One of the things I was most thankful for today? Better lighting in my apartment! I spent the morning re-shooting the whole tabletop and it was absolutely worth it. I hope you enjoy…!
The inspiration for this setting came solely from this vintage fabric that I’ve been dying to use in a table design for quite some time now. I wanted the feeling to be woodsy, soft and romantic, but not fussy. The florals in the linen are so strong that I didn’t need anything else overwhelming it, and the only other pattern I knew I wanted in there was the beautiful herringbone napkins from Sferra (especially after polling you all on your favorite elements from my initial inspiration boards!) 
While the majority of the colors in the tablecloth are soft greys and greens, there’s also a bronze element and that’s where I got the idea to do warmer toned stemware (from West Elm) combined with cool tones in the florals to mimic the linen. 
The same theory applied to the dishware – a combination of warm gold chargers (from Pier1) and cool grey dishes (purchased at velocity) lent itself well to the table linen, and the gold flatware (by canvas) absolutely popped! If you were to want a more rustic look, I would swap out the gold chargers for wood and tie some burlap around the floral arrangement. 
And now… there’s only one thing left to say… 
Thank you. My dear readers, friends, contributors fellow bloggers, design lovers, pinterest addicts, tweet chatters, facebook followers, and especially commenters. Thank you for building this amazing community. Not just here at coco+kelley, but in this whole other world that we have created where we all get to inspire and encourage and share with each other every day. I love you all (for reals). Happy Happy Thanksgiving! (Now, where’s my pie…) 
*ps – i’m quite aware that in my haste to set the table i set the flatware in the wrong place, swapping the forks and spoons. my apologies for offending anyone’s traditional sensibilities. martha would be so disappointed! on the other hand… for us italians, it makes sense for the fork to be on the right and spoon on the left – pasta twirlers that we are. i think nono would approve.
*images all shot by cassandra lavalle for coco+kelley
Absolutely gorgeous!
The place setting is absolutely stunning and I love the flowers. I think the “Thanks” note is also a nice touch.
although I know that usually the forks go in the other side I would have never noticed such a little thing in such a beautiful and amazing tabletop!.. i loved it! thanks for sharing!
awesome table setting! beautiful!
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beutifull setting, but the forks go on the left, and knives and spoons on the right!
Holy cow, you did an amazing job! And I love the gold flatware. I think my grandma would approve, too:) xo
Beautiful photos and styling Cassandra! I love that you chose a more muted palette for your table rather than the traditionally heavy harvest colors. And better lighting is most definitely something to be excited about and grateful for! Looking forward to many more photos of your beautiful home!!
Loving this design!! The stemware is on my wish list this year!! I must have those gold flatware – to match my gold chargers!! Hope you had a happy and healthy holiday!
xo
Caitlin
http://hauteeyes.com
Absolutely stunning — wouldn’t expect anything less!!!! I just love the color palette and the flatware is stunning.
Oh, my! Guess I got the “bronze” memo, too. For Thanksgiving there was a “touch” of bronze in every place setting (14 this year!) I even painted our front door “Vintage Metallic Bronze” and LUV it! franki
LOVE the table! so so so beautiful….and great photos too!
yay! really really pretty. (and I love your dining chairs). happy thanksgiving!
absolutely beautiful!! obsessed with your dining chairs – where are they from? Happy Thanksgiving to you!
Such a beautiful tablescape! Happy Thanksgiving!
So very pretty, Cassandra. LOVE your new dining chairs too and can’t wait to see the rest of the apartment…
Happy Thanksgiving!
xo, stephanie
http://www.bradshawstyling.blogspot.com
Gorgeous table setting, love the vintage thanksgiving look!
Happy thanksgiving!
x katrina
Your cutlery is amazing!
No no, thank you. Happy Thanksgiving ! ~best
Very nicely done! I love the colors.
Gorgeous setting and happy thanksgiving!
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Your table top is gorgeous.. especially loving the vintage cloth and pretty flowers!! And good lighting is key
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I like how light and airy your Thanksgiving table looks Cassandra. I wish I had seen it sooner, and I could have included you in my bloggers tablescapes. http://www.adeenidesigngroup.com/blog/2011/11/23/bloggers-thanksgiving-tables/ Love the gold flatware.
I am happy to be part of this amazing community too. So much fun, so much inspiriation!
Wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Cheers,
Claudia
love the flowers and all!!!
How pretty. the napkins are perfect. We love how you did this. The table cloth is perfect with the roses. Happy Thanksgiving.
Gorgeous vintage table cloth!
this looks so beautiful! Love the details!
happy thanksgiving!
crystal
Beautiful table and just love that stemware!! I did the same and reshot mine today with better light as well. Hoping you had a wonderful holiday!
How gorgeous! Happy Thanksgiving!
adorable! the velvet elements are such nice touches, too..u’re just amazing!
NICE NICE NICE!!
I love your pics!
marina
http://www.onemoreshoes.blogspot.com
Happy Thanksgiving! I’m grateful for your lovely blog! x
Lovely table. Kisses.