Hello and Happy Monday (isn’t it always a Happy Monday when it ends in a holiday?)
I am not hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year (thank goodness for small favors), but it doesn’t mean that I am not thinking of ideas that would make hosting easier for those of you who may be.
We happen to have a very small table. Sure, it seats six. But I dare you to try to squeeze any extras on to that table after plates and serving dishes.
Here are a few ideas for the dinner table that will help you add interest while not taking up valuable real estate.
Votives in general are a great way to add ambiance and save space on the table. One or two could do the trick, and you can even go unconventional with the holder by using something you may already have at home, like an apple.
Drinking vessels make lovely flower holders and can blend right in with your existing dinnerware, allowing flowers to take center stage in a small space.
Going up rather than out is always a smart use of limited space. This is also true of the dinner table. Use different heights of candlestick holders to add layers to your table scape.
If you are absolutely positively tight on space, use a table runner to bring in the element of colour or, in this case, texture. (psst, this one’s a diy project!)
{images 1 alex farnum | 2 unknown via the flip side | 3 unknown via zsa zsa bellagio | 4 the ritzy bee blog via pinterest | 5 jute runner diy via tara dennis}
Love these tips! Will definitely come in handy for my holiday dinner party!
I like the idea of votives and also the table runner is always a great way to dress up the table! Great tips for turkey days and holiday entertaining!
The apple votives are so smart! And I like the use of vertical space with those tall tapered candles, it really would create the illusion of there being more space on the table. Plus, candlelight always adds ambiance.
I love things done very simply. LOVE this!
Those apple votives are amazing! I’m hosting Thanksgiving for the first time so I’ll take any tip I can get!
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I can’t believe Thanksgiving is this week. Definitely looking forward to a four day weekend! I love to have candles on the dining table so my favorite would be the colorful candlesticks…
Adore todas tus imágenes. Pero esa de la taza color turquesa como macetero
Hermoso!!!!
I love the organic votives idea! How creative and festive.
Great tips! I am looking forward to seeing the diy table runner 🙂
These are such great ideas! I’m not hosting Thanksgiving dinner either, but I will keep these in mind for my next dinner party. Happy Monday! Here’s to a short week.
i think i am in love with the apple ones and might try to do that! we will see how many apples i have left after the pie.
I’m pretty much always tight on space so I loved these tips! Those candles are perfect! x
The apples are fun. I’d be afraid I’d knock down the candle sticks..
I love all those ideas. The flowers in tea cups, and the candles look so pretty. x
These are really good tips – I’m pulling in some tall vases (for flowers) so as not to take up valuable food real estate