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The Marilyn Denis Show | Episodes | Monday, September 24, 2012 | A Table to be Thankful for

Michelle Mawby
Lucid Interior Design
www.lucidinteriordesign.com

As we get ready to fill our homes with friends and family for the big meal here are a few things to remember as you plan your thanksgiving soiree:

Take inventory of your plates/stemware 1 week before
Measure your dining table to see what size of table runner and placemats you need.
Bring your house to life with the seasonal touches like gourds, pumpkins and /or candles to evoke fall
Set the table the NIGHT before and free up that time to catch your breath and freshen up for your party. Nobody likes a stressed out hostess.
The night before thanksgiving pull out of your platters and serving ware and put a post it note on each as to what dish will be used for what. That way you will realize “oh, I forgot a gravy boat” let me get out the step stool and find that before you have a house full of guests and dinner is on the table!
Pull out a few extra dessert dishes or cake stands as well as a few vases -- guests will often bring a dessert or flowers and you want to be ready to display them and not be fumbling around in search of a cake pedestal.
Incorporate tradition, a recipe from your mom, grandma’s stuffing/dressing, a signature cocktail etc… as it makes it fun to invoke tradition
Choose some great music and have it on in time for the first guest to arrive.
Take a breath, welcome your guests and enjoy your party. Give thanks.