Make a Splash at Thanksgiving

Would you love to finally impress your Mother-in-Law or grumpy old Aunt Agnes this Thanksgiving with a spread that will make their jaws drop?

You can do it without spending an arm and a leg. First of all, update your dining room table. Get an ornate scroll worked iron table and then matching chairs. If your dishes don't match, you can get a good deal on a set at an outlet or even Ebay. This year let your in-laws and other guests dine with a fully matching set of dishes.

Set the mood with an ornate centerpiece for your table. You can make a beautiful holiday centerpiece by putting pine cones, leaves of the season, feathers, mini-pumpkins and more around a purchased plain wreath. Use a glue gun to attach them and you can be sure they won't come off.

As for the Thanksgiving dinner, you don't have to cook like Emeril to make your meal go "Bam!". If you feel a full turkey is too much to handle. Make a smaller turkey breast and a pot roast. Both are simple to prepare and this will offer two choices to your guests as far as a meat dish and you can prove your cooking expertise. Side dishes don't have to be elaborate either. Simple dishes served in ornate bowls will lend a lovely look to the meal, even if it's just plain old mashed potatoes.

Desserts don't have to be elaborate. A simple pumpkin pie, Jello and fresh fruit will be fine for a small gathering. Spring for some expensive coffee beans for the day and you'll have a beautiful Thanksgiving that will have your Mother-in-Law bragging to her friends about the wonderful time she had at your Thanksgiving dinner.
 posted by Home Decor Experts - Iron Accents