The mere mention of Thanksgiving brings to mind the scents of delectable dishes that fill our tables each year. The bounty of rich foods, a golden brown turkey, delectable green beans, butternut squash, golden yellow corn on the cob, and colorful pies and desserts, topped off with brilliant white sweet cream, all of which cap a day filled with the gratitude we have for another year filled with multiple blessings. Many families celebrate Thanksgiving using the rich ethnic foods from their home countries, filled with the beauty of the bold colors of Italy, Spain, and the Mediterranean. It does not matter where they came from, Thanksgiving is the day they celebrate the freedoms they cherish.

We often entertain guest and family during Thanksgiving, and our homes reflect our heritage and our personalities. They are a mirror of who we are, what we treasure, and we believe is important to provide comfort and beauty for our families. With the holiday season approaching we want our homes to reflect the seasons as well. During our Thanksgiving preparations’ we can create beautiful venues that provide a background for feelings of gratitude, and the comfort of our guest.

Begin your Thanksgiving decorating by taking a look at the examples offered by Nature this time of year; pull your color schemes from her bountiful palette and your home can be a reflection of the first Thanksgiving which was held outdoors. Draw inspiration from the things for which you are grateful, family, friends, faith, and love.

Nature’s colors and textures have changed with the seasons and now offer brilliant, bold colors to choose from. For the entryway that will greet your guest upon arrival, place a welcoming outdoor rug with a message that reflects your feelings. Hang a wreath upon the door filled with rich gold and burnt orange ribbons that hold miniature ears of colorful corn, and pumpkins. Inside carry the colors of nature into the foyer, lay down area rugs with a harvest theme motif, and align it with pots of bronze chrysanthemums, or baskets of fall leaves overflowing onto the rug.

In the living room arrange seating around a low table sitting on an oval rug that is designed in the rich bold earthy greens and browns of nature. A bowl filled with pinecones can take center place surrounded with plates of warm spice cookies, and fresh oranges and apples for your guest to nibble on. The fresh citrus fruit and the scent of the cookies will whet their appetites for the dinner to come.

Your dining area can pull from nature’s beauty as well as her bounty. With the addition of a rusty red area rug you can set your table with linens that compliment the deep hues and your guest can be seated at a table that is elegant, and comfortable. A centerpiece of cornucopia overflowing with fruits and nuts is the perfect way to tell everyone of the gratitude you have for the plentiful foods you are sharing on Thanksgiving.

You can also show the gratitude for family and friends this year by displaying photographs of your friends and loved ones in collages all over the house. Set up a special table in the dining room, and place photos of loved ones who are no longer present, but whose memory you cherish. Allow friends to bring their own photos to add to the memory table, and everyone can feel as if their loved ones are represented.

If you are using a buffet to serve your dinner, place a long rug in front of it to catch spills. Using a buffet is a wonderful way to create a casual dinner affect, and it will allow your guest to move freely from room to room sharing stories and laughter, as they gaze upon the framed photos you have placed around your home to celebrate the lives of your family this year.

Thanksgiving is a time for remembering, and being thankful. When you decorate your home this year, allow your feelings to show, make it personal for everyone. Your friends and family would enjoy Thanksgiving if you served it on paper plates under a tree, but when they see the care you have taken to create a venue of beauty based on the Harvest Season, and your love of family and friends, they will appreciate the extra effort, and have one more thing to be grateful for.

Author Bio: Seraphina is a senior designing writer on the topic of interior designing a thanksgiving theme. Her most popular tip is to lay outdoor area rugs at the front door and flokati area rugs on your floor to add a fresh new feel to your room.

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