I’m in full “planning for Thanksgiving” mode. This year my sister and her family will be joining us from Utah! I had plenty of time to plan, then a quick unexpected trip to Disney Land has been thrown in for this weekend. I feel behind already. Poor me.
If you like decorating and could use a $100 gift card to purchase some cool holiday decor……..keep reading.
I’ve partnered up with Kirklands and their promotion “Plate Your Style” to create a fun Thanksgiving table idea. I also talked them into giving one lucky reader a $100 gift code to their site. (I’ve got your back) I ordered all my fun stuff last week and it was on my porch 3 days later! FAST! I picked up a few harvest items and other items that can transition into other times of the year. I love cross over decorating elements.
My gal pal Krista came over to help me play with a few ideas. We decided that creating a wine and appetizer buffet would be fun and helpful to many of you.
Having a beautiful space for your guests to place their potluck dishes or a designated space for a beverage bar keeps things organized and looking nice.
When horizontal space is limited, going vertical is your only option. Using your vertical space allows you to use more items………whether it’s for decorating or entertaining. I wanted to use as many of the items I had just ordered. I couldn’t NOT use them! Decorating with vertical space allows to you to mix it up a bit.
We added props under table cloths to create height and a place where dishes could be placed as they arrived. Books, boxes, upside down planters……you can use anything that gives you a flat surface. Arranging dishes on different levels also allows you to fit more platters of food in a smaller area. Adding small elements of surprise, like the cute acorns will bring personality.
In the mean time before putting the leaf in my table ……. making it 100 inches long…….I thought I’d use these adorable lanterns and another twig pumpkin. When in doubt, just be symmetrical. It always works.
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Thanks for the giveaway Kim!! I would love some of their storage solutions – the burlap and wire baskets are awesome!
I would love to shop at kirklands, I would choose Patchwork umbrella stand and glass Safari Bottles set of 3
I could use a new lamp for the living room. So many nice choices!
Thank you for the give away!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanks for the chance – I loveeeee Kirklands and the setup you have created for Thanksgiving I would totally love to spend it for that… They also have some nice Christmas stuff I would love :0)
I would buy one of the great wall clocks they always have in there that I look at every time.
After the first of the year, I plan to update the kitchen and breakfast nook so I am in the process of looking for a new “theme” which would include pictures, rugs, etc. There are several on this website that I like!
I follow Kirklands on Pinterest now and just found a piece of furniture I’ve been searching for for almost a yr! SQUEAL!
I’d buy a new glass pitcher – I love the Christmas pitcher with the glass trim.
Whay an awesome site! So many things to choose from but I love the teal and gold
Light up lights they would go perfect on my new scrapbook room!
Great ideas!
I’m crazy about Kirkland’s mercury glass and mirrored items!
Thanks for the giveaway Kim! I’d love to get that Catarina fire screen. Beautiful:-)
Thank for offering the giveaway! I’d love to have that Catarina Fire Screen! Beautiful:-)
Cute stuff! I would love a wall clock
Love your ideas. Especially the idea about levels.
I’d love to get some sconces for our living room, new seasonal table linens, and a table lamp for some shelving we just got for our office. That GC would go very quickly at Kirkland’s – great selection of fun stuff. Thanks for the chance to win!
I would get the Ceramic Flying Pig Statue
I love that too!
This is my first Christmas in my new home (first home, as opposed to an apartment). So I need a TON of things for the holidays. I’d probably spend my $100 on a mix of tree decorations, stocking holders and dinner table accessories!
I would buy a new bathroom mirror, a ton of ornaments and some cute robe hooks!!!
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I’d love to purchase some canvas art. I’m not sure just exactly what yet, but I have an empty wall in my foyer that’s just begging for something special! Be especially blessed, Kathy
I would get a rug!!
I would buy some ornaments for my Christmas tree and some fleur di lis stuff to decorate in my home.
I would get the Turquoise Console Table!
I love Kirkland’s …great ideas!
PILLOWS!!! And I am a kirklands pinterest follower and I am following you on PInterest too!!
Supercool shop! I’d definitely love to get some new rugs and curtains…probably the Dark Brown Sisal Runners (I know, not exciting but exactly what I need) and the Paris Chocolate Curtain Panels. Many thanks…Cheers!
great giveaway, and great tips on vertical decorating! i would looooove this girft card-i’d stock up on more fall stuff, like that monogrammed pumpkin!
I would get Metal Floral Nesting Table, Set of 3
I love the stuff from kirklands! I would get the red lantern and some other pretty candle holders. I like their plates and chargers too.
Kirklands has been a favorite store for awhile now… inexpensive and always trendy! I’m a Christmas decoration freak, so I’d have to get some mercury glass things for that, some decorative sticks with lights on them, oh..the list could go on!! They have an awesome furniture piece that would look so great in my front room that I’m redoing!! Thanks for the opportunity to win!!!
I love Kirkland’s! I would get some more of their serving pieces for the holidays or maybe some of their gorgeous mercury glass!
Oh there are so many things I would like to buy. Probably some new candle holders. thanks
Love the different levels and I love Kirklands!
I would get some of the serving items (cake plates) and maybe a new lamp. Thanks for offering the giveaway.
These are great pointers for creating a festive and workable appetizer and wine bar for the holidays. I love the candle holders in your arrangement!
I’d buy Cognac Leather Luisa Ottoman!
I’d choose a comforter set or a rug!
Thank you for the give away offer!
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I drool every time I go into Kirkland’s, especially around the holidays. I bought a wonderful vine pumpkin for fall and colorful napkins rings on my last visit. I just can’t afford to go very often! LOL
I have been wanting a floor lamp and they have some really nice ones.
Thank you.
I never saw Kirklands the way you do…interesting to see it your way! Like the tables with bling.
I would get the cinnamon coffee cake jar candle among other fun decorating items
Would love a gift card to Kirklands… no guilt shopping for wonderful, pretty things.
I love the decorations you put together! I have family coming in next week and this is our first apartment so I’m in need of decorations, lol! Thanks for the opportunity!
I would love the storage baskets and sconces. Great giveaway.
Linda
I would love some of the knick knacks for around the house and some new lamps!
yayyy!! i would LOVE to win. I would buy a floor lamp.
I would buy the the Andora Blue bed set! We are in desperate need of a new one!
I follow Kirkland’s on Pinterest
I would like to have two of the Vintage Rose Buffet Lamps. Would be perfect! Thanks for sharing!
I would love to get new stockings for everyone this year and a tree skirt, some ornaments would be nice too! Thanks for the chance to win!
Thank you so much for the giveaway! I would love to get one of their Baker’s Racks. They remind me of my Mother. She would put plants on hers.
I would love to redo my bathroom decor. Kirkland has some great products that would do just the trick !
I would use it towards one of their beautiful pieces of art – I especially like the Appalachian & Timber Canvas Print (http://www.kirklands.com/product/Wall-Decor/Art/Canvas-Art/Appalachian-Timber-Canvas-Print/pc/2283/c/2293/sc/2673/160616.uts)
I would use it to buy lamps.
I would pick up some new Christmas decor. We moved into a new home and changed some color schemes so we could use a little more fun in our Christmas decorations!