Guest Picks: The Thanksgiving Table
Basics part two: Do yourself a favor and make sure you have a quality turkey thermometer on hand.
Basics part three: Make sure you have a heavy duty carving board built to catch all those delicious juices.
Basics part four: You'll need a big stock pot (for making mashed potatoes, for prepping stock or for anything else) that can go from stove to tabletop.
Basics part five: Have several quality pie dishes for all those pumpkin and pecan pies.
OK, on to the fun stuff! I like to have some sort of cookie or brownie to go with the traditional Thanksgiving pies. This leaf cookie cutter would make those sweets even more irresistible.
How darling are these salt and pepper shakers? They're cute but still functional, making them perfect for the tabletop.
Have you ever seen such a classy bottle coaster? It's perfect for keeping white wine on the table, and I'm sure I could come up with many alternative uses for that sweet little dish.
If you've got a gorgeous wood table, I much prefer runners over tablecloths. Simple is best, like this hemstitched linen one.
You can't have too few trays when entertaining for the holidays. I love the natural feel of this one, and you could use it for everything from serving fresh rolls to transporting napkins and silverware to the table.
Long-stemmed candles dress up any table. Make sure to use small, short candleholders so that the candles aren't towering over people.
This runner is a little more glam, but it would go perfectly with a dark wood table.
Apparently I have a thing for holiday salt and pepper shakers. These would be perfect if you've got a metallic holiday color scheme going.
I love the earthy feel of this marble wine chiller. It would be perfect if you've got an autumnal color scheme going.
Have you seen Society Social's bar carts? They're so fun and would make dressing up any room for the holidays a snap.
I had to include this bar cart from CB2 as well. It's a bit more affordable, and it has wheels, making it perfect for bringing the bar to any room in your home.
There's really no reason for these Birch Bark straws other than I think they're adorable — and perfect for the kids.
How gorgeous is this copper tray? I'd use it to stack up coffee cups, teaspoons, cream and sugar for serving hot coffee after the meal.
Let me start with the basics: If you don't have a quality roasting pan, you're going to need one.
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