Oh what a luxurious Thanksgiving tablescape! I’m in love! The combination of gorgeous linens and beautiful dark red and rust flowers makes me so happy! I’ve been thinking about my Thanksgiving tablescape for a few weeks because I get to participate in a Thanksgiving Tablescape blog hop hosted by the lovely Rita from Panoply! Be sure to look for the other stylists’ tables at the bottom of this post.
I was ready for something deep and rich and warm, so these linens and dark red and rust flowers were perfect!
I’m one of those people who likes my dining room table bare (except for flowers and candles,) but this setting is so beautiful that I’ve had it up for almost a week! (Which might be a record.) It just makes me so happy to see it as I walk by!
I was really just practicing for a luxurious Thanksgiving tablescape, but we’ve already had one dinner party with it. Depending on how long the flowers last, we may have another!
But let me tell you about it, and how you can get the same elegant luxurious look with your own table!
Luxurious Thanksgiving tablescape linens
Start with deeply fall-colored linens. If you can have the same fabric for both the tablecloth and napkins, all the better for this look.
This tablecloth and napkins were my starting point, and these are totally gorgeous! You know how you never really know what you’re going to get when you order online? But after having these delivered, I’m now a super-fan of Solino Home! Especially, these Classic Hemstitch linens!
Besides the gorgeous color, (which the company calls Brown, but I would call Russet,) they have a beautiful hand. The drape is lovely and it’s a nice luxurious weight without being stiff. The stitching is beautiful quality, as you can see below.
Even though they’re linen, they’re machine washable and can go in a low dryer. They have a lovely natural and relaxed look right out of the dryer, or you can iron them like I did for a more elegant, smoother look.
I’ve linked them below in the Boutique Recommendations – I can’t recommend them highly enough!
Deep rich fall color palette
Which leads right into our next topic, a deep rich fall color palette for your luxurious Thanksgiving tablescape! Choose another color that is close to the same color as your linens – you don’t want to go with too much contrast for this deep rich look.
So to go with the russet base for my luxurious Thanksgiving tablescape, I added a deep dark red!
You might consider this combination. The two of these colors together are even more stunning in real life. (I’ve had trouble getting true reds in photographs, especially at night, so the flowers look more orangey in some of the pictures than they really are.)
A lush flower centerpiece
And speaking of flowers, let’s move on to the centerpiece. As always, beautiful lush flowers create such wonderful elegance and luxury with any tablescape.
Especially since it was the only other colored thing on the table, I wanted the centerpiece to be big and lush! I chose a couple variations on the deep red theme so there would be some subtle depth, while still reading as red.
In the picture below, you can see the mums, alstroemeria, and dahlias are different shades of rust and red. (They were all darker than this, remember. But you get the gist.)
These centerpiece arrangements were really fun to make. They’re actually in low flat plastic containers with chicken wire inside so you can stick the flowers in sideways! The three of them filled the whole center of the table, and made it really cozy, as well as lush and elegant.
Gold for our luxurious Thanksgiving tablescape
And nothing says luxury – and warmth – like gold. That was another perfect combination. The charger, flatwware, and candlesticks all bring that gold opulence, and make a truly luxurious Thanksgiving tablescaoe. (Or any tablescape – it doesn’t have to be just Thanksgiving!)
My husband brought this beautiful china into our household – the Olympia pattern by Royal Doulton. Its smooth ivory works wonderfully to lighten up the color scheme, while still being rich and luxurious. It’s got a beautiful Greek key design around the edge, and then a lovely gold rim and center circle.
It’s so lustrously smooth too!
Delicate crystal glassware
I’d been waiting for a chance to use my grandmother’s cordial glasses, and this was it! They’re so delicate and beautiful!
I wanted to have some wine or water glasses that matched, so I found these at a fabulous antique store near me.
The shop is called Monticello Antique Marketplace, and if you’re ever in SE Portland, you should definitely check it out! I could have spent hours and hours there, but I was on a mission to find my glasses, which I did within half an hour!
They’re not the exact same pattern as the cordials, obviously, but they go together really well. And the style is similar, which was my plan.
Luxurious Thanksgiving tablescape place cards
Especially since it’s Thanksgiving, place cards are so nice! I was lucky enough to find some card stock at Michael’s that was almost the exact same color as my linens! I just cut out some simple almost-square pieces, asked my artistic husband to put our names on them, then taped them to my crystal knife rests! (I’ve done that trick before, like in this Silver Anniversary Table Setting post.)
You can kind of see the knife rest behind the card. It makes a beautiful holder, and you can’t see the tape at all!
Place cards are such a fun touch, and I’ve found that my guests really love them.
A signature cocktail
Another great touch, is a signature cocktail. As you may know if you’ve been around a while, my son is a bartender and mixologist. He created this rich cozy cocktail for me, and I have to say, it’s my new favorite! He let me name it too, so here’s introducing the Golden Holiday cocktail!
Doesn’t it go beautifully with my luxurious Thanksgiving tablescape? I’ll post the recipe for you soon.
So there you have a few ways to create a luxurious Thanksgiving tablescape! As always, let me know what you think in the comments – I love to hear from you!
And remember to keep scrolling for lots more Thanksgiving tablescapes!
Extra pictures I just had to share!
I thought you might want to see a closeup for a whole place setting, just for fun.
And I always love a good reflection photo.
And finally, here’s another look at the length of the table.
Barbara’s Boutique Recommendations
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And Now On With the Hop!
Click or tap any of the links below, or just go in order for lots of extra Thanksgiving inspiration!
- Panoply – Thanksgiving Fowl and Feast
- Hyacinths for the Soul – Fine Feathered Friends
- Everyday Living – Counting Our Blessings
- Home is Where the Boat Is – Giving Thanks Lakeside
- Pandora’s Box – Thanksgiving Table for Two
- Life and Linda – Enchanted Woodland
- The Cat’s Whiskerz – A Simple and Thankful Tablescape for Thanksgiving
- My Thrift Store Addiction – A Cornucopia of Blessings for Thanksgiving
- Me and My Captain – To Be Thankful is to Recognize God in All Things
- Corner of Plaid and Paisley – So Much To Be Thankful For
- The Painted Apron – Thanksgiving Blessings
- Thrifting Wonderland – A Thrifty Thanksgiving Table
- Dinner at Eight – Thanksgiving in the Meadows and Ponds
- Belle Bleu Interiors – A Table of Blessings
- Red Cottage Chronicles – Thanksgiving Harvest Tablescape
- Mantel and Table – YOU ARE HERE!
- Celebrating Everyday Life – How to Style a Thanksgiving Table with Aqua, Chocolate and Cream Accents
Barbara, your Thanksgiving tablescape is so sophisticated! Your luxurious color palette creates such an elegant and inviting space. I’m a fan of placecards too. One of my favorite elements is your signature cocktail!! It looks delicious! Thank you for sharing your tips and exquisite taste with us! ~ Happy Thanksgiving! ~ Jennifer
Hi Jennifer! Thanks so much for your sweet comments! I did post the cocktail recipe – you can find it here: https://mantelandtable.com/2024/11/14/golden-holiday-how-to-make-a-delicious-sazerac-rye-cocktail/ It’s so yummy! In fact I just had one tonight! 😊 So nice hopping with you! Hope you have a lovely Thanksgiving too!
Barbara! You centrepiece is truly stunning! It is the icing on the top of a truly elegant table. I can see why you wanted to keep it up for a few days! The crisp white dinnerware and beautiful stemware truly make an elegant statement and paired with the gold charger plates elevates it to a whole other level! Simply gorgeous! I love that Royal Dalton pattern. Simple and sophisticated, yet could easily be perfect on a more casual table. Happy Thanksgiving my friend!
Oh thank you Maureen – that’s so sweet of you! I know your Thanksgiving is done, but I hope you have a lovely November and start of the holiday season! Take care and see you soon my friend!
Barbara! Your floral centerpiece is gorgeous, I love how it travels all down the center of the.table!! Your stem ware is beautiful, and your drink looks fabulous!!yum! Such wonderful classy table. Have a lovely Thanksgiving 🧡🦃
Hi Ann! Thanks so much, and I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving too! So happy to share this hop with you!
Barbara, your florals are absolutely breathtaking trailing down the center of your table. What a stunning showstopper! The russet color palette is so pretty with the elegant cream china. The cocktail sounds yummy! I wish you a most happy and blessed Thanksgiving sweet friend!
Oh thank you so much Shannon – I’m so happy you like it! You know, I got that flower arrangement technique from one of Mary’s posts a while back! Isn’t it so great that we have this fabulous community to share our skills and love of entertaining with? I’ve learned so much! (I still have your beautiful blue and pink outdoor tablescape as one of my rotating screen savers – I’m inspired all the time!) 😊 I’m so happy to share Rita’s hops with you! Hope your Thanksgiving is marvelous as well!
Barbara, your table is just beautiful! I love the linens you chose – the “brown” color is so pretty and the rich red flowers look gorgeous on it. The Royal Doulton china is perfect for your table and I love all the gold elements that you brought in. Your grandmother’s cordial glasses are gorgeous and so is the vintage wine glass that you found to go with it. Love the knife rest turned place card holder – so clever. I can’t wait to see the ingredients of your signature cocktail. It’s all just lovely my friend and I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
P.S. Sorry for the delayed comment. I wanted to wait until I was back at work and could view the table with my much larger screen.
Hi Kim! I’m sorry about that screen/popup thing – I’m working on getting it fixed, but it seems to be taking a while. I’m glad you liked the table though. Isn’t it fun to use things – like knife rests for instance, – differently from their intended purpose? The mother of necessity, right?! 🤣 I know your Thanksgiving is done, but hope you have a lovely rest of November and can enjoy the holidays even more now that work is done!! See you next time my friend!
I had trouble with your post as your “subscription pop up’ would not close and sadly covered most of your post – i will try again later
Oh I’m sorry Patti! I’ve had a few people comment on that, and I’m talking with my provider about it. I hope to get it worked out soon. In the meantime, I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Love, love, love those linens, Barb, they are elegant and the stitching is wonderful. the color works so well with the deep, rich reds of the flowers you used in the centerpiece. I am a fan of simplicity on a table, The flowers and candles work so well with the simplicity of the china pattern. The crystal was a great find. the pattern is lovely and you were fortunate to find similar patterns and design in the two sets of crystal. They work well together. The signature cocktail look s so inviting. It would b a pleasure to be a guest at this table. Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Lynne
Hi Lynne! I’m LOVING those linens! I’m a huge fan now and will likely order more colors of this same style. I’m glad you like them too! You can be a guest at my table any time! 😊 Until then, it’s great hopping with you, and I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving too!
Barbara, this is a classic and beautiful table. The rich colors offer a little something different for Thanksgiving. The centerpiece is stunning…dahlias, mums, and alstroemeria.A Greek key pattern is a perennial favorite. I love the simplicity and the elegance of your gorgeous table! Wishing you a beautiful Thanksgiving season, dear one!
Hi Pam! You’re right – it is a little different for Thanksgiving, which will be so fun. Now that I have my cocktail, I’m thinking of a dessert to go with that table too. 😊 Thanks so much for stopping over – it’s always lovely to share Rita’s hops! Happy Thanksgiving to you too my friend!
This is simply beautiful Barbara! I love the mass of red flowers with the rich brown linens and classic white and gold trimmed china. The crystal stemware and elegant gold taper candles assure that this is indeed a special occasion! The knife rests are perfect for displaying the placecards hand lettered by your husband, and the signature cocktail created by your son is the icing on the cake! I hope you have a wonderful rest of November~
Hi Jenna! I am truly blessed to have such creative family members – they bring my dinner party dreams to life! Hope you’re having a lovely time this fall. It’s great to hop with you again! Take care till next time!
Barbara, your table is set so elegantly. Love your red flower arrangements down the center of your table. Gold is indeed a luxurious look. Candlelight dinners are so romantic and add so much ambiance. How special to have your grandmother’s cordial glassware. They are so elegant. The rich red paired with brown is quite lovely. Always a pleasure joining you on these hops. Happy Thanksgiving.🦃
Thanks so much Linda – don’t you just love gold?! I’m glad you like those deep colors too. I was so in the mood for something rich. Hope you have a wonderful November and Thanksgiving – a pleasure hopping with you too!
I love your choice of red in those gorgeous flowers paired with the warm brown of your table linens Barbara! I’ve used the same method with low chicken wire containers to run down the length of the table and it’s very effective and affordable as the containers aren’t visible. Your overhead shot is stunning! I’m happy to hop with you again and wish you a beautiful November and Thanksgiving season! 🦃
Ha – Mary! I actually got that technique from YOU!! I just love all your beautiful arrangements and your tips make it so easy to recreate them. I’d been dying to try that particular method, and this seemed like the perfect time. You’re right – it worked wonderfully, and was a lot less expensive than some of my other options! Thank you for the flower tips, and for stopping by. It’s always an honor to share a hop with you! Take care, and Happy Thanksgiving!
Dinners are so much more special when served on a luxurious tablescape. Barbara, yours has all the ingredients to elevate the experience with beautiful dishes and stemware, gorgeous accents and linens with a lovely weave. And those flowers!! You have such a talent for devising lush arrangements! It’s extra special to be able to use your grandmother’s crystal and find another compatible pattern. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Thanks so much Sandra! I really do love flowers! 🌷And you’re right – it is so great to be able to use pieces that are handed down. I think of all the history every time I use them! Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving – I love sharing a hop with you!
Barbara, your deep rich fall color palette with the pops of red really is a luxurious setting. Your plate stack is elegant and the soft candle glow a perfect setting. Love the etched stemware, yes, to hemstitched linens. Classic style abounds here. Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanks so much Sarah!Hope you have a lovely Thanksgiving too! Always so fun hopping with you!
Barbara your table is definitely elegant and classy. The hemstitched linens and Greek Key on your beautiful china all contribute to this luxurious setting. Your grandmother’s cordial glasses, are so delicate and beautiful! How talented is your husband with the name cards and for your son to allow you to name this drink is so special.
I love rustic and simple but I also love to break out the “good stuff” and have a classy lovely dinner using special items. Great job dear friend. You have given me ideas for New Years Eve dinner style. Happy November 🦃🐿️🍁🍂
Oooh – I can’t wait to see what you do for New Years! Your tables are always so fun! I know – I’m so lucky to have an artistic husband to do the place cards, and an artistic son to make me cocktails! 😊 Hope you have a lovely Thanksgiving my friend! Such fun hopping with you!
Barbara, you’ve set the ultimate, classically styled tablescape for Thanksgiving. Good, classic taste never goes out of style. I am a huge fan of hemstitched linens, and yours look very nice. The rich tones of the textiles and florals make for a beautiful display. I love the Greek key pattern on the china. Sounds hubby has an eye for beauty too. The drink looks fantastic, can’t wait to see the recipe.
Thank you for participating in this hop, and I hope you have a richly blessed Thanksgiving season.
Rita! Thank you for hosting this fabulous hop – I always get so much inspiration from everyone! Yes, my husband does have wonderul artistic taste, and so handy to have around for writing place cards too! I did post the cocktail recipe – you can see it here: https://mantelandtable.com/2024/11/14/golden-holiday-how-to-make-a-delicious-sazerac-rye-cocktail/ Hope you like it! Thanks again and hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
I love your elegant Thanksgiving table Barbara! I love the moody sophisticated color palette. All the details are fabulous as always the China, glassware, place cards and more. The florals are stunning and set the stage. Thanks for the inspiration. XO- MaryJo
Hi MaryJo – I’m so glad you liked the colors too – they just felt so warm and cozy to me! Thanks so much for stopping over, and hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Barbara, your Thanksgiving tablescape is so elegant and inviting! I love your color combination and gorgeous floral centerpiece! Happy November! Blessings, Cecilia @ My Thrift Store Addiction
Thanks so much Cecilia – It’s always so fun to share a hop with you. Happy November to you too!