Tampa Bay News and Lifestyles. East Lake Magazine. Vol. 14, Issue 11, November 2021.

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Design inspiration for staging your table for Thanksgiving dinner By Decorating Den

Fall is here, and that means Thanksgiving is right around the corner. And while you may not be entertaining for a large crowd of extended friends and family this year, you still want to make your holiday table special. After all, this is where your immediate family will be gathering to enjoy their Thanksgiving meal, so it’s important to have a practical yet aesthetically pleasing setup for the occasion. If you’ve hit a roadblock in your design or are looking for a new way to stage your table, here is some inspiration that you can use for the upcoming holiday.

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Get creative with your centerpiece Your dining room table is the core of a Thanksgiving gathering, and the centerpiece is the focus of it. While you can’t go wrong with a traditional centerpiece like a cornucopia or flower arrangement, why not switch things up this year? Better Homes & Gardens offers a number of different centerpiece ideas that you can easily DIY or purchase depending on your style and budget. For instance, fresh gourds and produce can be the perfect focal point of the table and are usually small enough that they won’t obstruct conversation across the table. On the other hand,

a succulent-filled pumpkin is sure to be a conversation starter and gives you an opportunity to showcase your creative green thumb.

Be practical with your dishware It may feel like you need to pull all the stops out for a Thanksgiving table. But if

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