Thanksgiving Tables Galore

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Thanksgiving Tables Galore

We did a Retro Den Instagram (@retrodentulsa) series of Thanksgiving table settings and thought we'd do a little review post of all that fine-dining. Setting a table is like the razzle dazzle misdirection of a magician. It's the first thing guests see, and it can prime them to remember the meal favorably. Plus, it's an easy way to show that you care to create a nice experience for them.

This first table has a nice natural vibe with hints of gold for festiveness. It's simple and warm.

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Presenting: Retro Den Christmas!

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Presenting: Retro Den Christmas!

Since we bought the store, we've been squirreling away vintage holiday items. They are finally out and ready to be given a home for the holidays.

Sometimes I  need special cues to start the day right and put me in a jolly mood. A little orange juice in a holly-covered glass each morning may very well prime me to spread better cheer.

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Ready, Set, Set (the table)!

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Ready, Set, Set (the table)!

Owning the store means a ton of tables are at my hands, and I get to indulge in one of my greatest joys, holiday table setting. The night of a dinner party, you can find me running around my house grabbing things from bookshelves to spruce up the table. I'm always thinking, "What little element would bring my guests joy?" For the setting below, the jumping off point is a cheery color combination, blue and green with hints of yellow. I kept picturing a turkey and mashed potatoes being lovingly placed on this table, and it made me smile.

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Why hello there, readers...

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Why hello there, readers...

Ashley Daly and Ashley Palmer here.

First, a little about us:

Ashley Palmer: Numbers lady, fearless in the face of refurbishing, cherishes family heirlooms like her great grandmother’s dresser, hones her eclectic style with equal parts vintage, handmade and farmhouse.

Ashley Daly: Can’t believe Palmer would rather do the books than marketing, loves cocktails in vintage glassware, “tastefully” situates brass animals throughout her home, describes her style as New Mexico writer’s commune.

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