Thanksgiving centerpieces
Courtney RussellAfter hours (and in some cases days) of slaving away to create a wonderful holiday meal, you want the look of your Thanksgiving table to match your efforts in the kitchen. We've rounded up some great advice and tips on how to create a holiday table as glorious as your meal, from the best way to set a formal table to inexpensive centerpieces that have a great "wow" factor.

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Courtney Russell
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Fall Leaf Thanksgiving Table Decoration Ideas
Here we've taken autumn's falling leaves in a slightly different direction. This centerpiece requires more time up front, but the beautiful thing about it is that you could pack it away and use it year after year.
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Courtney Russell
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Modern Thanksgiving Table Decoration Ideas
Here we move away from the traditional autumn colors and let blue take the unexpected spotlight, giving your table a sophisticated modern look.
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Courtney Russell
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Tin Can Thanksgiving Table Decoration Ideas
We repurposed cans from your feast preparation and use them as flower vases, allowing them to set a home-spun theme for your table.
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Aimee Herring
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How to Fold a Fancy Napkin
One of the instructors at the Culinary Institute of America demonstrates three classic napkin folds sure to beautify any table.
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Aimee Herring
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How to Set a Formal Table
Setting a table is a snap if you follow some simple guidelines.
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Seth Smoot
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Thanksgiving Table Decoration from Holidash
Want to wow your guests this holiday season? Beautiful doesn't have to mean complex -- sometimes less is more.
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Martha Stewart Living
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Thanksgiving Tables for Everyone from Holidash
Think you don't have the decorative skills to properly gussy up your table? Stop worrying -- all it takes is a few special touches to take your Thanksgiving table from functional to fabulous.
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Martha Stewart Living
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Martha Stewart Fall Centerpieces on Holidash
Elevate your the holiday with a centerpiece inspired by the harvest season. Yes, some are for the arts-and-crafts aficionado, but others are so easy anyone can make them!
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Country Living
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Cheap and Easy Ideas for Your Thanksgiving Table from ShelterPop
"Cheap" and "easy" just happen to be two of our favorite words when it comes to holiday decorating...
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Gina Provenzano
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3 Thanksgiving Centerpieces You Can Make with Your Kids
Let them use their powers for good, not evil -- have the kids tackle the centerpieces. It will keep them busy and let you check another item off your to-do list.