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Thanksgiving is all about giving thanks for life’s blessings and spending time with loved ones. But let’s be honest: It can also be a bit stressful with all the travel plans, visiting guests, and menu planning for Thanksgiving dinner\u00a0\u2014 and we haven’t even gotten to the decorating yet!<\/p>\n
Thankfully, there are ways you can make it easier on yourself. For one, sending online Thanksgiving invitations<\/a>\u00a0saves you time and money. You can customize your invite in a matter of minutes, automatically track RSVPs, and send updates whenever you want.<\/p>\n Another way to ease the holiday strain is by enlisting a few easy decor ideas\u00a0that can help you spruce up your indoor and outdoor space as well as your table setting. With that in mind, we’ve curated this list of the best Thanksgiving decoration ideas, including inexpensive options and DIY\u00a0ideas that you can count on regardless of your budget. For these fun Thanksgiving decorating ideas, all you need is a bit of imagination, a can-do attitude, and possibly a small power tool or two.<\/p>\n Whether you place them indoors, outdoors, or both, pumpkins are the perfect Thanksgiving home decor idea. For an instant holiday pick-me-up, paint large and mini pumpkins\u00a0in unexpected neon hues, pretty pastels, shimmery metallics, or festive patterns. Or go for a minimalist color scheme\u00a0with varying shades of white pumpkins.<\/p>\n Forgo the typical fall wreath\u00a0and create this festive and inexpensive door decor<\/a>. Simply gather a few pine cones\u00a0and attach some thick ribbon (anything from velvet to burlap) with a hot glue gun. Once the glue hardens, you can cluster the cones together and stagger them so they fall at varying lengths. Then, tie a knot at the other end of the ribbon and hang for a lovely accent you can use all season long.<\/p>\n Since you can never have enough of a gourd\u00a0time for Thanksgiving, coat a few pumpkins with <\/a>chalkboard<\/a>\u00a0paint<\/a>. You can then write messages such as “Give Thanks,” “Grateful,” “Family & Friends,” and “So Thankful.” Place them on your porch, mantel, or dining room table. You could also use them as chalkboard\u00a0menu signs on your buffet holiday table.<\/p>\n For a charming ode to the season, outfit your porch, patio, or yard with straw bales, scarecrows, and pretty baskets loaded with potted mums and gourds. You could even transform your yard tools (shovels and rakes, anyone?) with fall garland for a little slice of country living,\u00a0even in the suburbs.<\/p>\n Also called a thankful tree, this thoughtful decor idea\u00a0is a great way to encourage interaction by having everyone jot down what they’re grateful for and hanging it on the tree. There are countless ways to create your own DIY Thanksgiving<\/a>\u00a0gratitude tree<\/a>\u00a0or you can find ready-made versions online or at local craft stores.<\/p>\n There are so many ways to use a cake stand\u00a0\u2014 and none of them\u00a0involve displaying cake! Whether it’s on the dinner table\u00a0or in another area of your living space, a cake stand\u00a0is great for showcasing a fall arrangement of mini gourds, winter citrus, and pomegranates. You can also use it as a focal point for photos, candles, florals, or foraged twigs and leaves.<\/p>\n Add warmth to\u00a0<\/strong>your walkway, porch, or home interior by transforming basic brown paper lunch bags into beautiful fall lanterns<\/a>. For this easy DIY\u00a0project, grab a few leaves, trace them on the paper bags, and cut out the leaf shapes. Weigh them down with a bit of sand or dirt, insert a flameless votive, and voila! You can also buy pre-made paper lanterns, but why miss out on all the fun?<\/p>\n Create a whimsical mantelpiece with a DIY\u00a0fall banner featuring book pages<\/a>. All you need are some fall leaves (real or faux), an old book (or newspaper or magazine), clothespins, scissors, and twine. Cut out leaf shapes from the pages and clip them together with the leaves. String it across your mantel, dinner table, credenza, or any other space you want to liven up.<\/p>\n Dress your Thanksgiving table\u00a0with the season’s warmest (and coolest!) ideas that are sure to please you and your guests. It’s also worth noting that with a few simple updates to the color schemes\u00a0and seasonal motifs, most of these decorating ideas would work great for other holidays like\u00a0Halloween\u00a0and Christmas,\u00a0as well as weddings<\/a>.<\/p>\n Never mind the candelabra. This creative decor idea\u00a0is sure to spark\u00a0conversation. As long as you have a drill (and a steady hand), you can hollow out a space for a votive, taper, or tea light in your batch of apples<\/a>\u00a0or mini pumpkins<\/a>.<\/p>\n Instead of running out to spend more cash on a table runner\u00a0that you’ll only use once a year, shop your closet and pull out one of your scarves in a lovely autumnal\u00a0hue or print. You can even use a sarong or other wearable wrap!<\/p>\n To add the most personal touch to your table decor, print off photos of each guest and put them atop their place setting. Not only will your guests know where they’re sitting, but they can reminisce about the photo and share some lively conversation.<\/p>\n One of the easiest and most affordable ways to amp up your tablescape\u00a0is with a centerpiece\u00a0loaded with natural elements. From pine cones, gourds, and dried leaves to corn husks, acorns,\u00a0and fruits, you can quickly create a dazzling cornucopia\u00a0of the season.<\/p>\n Add some fall flair to your chairs by wrapping them in burlap, mesh ribbon, or any other fabric that you can tie in the back. Insert stalks of wheat, twigs, mums, greenery, or store-bought seasonal ornaments for a sweet finishing touch.<\/p>\n Instead of filling glass vases\u00a0with flowers, opt for autumnal\u00a0arrangements in canning jars. Bundle real or faux\u00a0branches with leaves, crabapples, berries, sprigs of rosemary, dried wheat stalks, baby’s breath, or eucalyptus stems. You can also spray paint\u00a0the jars in different fall colors\u00a0or leave them as is.<\/p>\n For an instant ice breaker, hollow out a pumpkin\u00a0to create the most fall-tastic ice bucket<\/a>\u00a0with a few crafty supplies. It\u2019s a fun way to keep your beverages cold.<\/p>\n Instead of springing for pricey napkin rings, tie napkins with twine\u00a0or ribbon that you can buy by the spool at your local craft shop. Slip in a sprig of greenery, dried leaf, cinnamon stick, or any other natural element\u00a0for a cozy, rustic look.<\/p>\n Keep the young ones entertained at the kids’ dining table\u00a0with personalized paper <\/a>placemats<\/a>, paper tablecloths, and other crafty printables<\/a>\u00a0that you can easily create with kraft or butcher paper. Be sure to set plenty of crayons or colored pencils so they can scribble to their little hearts’ content.<\/p>\n There’s nothing more comforting than gathering with friends and family to celebrate the season of gratitude. But when you’re hosting Thanksgiving dinner, it can get overwhelming planning everything from the menu to the decor. Fortunately, you don’t have to go it alone \u2014 this roundup of easy, budget-friendly Thanksgiving decoration ideas\u00a0will help you brighten your space without wearing you out.<\/p>\n Don’t forget that sending digital invitations<\/a>\u00a0is another great way to keep costs low and save you time so you can focus on what really matters. For more ideas on party planning<\/a>\u00a0and making the most out of all the special occasions in your life, check out the Stationers blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Thanksgiving is all about giving thanks for life’s blessings and spending time with loved ones. 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\n<\/p>\n8 Indoor and Outdoor Decoration Ideas for Thanksgiving<\/strong><\/h2>\n
1. Pops of Color<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n2. Pine Cone Door Hanger<\/strong><\/h3>\n
3. Chalkboard Pumpkins<\/strong><\/h3>\n
4. Fall Harvest Vignette<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n5. Gratitude Tree<\/strong><\/h3>\n
6. No-Cake Cake Stand<\/strong><\/h3>\n
7. Paper Bag Luminaries<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n8. DIY Autumnal Banner<\/strong><\/h3>\n
9 Fabulous Fall Ideas for Your Thanksgiving Table Setting<\/strong><\/h2>\n
1. Fruit Candle Holders<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n2. Scarf as a Table Runner<\/strong><\/h3>\n
3. Photo Place Cards<\/strong><\/h3>\n
4. Natural Thanksgiving Centerpiece<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n5. Charming Chair Decor<\/strong><\/h3>\n
6. Fall Mason Jars<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n7. Pumpkin Ice Bucket<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n8. Twine Napkin Rings<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n9. Kids’ Table Paperpalooza<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Easy Thanksgiving Decoration Ideas You’ll Be Thankful For<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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