Tablescape Thursday - Simple Thanksgiving

I have to admit that I have been a bit confused as to what kind of tablescape I wanted to do for Thanksgiving. I love the all white/rustic look and the glamourous/bling look always wows me. But of course, my traditional, I do the same thing every year look is what I know and what feels comfortable to my family.

I was shopping and I was inspired by these flowers, so I thought I would try my hand at making my own centerpieces. I chose these silver sugar, creamer and something else pieces to use as vases. I thought the tarnished silver gave it a rustic look.

I bought a piece of florist foam. I cannot make an arrangement without it.

The foam cuts easily and I put some in each silver piece. This silver is one of the few things I have that belonged to my mother. I know that two of the pieces are a sugar and creamer, but I don't know what the two handled piece is.

I began to break up the bouquet and fill up the florist foam. I came up short and needed a little filler. I went into the backyard and cut some lavender and SUCCULENTS!!! Brainstorm! I couldn't believe I thought of using succulents. I feel so hip, chic and trendy! :)

Even though they look a little sad here, they looked great in the arrangement.

I made three bouquets. I have to say that I love the way they turned out. I surprised myself!

I then began to set my table. I used some burlap placemats I made earlier in the month when I was considering an all white, rustic theme. Super easy, just cut the fabric to size, sew a stay stitch all the way around (so the whole thing does not unravel) and unravel to stitching. I added my Towle silver, gold chargers, Crate and Barrel Tuscan plates and a green napkin with beaded gold napkin ring. I used the Anthropologie etched glasses and some yellow etched wine glasses that were also my mothers.

Here is my simple Thanksgiving table.

Finally, my thoughts had come together.