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Have you noticed the shortage of cute affordable tablecloths? I realize tablecloths are traditional and perhaps even old-fashioned, but I think they look so elegant on a dining room table, particularly a rectangular table. I looked for a few options and couldn't find anything that was decent to look at and reasonably priced. So I made my own...
I bought this fun orange ikat for $10.98 a yard.
A standard 54-inch width piece of fabric is perfect for a dining room tablecloth. I hemmed it around the edges (nothing fancy at all), and I have about 5 inches of drop on each side. I bought 3 yards of fabric, so I have a fab ikat tablecloth for around $30. Not bad!
I am using my grandmother's Spode Florence china with it, overtop plain gold chargers. I LOVE this pattern (and I used to hate it which I now find hilarious). It has orange, turquoise, and chocolate brown, and I love the Greek key-ish detailing on it.
I added some gourds and some brass for a warm and welcoming look. The dolphin compotes were an estate sale find and are available here...
Isn't this antler carving set fun? I found it at an estate sale.
Now all we need is the turkey! We're buying a deep fried turkey from Bojangles this year... They are delicious- have you tried one?
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I love this idea - very outside of the traditional thanksgiving box...nice touch! Enjoy that Bojangles turkey, yum!
Your table looks perfect! Loving the table cloth, china, and carving set. Happy Thanksgiving!
So so pretty - where did you find the fabric? Really ties it all together and so different.
Love Love Love your table! I love that fabric and would totally use it in my house!
Love x 10 your table!! I am a little jealous too. I was planning on something similar, an ethnic tablecloth I was going to make myself, great grandma's "Princess Green" china with her silver and my crystal and a slightly funky centerpiece. We are going to my mother in-laws instead. At least I don't have to do all the work myself.
Call me old fashioned! I love tablecloths. They can make my settings go from casual to formal in a snap. And save my tabletop at the same time. I love yours!!!
I love that China, my grandmother had the same pattern. It is fab and I totally used to hate mine as well. I have so many pieces, I also have the same silver pattern you have and it works so nicely together! Enjoy your holiday.
The table looks gorgeous! I love that china, and what a great idea for the tablecloth. It is so hard to find a good one for a reasonable price. I am also super jealous about the Bojangles fried turkey. I didn't even know they offered one. Have a fabulous holiday! Your guests are going to have a great time at your house!
Would LOVE to find this orange Ikat fabric! You would not know the name or the maker?
Happy Thanksgiving!
Janet White
That is so pretty! I love it!
Lindsey Turner
http://thriftandshout.blogspot.com
I am CRAZY for that china!! So pretty!!
This looks so so great! ikat in that color is so surprising!
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