Thanksgiving - simple decorating ideas

Poor Thanksgiving gets treated like a middle child. It seems as soon as Halloween passes and Starbucks busts out their red cups people start listening to Christmas music, and poor sweet Thanksgiving gets passed over like a veggie tray at at kid's birthday party. I mean don't get me wrong, I know people still love to throw down some good Thanksgiving food; but decor wise by the time Thanksgiving rolls around many people already have their Christmas decorations in full swing. ..........and there's nothing wrong with that if that's your thing.

However, if you're still in the mood for fall inspired decor or are looking for ways to spruce up your home specifically for Thanksgiving. Here are a few ideas from the Our Fifth House archives to get your creative turkey juices flowing.

as seen on my potting bench

It doesn't get any easier than slapping some chalkboard paint on terracotta pots and writing a simple message of gratitude. Plus you can use the pots all year long just changing the message. A fun idea for dressing a table would be to paint mini-terracotta pots with chalkboard paint and use them as placecard holders writing each guests name on them. You could fill them with acorns or a miniature pumpkin or even a small succulent.

Looking for a simple centerpiece idea? Whip up a Thanksgiving tree. Just use old book pages as leaves and write down what you're thankful for, then attach to branches with tape, glue or if you collect vintage clip-on earrings, those work really well too. A display like this would also look great on a entry foyer table.

(Yes, I'm thankful for coffee. Is there a mother on Earth that isn't?)

Do you have any uncarved pumpkins sitting on your front porch? Get your kids involved in making hand turkeys to greet your Thanksgiving guests. Just be sure to use outdoor paint.

Speaking of getting the kids involved, a collection of kid painted pumpkins can really brighten up a Thanksgiving mantel.

Thanksgiving Mantel

Chances are pretty strong for me that I won't actually get around to doing a ton of decorating for Thanksgiving even though we are hosting this year. I'm still knee deep in just "setting up house" over here in our new home, oh who am I kidding, I'm up to my hips, so I'll be setting the table and calling her done......but I just may have the kiddos paint something "Thanksgiving-ish" on our three uncarved pumpkins out front.

our pink front door

What about y'all? Are you decking the halls for Christmas before turkey day or are you still getting your fall on? This is a no judgment zone. To each their own. Holidays are meant to be enjoyed and celebrated however you see fit. And if that means Christmas music the day after Halloween for you....then rock on with your Mariah Carey's All I Want for Christmas jam!