Shop Local to Set Your Thanksgiving Table

by Corcoran McEnearney

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and if you’re still shopping for finishing touches to bring your tablescape to life, there’s still time to pick up these finds at area shops or have them shipped to your doorstep in just a matter of days. They’re bound to make your setup look extra chic and photo worthy this season.

Grab Pretty Placemats

Georgetown-based retailer Tuckernuck just launched its tabletop offerings, and we’re loving all of the patterned pieces. These placemats are extra fun because they’re reversible. Choose which pattern best suits your Thanksgiving color scheme, then flip them over for your next party to switch things up a bit. They’re also wipeable, making them easy to clean in a snap once the big meal is over.

Bring Your Appetizers to the Next Level with This Cheeseboard

Le Village Marche in Shirlington is another great place to pick up entertaining essentials. If you like to set out a cheeseboard filled with nibbles before the main Thanksgiving meal, this wooden set is perfect for your gathering. The serving tools tuck neatly under the board for storage.

Whip up a New, Delicious Cocktail

This Thanksgiving, we’re all about trying new, festive cocktail recipes. This book, which is also available at Le Village Marche, is chock full of interesting libations that you can easily whip up at home, whether you’re a cocktail-making novice or have lived a past life as a bartender. It’ll look stylish displayed on your bar cart when not in use, too.

Light a Seasonal Candle

While your Thanksgiving cooking is bound to make the main level of your home smell amazing, it never hurts to light a candle in each of the bathrooms in your home when guests come over. We’re all about this Christmas tree-scented candle from Arlington shop The Urban Farmhouse; it’s bound to get anyone into the holiday spirit.

Set Out Holiday-Themed Wine Glasses

These stemless wine glasses are perfect for your Thanksgiving table, and you’ll look forward to setting them out year after yeast. Also from The Urban Farmhouse, they’re available to ship or for in-store pickup.

Opt for Cloth Napkins

Cloth napkins make any tablescape appear more elevated. These green and white beauties, available at Red Barn Mercantile in Old Town, were actually inspired by an English wallpaper pattern, and they truly couldn’t be more sophisticated. When Thanksgiving is over, simply toss them in your washing machine at 85 degrees and they’ll be ready to go for your next event. Not as into green? These red and white napkins are also wonderful for the holiday season and are great for those who prefer a collected, mixed and matched look. You can’t go wrong with either pick!

Sarah Lyon is a New York City-based freelance writer, originally from Bethesda, MD. She contributes to a number of national design and lifestyle publications like Architectural Digest, Apartment Therapy, MyDomaine, the Washington Post, and more. Sarah also works with designers to help them style spaces for photo shoots. Find more shelfies on her Instagram page, @sarahlyon9