I'm not against a little mood lighting, but I usually never have anywhere practical to store candle holders or containers! So I'm a fan of this festive look that puts kitchen staples to good use. More

For a fun twist on a traditional place card, how about a Polaroid snapshot of your guest? Snap a photo of your guests when they arrive, and then prop the pictures in glasses as place cards. (A few cranberries add a festive touch.) At the end of the night, your guests can either take their picture home or leave it for you to make an album. More

I still associate tablecloths with "special occasion dining," and why not? Big holiday meals like Thanksgiving are special occasions, with an abundance of food, family, and friends to elevate the moment. Even if you're not really a tablecloth kind of guy or gal, maybe you'll want to take a chance this season. From simple stripes to a classic floral pattern, these five tablecloths are just what your plain table ordered: More

With Halloween behind us, we're now on to Thanksgiving. I tend to think most Thanksgiving decor is a little cheesy and over the top, but these cork trivets have just the right amount of crafty mixed with practicality! More

Looking for stylish, yet understated trivets for your holiday dinner table? Something that wouldn't look out of place with the rest of your beautiful table decor? Look no further. These five trivets are a little unusual, but simple and lovely. More

The following months will be full of dinners with family and friends, and while the food may be the focus, don't forget about setting the table! Salt and pepper—everyone's favorite seasoning pair—deserves a spot on the table, which is why we like these classic understated salt and pepper sets. They all have a neutral color palette, so they'll go with most table decor, but each set retains an interesting detail—a geometric shape, for example, or marbled detailing. Classic and functional, but never boring. More

Why use porcelain facsimiles of pumpkins to serve seasonal soups when you can go right to the source and use real pumpkins? Carve a large one as a terrine or hollow out several mini pumpkins for individual serving bowls. More

What's the perfect accompaniment to a hot bowl of nourishing homemade soup? Crackers or crusty bread for dunking, of course! Whatever your companion of choice, now you can serve them together in one of these charming soup and cracker bowl combos. It's an all-in-one piece, with either a grooved moat around the edge, a square container attached to the side, or a clever divider. Besides being convenient, it makes for a pretty presentation on the table, too! More

Many times I've wanted to buy funky, specialty pieces of glassware from major retailers, but I always tell myself that it's silly to spend the money when they won't be everyday cups. But if I could make them for less, then maybe the thrifty devil inside of me could cut loose a little. Oh look, here's a tutorial that tells you how to make them! More

Themed bowls? Seriously? If you're anything like me, you're saying, "Wait! Theme tabletops can get cheesy in nothing flat!" Nonetheless, the autumn season gets me all giddy and I can't resist a little something special on the table in acknowledgement. These acorn bowls would do the trick without going over the top in the seasonal theme department: More