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40 Thanksgiving Ideas: Decor, Gifts and More

I love Thanksgiving. Like, LOVE love it. I love all the food. I love gathering together with friends and family. I love the laziness of the day (spoken like someone who isn’t ever in charge of the bird, am I right?) and I love the climate we get in the Mid-Atlantic. Cold enough to light a fire but not so cold that you can’t go for a walk. Here are some fun ideas from Etsy to make your Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving celebration more beautiful. Or funny. We do funny around here too.

Thanksgiving Invitations

Charming Thanksgiving dinner invitation

Shop this Thanksgiving idea: A charming Thanksgiving dinner invitation.

Shop this Thanksgiving idea: a modern, chic digital Thanksgiving dinner invitation

Thankful AF Friendsgiving dinner invitation

Shop this Thanksgiving idea: Funny Friendsgiving invitation

Thanksgiving Wreath Ideas

I love a great wreath. I have a very narrow distance between my storm door and my front door, so I can rarely hang a wreath – it has to be quite narrow and modern. Which means I have serious FOMO on these wreath ideas. A friend suggested I ditch the storm door, but (1) dogs and (2) that would break the HOA rules.

Faux olive branch wreath

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Magnolia leaf and boxwood wreath

Shop this Thanksgiving idea: Magnolia leaf wreath

Autumnal felt flower wreath

Shop this Thanksgiving idea: Felt Flower Wreath

Squash and Gourd wreath for Thanksgiving

Shop this Thanksgiving idea: Squash and Gourd Wreath

Modern blush and burgundy silk floral wreath for fall

Shop this Thanksgiving idea: Modern Blush and Burgundy Floral Wreath

Shop this Thanksgiving idea: Beautiful Thanksgiving Wreath

Shop this Thanksgiving idea: Lamb’s Ear Autumnal Wreath

Thanksgiving Decor Ideas

Peach and gold friendsgiving balloon garland decor

Shop this Thanksgiving idea: Friendsgiving Balloon Garland

Gold Glitter Friendsgiving banner

Shop this Thanksgiving idea: Gold Glitter Friendsgiving Banner

Shop this Thanksgiving idea: Funny Friendsgiving Gold Banner

Shop this Thanksgiving idea: Thankful Vibes Banner

Fall Autumn Pumpkin Spice paper tassel garland

Shop this Thanksgiving idea: Pumpkin Spice Paper Tassel Garland

Felt pumpkin pie slice garland banner

Shop this Thanksgiving idea: Pie Slice Garland

Set the Thanksgiving Table

Admittedly, I want the Thanksgiving food on the table. I want as easy access to the potatoes and gravy as possible. But I also know that some people keep the food on a buffet and the table beautiful.

Fall Autumn garland for your table, fireplace mantel or other ledge

Shop this Thanksgiving idea: Gorgeous fall garland that can be used on your table, on your fireplace mantel or even around a hanging piece of art.

Felted pumpkin decorations

Shop this Thanksgiving idea: Felted Pumpkin centerpiece

Felted acorn decorations

Shop this Thanksgiving idea: wool-felted acorn decor – you can also find these in all-white, which is super chic.

Shop this Thanksgiving idea: velvet pumpkins

calligraphy Thanksgiving table runner

Shop this Thanksgiving idea: Thanksgiving Table Runner

boho macrame table runner

Shop this Thanksgiving idea: Boho macrame table runner

Kraft paper Thanksgiving table runner with DIY activitiy

Shop this Thanksgiving idea: Kraft paper table runner activity

Shop this Thanksgiving idea: Kids coloring table runner

Shop this Thanksgiving idea: Floral Linen Napkin

Shop this Thanksgiving idea: Autumnal Leaves Linen Napkin

custom die-cut wooden pumpkin place card

Shop this Thanksgiving idea: Custom wooden pumpkin place card

custom die cut wooden turkey place card

Shop this Thanksgiving idea: custom wooden turkey place card

wooden maple leaf napkin tag or ring

Shop this Thanksgiving idea: Maple leaf napkin tag

Shop this Thanksgiving idea: Funny cocktail napkins

Thanksgiving Activities

These fun activities are good for when you’re tired of the classic board games, or ready to stop watching grown men in matching outfits try to do permanent brain damage to each other.

Thanksgiving Turkey holiday crackers

Shop this Thanksgiving idea: Turkey Crackers!

Thanksgiving bingo cards game

Shop this Thanksgiving idea: Thanksgiving Bingo!

Thanksgiving Day Accessories

thanksgiving bandana for dogs

Shop this Thanksgiving idea: Dog bandana

funny can coolers or koozies for Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving

Shop this Thanksgiving idea: Funny Can Koozies

Shop this Thanksgiving Idea: Thanksgiving Wine Gift Bag

gold glitter funny thanksgiving or friendsgiving headbands

Shop this Thanksgiving idea: Funny Thanksgiving head bands. Click through to see all the hilarious headbands they sell.

Hostess Gift Ideas and More

custom cheese or cutting board - gift or display for Thanksgiving of Friendsgiving

Shop this Thanksgiving idea: Custom Cheese or Cutting Board

Funny Punny thanksgiving of Friendsgiving tea or kitchen towels - hostess gift or host decor

Shop this Thanksgiving idea: Funny Thanksgiving Tea Towels

Corks are for Quitters kitchen tea towel - Thanksgiving hostess gift idea

Shop this Thanksgiving idea: Corks are for Quitters Tea Towel

Leftovers!

You are either pro- or anti-leftovers – there is no in-between. And since Thanksgiving is my favorite meal of the year, I LOVE leftovers because I want to enjoy the turkey and cranberry and potatoes and stuffing and gravy for DAYS! So plan ahead with this cute leftovers kit, don’t give away all your best Tupperware!

leftovers kit for Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving

Shop this Thanksgiving idea: Leftovers kit

And for those of you who are anti-leftovers…

Leftovers are for quitters - funny shirt - Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving

Shop this Thanksgiving idea: Funny Thanksgiving Leftovers Tee

Need more party or gift ideas? I’ve got you covered in Bellwether Ideas. Timely faves include New Years Eve Party Ideas and Holiday Hostess Gift Ideas. Also, check out these Gifts Under $30.

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