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Sunday, November 22, 2015

FREE Thanksgiving Give Thanks Cards + Dessert Idea


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Thanksgiving is coming up quick and it's one of my favorite holidays of the year because it's a whole day devoted to just giving thanks for what we have and not want we want. It's a day to spend with the people who matter and to be thankful for them. It's a day to reflect on what you have been blessed with over the course of the year and realize just how lucky you are. It's a day to focus on telling people just how thankful you are to have them in your life. It's a day to just give thanks!


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I love the holiday season, I love Thanksgiving and I like to keep it simple, if I can. The holidays are already so hectic and busy so it can make you feel rushed if you let it. So one way I like to slow things down a bit and not put so much pressure on myself, is to simplify and find ways to make any gathering feel special, with minimal effort. I love to set a table using things I already have around the house mixed in with maybe one new thing, to make all of the older stuff feel fresh again.

For this Thanksgiving dessert table idea I wanted to focus on a fun way to celebrate with a new dessert idea. We all know we are going to have turkey and all the fixings represented at Thanksgiving and most of us know we will have the traditional pumpkin pie dessert as well but what about something a little bit different and a little bit fun for dessert this year! That's where
Cold Stone Creamery comes into play for this simple dessert table set up, starting a new tradition and adding a fun dessert  to the mix!


  • My color palette always gets chosen first when I set up a table and I usually will base my color choices off the main food or dessert item. So when I picked up this pie, I knew I wanted to add copper into this mix along with some of the earth tones from the color of the pie.
  • For the background, I wanted the main focus to be this amazing 'thankful' sign I picked up this fall so I sat it on some small crates, put a few pumpkins around it and laid some flowers around the base. A small cake stand holds some fruit I painted, to add copper fruit accents to the mix. If you ever want to change up your decor in a minute, simply paint it to give it a whole new look! To make the background 'pop', I added a couple accordian fans to complete the look!

  • On the table, I used a runner down the center, added place mats at each place setting, then placed a paper plaid napkin for some color under white dessert plates. I topped each plate with a fork holding the 'Give Thanks' cards that you can download for free, along with a copper hand lettered place card and a coffee mug or copper mule mug with water.
  • For the dessert centerpiece, we have this pumpkin ice cream pie from Cold Stone Creamery and doesn't that just sound fabulous? Well it is, as it's pumpkin ice cream in a graham cracker pie crust, topped with cinnamon frosting and chocolate leaves. This is WHY Cold Stone is a fave in my house and it seems like we are always adding it to our celebrations! I love partnering up with my friends at Cold Stone Creamery and it's because we LOVE them and they always come up with the most delicious desserts for the holidays! The best part of getting these, is how simple it is to get . . .  I just order online at ColdStoneCakes.com and then run over and pick it up! It really could not be easier and the leftovers on dessert is the best, right? ;) So go ahead and have all of the 'usual' desserts you like to have for Thanksgiving . . . all I am saying is ADD this to the mix too because everyone likes ice cream and everyone likes pie, so why not have an ice cream pie too?! ;)

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As I mentioned, I designed all of you a hand lettered FREEBIE for you to download, so you can use it at your Thanksgiving celebrations this year. The 'Give Thanks' hand lettered cards are perfect to have at each place setting, gathered on a table or placed out with the desserts so everyone has a chance to write down what they 'give thanks' for this year! It's very simple to download, simply click on this FREE 'Give Thanks' thanksgiving cards link, print, then cut them out and you are ready to go.

So go ahead and print this off right now and make sure to visit Cold Stone Creamery to order your Thanksgiving day ice cream pie and then you are that much closer to being ready for Thanksgiving! Enjoy my friends!



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Make sure if you are on Instagram to tag Cold Stone Creamery and share your slice of pie! They would love to see it! Or tweet Cold Stone if you prefer and let them know what you think of this amazing treat!

Have a happy happy Thanksgiving Day my friends! 
Do you ever have ice cream at Thanksgiving? Let me know below . . .


** Thanks for helping me support the companies that help make this blog possible. This post was sponsored by Cold Stone Creamery but all opinions were my own. I truly only share with you, companies and products that I use or enjoy simple because I know you will love them too.




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42 comments:

  1. This looks and sounds so yummy! I want to be seated at your thanksgiving table x

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  2. The cards are so pretty and I'm definitely printing them. The ice cream pie looks so yummy!

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  3. what a cute idea for a thanksgiving table setting. I have never had one of these pies but think I might ttry one this thanksgiving

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    1. oh girl, those ice cream pies are THE best & they are so worth it! Do it! ;)

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  4. What an am amazing table! You did a great job pulling everything together!! Pumpkin Ice Cream pie YUM!

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  5. What a pretty table. The pie looks incredible. I love all your details too

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  6. What a beautiful table setting! I love the cards and that pie looks delicious!

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  7. Such pretty styling, and that pie!...where's my slice?

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  8. I love all of the texture and warmth! So pretty!

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  9. Your table looks beautiful. You did a great job. I just downloaded your give thanks printable. Thank you. ~Jennifer

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  10. I recently got some nice placemats and plates for fall and it really helps put you in the mood! Gonna have to dig out my santa plates for December!

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  11. Absolutely gorgeous table! Knocked it out of the park! Your guests are going to be so impressed.

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  12. your table is gorgeous and this is such a great idea! Where did the name tags come from - I really like those!

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  13. I love these cards! Plaid is my favorite this time of year. Your table is so gorgeous! It is definitely getting me in the mood for this week's festivities!

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  14. What a gorgeous table! It looks perfect!

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  15. What a beautiful tablescape! I have been looking for Thanksgiving type decorations, but it seems I must have missed the window because everything is Christmas!!! That pie looks to die for as well :-)

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  16. You are so talented! Wonderful ideas and beautiful photos :D

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  17. Your decor is absolutely beautiful! I love that thankful sign. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  18. That pie sounds very tasty! Granted, yesterday it decided to turn cold all of a sudden and I'm craving warm foods, not ice cream, but it still sounds good. I love your styling of the table as well--so pretty!

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  19. Your table and dessert look beautiful, nice job!

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  20. We love Coldstone ice cream, but never looked for a pie from them. And, I wish my table looked as pretty as yours.

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  21. Oh my goodness, your Thanksgiving decor is SO pretty!!! <3

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  22. I love what you did on the table. It's so pretty.

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  23. I never even thought about making the colors match the dessert! It makes perfect sense and looks so beautiful! LifeAsLex

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  24. I love all the copper. I think it looks great.

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  25. What a yummy Thanksgiving dessert! I love your table setting so gorgeous!

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  26. Everything looks really pretty, especially that pie. Happy Thanksgiving.

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  27. I dont think there is a Coldstone nearby! I need to be on the look out!

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  28. I would LOVE to celebrate at this table. What a beautiful setting - it is truly amazing!

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  29. Yummy ice cream pie!! I need you to come over and set my table!! I love your decor!!!

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  30. Thanks for the printable, but honestly I was just so star struck by your party planning and decorating skills!!! I'd love for you to throw a party at our house haha but thank you for the printable! I'm using these tomorrow!

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  31. You completely had me with the decor. I was feeling it, loving all the touches, and then there was ice cream pie! Everything was amazing and that was the kicker! Love the printable too. Perfect all around for the holiday!

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  32. I absolutely love the entire set up! Everything is beautiful and delicious! I am loving the chocolate leaves on the pie!

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  33. I love the decoration on the top of the pie. It's very eye-catching. Everything looks so festive and pretty on the table.

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  34. The tablescape is very rustic and elegant. Great pictures with really awesome I ideas. I'll have to pin this and think about it next Thanksgiving.

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