Friday, November 2, 2012

Anatomy Of A THANKSGIVING Table



In my last blog post I showed you all my last three years Thanksgiving tables. 

Little did I know that writing that post would get me to take out my pencil and paper and start making notes on what I would like for my very own table this year.

Trust me this is not a technical, or a particularly artistic way to do things, but it works for me. 

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I use my loyal 3X5 index cards, and scribble my notes when they pop into my head.

I do a stick figure drawing(I use the word drawing loosely). I take measurements, write down the cost factors, and then I let the idea marinate in my little brain!!
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See I wasn’t kidding!! It just works for me!!

My inspiration actually started with an image that I saw a year ago. I knew I would use it in my home someday………


The warm glow of the white lanterns next to the cluster of the pumpkins just spoke to me. So, this is where I started.

From this point I decided I would use the natural linen tablecloth that I already have. That gave me a color scheme to work off of……

BASE COLORS:
Linen and White


ACCENTS:
BRIGHT MOSS GREEN AND DARK BROWN
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OR
CREAM AND MAIZE
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When it comes to the elements I like to keep it more limited. I find that if you use too many elements it  will tend to make the eye jump around, and creates a busy feel.

Let me show you some of the images that have inspired me……..

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My friend Melinda from Georgia Pond designed these place cards. You can go Here to her blog to see more of her creativity.

ELEMENTS:
Lanterns with cream pillar candles
White pumpkins
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I have already found the lanterns that I want to use at Ikea

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It comes in two sizes and I will be getting some of both.

It is called the Borby Lantern. If you go back to the top you can see my little sketch, and measurements that I wrote down to figure out how many I will be using.


I have the beginnings of my Thanksgiving table and the only big purchase will be the lanterns. I can justify that purchase because I will be using these in my design for my Christmas mantel also!!

I hope this little post showed you all how my mind works and maybe inspires you a little bit!