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Welcome your guests with this elegant table.
Coral Nafie

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Take Care of the Final Details

From About.com

Time Is Running Out

Can you believe there’s only one week ‘til Thanksgiving? Don’t worry. You’ve got almost everything ready. Sailing through these final chores will be a breeze.

Get your ready for your house guests.
Prepare your Thanksgiving menu, including all the add-ons, like butter with rolls, cream and sugar with coffee, lemon for the water, and whipped cream with your pumpkin pie. This way, you won’t forget anything!
Using the Thanksgiving menu that you’ve prepared, make a shopping and cooking list for the Big Day!
Start to assign tasks to members of your family, so that everyone will participate and feel a part of the day.
If you plan to use a professional florist, this is the time to order online or visit your local florist.
Coordinate the colors with your room and your linens, concentrating on the special holiday.
Now is the time to begin making your centerpiece if you’re going to do it yourself.
If you’ll have children at your Thanksgiving celebration, you might want to collect appropriate games and videos to keep them happy while the adults are visiting.
Plan your table place settings and place cards.
Confirm the number of guests you’ll have and collect all the tableware you’ll need. Remember that it’s perfectly acceptable to use different patterns of silverware on even a formally set table.
Clear out your coat closet so there’s enough room for your guests’ coats.
Plan where you’ll serve your meal from and get out all the serving pieces you’ll need.
Add fresh touches to your indoor décor.

~ Coral Nafie

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