8 Thanksgiving essentials

One of the most wonderful things about Thanksgiving is the sense of warmth you feel despite the cooler weather. Part of that comes from the emergence of sunny fall colours and part of it comes from cooking and baking with aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. This Thanksgiving, tantalize your family and friends with a sensory display that makes them happy they’ve come home for the holidays! From elegant tabletop ideas to ambience to clever tools of the trade, there are lots of ways to do it.

1 Vase fillers
Dress your dining table, side table or fireplace mantel with vases, bowls or trays filled with these gorgeous faux pomegranates. They look scrumptious enough to eat and make for rich decorations. Pottery Barn, $21.37.