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“Granny Chic” Mixed Florals Thanksgiving Table Setting

November 16, 2016 by Brynne 11 Comments

Living in Texas, I’m never quite ready for fall holidays to hit. By the time I’m ready to start thinking sweaters and pumpkins, “fall” is almost over everywhere else – and we haven’t even had our first crisp day of the year yet!

But even though the season isn’t really reflected outside my calendar and the fact that it feels like the sun starts setting right after lunch, I always enjoy pulling together an eclectic Thanksgiving table setting each year. You can see my favorite past Thanksgiving table setting here.

This year, I decided to take inspiration from our newly redecorated kitchen and create a fun fall tablescape that’s full of bold colors, vintage finds, and “Granny chic” pattern mixing.

"Granny Chic" Thanksgiving table setting with layers of florals and vintage dishware

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As you can see, my favorite vintage floral tablecloth stayed and became the bold floral foundation for the rest of the table setting.

This next shot also lets you see the window seat – I didn’t have four matching cushions, so I threw in a fun faux fur pillow to mix things up a little.

"Granny Chic" mixed florals Thanksgiving table setting

"Granny Chic" Thanksgiving tablescape with amber glass and bold florals

You might have already suspected this, but just about everything in this table setting was thrifted over the years – from the cake stand to the plates to the books holding the marble vase.

They represent a wide timespan of gathering – I found the floral napkins at a thrift store at least five years ago, but picked up the amber glass dishes at The Salvation Army just this past week.

Mix and match dishes for a layered eclectic look - here, an amber glass bread plate is paired with a floral napkin and a modern take on red and white toile.

Put together a similar place setting:

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I found the birchwood cutlery at Michael’s in their fall section, but you can find similar here on Amazon. They are disposable and one-time-use, but hey – they’re also recyclable and biodegradable. I thought they made for a fun alternative to plastic cutlery and the raw wood adds a nice rustic edge.

A Thanksgiving table setting with mixed floral patterns, vintage glassware, and birchwood cutlery.

Obviously, I don’t know where to stop with florals – the more the better! I love the way the vintage cloth napkins and plates (thrifted, but made by Churchill) are almost the same print – and both echo the pinks in the large-scale floral tablecloth.

Mix and match colors and patterns with reckless abandon in this "Granny Chic" Thanksgiving table setting!

Amber glass plates: vintage, thrifted. Find similar ones here on Etsy.

Vintage faux leather and gold highball glasses

Similar vintage faux leather highball glasses

Whip up a simple Thanksgiving table centerpiece in no time with sheet moss, pumpkins, and faux succulents on a pretty cake stand.

To make this simple pumpkin centerpiece, I place some sheet moss on my thrifted cake stand and piled on miniature pumpkins and gourds and a few faux succulents. It took all of five minutes total, but made a really beautiful, sculptural display.

Pumpkin, moss, and faux succulents make a beautiful Thanksgiving table centerpiece when displayed on a lovely cake stand!

A few favorite cake stand picks:

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Thanksgiving table centerpiece: moss, pumpkins, and succulents.

A petite vintage sugar and creamer set function as salt and pepper cellars:

A vintage gold-adorned petite sugar and creamer set hold salt and pepper on this Thanksgiving table

To be sure, there are a lot of colors and patterns going on, but I think it makes for a totally wild and fun, albeit slightly kitschy, space!

Shades of amber and bold floral patterns come together to make this vibrant "Granny Chic" Thanksgiving table setting, full of vintage treasures!

Perfect for a laid-back holiday brunch!

Mix and match bold floral and vintage treasures to create this fun Thanksgiving table!

Filed Under: Decorating Tagged With: Holidays, Thanksgiving

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Comments

  1. Emy says

    November 16, 2016 at 8:27 am

    You’re so good at mixing patterns! I love all of the florals together!

    Reply
    • Brynne says

      November 30, 2016 at 9:27 am

      Thank you so much, Emy! I am definitely a die-hard florals fan!

      Reply
  2. Julia@Cuckoo4Design says

    November 16, 2016 at 11:42 am

    Granny chic! Love it

    Reply
    • Brynne says

      November 30, 2016 at 9:28 am

      I think I have a new aesthetic to embrace!

      Reply
  3. Cassie Bustamante says

    November 16, 2016 at 12:40 pm

    this is such a fun combination! i especially love those new thrifted glasses. love this fun and unexpected mix!

    Reply
    • Brynne says

      November 30, 2016 at 9:29 am

      Thank you Cassie! I love those glasses! I bought them right before our move and just recently pulled them out to enjoy!

      Reply
  4. ariel says

    November 18, 2016 at 1:44 pm

    What a beautiful and refined tablescape! I love the colours and patterns you chose 🙂

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    • Brynne says

      November 30, 2016 at 9:29 am

      Thanks so much, Ariel! I’m really running wild with the colors lately! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Jill Nordin says

    November 25, 2016 at 4:06 pm

    I LOVE your table>>>lots of inspiration you are nice enough to share. You may not remember, but do you have any idea about your petite sugar and creamer that you used for salt cellars? I collect sugars and creamers and they are so beautiful! Thanks for sharing your table!

    Jill

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    • Brynne says

      November 30, 2016 at 9:36 am

      Hi Jill,
      Thank you so much! I wish I could tell you more about those pieces – they are so fun, but sadly, they don’t have any markings on the bottom! They almost look handmade, because they are a little imperfect… I’ll wish you luck in finding some similar ones!

      Reply
  6. Charisma says

    December 14, 2016 at 2:02 pm

    Hi Brynne! I have that exact same Churchill China color AND pattern! Best Goodwill find for half off! I got a set of 4 plates, 4 bowls, and 4 cups/saucers for NINE DOLLARS! I need to mix & match to make a cute tablescape like you!

    Long time follower, first time commenter,
    Charisma

    Take care, God bless, and keep up the good work!

    Reply

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