Thanksgiving Decor Inspirations 2013

We are hosting Thanksgiving again this year and I have to admit that the holiday has snuck up on me a bit. How is it already mid November!?!? While I was happy with the traditional/rustic theme we had last year, this year I want something a bit more sophisticated. Here are a few things that have been inspiring me:

 Dying over these gorgeously romantic Fall bouquets:

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Festive garlands:

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I found these little guys at a thrift store and thought they'd make nice vessels for centerpieces:

Pretty and no fuss paper place mats from Paper Source:

These gold mercury votives will look nice on the table:

At $2.99 I might not be able to resist this salt and pepper shaker set:

I think I could enjoy a glass of bubbly out of these:

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Amazing timelapse video of a Sol LeWitt installation.

Pretty Fall wreath DIY.

This photo made me laugh.

A nice essay about how reading can transform a life.  I love end.

Ahhhh.

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Ando Hiroshige, Akasuka Rice Fields during the Cock Festival, 1857.

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When Thanksgiving and Hanukkah collide.

I want one of these (or all of them) for my house.

Ah-dorable!

A new father's take on social media. 

A surprising Kate Middleton look-alike. 

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These three-month old Sumatran Tiger cubs aren't sure if they like this whole swimming thing or not.  For the rest of the slide show click here.

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This is not a joke.

Tips for eclectic home decor.

Contemporary artists coloring book.

This is a paranoia of mine. Apparently I'll have to be extra worried during November...

Walking 6,000 miles in New York City. 

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