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Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Setting the scene for Thanksgiving dinner
When it comes to turkey day, we all know what the important stuff is: turkey, dressing and of course the inevitable cranberry sauce (preferably with the rings from the can still there to cut by, right?!).
But what about the sides? And I’m not talking about noodles or green bean casserole here. I mean the napkins and the tablecloth and the centerpieces and that hearty autumn feeling we strive for in our homes as we welcome our family members and sometimes friends in to enjoy some turkey and pumpkin pie (with whipped cream of course!).
How to achieve it? Candles can’t hurt. If you strive for real ones, look for holders and dishes that offer a safe spot for them to rest (preferably seasonal ones!). These floating pumpkin candles offer a warm glow and a fall touch.
If you want to play it completely safe in unattended areas (think rooms other than the kitchen) a fake candle or light is your best bet. OrientalTrading offers a few varieties. The Autumn Candle Lamp is a wooden, box shaped candle decorated with a leaf and trimmed with berries for $6.97 and comes with an plug and on/off switch.
Similar to that is the antique glass bottle filled with an electric candlestick (pictured) which is also $6.97.
And finally, if you want to declare your thoughts on the holiday, go for the simple “Share they bountiful harvest” flameless candle for $4.97.
Tomorrow: Centerpiece ideas. Happy Wednesday!
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