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Joanna Gainesknows how to make the holidays ather family’s Waco, Texas, farmhousefeel extra special — and it all starts with setting the table.
TheFixer Upperstar is known for her enviable “farmhouse modern” style that mixes rustic and clean, contemporary pieces to create a cozy lived-in look. And she applies the same collected aesthetic to her Thanksgiving table, which, she writes onthe Magnolia blogAt Home, “will make everyone who gathers around it feel right at home.”
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She starts with a simple base and layers in items in different materials: wood for the chargers, ceramic for the simple plates, and glass for the “vintage-inspired” drinkware.
But the showstopper of Joanna’s spread is the elegant yet low-key centerpiece. After setting out a row of copper candlesticks of varying heights, she layered in a faux olive garland, which she notes will “add movement and color across the table.”
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The display also serves a practical purpose. “When we’re gathering around the table I like to keep the centerpiece low, this way guests can easily see everyone at the table and there is plenty of room to place the food,” she writes.
While her blog is focusing on Thanksgiving, Joanna is admittedlyalready in the Christmas spirit. A full week before Halloween, the holiday queen (just take a peek atthe Christmas decorations on the Gaines’ farm) was playing Nat King Cole’s holiday tunes, burning herfavorite seasonal “12 Nights” Magnolia candleand admiring a roaring fire ather sister Mary Kay’s house.
“My sister couldn’t wait for December,” she captioned her Instagram story, “and I’m not complaining!”
source: people.com
