A Beautiful Thanksgiving Table

A real pumpkin makes a great center piece and you can always use it for a delicious soup when the party is over. Add some fake little pumpkins and leaves to give it color. Those can be reused year after year .

 Use lots of candles of different sizes. It is a sure way to impart some magic to your table.  Do not forget that this is the time to use your best linen and your china.

Wear something nice and festive. Honor the Holiday. We should all be on our best behavior and ready to count our blessings.

Brazilian Tables

Brazilians love beautiful tables and take a lot of pride in them. 

The secret of this magnificent table is not only its abundance but the beautiful flower cups where the sweets are placed. You can find them online and any mini pastry can be used as the center of the flower. Even if you are not doing such a large buffet you can certainly use it in trays at your next dinner party.

When I saw this picture I immediately thought of our fields. The idea of a very formal table in such a natural environment fascinated me. It is the work of Antonio Neves da Rocha whose talent made him the number one wedding designer in Brazil. He is about to launch a new book: Tables. We should all run and get one. Inspiration is everything!