Are you ready for Thanksgiving? This past weekend I polished every piece of silver I owned and stocked the pantry and freezer. My $5 Thanksgiving tablescape was also created for my family to enjoy all Thanksgiving week long.
I kept in mind that even if you are on a budget it doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice beauty.
My $5 Thanksgiving Tablescape
Almost everything on this table is either second hand or free from nature.
About four weeks ago I was cruising the aisles of Goodwill and on a really low shelf, pushed way in the back I spied a stack of 6 dishes. Did I need them? No. But I loved the pattern and thought they were perfect for fall. When I turned them over I found a mark that said “William Adams & Sons”. Into the cart, they quickly went. I knew what these dishes went for on Ebay~ around $20 a plate. So you can imagine my delight at the price tag.
My new to me “Antoinette” plates truly set this years table.
I paired them with my Grandma Mary’s crystal and my Great Grandma Bradley’s silver. You can find lovely glasses and cutlery for your own table at thrift stores and estate sales.
Simple place cards were made from white cardstock cut in the shape of a maple leaf.
Easy To Make Napkins
I made the napkins for a little over $1.00. I’ll show you how tomorrow.
The $5 Centerpiece
The centerpiece features glass candlesticks and votives. These items can also be found in abundance in second-hand shops.
The remaining flora and fauna came from my yard and was topped with three leftover Halloween pumpkins.
I’ll share how I created it in tomorrow’s post as well.
How are you decorating your table?
Laura
Beautiful Laura!
It means so much to use family heirlooms for the table setting and centerpiece. I love all of the natural elements as well.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
xoxo
Karena
The Arts by Karena
Beautiful Laura. Don't you love those fantastic Goodwill finds? And I love how God always helps us do things on a budget just as beautifully as if we'd gone out and spent a lot of money. We feel so much better about it and I think it pleases Him too.
Praying.
Cindy
Oh Laura, it is gorgeous. I love your new plates, they are beautiful and your crystal is stunning. Such a fabulous centerpiece with the greenery and all the candles. Perfect. Hugs, marty
Looks beautiful!! Those plates are GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!
Laura, this is stunning – every little detail – the centerpiece, the place settings (I LOVE those plates, what a score!), your textiles.
Beautiful! You always find the best things at Goodwill! Happy Thanksgiving!
A+ for the goodwill plates. i am side-eyeing those tall candles though. where does the food go?
oh my gosh I love those plates!
Your table is absolutely stunning, love it.
Laura, your tablescape is gorgeous! I love those plates! Jealous over here!
Totally gorgeous! Go Goodwill – and I have some of that crystal. You truly make beauty from almost nothing!
Beautiful tablescape! Your GW plates are elegant and really say welcome along with the lovely candlesticks. Love all of it.
I found you on BNOTP link today.
Thanks for the fun visit.
Helen
Those are beautiful plates that really set the tone for your table. Have a wonderfully happy Thanksgiving, Laura.
Laura, the table looks BEAUTIFUL! I love the centerpiece and those plates are GORGEOUS!!!!
The plates are wonderful. The edges really caught my eye!
I always enjoy “shopping” at home for a more creative approach.
Nicely done!!
Wow, beautiful, Laura. And I can hardly believe what a deal you got on those dishes- they're perfect for Thanksgiving!
Laura, the set of plates would have hopped into my basket too. They are gorgeous, and what a deal! Lucky you!!!
Your table is exquisite. Happy Thanksgiving!
What a wonderful find for you! Happy Thanksgiving
It looks lovely, Laura. ♥
My table is decorated with a mix of Christmas greens and Thanksgiving items. Because we're hosting not only a small Thanksgiving with just my parents from next door, Jim and Sarah and I, but also a much larger Christmas gathering the same weekend, everything Christmas had to be done and it is, except for the outdoor lights. Jim and I will freeze our fingers later today and tomorrow doing that….
Blessings to you and yours.
Linda
You have set a lovely table! and it looks like a million bucks!! Happy Thanksgiving!
How Elegant! LOVE those plates. If we'ld been together there would have been a scene! 🙂 What steal!! 🙂
I hope you all have a Blessed and Beautiful Thanksgiving!
~Liz
Hi and wow you table is so beautiful! I saw it on katherines corner party! Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving tomorrow! Julie at julieslifestyle.blogspot.com
Wow Laura! Love this table and those plates! Just gorgeous! Happy Thanksgiving!
This is beautiful. I didn't know you could find such nice things at Goodwill. I'm going to check my local one right away. Happy Thanksgiving!
I love how your plates and etched stemware play so beautifully together. Good catch at Goodwill!
Thrifty and gorgeous!!! perfect. Hoping your Thanksgiving was a sweet one Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop. ♥