Welcome to my site! Parsimonious Décor Darling is the moniker I have adapted to convey the sentiment you do not need to be extravagant to be fabulous! I love DIY projects, gardening, tablescapes, and incorporating thrifty finds and antiques with finery! My aesthetic is classic and traditional, with a touch of whimsy. Let's share!
Sidebar, this post was ready to post Thanksgiving Day, yet was delayed due to Google blocking my account access. I debated whether or not to still share it! Glad that issue is resolved, though it is frustrating! I have used the same account and for as long as I can remember, and for some reason, when I attempted to login, my activity was deemed 'suspicious.' Grrrr. I digress.
Onto the details.
The wreaths and floral arrangements were created and completed using signage and florals from The Dollar Tree, The 99¢ Store (Gee, I miss those!) along with faux blooms and mini pumpkins from Amazon.
The seasonal pillow slipcovers were also from Amazon.
Dining details:
Blue and white transferware, Spode the Blue Room Collection
White plate, Ralph Lauren Whipstitch Collection, Neiman Marcus/Horchow
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Hello, Friends!! How was your Thanksgiving this year?? Mine was quite enjoyable because we haven't had a gathering this large in such a looonnng time!! The preparation for this was extensive, but well worth it! Unfortunately, it impeded my being able to post ahead of time this year. I've found that for the time being, it is much easier for me to share posts in real-time or as they have recently occurred. Kudos and God Bless those wonderful mom and dad bloggers who are able to juggle it all!! For me, as my children have become older and busier, it has been harder to post. I do love sharing and writing, reading and visiting, so please don't give up on me yet, lol!! I hope that even though this post is late, it can serve as inspiration for future gatherings!
When planning for a holiday, how do you set about the task? In the past when time was more ample, I tended to already have in my mind what I wanted to do weeks in advance. The past couple of years, I have been prone to setting the table a few days to about a week beforehand and editing the prior day to the event. This year was no exception. Today, I will be sharing the table I set prior to company arriving and the edited version I ended up with on Thanksgiving Day. I hope you enjoy the post!!
I decided I wanted to step out of the box this year and again use the blues and greys that compliment my in-home décor rather than utilizing the typical autumn colors. The result was a moody, cool and almost refreshing palette of color; a departure from the norm, but certainly a welcome one.
The Mock-Up
For the mock table, I used a topper of linen in French Grey. A runner pumpkins in soft greys, oranges, and yellows on a background of teal was laid next.
Garlands of corresponding colored flowers, mini pumpkins, and a ribbon dancing down the length of the runner perfectly complimented the simple green-blue plates and jeweled-green stemware.
I love this color!! The photos don't do it justice...they look green, but the color really is a lovely teal-green that match the dark pumpkins perfectly. So pretty!
At each setting, a pumpkin and Autumnal floral pick were placed upon the plates. Some plates had the dark teal pumpkin and some had a glittery lighter green.
Closer look.
Completed mock-up tablescape.
Video of the table.
The Real Deal
On Thanksgiving Day, I found that we were having more guests than anticipated, and therefore, I needed to use other plates because I didn't have enough of the green-blue. I decided to use my French Blue fleur-de-lis plates, and I also included a dessert plate (who doesn't indulge in a great slice of pie this time of year!?). To make the setting more "Autumn" rather than Spring which those blue plates would normally be indicative of, I used bronzey-colored chargers.
You'll note that I also pared down the embellishments on the length of the table, omitting the flowers, and instead using the ribbon, pumpkins, and sweet little pinecones here and there. I also used only one simple pumpkin on each plate; this made both much easier to move aside once my guests arrived. A white damask was used instead of the French linen to accomodate the addition of both leaves in the table.
Although these photos were taken with my older Ipad rather than the camera as they were with the mock-up table, the irony is these picture really showcase a truer representation of the color pallette. Again I have to mention how much I love, love the color of this stemware!!
The complete real-deal tablescape.
Which do you prefer? Do you set mock tables in order to plan for your guests, or do you like to wing it and set things impromptu?
I hope everyone had a blessed, blessed Thanksgiving!!
Until next we meet!
--Y
From my collection:
The Mock Up
Plates, generic
Green stemware, Libbey Premiere Dark Green Juniper
French linen, Colorbird French Vintage Collection, from Amazon
Runner, Nicole Miller
Glitter pumpkins and flower garland, The 99¢ Store
Autumnal picks, Big Lots
The Real Deal
White damask tablecloth, TJ Maxx/HomeGoods
Chargers and French Blue Fleur-de-lis plates, Tai-Pan Trading
Green stemware, Libbey Premiere Dark Green Juniper
Mini pumpkins at each setting, Target
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Hello, friends! If you have visited my blog before, thank you so much! If you are new here, thank you and welcome!
It's almost that wonderful time of year for family, friends, and being thankful for all the lovely blessings bestowed upon us! We truly enjoy Thanksgiving in my home, and I hope you enjoy the post.
I began this tablescape with a table barren of linen. Next, I made my centerpiece. These two pieces of thin wood, which I placed right in the center of the table, are actually BBQ smoking planks from the 99¢ store.
Next, I placed a large white pumpkin, small gourds, pumpkins, acorns, pinecones, Indian corn, lady apples, and a pomegranate.
Side view.
Now, I placed the settings. I began with a charger, goblet and glass flute.
I placed my plate next.
Next, I placed a brown saucer.
Next, I placed a napkin and harvest-themed ring,
And one of my hand-made place settings. To see how to make these, view the tutorial on my other blog by clicking here.
Shown here, is the complete setting.
I love Spode Woodlands for Thanksgiving, so if you're like me, you may want to showcase the plate by omitting the saucer and placing the napkin directly on the plate
Like so
Or completely off the plate and to the side, shown here.
Finally, I added my chairs with festive swags. To see how to create these swags on my other blog, click Here.
Closeup of the centerpiece
From my collection:
Plates, Spode Woodland Birds Collection, Horchow/Neiman Marcus
Small saucers, generic Small Imported Spainish goblets, antique. Chargers and stemware, generic Napkin rings, Bed, Bath, and Beyond
Generic taper candles and candle holders
One of the most wonderful parts about the holiday season is the emotion the senses evoke! I just love the sights and smells of the season! For a lovely home fragrance, may I recommend Ralph Lauren Hayride. This fragrance epitomizes the scent of the season, and is one of my absolute favorites. The description on the box reads, "A blend of Autumn squash, nutmeg, and vanilla." It truly is fantastic.
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