This Thanksgiving will be my second year entertaining for family. With my rookie year behind me, I'm approaching this holiday with an enthusiasm that puts to rest any lingering fears of an overly dry bird or crispy burned stuffing. A few evenings perusing food & bev boards on pinterest, coupled with my tried a true thanksgiving recipes, and the menu has been set!

Sunday morning started at my favorite local coffee shop, Lola, listing recipes, ingredients, and final timelines for the big day. There is no task a hot cinnamon americano can't conquer...I'm sure of it!

This year I'll spend a little more time assembling the tablescape, as all of last year's focus was on making edible food. But hey, it looked pretty good if you ask me! What are your favorite dishes to make & enjoy?

Thanksgiving 2013

Oven Roasted Turkey

The Pioneer Woman's Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta

Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes

Cornbread Sourdough Stuffing

Apple Crisp a la Mode

Pumpkin Pie Bites with Maple Whipped Cream

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The most wonderful time of year is officially upon us! The holidays have arrived. There's a chill in the air, the urge to spend time with family and loved ones grows by the day, and comfort food makes a triumphant return. Pull up a chair, a gingerbread americano and settle in for a little Thanksgiving tablescape inspiration.

When building the perfect table to entertain, I find it's best to start with a point of inspiration. Inspiration can come from a fun printed napkin, set of eclectic wine glasses, table runner, or in this case, a fabulous set of Anthro plates.

Pulling out the highlight colors of deep teal and indigo, sunset orange, and chestnut brown, you then have the outline for which to build up the rest of the table.

Add some fresh flowers here and there, light the candles, pile the table with your favorite Thanksgiving recipes, and fill every open seat with a lovable friend or family member.

Voila!

1 - Teal Dinner Napkins, World Market // 2 - Vintage Wood Charger, Pottery Barn // 3 - Persimmon Soup Crock, World Market // 4 - Bark Cheese Board, Uncommon Goods // 5 - Pumpino Vase Filler, Pottery Barn // 6 - Lillian Lantern, Crate & Barrel // 7 - Gold Acorn Vase Filler, Pottery Barn // 8 - Mini Indian Corn, Various Grocery Stores // 9 - PIllar Candles - Crate & Barrel // 10 - Thankful Placecards, Etsy // 11 - Modern Salt + Pepper, West Elm // 12 - Aqua Verde Votive, Glassybaby // 13 - Gravy Boat, Williams-Sonoma // 14 - Ruffled Pie Dishes, World Market // 15 - Indigo Serving Platter, World Market // 16 - Gold Pie Serving Set, West Elm