Thanksgiving is now less than a week away... We're preparing our tables, menus, grocery lists... we're shining our silver and our crystal... or perhaps we're packing up our bags in preparation for a great long weekend filled with good friends, good family and great food!

I'm always look for last minute ideas and inspirations... a new twist on an old tradition... I've found many along the way and thought I'd share a few with you!

image via Pinterest... candles, fresh fruit and greens... say no more!

Pecan pie bars via Just Delicious....

Mouthwatering from Spoon Fork Bacon

I know it's silly but this is my favorite part of Thanksgiving! 

Via Spoon Fork Bacon

I'm a huge fan of bringing the outdoors indoors for seasonal decor... the storm has left me with many pine cones and broken pine branches... Little white candles complete the look. I adore the rustic and the elegant. Via Take The Side Street

Simple is always elegant in my book!
via Pinterest

I adore this clever and simple idea from Martha Stewart!

Another great idea from Martha Stewart and a great way
to transition those little pumpkins to Thanksgiving!

I found this trophy idea over at Belles and Bows!

It really is all about the sandwich in my book!

via Paula Deen

Ok, now we're talking!

via Bon Appetit

This happens to be one of my faves... give me the canned over he the fresh any day!
(And think of all the nifty and craft things you can do with the cans!)

I simply love these little Thanksgiving rolls. Each person writes something that they are thankful for.
Thank a fortune cookie, but for Thanksgiving!

This fabulous idea is from Beauty and Bedlam

I love what this blogger has done with the river rocks, but why not turn them in to Thanksgiving rocks?
A great idea for children. Simply leave out a bowl of river rocks and a few black Sharpies. If you live near a beach or somewhere where there are smooth rocks, you could have the children go out with an adult on Thanksgiving morning to collect the rocks.
Image via Tumblr

I adore this creative wine cooler from Better Homes and Gardens.

I wish you all a wonderful weekend!

Cheers!

XOXO