Although mainly celebrated in the US and Canada, Thanksgiving is such a beautiful holiday that I for one, would love for it to be celebrated across the world.
Thanksgiving gives us a perfect excuse to stop and be grateful for what we have, and more importantly to be thankful for the people that we can share things with. It also gives us the perfect excuse to style our home, enjoy amazing seasonal food over a beautifully laid table.
Plan the menu
Although it is very tempting to indulge in every part of the menu, it is very important that your guests are not full by the time they finish their hors d’oeuvres. Try to keep a balance and know which dish you want to be the star of the meal.
I personally like serving simple nibbles with drinks, so we are still hungry and ready to sit down for a main meal, and be able to offer one or two dessert options.
Serve dishes that look beautiful at the centre of the table
There is no better way to surprise your guests than with a table setting of a delicious big meal on the centre of the table and with side dishes ready to be shared.
Thanksgiving is a time to sit with your closest friends and family, to be relaxed and at ease. I prefer offering dishes that have been previously sliced (if you are going for a traditional big turkey), or that can be easily served without any fuzz.
Diana Henry's book From the Oven to the Table, has never failed me for great dishes that are easy to prepare and easy to impress.
Style your table
Since the main meal is at the centre of the table, there is no need for endless layers of decoration. Personally I love choosing my favourite tablecloth and matching napkins, and perhaps adding some candles or small vases with seasonal greenery and small flowers.
Planning your own Thanksgiving meal? Have a look at our tablecloths and napkins to find something beautiful to make your meal a memorable one, and shop our candles and candlesticks and other candle ware to help set the mood.
Photo credits. Photo by Brooke Lark on Unsplash in cover page. White and orange pumpkin photo by Jasmine Coro on Unsplash. Photo of Rustic kitchen and pumpkins by Oksana Z on Unsplash. Autumn leaves photo by Jessica Fadel on Unsplash. Photos of candles by Kunstindustrien. Wheat field sunset photo by Erik-Jan Leusink on Unsplash. Any other images are Lizzet Frausto's.