Simple Thanksgiving Tablescape Ideas on a Budget. This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of NABISCO Cookies and Crackers. All opinions are 100% mine.
Simple Thanksgiving Tablescape Ideas on a Budget
Delicious menu, CHECK!
Clean house, CHECK!
Set the table, uh-oh!
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and if you’re like me, you’ve been busy planning for delicious memories to share with your loved ones. But with all of the concentration on the Thanksgiving food, it’s easy to forget about the table where everyone is going to gather. You want to make it beautiful for your guests, but don’t want to spend a lot of money. Where to begin? Check out these simple Thanksgiving tablescape ideas on a budget to take the stress out of the decorating for the big day.
Use Existing Pieces in New Ways
Creating a beautiful Thanksgiving table doesn’t have to be grand and costly. Just take a look around your home. This candelabra made a perfect centerpiece for my table after a little bit of dusting. I made a table runner with burlap ribbon I had in my craft stash! Cost so far for our table = $0!
Take Inspiration from Nature
Aren’t the colors of fall amazing? Beautiful pumpkins, gourds, lentils, and maize provide the perfect colorful touch to a table…and inexpensively! Consider picking up a few pops of fall color for your tablescape. I LOVED how these green and white lentils provided the perfect layers for this mason jar candle holder!
Add Sentimental Touches
Are there items that are sentimental to you? Pictures, dishes, and special one-of-a-kind pieces can add the perfect unique touch to your table. And don’t worry about matching; it gives your table some character!
Borrow What You Don’t Have
Not everyone will be hosting a Thanksgiving feast at their house this year. Call up a friend or family member and see what you can borrow to fill in the gaps. I was so fortunate that my friend had some fancy chargers for my dinner plates! It really gave my dinner table a grand look.
Make Food the Star
Most importantly, do not stress about making your table the most beautiful of all tables. Your guests are there to enjoy great company and great food together. Make your food the star of the gathering because happy memories lie in happy tummies.
This year fill those tummies with a twist on mashed potatoes. How delicious are these Cheesy RITZ Potato Balls from the NABISCO Party Planner website? Made with leftover mashed potatoes (you know that there’s always extra!), these golden brown appetizers make the perfect bite for your Thanksgiving Day feast.
Dipped into a sweet and zesty homemade sauce, these little appetizing treats are sure to be a hit at your next holiday gathering. Anyone else running to the kitchen to grab their extra mashed potatoes?
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Gather the whole family around the table this Thanksgiving, with these Thanksgiving tablescape ideas and delicious food inspiration!
What are your best tips for a beautiful tablescape on a budget?
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Felicia says
These are all great ideas for decorating. That recipe looks absolutely delicious.
Valerie says
I don’t have a lot of money to create a tablescape this year. I love these ideas.
Donna says
These are all wonderful and very pretty ideas. Thank you so much!
Amanda Schaeffer says
These are great ideas the table is so beautiful and the Ritz Cheesy Potato Balls look delicious thank you for sharing this 🙂
Sarah L says
I get interesting gourds at the store and candles from the dollar store.
Deborah D says
I love these ideas! I will try these out.
Gabrielly says
Love these ideas!
Toni | BoulderLocavore says
To answer your question, I’m with you using natural touches like the squash and lentil candle jar. I love colorful fall leaves, mini pumpkins and an earthy table.
Ann Bacciaglia says
Your table looks amazing. I love how you used the candle holder. These are great ideas for the Holiday table.
Crystal says
My sister and I got married in the same year. We selected similar china so that we could share! It’s actually been so helpful! I love the borrowing plan.
Theresa says
These are all great ideas on decorating on a budget! That way, you have more money for important things. Like food! lol
Betsy Rubendall Barnes says
All of these are really beautiful and easy! My tip, keep it simple, always a believer that less is more 🙂
Linda Manns Linneman says
Your table looks beautiful and the food looks delicious. I love cooking with Ritz crackers. Thank you so much for sharing this
Nicole Escat says
I love the idea of the jar with beans on it 🙂 Now I’m thinking of buying a mason jar in the grocery and put some beans on it. 🙂
Terrie Swanson says
i loved this article because it gave us ideas with a twist. The recipes sound simple enough but also the tablescape. Thank you for showing us how to make something beautiful and interesting on a budget.
Michele Ash says
Thanks so much for the wonderful ideas for your holiday feast on a budget! Believe you me, I’m definitely on a budget! I used an old cornucopia which I’ve had for years and years. I put that on the table and added some of the picks that I had with fall leaves and berries & a couple tiny pumpkins that we had from Halloween! It really looked nice! Your ideas are terrific as well! Your table really looked elegant! Thanks so much for sharing your ideas with all of us! I honestly do appreciate it! Thanks again! Michele 🙂
Shannon Gurnee says
This looks like a really amazing tablescape for Thanksgiving! Thanks for sharing.
Travel Blogger says
I’m all about making food the star. I’ll be using these tips for Christmas!