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Easy Thanksgiving Table Decorating Ideas for Lazy Girls

Do you love holiday decor but hate the hassle and expense that sometimes goes along with making it look fabulous? This Thanksgiving, make your tabletop the tops with simple, affordable, and fuss-free table decorating ideas. Just follow these tips to decorate the lazy girl way.

Modern Cornucopia  

Look no further than outside your door for natural decor. Collect fall leaves, dried acorns, branches, and twigs to create a table setting that feels cozy and homemade. Small potted mums in a groups of three is another easy way to make a natural statement.  Or place a runner of faux eucalyptus and add natural touches to make it truly effortless.

Fall Foliage

Look no further than outside your door for natural decor. Collect fall leaves, dried acorns, branches, and twigs to create a table setting that feels cozy and homemade. Small potted mums in a groupings of three is another easy way to make a natural statement.  Or place a runner of faux eucalyptus and add natural touches to make it truly effortless.

Dried Floral Centerpiece

Pampas grass is popular and beautiful any time of year, but it looks especially perfect on a fall table. This gorgeous grass wreath would look great at the center of the table with a hurricane candle in the middle. Or make several small dried floral bouquets using vases or mason jars you already have. Keep it simple and let the dried foliage do all the work.

Candles and Linens

Simple decor items like votive candle holders and warm-toned linens are all you need to show off gorgeous Thanksgiving food. Line candles down the center of your table, interspersing some mini pumpkins, apples, or pinecones. These basic linens in a warm hue will give your table fall vibes without going overboard.

Simple Place Settings

Set a thoughtful but minimalist table with basic white plates, neutral linens, and a handmade name card atop gold pumpkins to welcome guests in a personalized way. A roll of kraft paper would also be an inexpensive way to decorate your table and another way to personalize your table. Write guest’s names on the paper with marker and later during mealtime, your paper table runner could serve as dinner conversation. Guests could write down what they’re grateful for or scribe a favorite quote.

Pretty Pedestal

Cake pedestals are a beautiful way to show off decor and food. Grab one or more from your pantry, buy new,or thrift some, and place on the table to hold pumpkins, candles, and food. Put your pies out on display as decoration or use one to hold a charcuterie array.

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