[Decor] Fall Themed Thanksgiving Dinner

The crispness of autumn has begun. The season of warm pies and steaming cups of cider. The beautiful colors at this glorious time of the year is best shared with family and friends. In a few weeks, we'll be celebrating Thanksgiving to give gratitude for the blessing of an abundant harvest and of the preceding year.

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It is also a time to appreciate and fall in love with all that nature has to offer. From decor to the menu, here are some tips for throwing your very own autumn-inspired dinner party:

1. Make use of the autumn elements
Line your table runner with dried maple leaves, pinecones or tie them with a piece of string or dried vine on silverware.

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2. Pumpkin votives
Hollow out your mini pumpkins, put an unscented tea candle at the center and group them together across the table as your centerpiece.

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3. Keep the menu classic and easy
Sort through your family's collection of heirloom recipes. Squash soup, mashed potato, stuffed turkey, sweet potato casserole, and pumpkin pie or apple pie for dessert.

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To end this post, I will quote the American author, watercolorist and designer, Susan Branch. "I love the way the colors change, how you can spend time outdoors and then go inside and light the fire, and how the food you want to eat and serve gets a little bit cozier."

Kstylick Editor: Paige