• Skip to main content
  • Skip to header right navigation
  • Skip to site footer
  • About
  • Contact
  • Boutique of the Week
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Happy Happy Nester

Weekly Inspiration for Your Nest

  • Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Breakfast/Brunch
    • Desserts
    • Dinners
    • Drinks
  • Crafts
  • Decor
  • Shop
    • Fall Decor
    • Kitchen
    • Pillows
    • Holiday Decor
  • Saturday Chitchat
  • Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Breakfast/Brunch
    • Desserts
    • Dinners
    • Drinks
    • Snacks
  • Crafts
  • Decor
  • Shop
    • Fall Decor
    • Kitchen Favorites
    • Pillows
    • Holiday Decor
  • Saturday Chitchat
  • Boutique of the Week
  • About
  • Contact
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

See What’s Trending…

Cakes

Cookies

Dinners

Wreaths

Drinks

Home › Decor › Creating an Inexpensive Thanksgiving Table

Creating an Inexpensive Thanksgiving Table

Decor Decorate Holiday Home Tours
By Janine Waite · Published on Nov 7, 2018
Affiliate Disclosure: This Post May Contain Affiliate Links.

Don’t you just love Thanksgiving? I like that it is a celebration of family and friends, food, and gathering around a table. So, speaking of tables, let’s chat about your table. If you need some inspiration, I have 5 ways to create inexpensive Thanksgiving table for your holiday dinner. So with a few little tips and tricks you can design a simple table for practically a few dollars.

inexpensive thanksgiving table decor

*the following post contains affiliate links

How to Create Inexpensive Thanksgiving Table

I have rounded up five different ways to decorate your Thanksgiving table this year. I love decorating that is easy, inexpensive and creative. So, let’s dig in and get busy decorating for Thanksgiving.

5 tips to creating an inexpensive thanksgiving table

1. Choose an Inexpensive Container For Your Flower Arrangement

When I’m out shopping at antique stores, I always keep an eye open for some unique vessels for my floral arrangements. I love to use a container that isn’t necessarily used for flowers. I prefer soup tureens since the bouquets in them tend not to be too tall and cumbersome. Btw, you can see another floral arrangement on my Valentine’s Day post. Also, I like that they are horizontal in shape and so they embrace more of the table.

This adorable French soup tureen cost only five dollars and it adds so much character to our Thanksgiving table. Who knew that inexpensive Thanksgiving table decorations could be so easy.

an inexpensive thanksgiving table diy

2. Choose Inexpensive Flowers

Keep your flowers simple. I thought that I would only use two types of flowers this time, white chrysanthemums and dried up hydrangeas from my garden. I like the contrast of the white and brown. It’s cool that they also pick up the fall colors. I ended up adding three white roses from another bouquet. But, ultimately this arrangement only cost me like six dollars.

You gotta love that this inexpensive arrangement is so easy to create.

thanksgiving glitter pumpkins

3. Create Inexpensive Table Decor

I made these charming glitter pumpkins with just a few items. It is so great that Mini-pumpkins are such an easy way to add some decor for just a couple dollars.

It is cool that Thanksgiving embraces an abundance of natural elements. Autumn leaves, pumpkins, and acorns work nicely for a Thanksgiving table. It makes decorating your table with inexpensive Thanksgiving table decorations easy peasy.

inexpensive thanksgiving table florals

4. Use Inexpensive Glassware and Plates

I discovered these amber glasses at our local thrift store for just a couple dollars. I guess my takeaway here is to be creative and use some vintage glasses or peruse your local thrift store. If you shop online, I have included a few links for your convenience.

thanksgiving pumpkin decor

5. Decorate with Pumpkins

Pumpkins are everywhere this time of year. They are super inexpensive and for only a couple dollars you can easily decorate your table with some mini pumpkins. Add a bit of glitter and felt and you have a sparkly table that will make you smile. Well, last year, I styled our unique Thanksgiving table with the pink pumpkins and it was so fun!

use cute mini glitter pumpkins

Where to Buy Thanksgiving Table Decor

Ok, if you aren’t into making your own table decor there are quite a few options to buy items. I love shopping and seeing all the different items available. If you like the more traditional look then I would suggest, Williams Sonoma. And while you are shopping there you could pick up a few of their yummy prepackaged items for your Thanksgiving meal.

I just shopped at World Market and I was smitten by the whimsical plates that they carry.  They also have a wide array of items from cake stands to dinner napkins.

Pottery Barn has a nice collection of faux pumpkins as well as festive salad plates.

Some Table Linen Ideas

As you can see I love white table linen. I feel it is so versatile. I have a few white tablecloths that I use all year around.

As far as napkins, I love the collection that World Market sales. I was just there today and they have every color you can imagine. You get six in a package for $9.99. That price is so reasonable. I totally want to do a blog post about dinner napkins, so make sure to sign up for my newsletter so you don’t miss a post.

Here’s What is on Our Thanksgiving Table

So, in addition to the inexpensive Thanksgiving table decorations, we will have these following dishes on our table. Our family loves to cook and gather for a homemade meal.

[one-half-first][/one-half-first]
[one-half][/one-half]

This Maple Apple Cranberry Sauce is the perfect blend of sweet and tart. I combined Maple Syrup with Granny Smith apples and fresh cranberries.

My new caramelized roasted Brussels sprouts recipe not only has the sprouts but also caramelized onions. This new combination is the best and the sweetness of the onions is so tasty.

If you are planning on making some pumpkin bread, you need to try out this Starbucks copycat pumpkin bread. It is moist and full of yummy fall spices. Make your pumpkin bread from scratch and make this recipe.

This blog post is a part of a Thanksgiving Tour. Check out my friend’s posts for more ideas. I’m certain you’ll be inspired by today’s tour. Thank you for visiting my post on ways to create an inexpensive Thanksgiving table.

Cheers,

signature

Now be sure to visit all my friends that are joining me this month in sharing their Thanksgiving decorating ideas!

Happy Happy Nester | Creating an Inexpensive Thanksgiving Table

Modern Glam | Golden Thanksgiving Table with Foraged Centerpiece

2 Ladies & A Chair | Creating A Simple Elegant Thanksgiving Tablescape

Life Is Better At Home | Elegant Thanksgiving Table Using Mixed Metals

Meme Hill Studio | How-to set a Unique Festive Farmhouse Inspired Thanksgiving Day Table

Styled With Lace |A Welcoming Fall Foyer for Thanksgiving

Finding Lovely | A Thankful Thanksgiving with Boat Placecards

Summer Adams | Elegant Thanksgiving Table in White and Gold

The Posh Home | Thanksgiving Decorating

Love Your Abode | How to Decorate for Thanksgiving Using Free Botanical Printables

 

An InLinkz Link-up

an inexpensive Thanksgiving table pin for pinterest

  • Author
  • Recent Posts
Janine Waite
Follow me
Janine Waite
I named my blog Happy Happy Nester because I love everything related to the home. I’ve always enjoyed decorating my surroundings. Get cozy and stay for a bit, thanks for visiting!
Janine Waite
Follow me
Latest posts by Janine Waite (see all)
  • Gluten Free Easter Desserts - March 25, 2023
  • Mini Lemon Tarts - March 24, 2023
  • Book Page Wreath DIY - March 23, 2023

You May Also Like

  • Elegant Thanksgiving Table with Pink Pumpkins
    Elegant Thanksgiving Table with Pink Pumpkins
  • 11 Beautiful Fall Tablescapes That Will Inspire You
    11 Beautiful Fall Tablescapes That Will Inspire You
  • Thanksgiving Table Setting Made Easy
    Thanksgiving Table Setting Made Easy
  • Thanksgiving Dinner Menu Template
    Thanksgiving Dinner Menu Template

Sharing This!

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Email

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Jackie

    November 07, 2018 at 11:41 am

    Janine this is just the prettiest table. I love that centerpiece in the antique soup tureen. What a great idea!

    Reply
  2. Joan

    November 08, 2018 at 10:01 am

    Janine as always your table is gorgeous! I have to try making those beautiful glitter pumpkins next year.

    Reply
  3. yuni

    November 16, 2018 at 5:32 am

    Janine, I love how you used natural tones for your Thanksgiving table. Everything looks simply beautiful and I need to have make those brussel sprouts and pumpkin bread!

    Reply
  4. Bethany

    November 21, 2018 at 5:59 pm

    This is gorgeous, love all of your ideas!

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Sidebar

Janine the Nester

Hello from the Nester

We love everything related to home, so get cozy and stay for a bit. Thanks for visiting our blog. Learn More...

Reader Favorites

This Italian Cream Cake has a pumpkin cream cheese frosting that makes this a winning combination. This dessert is perfect for the holidays.

Italian Cream Cake with a Twist of Pumpkin

The Best Crunchy Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookie

French Apple Custard Tart with Puff Pastry

DIY Paper Flowers Tutorial (Tissue Paper)

Upcycling Tin Cans with Scrapbooking Paper

How to Make a Paper Flower Wreath DIY

Popular Categories

  • Cakes
  • Cookies
  • Dinners
  • Wreaths
  • Organizing

Join Our Newsletter

Join our mailing list to receive the latest news and updates from our team.

You have Successfully Subscribed!

AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE:
I am grateful to be of service and bring you content free of charge. In order to do this, please note that when you click links and purchase items, in most (not all) cases, I will receive a referral commission. Your support in purchasing through these links enables me to keep my design and customization prices ridiculously low and empower more people worldwide to blog with less worry and less hassle.
Happy Happy Nester is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.
Thank you! :)
-Happy Happy Nester

Our Guide

Join Our Newsletter

Join our mailing list to receive the latest news and updates from our team.

You have Successfully Subscribed!

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Recipes

Appetizers
Breakfast/Brunch
Desserts
Dinners
Drinks

Crafts & Decor

DIY
Gardening
Holiday
Wreaths

About

About The Nester
Contact
Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2023 · Happy Happy Nester by Janine Waite · Privacy Policy

↑ BACK TO TOP