Five Quick
and Cheap Thanksgiving Decor Ideas
by Kathy Wilson
Thanksgiving is a special time in my house. It reminds
us to take time out of our busy lives and remember how
very thankful we truly are for the blessings of family.
It is also a gateway for the busy, (and sometimes
expensive!) holiday season! So here are some great ideas
to bump up the autumn splendor in your home, while
saving that spending money for other things!
1.Set a backdrop for your Thanksgiving celebrations!
Layer fabrics on windows and tables, bring out the area
rugs (you can layer them too!) and switch out some of
your more summery accessories for things with rich
colors and feel. This doesn’t have to be expensive…visit
your own linen closet for quilts and sheets that can be
pressed into service, or take a trip to your local
thrift store to check out what they might have there!
Make pretty no sew placemats from warm colors of fleece.
Call up a few friends, and see if they have linens or
accessories to trade! Make an afternoon tea out of it!
2.Invest in a package or two of silk fall leaves. They
only cost a couple of dollars at the discount store, so
use them as lavishly as your budget allows! Tuck them
behind picture frames, sprinkle them on tabletops, even
pin them to your guest towels! Nothing brings that
warmth to a home more than fall’s splendor!
3.Rearrange your family living areas. Think about how
redirecting your seating arrangements might create
conversational areas, and warm up the look of a room.
Try the sofa on a diagonal, or use the loveseat at the
dining table. Move a rarely used chair to a corner and
add some throws and pillows for a reading spot. A new
view can be charming and fresh, and who knows, maybe you
actually will get around to that book!
4.Create a little snack or breakfast table in a corner
of your kitchen with a cheap card table and some layered
linens. Accessorize it with a basket of apples, and keep
a place setting or two always set for that impromptu hot
cider with your spouse or kids. These touches add warmth
whether we use them or not, just knowing they are there
for us!
5.Finally, make ordinary moments special times of
Thanksgiving! Serve Monday night burgers on your best
china, set a vase of fall flowers out at breakfast, or
visit a farmers market and display your finds in pretty
baskets from the dollar shop. Tie fall ribbon on the
backs of dining chairs, around throw pillows or guest
towels. Use dry erase marker to write inspirational
messages on the bathroom mirrors for your kids and for
your guests!
Use these great ideas for your home today, and find out
how thankful your loved ones are that you cared enough
to make their home as special as can be…without spending
more than you need to!
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