.
I’ve partnered up with Kirklands and their promotion “Plate Your Style” to create a fun Thanksgiving table idea. I ordered all my fun stuff last week and it was on my porch 3 days later! FAST! I picked up a few harvest items and other items that can transition into other times of the year. I love cross over decorating elements.
My gal pal Krista came over to help me play with a few ideas. We decided that creating a wine and appetizer buffet would be fun and helpful to many of you.
Having a beautiful space for your guests to place their potluck dishes or a designated space for a beverage bar keeps things organized and looking nice.
When horizontal space is limited, going vertical is your only option. Using your vertical space allows you to use more items………whether it’s for decorating or entertaining. I wanted to use as many of the items I had just ordered. I couldn’t NOT use them! Decorating with vertical space allows to you to mix it up a bit.
We added props under table cloths to create height and a place where dishes could be placed as they arrived. Books, boxes, upside down planters……you can use anything that gives you a flat surface. Arranging dishes on different levels also allows you to fit more platters of food in a smaller area. Adding small elements of surprise, like the cute acorns will bring personality.
In the mean time before putting the leaf in my table ……. making it 100 inches long…….I thought I’d use these adorable lanterns and another twig pumpkin. When in doubt, just be symmetrical. It always works.
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Zan says
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Zan says
I’d choose a comforter set or a rug!
Thank you for the give away offer!
Lisa says
I’d buy Cognac Leather Luisa Ottoman!
Athena at Minerva's Garden says
These are great pointers for creating a festive and workable appetizer and wine bar for the holidays. I love the candle holders in your arrangement!
MaryB says
I would get some of the serving items (cake plates) and maybe a new lamp. Thanks for offering the giveaway.
Kelly Boettcher says
Love the different levels and I love Kirklands!
Fran C says
Oh there are so many things I would like to buy. Probably some new candle holders. thanks
Jocelyn says
I love Kirkland’s! I would get some more of their serving pieces for the holidays or maybe some of their gorgeous mercury glass!
Deb says
Kirklands has been a favorite store for awhile now… inexpensive and always trendy! I’m a Christmas decoration freak, so I’d have to get some mercury glass things for that, some decorative sticks with lights on them, oh..the list could go on!! They have an awesome furniture piece that would look so great in my front room that I’m redoing!! Thanks for the opportunity to win!!!
Mitzi Peterson says
I love the stuff from kirklands! I would get the red lantern and some other pretty candle holders. I like their plates and chargers too.
Donna O'Neil says
I would get Metal Floral Nesting Table, Set of 3
the cape on the corner says
great giveaway, and great tips on vertical decorating! i would looooove this girft card-i’d stock up on more fall stuff, like that monogrammed pumpkin!
nik says
Supercool shop! I’d definitely love to get some new rugs and curtains…probably the Dark Brown Sisal Runners (I know, not exciting but exactly what I need) and the Paris Chocolate Curtain Panels. Many thanks…Cheers!
Niki Blake says
PILLOWS!!! And I am a kirklands pinterest follower and I am following you on PInterest too!!
Donna says
I love Kirkland’s …great ideas!
April V says
I would get the Turquoise Console Table!
Lana says
I would buy some ornaments for my Christmas tree and some fleur di lis stuff to decorate in my home.
Lindsey says
I would get a rug!!
Kathy H says
I’d love to purchase some canvas art. I’m not sure just exactly what yet, but I have an empty wall in my foyer that’s just begging for something special! Be especially blessed, Kathy
Janet @ I HEART My Glue Gun says
I would buy a new bathroom mirror, a ton of ornaments and some cute robe hooks!!!
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