Tablescaping for Thanksgiving, Part 2 - Thoughts on Design with Kim Carroll

Thoughts on Design - featuring Kim Carroll Interiors

An interesting tablescape invites our guests to have a wonderful experience, to “eat first with their eyes.” It requires careful thought about the details but need not be very expensive.
In Episode 9, Kim has assembled four different tablescapes for Thanksgiving. Each tablescape has a unique menu, created by Kim's son Jamie. You can see each of these tablescapes at this link: https://kimcarrollinteriors.com/blog/2021/11/15/thanksgiving-tablescapes-podcast-episode-9
The first tablescape is very casual, beginning with what one already owns and building around it. The focus is on using everyday dishes, layering texture upon texture, with elements of surprise like an outdoor lantern.
The second tablescape is more of an urban farmhouse style. Natural elements like a stone tabletop, wood, pinecones and berries combine with tin buckets filled with flowers and twine-wrapped napkins to create a welcoming setting.
A clean-lined contemporary style for the third Tablescape began with vintage mid-century moire glazed metal trays. Square black plates anchor the setting, while tall gold-tone candlesticks and dainty magnolia blossoms keep the feeling light, airy and upscale.
The fourth tablescape is more traditionally formal. Kim encourages us to pull out “the good stuff,” polishing the silver and arranging our best china. She also draws the eye to outer parts of the room with candlelight and dessert plates on a side table.
Please share with us photos of your tablescapes! Send us photos of your designs and a menu of what you plan to serve (or a photo of what you did serve!). We want to share these with our listeners so they can be inspired by your creativity. Email your photos and information to [email protected]
We’ll be sharing your creativity with our audience in future episodes.