Set the Thanksgiving Table with 20 Budget Buys

Your table will have a touch of the elegant and ephemeral qualities of fall when graced with a delicate leaf pattern and hand-lettered message. Customizable for the length of your family table, this runner can be made in various sizes. Available on Etsy; from $28.

If your Thanksgiving dinners typically begin with someone passing the bread basket, you might want to consider an alternative approach to getting your full serving of carbs—when you see this stunning bread board. A variety of shades of stained wood come together in a striking pattern, showing off bread, rolls, crescents, or cornbread to full advantage. Available from The Grommet; $21.25.

Deep ambers, toasty browns, and burnt oranges aren't the only colors that evoke the comforts of fall. Jewel tones, like the green in these agate coasters, bring richness and warmth to an autumnal tablescape. Available on Etsy; from $8.80.

Simple colorful embellishments add personality to ordinary napkins. Squares of linen fabric show off a quirky arrow design in a fall-friendly color that's as pretty on the plate as it is functional. Available on Etsy; $20 for a set of four.

Make sure everyone can spot their seat with a custom calligraphy placeholder. The Etsy seller behind this adorable design handwrites each and every order in a beautiful script, so each table setting can be graced with a personal touch. Set the scene by placing the name cards atop miniature pumpkins, fresh apples, or around napkins. Available on Etsy; from $1.

The beauty of dried flowers and the country charm of mason jar vases come together in this ready-made centerpiece. And don't fret about ordering delicate dried flowers and breakable glass to be sent by mail: The seller of this seasonal treasure works hard to ensure that every centerpiece is lovingly wrapped and adequately packed to ensure ultimate safety. Available on Etsy; $54.

You might not be the kind of family who sets a placemat down at every weeknight dinner, but a special meal warrants a little something extra, like the warm and welcoming message in the corner of this colorful table linen. Available on Etsy; $35 for a set of four.

Thanksgiving comes but once a year; if you've learned from experience that your seasonal table runner only sees the light of day on the holiday, why would you want to spring for a new cloth runner? Embrace the ephemeral nature of the season with a customized kraft paper table runner, inked in your choice of black, white, silver, or gold. Available on Etsy; from $25.

Whether you've placed a simple vase of fresh-cut flowers on the table, or you've assembled an epic gourd-filled cornucopia to rival them all, a single laser-cut message like this can add a graceful touch to your arrangement. Available on Etsy; $14.

Another stylish yet durable option for a table runner, is this cotton canvas version. Place it over the top of a colorful tablecloth, or let it speak for itself by laying it over a bare wood table. Available on Etsy; from $58.

Say it with pie—and with a special pie board, emblazoned with the chef's name. Part cutting board, part serving tray, once this serving essential hits the table, everyone will know dessert is served. Available from The Grommet; $159.

These tiny autumnal candles can look good as unlit adornments within a centerpiece, or when suspended in water and lit as floating candles. Each miniature candle is filled with eco-friendly soy wax, and has about 20 minutes of burn time. Available on Etsy; from $1.

Sometimes memories and family traditions center around the plates and platters you use to serve up special meals. Who knows, maybe this set of Thanksgiving plates could be the one you use to call everyone together around the cranberry sauce. Available on Etsy; from $19.

A beautifully decorated holiday table can be yours without having to break the bank.

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