Pinterest Picks Of The Week

With Thanksgiving coming right up this Thursday, November 27, we’re on the home stretch of planning for the holiday — and thus, this week’s Pinterest picks are all about decorating, cooking, and crafting for Thanksgiving! Simply visit our Thanksgiving Inspiration board for a mix of pins that range from super-easy (read: last-minute) decor ideas and crafts to family-friendly recipes and gifts.

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Sweet Garland
Pinned from the blog A Subtle Revelry, this lovely letter garland is easy to make and customize with your own fave colors. We love the idea of using festive washi tape and twine to put a twist on the project that complements your own home.
Pumpkin Cupcakes
Local treat emporium H Bake Shop’s recipe for pumpkin cupcakes with chai frosting and candied pumpkin seeds makes for a yummy twist on classic Thanksgiving flavors. And from mixing the batter to whipping up the frosting, there are plenty of tasks to have the kids pitch in on!
DIY Decor
Who says pumpkins are just for Halloween? Keep the seasonal squash in rotation in your Thanksgiving decor by hollowing one out (we have a feeling your little ones will be happy to help with some scooping) and filling with succulents for a lovely homemade centerpiece. A variety of succulents are available for super-low prices at most major grocery and home stores (like Whole Foods and Home Depot).
Paper Turkey Craft
Planning an all-day marathon celebration for Thanksgiving? Keep little ones occupied with a fun craft! The Paper Source’s Turkey Puppet Kit—which includes paper bags, pre-cut shapes, assorted papers, googly eyes, and templates for five puppets—is the perfect activity for kids to do together! Bonus points if you can wrangle the kids into putting on an after-dinner show for the grown-ups!
Embroidered Table Runner
One of the keys to setting an elegant table is the table cloth. We're loving the use of unique table runners instead of traditional cloths. This animal-bedecked one from Brooklyn-based Coral & Tusk takes the prize with its rustically textured fabric and intricately-embroidered forest friends design (including foxes, bears, and more).