Thanksgiving tablescapes don’t need to be formal to feel special. Instead come up with a compelling mix of fancy and rustic items to create a unique and personal Thanksgiving tablescapes. This Texas-style Thanksgiving table is set with a mix of different China patterns giving the table a neighborly friendliness like a dishware potluck. A neutral table runner keeps the different plates from becoming overwhelming, while the teal plaid napkins add a saturated and unifying pop of color to this Thanksgiving tablescapes. Weight glasses, serving platters, and silverware round out the table along with mixed bouquets of fall flowers and a scattering of antlers.
The Place Setting
Get the Look
Royal Albert Moonlight Rose Dinner Plate by Royal Doulton, $50; na.wwrd.com
Tortoise Gold Finition Charger, by Jaune de Chrome, $255; devinecorp.net
American Thumbprint Goblets in Topaz, Cobalt Blue, and Olivine, $34.95/four; store.metmuseum.org
Eclectic flatware, $35/five-piece place setting; laylagrace.com
The Linens
The Placecards
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Hudson Kitchen Tea Towel, in Bosco, $19; libecohomestores.com
The Centerpiece
Upgrade simple blue glass Ball jars with lush bouquets of flowers and foliage. The addition of succulents gives each a true Texas touch. Fill in between the jars with old wicker-covered bottles, pillar candles, and stag horns.
Get the Look
Ball Heritage Collection New Pint Jar, $12.99/six; freshpreservingstore.com
Favor Idea!
Get the Look
Deluxe Pie Box Kits with Forks by A La Modo, $25/25; alamodo.etsy.com
Get the Menu: Tried & True Thanksgiving Menu
Celebrate Thanksgiving with big flavor and Texas-style ingredients from the Currens.
Recipes:
- Lost in Texas
- Chicken Liver Pâté
- Cranberry-Pecan Chutney
- Herb-Roasted Turkey Legs
- Smoked Turkey Breast
- Green Beans with Citrus and Pecans
- Smoked-Oyster-and-Andouille Dressing
- Brussels Sprouts with Ham and Caramelized Onions
- Pumpkin Cheesecake Tart with Honey Swiss Meringue
Meet Mary Catherine and Andrew Curren
After graduation, they moved to New York City and landed jobs in high-end restaurants. But eventually the two began to long for things that don't come easy in New York: a backyard, a grill, and a dog. It was time to come home. They moved to Austin in 2008, just as the city was poised for a culinary renaissance.
Since then, Drew has amassed a mini-empire of thoughtful restaurants, including 24 Diner, Easy Tiger, and Arro. And each Thanksgiving, the Currens have a full table of enthusiastic eaters.
