Add Black for Big Impact

Use a black place mat, napkin, and charger, but lighten the look with a white dinner plate. For a more traditional Thanksgiving color, try linens in chocolate brown.

Glass chargers: For a similar look, try Gold Rimmed Charger Plate from JAF GIFTS; jafgifts.com.

Linens: Pintuck Solid place mats and napkins in black by Pier 1 Imports; pier1imports.com.

China: Formal Affair by Lauren by Ralph Lauren, available through Macy’s; macys.com.

Knives, candelabras, and squirrel and acorn place card holders: by Vagabond House; vagabondhouse.com.

Place cards and menu cards: Missing Q Press; missingqpress.com or 214/673-8857.