Thanksgiving Meal Planner

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Sparkling Thanksgiving Table Setting

Charleston event designer Tara Guérard sets the table for a Thanksgiving dinner for her extended family at their 1901 North Carolina mountain cottage.

Photo by: Laurey W. Glenn , Written by: Jennifer Kopf

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Splurge On Linens

The Champagne-colored cotton velvet tablecloth adds a luxurious feel. “If I have even a little budget, I spend it on the linens,” says Tara.

Source Guide
Tablecloth and napkins: custom; taraguerardsoiree.com.
Silver tumblers and flatware: antique; for similar items, try Village Green Antique Mall, Hendersonville, NC; 828/692-9057.
Stemware: by tag (tagltd.com); available from GDC Home, Charleston, SC; 843/571-5142.