five things friday: thanksgiving inspiration edition

It's Friday again already?! I haven't been getting a ton of crafting done lately, but now I've got a whole new topic to focus on: Thanksgiving. I'm having it at my house for the first time, as my husband's parents and his sister/her husband will be joining us here, and so I've spent all week pinning inspirations for my table...

                                                                                   Source: bhg.com via Anne on Pinterest

1. I love natural elements for fall-related decorating. How great would these acorn napkin rings be for Thanksgiving?

                                                                    Source: apartmenttherapy.com via Meghann on Pinterest

2. Place cards, no matter how simple, just say "fancy dinner" to me. Here is a genius use of magnolia leaves (to match my wreath made from all those pesky leaves that end up on my driveway from my neighbor's tree!).

                                                                         Source: marthastewart.com via Rebecca Frost on Pinterest

3. Centerpieces and flower arranging aren't exactly my strong suit... pumpkins and candles are a pretty substitute though!

                                                                             Source: blowoutparty.com via Anne on Pinterest

4. I love kraft paper, and it's the perfect color for this holiday - also an inexpensive way to work with the linens/plates I already have for a simple Thanksgiving table.

                                                                        Source: marthastewart.com via Brittani on Pinterest

5. I'm not a super fan of pumpkin pike (or stuffing or mashed potatoes - Thanksgiving sacrilege, I know), but this triple chocolate pumpkin pie would probably tempt me...