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Our Thanksgiving Table + Terrain Giveaway

Outfit Details:

J.Crew Top & Pants

 

Even though Thanksgiving is still two weeks away, I’ve been getting excited and planning out what I’m making, what I’m using as decor and what I’m wearing this year. We’ll be spending our holiday back in San Francisco and although we’re not having our Thanksgiving dinner at home, I’m still decorating the house and our table for the season. Even just a tiny bit of decor or single pumpkin scented candle gets me all excited and in the holiday spirit. So, in honor of the season, I thought I would share our tablescape for this year. Last year I went all out with flowers (remember our table filled with peonies from last year here) and used a lot of pink, corals and orange and decided to do something a little simpler this time around.

 

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I didn’t go very far to find everything we needed for our table. It all started with a simple open weave table runner from Pottery Barn for our burl wood dining table. I knew I would be re-using our clear charger plates I bought last year as the base with our china, but I wanted an effortless and more neutral-tone center piece. So I took a handful of mixed pumpkins in white and orange and mixed them with unscented Santa Rosa candles in various heights and sizes. To bring a little green to the table, I added in fresh silver dollar eucalyptus leaves and weaved them through the candles and pumpkins.

 

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The last touch was adding a small branch of fresh eucalyptus on each place setting. On our long console table in our dining room (where we usually place our large serving pieces), I piled up a few more pumpkins and squash and filled a tall vase with more fresh eucalyptus, which makes the whole room smell heavenly. I was surprisingly really happy with how it all turned out, especially since I thought I was going to have to order a bunch of stuff online to make the table come to life. Since we are hosting Christmas at our home this year, I’m planning on doing something similar but with fresh pine and berries come December.

 

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I also recently bought this lace peplum top and matching pants from J.Crew in a beautiful blush color and knew it was the perfect holiday outfit. It’s dressy enough to feel put together for the holidays, but it’s still comfortable and relaxed for hanging out with the family. The pants actually have an elastic waist, which we all know is ideal after a Thanksgiving dinner.

Giveaway NOW CLOSED- Congrats to Gillian and Vanessa! Last week, I mentioned that we were going to be doing a series of giveaways this season, starting with these Manolo Blahnik pumps last week (Congrats to Cait, the winner!). Today I’m excited to announce our second giveaway, two $300 gift cards to Terrain. Terrain is one of my favorite home decor sites, especially for holiday decor! Last year, I ordered pretty much all of our Thanksgiving and Christmas pieces from there. It’s the same easy way to enter. All you have to do is sign up for our email newsletters here and if you’re already signed up, then you’re automatically entered! Giveaway will end at 12pm PST on 11/15. What would you get to dress up your home for the holidays?

P.S. Be sure to check my Instagram, Snapchat and email newsletter’s over the next couple of weeks as we give away more goodies- we have two more coming this week!

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  12. So nice decoration!
    Love your lace outfit!

    Don’t miss today on the blog my Lady-Chic outfit with a lovely midi dress…wearing for the first time an awesome pair of pumps and accessories that make the difference ! ;)
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    ❤Kisses from http://www.withorwithoutshoes.com ❤

  13. I spy the beautiful panel from your San Francisco bedroom. And it looks just as wonderful in its new space!

  23. What a beaut!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Blessings with taste, style, and individualistic desings!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  40. Even if I’m not hosting I find it helps me get in the festive mood to create a fall centerpiece!

    I am loving the clear chargers–may I ask where you found them? I’ve unfortunately only been able to find them with gold/silver rims.

    Happy Thanksgiving!

  47. How have I never heard of Terrain before now? I just spent 30mins looking at their wreaths alone! So good…

  48. This two piece set is so classic while still being comfortable and casual looking. This is a great outfit!

    Love Terrain! I have some of their items on my list as I’m getting married soon! Would be amazing to have a few gift cards to pick out a few more items once we purchase our home post-wedding!

    Xoxo
    Kylie

    http://www.TanAndWild.com

  53. Only few touch of colors and some pumkin to reveale a cool thanksgiving decoration , I love it!
    And also because your jumper match with the chairs :)

  54. Loving this tablescape! This is exactly what I had pictured for fall get-togethers!

    Taylor (www.livingtaylored.com)

  58. Absolutely love the simplicity and brightness of your set up! Hopefully San Francisco is just as bright and beautiful when you two come back!

  63. A lovely table, so simple and inviting! What a great giveaway! I love Terrain’s website! Lots to choose from. I hope that you have a Happy Thanksgiving!

  68. LOVING this tablescape. We too are spending Thanksgiving at my parents house. I may just have to spruce up their table a bit with these ideas. And I definitely need to invest in some cute pants with an elastic waist band before Thanksgiving rolls around haha!

    Annie
    http://www.discoveringyourhappy.com

  69. I love the simple table! Perfect to keep up for decoration even when not hosting a party or dinner. Also, the top and pant number is so comfortably elegant!
    xoxo

  76. I live in an hour from the store in CT, and have been dying to go. I recently made the big move to NYC away from my family in Ohio, and need to start shopping for holiday decor! I have been browsing on Terrain’s website and I am in love with all their Christmas tree decorations, and have been eyeing their ornament sets! I am so excited to decorate my new apt.

  77. Ah I’m so jealous you have something else to celebrate before Christmas, maybe I will have to make Thanksgiving a tradition amongst my family and friends in the UK! I absolutely love the table arrangement, it’s so simple but so beautiful! xxx
    Lucy @ La Lingua | Life, Travel, Italy

  78. I am loving this set up! It is a simple look, but that definitely doesn’t mean it looks any less gorgeous! Plus, i am obsessed with your matching outfit. Matching separates have quickly become a new favourite of mine.

    xx Victoria
    http://www.strungingold.com

  85. I love the beauty + simplicity of your fall tablescape. And I totally know how you feel about Terrain. I got these mismatched grain sack Christmas stockings from them a few years back. The best!
    Ronee | Paper Fleur

  86. Brilliant! You, your outfit and decorations -all so dreamy! Wonderful to know you, so much to be inspired about! Thank you!

  89. You Shiplat walls — beautiful! Ahhh Terrain! I live close to the Philly store — I would die to do some shopping there!

  93. So beautiful! I can not wait to see more photos of your house. My husband and I are obsessed with shiplap, and those walls are seriously dreamy. We just bought our first house too and I’m so freaking excited! We move in next month and started furniture shopping yesterday :)

    Hope you’re loving Charleston!
    XOXO, Maci

    http://www.xomaci.com

  103. Oh my gosh, I don’t know what all I would get…but I would definitely start with the winterberry & pine wreath! Your place (and you) look amazing!

  105. Oh Julia, you never disappoint!! The simplicity of this tablescape makes it so beautiful. Love the eucalyptus details! Thank you for the inspiration. Ps- this is the first time I’m hearing of Terrain, and I’m already in love! :)

  110. Loving how festive everything looks <3 :) Pumpkins really do add such a warm touch of festivity to the whole dining table! And your peplum top and pants is so gorgeous!!! Really loving how classy and elegant the whole look is!

    XO, Elizabeth
    https://clothestoyouuu.com/

  113. How cool would the Pressed Metal Flower Chandelier be hanging over a Thanksgiving Table!? It screams Autumn Garden party to me- love that vibe!

  115. Thank you for the amazing giveaway!! Did y’all end up moving to Charleston, SC?We live near Savannah, GA. I love the Low Country!!!❤️

  119. That table looks magnificent! And what a great site Terrain is! I love their Cedar & Yarrow Wreath…that would look beautiful here as Christmas nears!

  121. Hi Julia- love this outfit just bought it and am anticipating wearing it next week for thanksgiving party.. it its chilly here in NYC.. any jacket or sweater ideas for an indoor look?

    thank you!

  124. I signed up for your email! I would love to the Snowy Faux Noble Fir tree from Terrain for Christmas. I think my kids would love it!

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  131. Gorgeous post! The photography in this is stunning- I would love to decorate just like this. Thank you for this post! ambermariemarie.com

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  137. The eucalyptus and pumpkin combo is seriously EVERYTHING!!!! And so is that stunning pale mauve/blush combo! You look so amazing lately! Not that you’ve ever NOT looked gorgeous, but the new home city seems to suit you. You have that Southern belle glow! <3

    Xx Maya from Maya Unmarketed

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