This week I'm FINALLY getting into the Thanksgiving planning mode. Figured the week before was as good as time as any to start thinking about it :) And, what is better to help me get started than a 'Mood Board Monday' party hosted by Sarah at Pewter and Sage -- thanks, Sarah!
I am in a decluttering mode these days in my own home and am really liking a couple bold colors standing out against a neutral palette with layers of interesting textures and patterns. What's the best bold color to stand out for Thanksgiving? The food!!
So, against a beautiful turkey, luscious stuffing, an amazing squash soup and crisp green beans, I created a backdrop that compliments and is a bit whimsical. Starting with the David Stark plates, I layered in whites, creams, beige, blacks, other metallics, some woods for warmth and, literally, a splash of color with those great placemats. And, with plenty of room for lots of personalities and storytelling at the table!
1. David Stark dinner plate
2. David Stark salad plate
3. Organic shaped, metallic rimmed bowls
4. Crate and Barrel Olivier Flatware
5. White wine glass
6. 'Cheers' ice bucket
7. Opaque white water glass (an Ikea classic)
8. Splatter recycled placemat
9. Classic white napkins (use Oxiclean to whiten!)
10. Vintage napkin rings (lots of fun ones on Etsy and one more Sunday at more local antiques market -- and fun to mix and match!)
11. Scuplted platter
12. White drum chandelier (classic, great light!)
13. Bridge Extension Table, Walnut (perfect for lots of family and friends!)
14. Benjamin Moore, Cloud White (just enough pigment to balance the stark whites and off white colors in this color palette)
15. Frames wallpaper (fun for everyone to bring a photo of their favorite memory from the past year)
16. Paul Loebach dining chair
17. Ikea Stockholm Rand rug
18. Linen, metallic curtains (love the detail at the top!)
And, lots of stores are offering free shipping and other deals on dinnerware as we get into the holiday season! Crate and Barrel right now has free shipping on purchases totalling $99 or more through Dec. 21.
