Comments on: Centerpieces & Meal Service

By: Hen @ TheRoosterAndTheHen

Hen @ TheRoosterAndTheHen — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 02:52:54 +0000

I love tablescapes! Thanks for compiling so many great ones here!

By: CentsationalGirl

CentsationalGirl — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 16:43:58 +0000

Hello Sheleah! Great question, one faced by many, including my own family when we’re all together. With ten kids, consider setting up one or two tables for them in a separate but adjacent space and make their table fun. You could layer it with art or butcher paper and supply markers for doodling during the meal to keep them occupied. Feed and seat the kids first, then have the remaining 12 adults gather at one large or two smaller tables set side by side. In the past, we’ve actually rented long folding or round tables covered also with a basic rentend linen from a party rental service to have room for everyone. Enjoy your Thanksgiving with your large family, good times!!
Kate

By: Leslie

Leslie — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 02:17:03 +0000

Great tips! Large centerpieces always look and sound beautiful, but can really get in the way of conversation, so I always feel like they’re better left to buffets or sideboards. Then again, having been raised in the south…I’m always ready and willing to put together a buffet! (btw, the very first thing I thought when I saw the first BHG photo was ‘there’s no room for the plates!’)

By: Jen @ The Decor Scene

Jen @ The Decor Scene — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 19:56:28 +0000

Kate what great tips and great inspiration pictures as well. Gorgeous!!! For Fall or Christmas in our house, I only decorate down the center of the table and I keep it low. All of our food is buffet style and that is served on our large island in our kitchen. We have a great room, so the dining room table is right next to the island. It works for our family. They take what they want when they want it and no one has to find a place to put a dish down or ask others to pass something. Just the way I grew up. But really all the tips were great ways to handle things for the holidays. Thank again Kate. :)