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November 3, 2014

Setting a blue and white Thanksgiving Table

 

Blue and White Tablescape

Can you BELIEVE it’s November already!? The month literally blew into the south, with windy nights and falling leaves!

Blue and White Fall Tablescape

I LOVE all of the traditional colors of autumn…reds, oranges and yellows! But, it’s also fun to mix it up a little and add a fresh and current touch to FALL decorating! ENTER….BLUE and WHITE!

Blue and White Fall Tablescape

If you’ve seen any of my previous home tours, like my FALL and CHRISTMAS tours from last year and my SUMMER tour from this year, you know how much I LOVE blue! We have a touch of blue in every room of our house…except for our Alabama room…anything but Crimson in that room would be sacrilegious. grin!

Setting a blue and white Thanksgiving Table is a fun way for me to add my favorite color, while still maintaining some traditional elements like dried wheat, burlap and my classic white and gold china.

Blue and White Thanksgiving Tablescape

It’s elegance meets rustic refined….my favorite combination!

Blue and White Thanksgiving Tablescape

Here’s a quick little craft to add a cute touch to your Thanksgiving Table…

~ CHALKBOARD TAG PLACE CARDS~

Paper Tags
Chalkboard Paint
Small Foam Paint Brush
Chalkboard Pen
Twine

Chalkboard Tag Place Card Supplies

Lightly coat paper tags in chalkboard paint.  Allow to dry. Repeat as necessary for full coverage.
Write guest’s name on tag.
String with twine and tie around silverware

Chalkboard Tag Place Cards

vintage silverware tied with chalkboard tag and twine

 

For more fabulous Thanksgiving Tablescape ideas and projects be sure to visit all of these talented bloggers!

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Live Laugh Rowe |My Fabuless Life | Eighteen25
Lolly Jane | Homey Oh My | Thistlewood Farms | Persia Lou
A Night Owl Blog | Love Grows Wild | Anderson & Grant | The Crafted Sparrow
The Golden Sycamore | City Farmhouse | Ella Claire Inspired
At The Picket Fence | Brepurposed | Julie Blanner | Primitive & Proper
Design Dining & Diapers | The 36th Avenue | Unskinny Boppy | Blooming Homestead
Shabby Creek Cottage | Delineate Your Dwelling | Clean & Scentsible

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  1. Thistle says

    November 3, 2014 at 6:16 AM

    Heather!

    Everything looks so pretty and of course I love the blue and white! You dress a table like a rock star!

    Happy day friend!
    karianne

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  2. Claire @ A Little Claireification says

    November 3, 2014 at 6:44 AM

    I love the blue and white, Heather! And those little chalkboard tags are adorable. Pinned! xo

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  3. martina says

    November 3, 2014 at 7:38 AM

    BEAUTIFUL Heather!!

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  4. Lolly Jane says

    November 3, 2014 at 8:45 AM

    The blue looks amazing paired with those cute tags!

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  5. Janelle@The Peaceful Haven says

    November 3, 2014 at 8:54 AM

    I adore this post! I collect blue and white china so I am definitely inspired! Thank You!

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  6. FABBY says

    November 3, 2014 at 9:08 AM

    How exciting, I’ve been thinking of blue and white transferware for Tksgiving too! I never had done the blue for Thanks Day before. I love your centerpiece and runner. All your blue pieces are gorgeous and so is that great lantern, along with the lovely flatware…well, so much to be inspired here!
    FABBY

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  7. Kelly says

    November 3, 2014 at 9:34 AM

    Love the color scheme — and can you ever go wrong with chalkboard tags? I think not! Thanks for joining in on the fun, ladies. HUGS!

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  8. Liz Fourez says

    November 3, 2014 at 9:57 AM

    What a beautiful table setting! The blue and orange colors are stunning next to all the white and wood touches. Love it all! Thanks for the inspiration. 🙂

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  9. Breanna says

    November 3, 2014 at 10:31 AM

    The blue and white looks so great against all the fall colors 🙂 And I love the little chalkboard tags!

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  10. Allison @ The Golden Sycamore says

    November 3, 2014 at 11:24 AM

    Absolutely beautiful table! You have gorgeous style!

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  11. Jessica says

    November 3, 2014 at 1:16 PM

    The blue and white is such a lovely contrast!

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  12. Taylor says

    November 3, 2014 at 4:07 PM

    Love how bright and airy this looks! You ladies are so talented. 🙂
    -Taylor

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  13. Kim says

    November 3, 2014 at 7:03 PM

    You can’t ever go wrong with blue and white.

    Reply
  14. cassie says

    November 3, 2014 at 7:06 PM

    love this- blues are my favorite! love the tall vase filled with wheat!

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  15. Marie says

    November 3, 2014 at 8:51 PM

    Wow, the blue add such a lovely addition of color. So pretty!

    Reply
  16. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    November 5, 2014 at 3:15 AM

    Gorgeous table Heather…love the departure of the traditional Fall colors….your table is elegant without being pretentious…a table of sheer beauty and charm. Love those place cards.

    Reply
  17. Jamie | anderson + grant says

    November 7, 2014 at 2:33 PM

    Beautiful table! I’m loving that lantern!

    Reply

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