1. IN ITIAL REACTIO N

For a new take on the place card, monogram precut paper discs with rub-on

transfer letters. Tuck under a glass salad plate. Scalloped round cards in papaya,

$7 for 20; paper-source.com; rub-on monograms, $10 for 78; makingmemories.com

2. LET TH ER E BE LIGHT

Pop votive candles into ordinary glass tumblers—safer at the table than an

open flame—and surround the votives with unshelled nuts. Thin, clear glasses

with wide mouths work best.

D a y s o f

H o lid a y s

W EB

EXTRAS

Download patterns

fo r the table

decorations shown

here, and see lots

m ore ideas fo r your

Thanksgiving m eal,

at BHG.com/

tabledecor

3. RING AROUND

Give napkin rings a new fall wardrobe. Wrap with strips of paper or ribbon,

secure with double-sided tape, and hot glue on buttons or metal charms from

a crafts store. The trick works on any napkin ring with a flat exterior surface.

4. CHARM ED I’M SURE

Label guests’ wine glasses with leaf cutouts. Visit

BHG.com /tabledecor

for a set

of leaf designs, print them out in color, and cut them out. Punch a small hole in

each leaf and attach to the glass with gold cord.

2 0 NOVI .V

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2008

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