Thanksgiving Décor and More

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which naturally brings us to nostalgic thoughts of preparing special home-cooked holiday meals for family and friends.

Much of the joy of sitting down together for Thanksgiving dinner is in bringing out the holiday décor, and designing an appealing dining table that everyone can enjoy. Mixing and matching colors and patterns, and incorporating mid-century-compatible dining pieces add to an attractive presentation.

So, for this year, we've come up with eight eye-catching items for your Thanksgiving table, and kept them budget-friendly. And since a cool centerpiece can be a conversation starter in itself, we've included a retro-styled 'Happy Thanksgiving' sign—perfect for your dining table, or placed at your door welcoming guests.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Add some seasonal color and kitschy fun to Thanksgiving with this retro-styled sign. Handcrafted by Atomic Avocado Designs, this popular décor piece features atomic starbursts and fall accents. Ideal when propped up as a centerpiece, or hung indoors or out. Made from durable cast acrylic. Measures 20 inches wide x 12 inches high. $155. etsy.com/atomicavocadodesigns

Add a golden glow to your holiday dining table with this beautifully designed Regency dinnerware collection from Williams-Sonoma. High-fired vitrified porcelain with 7-karat gold accents in a radiating linear pattern. Decorative decals hand-placed by artisans. Set of four salad plates as shown, $79. Dinner plates sold separately. williams-sonoma.com

Elegantly modern, every aspect of the Zephyr Mirror Flatware Set by Skandia "is a testament to the notion that less is more." High-end designer set that's priced within reach, Zephyr will add elegance and precision to your Thanksgiving table. Polished to a brilliant mirror, silver finish. 20-piece set. $71. allmodern.com