Your Thanksgiving tablescape doesn’t have to be extravagant to be stunning. If you don’t have the budget for fresh flowers this year, fresh fruit is a wonderful alternative. Kathy Hilton proves it.
Though she may be one of the wealthiest Real Housewives, the Thanksgiving table centerpiece inside her stone Bel Air mansion is surprisingly accessible. In an Instagram video from last year, she shows that she adorns her design with pomegranates, apples, and fresh leaves. The design adds color, brightness, and a touch of the natural world to the otherwise simple design. Better yet, fresh fruit is shoppable from just $4 at Amazon.
Megan Slack, Head of Celebrity Style explains: ‘As our dinner parties, including Thanksgiving dinner, have gotten more public with the rise of social media, people are seeking out increasingly unique tablescaping ideas. Incorporating fruit is a break from the classic flowers and candles without being so out of the box as to be difficult to put together or intimidating for novice hosts. You don’t have to be Martha Stewart to use this idea in your home.
Recreate Kathy’s Look at Home
This grouping of realistic faux fruit is the perfect complement to any Thanksgiving tablescape. When not in use, they can be displayed in a bowl for a farmhouse feel.
This bamboo utensil set is a gorgeously unexpected edition to an autumn tablescape. It includes 20 pieces and comes in two different stains.
Rattan Tealight Candle Holder
These glass and rattan lights are another unexpected addition to a fall tablescape that add just the right amount of texture. I love the contrast in texture on these pieces.
Furthermore, whether you use fruit like Kathy or another material, incorporating natural materials into your dining table is a great technique for giving it a warm, welcoming charm.
Nina Lichtenstein, Westchester-based interior designer, advises: ‘A focal point like a floral arrangement, a cluster of candles, or a collection of seasonal fruits and vegetables can anchor your tablescape. Incorporate natural elements like seashells, driftwood, or small potted plants for some outdoorsy charm.’
Kathy brings in organic luxe energy beyond the table centerpiece with wicker candle holders and bamboo utensils. All of this is the perfect complement to her wooden dining table for a space that feels naturally alluring and textured. To replicate the style, I recommend bringing in as many natural materials as possible to your Thanksgiving table. Whether this is with brightly colored fruit or more neutral accents, it’s sure to have an impact.
Sometimes, the best decor ideas are the most accessible. Kathy Hilton demonstrates exactly how it’s done with her fruit Thanksgiving centerpiece. How are you tapping in to simple, natural style with your entertaining this year?
