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    Elegant Thanksgiving Table Decor

    Decorating, Entertaining, Holiday & Seasonal, Sponsored, Thanksgiving Decor

    Disclosure: I received a free set of dinnerware and glassware as compensation for this post, but all opinions are my own. Post may include affiliate links. Read my full disclosure policy here.

    I love stepping outside my comfortable color palette and bucking tradition when it comes to holiday decorating.

    Who says Thanksgiving table decor has to be shades of orange, gold, brown and red?

    Elegant Black & Purple Thanksgiving Table Decor

    Why use not purple and black and silver and other jewel tones for an elegant and unexpected tablescape?

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    Elegant Black & Purple Thanksgiving Table Decor

    That’s exactly what I did in creating this colorful tablesetting using Bormioli Rocco glassware and dinnerware.

    I received a 4-piece place setting of dinnerware, chargers, plus my choice of water glasses, wine glasses and glass bottles from Bormioli Rocco to create my Thanksgiving table decor.

    I’m also giving away $200 worth of glassware to my readers so you can create a beautiful tablescape for Thanksgiving dinner at home. The winner will receive:

    • 4 Premium Multicolor water glasses in lavender
    • 4 InAlto Uno Wine Glasses
    • 4 Diamond Charger plates in clear
    • 4 Sets of Cometa Dinnerware (Dinner Plate, Soup Plate, Small Bowl, Dessert Plate)
    • 4  Diamond Dessert Cups in clear
    • 1  Swing Bottle in brown
    • 1  Moresca Bottle in lavender

    Be sure to enter the giveaway at the end of this post.

    Inspired by a dramatic Thanksgiving tablesetting from Southern Living, I decided to pull out my silver and aim for an elegant presentation, mostly black and white, with a few vibrant pops of color.

    Elegant Black & Purple Thanksgiving Table Decor

    I chose the black glass chargers and paired them with Bormioli Rocco’s Moon classic white dinnerware. I love the way food shines on white plates, and these opal glass ones are gorgeous and durable — great for everyday and fancy occasions.

    Elegant Black & Purple Thanksgiving Table Decor

    I used black cotton napkins from World Market and made a place card for each dinner guest by painting paper leaves silver and adding scrapbook paper name banners.

    Elegant Black & Purple Thanksgiving Table Decor

    To add color to the table, I used my Whippoorwhill Table Runner from World Market and Bormioli Rocco’s Bodega Water Glasses in purple.

    Elegant Black & Purple Thanksgiving Table Decor

    I’ll admit I had a hard time choosing from the 12 colors and different water glass designs available, but that gorgeous amethyst purple won me over. And my husband really likes the shape of these tumbler-style glasses because they’re easy to hold and drink from with their wide mouths.

    Elegant Black & Purple Thanksgiving Table Decor

    I also chose a purple Swing bottle, which can be used to serve water, other beverages, dressings and infused oils. (They’re also great for homemade holiday gifts!)

    Elegant Black & Purple Thanksgiving Table Decor

    For the other end of the table, I chose a gray glass Oxford bottle. I just loved the shape and the color!

    Elegant Black & Purple Thanksgiving Table Decor

    To complete each place setting, I chose Bormioli Rocco’s large Electra wine glasses, which are endorsed by the Italian Sommelier Association and also are a favorite of restaurants. I chose these glasses because they’re perfect for medium-bodied red wines, a favorite of mine!

    Elegant Black & Purple Thanksgiving Table Decor

    And of course, I used my wedding silver. (After I snapped these photos, I realized I put the tiny dessert/seafood fork in the wrong place. Don’t report me to Emily Post, please!)

    Elegant Black & Purple Thanksgiving Table Decor

    The silver pattern is Gorham Chantilly. When we were engaged, I found out that my husband’s parents had bought two 12-piece sets of the silver as an investment when he was just a child.

    I got married in an age when most brides weren’t interested in things like formal silver and china. As someone who loves antiques, tradition and entertaining, I was thrilled to get a full service of silver.

    Bruce’s set had never been used when we got married; his parents had been storing it in a Ked’s tennis shoe box for 20+ years!

    You better believe I took it out of that box and polished it up and use it regularly. I love using the silver with my  formal china and also mixing it with modern, everyday dishes.

    Elegant Black & Purple Thanksgiving Table Decor

    A beautiful table isn’t complete  without a gorgeous centerpiece, and I thought this one called for something a bit out of the ordinary.

    Elegant Black & Purple Thanksgiving Table Decor

    I went to the grocery story — albeit the fancy grocery store, but still the grocery store — and bought an assortment of purple white and lavender flowers and arranged them in a silver tiered tray.

    Elegant Black & Purple Thanksgiving Table Decor

    I flanked the centerpiece with a pair of silver (fake from Target!) candelabras and julep cups (part of our wedding centerpieces) filled with more blooms.

    Elegant Black & Purple Thanksgiving Table Decor

    This tablescape is definitely not my normal aesthetic, and the color scheme isn’t what you’d traditionally think of for Thanksgiving, but I think it’s perfect for a meal of gratitude shared with loved ones.

    Elegant Black & Purple Thanksgiving Table Decor

    Speaking of gratitude, I’m very grateful to Bormioli Rocco for sponsoring this post and giving away a set of dishes, glasses and other goodies to one lucky reader.

    For more gorgeous projects and Thanksgiving table setting ideas, be sure to follow Bormioli Rocco on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You can buy most of the products I used to set my elegant black and purple Thanksgiving table at Amazon and Bed Bath & Beyond.

    Finally, don’t forget to enter the giveaway!

    Filed Under: Decorating, Entertaining, Holiday & Seasonal, Sponsored, Thanksgiving Decor Tagged With: dining room, tablescapes, Thanksgiving

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    1. laura@top this top that

      November 15, 2014 at 7:03 am

      amy, how beautiful! i love that you stepped out of the traditional colors for fall and went with the purple. i say who cares what color is on the table as long as people are sitting there giving thanks! Have a great weekend!

      Reply
    2. kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor

      November 14, 2014 at 4:44 pm

      So pretty!! Love the bottles the best!

      Reply
    3. Albion

      November 14, 2014 at 12:18 pm

      Gorgeous!! I love the black and purple together. So classy and lovely!

      Reply
    4. Lorlee M

      November 14, 2014 at 10:21 am

      love the purple! in fact my whole house is commonly referred to as the “crayola” house since I love the use of color! Purple and teal among my favorites!

      Reply
    5. Jenna

      November 14, 2014 at 8:40 am

      Love those pops of purple!

      Reply
    6. heather

      November 13, 2014 at 9:34 pm

      I would freak out if I won this one.

      Reply
    7. laura @eye candy creative studio

      November 13, 2014 at 4:45 pm

      great job on the styling – looks fab! 😉 and I love the purple!!!!!

      Reply
    8. Marty@A Stroll Thru Life

      November 13, 2014 at 3:54 pm

      Such a beautiful tablescape. I love the fluting on the purple bottle too. Thanks for such a fabulous giveaway.

      Reply
    9. Heidi @ Happiness is Homemade

      November 13, 2014 at 2:17 pm

      SO pretty, Amy!

      Reply

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