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Ask A Detroit Expert: How To Decorate Your Home For Thanksgiving

Every year around this time, families everywhere begin making plans for a Thanksgiving feast. While food and drink is the star of the show, it's important not to overlook holiday decor. This is an important element that adds to the special feel of the day and helps tie everything together. It's not necessary to spend a fortune on decorations, and it doesn't have to take a huge amount of time. With the help of event planner Laura Davis, your home will be ready to embrace guests with open arms on this joyous occasion.
Laura Davis
Laura Davis Events
306 S. Washington Ave., Suite 203
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 591-0161
www.lauradavisevents.com

Laura Davis is a sought-after event planner based in the Detroit area. Davis has been orchestrating events with style since 2001. She currently owns Laura Davis Events and has the distinction of being an Accredited Bridal Consultant, one of only 53 who hold the title around the world. The event company coordinates special occasions, weddings and corporate events. Laura Davis Events creates unique experiences, where every moment is special—from beginning to end.

We asked Laura for her expert tips about the best ways to decorate your home for Thanksgiving. She provided ideas that anyone who plans to entertain on Thanksgiving can implement, no matter the budget or time constraints. Continue reading to get useful tips from one of the top experts in the industry.

Getting Started

Before running out to the store to purchase fall-themed decorations, take a look around your home and take an inventory of the items you already have. Candlesticks, vases and serving bowls can all be repurposed in creative ways as you decorate your home for Thanksgiving. If your resources are limited, don't worry about decorating the entire house; instead, focus on one or two areas and make them pop.

Warm Up The Entry

Make an impression on your guests the moment they arrive by creating a warm and welcoming entry on your front porch. Hang a beautiful fall-themed wreath on your front door and flank the entrance with potted mums.

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Focal Point

Since the dinner is the main focus of the Thanksgiving celebration, concentrate on setting a really beautiful table. Start with a lovely table linen and layer your place settings with varying plates to create interest. Top with a fun napkin treatment and a place card to elevate your table design. Focus on quality over quantity — remember to leave enough room on the table so you can easily pass the food dishes from guest to guest.

Nature-Inspired Elegance

Ordinary items found in nature can be transformed into elegant decor with a little imagination (and some metallic spray paint). Spray paint pie pumpkins with gold paint and display them on candlesticks from your mantle for an easy way to make a big impact. Gather pine cones from your yard and fill them in a decorative serving bowl; spray paint half of them to give them a chic look.

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Surround Yourself With Gratitude

Thanksgiving is a time for reflecting on the good things in your life, so display a Thankful Tree in your home as a reminder of your blessings. To create this, cut a branch from your yard and spray paint it in gold or silver, then place it in a vase or festive fall container. Write little note tags of the people and things you are thankful for and hang them from the branches. Encourage your guests to do the same and watch your gratitude grow and grow.

Related: Ask A Detroit Expert: Ideas For Hostess Gifts

After receiving a BA in Photography from Savannah College of Art & Design, Nicole Wrona began working with a diverse range of musicians. In addition, she is a freelance writer for numerous publications. Her work can be found at www.metalleaves.com and Examiner.com.
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