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A whimsical setting makes your Thanksgiving spread anything but boring.

photo by laura petrilla
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Get inspired for your holiday spread with this fanciful table setting in vibrant colors and striking patterns.

The signature black-and-white Courtly Check plates from American luxury design house MacKenzie-Childs are mod, while the company’s botanical-inspired pieces bring to mind a lush English garden.

Italian brand Vietri’s assorted “Elegante” wine glasses, swirled with bands of 14-karat gold, bring a touch of luxury to the eclectic ensemble. Your guests will eat it up.
 

1. Vietri “Elegante” wine glasses from Outside Inspirations, $68 each
    
2. MacKenzie-Childs Courtly Check salt and pepper shaker set from Contemporary Concepts, $50
    
3. MacKenzie-Childs Architect’s boxwood centerpiece from Contemporary Concepts, $210
    
4. MacKenzie-Childs Flower Market two-quart kettle from Contemporary Concepts, $105
    
5. MacKenzie-Childs Flower Market canisters from Contemporary Concepts, $76-$84
    
6. MacKenzie-Childs Courtly Check enamel mugs from Contemporary Concepts, $40 each
    
7. Vietri Aladdin gold 5-piece flatware place setting from Contemporary Concepts, $60
    
8. MacKenzie-Childs Courtly Check 10-inch enamel dinner plate from Contemporary Concepts, $40
    
9. MacKenzie-Childs Flower Market round tray from Contemporary Concepts, $65
    
10. Vietri Aladdin brilliant ivory 5-piece place setting from Outside Inspirations, $90

The stores:
Contemporary Concepts, 6343 Penn Ave., East Liberty; 412/345-7466, contemporaryconcepts.com
Outside Inspirations, 12055 Perry Highway, Pine Township; 724/933-8850, outside-inspirations.com