Thanksgiving...the forgotten holiday

Even though after Halloween department stores begin to display Christmas decorations let's not forget about the holiday in between, Thanksgiving. This simple but elegant reminder of what Thanksgiving is about would look great on a shelf or mantel. You can find these cute blocks on Etsy by the seller Sassytalk. They will cost you $25 plus shipping but hurry these won't last long!

Another elegant decoration idea is provided by Bekah Jennings. She designs the cutest banners for every holiday but the simple message of Thankful would be perfect for Thanksgiving. The banner measures 40 inches long and costs $19 plus shipping.

Finally, this whimsical wreath will adorn your front door with the spirit of fall. The colors of autumn and the tiny pumpkins enable you to keep this festive decoration out until Thanksgiving. The wreath was created by Twoinspireyou and can also be found on Etsy. The cost is $60 plus shipping.

Photos courtesy of Sassytalk, Bekah Jennings, Twoinspireyou

Thanksgiving Place Settings

In need for an idea for Thanksgiving place settings? Better Homes and Gardens has a festive and simple idea for your dinning room table. I've included the instructions below or you can follow the link to the actual page on the Better Homes and Gardens website.

What You Need:

• 3-inch terra-cotta flowerpot
• Crafting foam in black, yellow, green, and purple
• Scissors
• Acrylic paints in black, white, red, green, and blue
• Thick white crafts glue
• Black fabric paint pen

Instructions:

1. Paint the entire pot black and allow it to dry. Choose a color to paint the band around the top of the pot. Let it dry. Make white dots on the rest of the pot by dipping the handle of a paintbrush in white paint and dotting onto the surface.
2. Cut a circle from black foam. Cut it about 1/2 inch wider all around than the pot opening. Use an appropriate size dish, cup, or lid to trace. Place a small amount of glue on the rim of the pot and glue onto the black foam circle.
3. To make the buckle, measure the width of the band of the pot (the portion painted a different color). Cut a rectangle out of foam that measures about 1/8 inch deeper than the band on the pot. Glue it to the band. Let the glue dry.
4. Use a black paint pen to write the guest's name on the colored band. Allow it to dry before using.

Photo courtesy of Better Homes and Gardens