Set the table

As per usual, we are half way through November and I haven't even started writing gift guide posts, meanwhile I've already seen dozens. I suppose it's because I don't even think about starting my holiday shopping until after Thanksgiving, and completely forget that not everyone is a procrastinator.

This isn't a gift guide per se, though as much as it is a collection of items I would love to dress up my thanksgiving table with, several would also make great hostess gifts! So lets just check that gift guide off the list.

As much as I try keep my gift guides on the affordable side, every so often something ridiculous gets in, and such is the case with the hand nut cracker. Not only is it $200, but it's a device that no one even uses anymore. I just thought it was so delightful and cheeky, and with the logic that no one is cracking nuts anymore I feel safe that I'm probably not disappointing anyone. (Isn't is so depressing when you look at a gift guide and find that the one item you love is the most expensive of the bunch?)

On the other hand I think the slate cheeseboard you can get in the shape of any state for a mere $20 would be a fantastic gift.

thanksgiving

Slate State Cheese Board, $20 at Uncommon Goods
Pumpkin Votive Holders, $40 at Pier 1 Imports
Silver Plaid Cocktail Mixing Glass, $6 at Target
Rifle Paper Co. Floral Coasters, $16 at Shopbop
Gift Boutique Liberty Cheese Set, $36 at Shopbop
Jonathan Adler Hand Nutcracker, $198 at Shopbop
Squirrel Nut Bowl, $35 at Pier 1 Imports
Copper Fig, $2 at Target
Silver Plaid Cocktail Glasses, $12 at Target

9 comments

  1. I love what you picked to share! I feel like blogging makes me think about all of this earlier!

    Amy Ann
    Straight A Style

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  2. I bought my first table cloth ever about a year ago… I guess its never too late ? ?
    As usual, from your picks, I loved the most expensive one: the nutcracker, why does that always happen?

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  3. For the first time ever this year, I'm actually thinking about not only holiday shopping already, but also my holiday gift guide. But as a Canadian I have no excuse not to, since Thanksgiving was well over a month ago here :) That said, I feel like that nutcracker could be perfect on any holiday table - and it reminded me of the last time I actually used one, which was at my grandpa's house when I was about six. Such a funny and unusual memory, thanks for that ;)
    xox,
    Cee

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  4. Haha, I know what you mean, I ALWAYS like the most expensive thing in gift guides. So annoying
    http://www.closet-fashionista.com/

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  5. I think I really need that but bowl...it's just too cute.

    Courtney ~ Sartorial Sidelines

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  6. I don't have $200 to spend on a nutcracker, but that hand nutcracker is pretty awesome!

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  7. That cheeseboard is great, I love it!

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  8. The Jonathan Adler nutcracker is kinda amazing! How cool is that fig too?

    xoxo,
    little luxury list formerly Chic 'n Cheap Living

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