On The Hunt: Cheap, Chic and Not-Too-Bulky Thanksgiving Décor
Her criteria were that the items be inexpensive, non-corny (no paper-mâché turkeys), and—given the aforementioned Manhattan (read: space-challenged) apartment—take up as little room as possible.
1. Set of 10 Acorn Placecard Holders (buy it now price, $23.95)
Miniature acorns cast in pewter are such a charming addition to any table.
2. Maple Leaf Ceramic Plate (buy it now price, $12.99)
Use this vibrant ceramic dish for serving hors de oeuvres.
3. Set of Two Acorn Candlesticks (buy it now price, $29.24)
These silver-plated candlesticks look all the more refined filled with simple white tapers.
4. Fresh Green Boxwood Wreath (buy it now price, $9.99)
An elegant handmade wreath made from homegrown, pesticide-free boxwood.
5. Autumn Leaves Printed Tablecloth (buy it now price, $35)
There’s something subtly (and endearingly) folksy about this cotton table covering in warm fall hues.
6. Set of 12 Fall Leaf Napkin Rings (buy it now price, $19)
We love these sculptural, delicately rendered copper napkin rings.
7. Set of Eight Queen's Myott Thanksgiving Salad/Dessert Plates (buy it now price, $45)
These ornate blue and white plates blend beautifully with plain white, everyday china.
8. Set of Six Autumn Leaves Napkins (buy it now price, $6)
Cocktail-size cloth napkins embroidered with pretty leaves.
9. Set of Four Turkey Salt and Pepper Shakers (buy it now price, $16.79)
Individual shakers are such a sweet—and stylish—touch.
10. Thanksgiving Dish Towel (buy it now price, $6)
A cotton towel screened with a turn-of-the-century turkey image makes drying the dishes a tad less tedious.
Lynn Japardi is an eBay obsessed freelance writer in Manhattan who has contributed to publications including Allure, InStyle, People and Lucky.