For four years, Jill and Corrina have brought together a group of close friends to celebrate Thanksgiving. In 2008, Friends & Relations was officially born at this annual meal. These images show the table decor we designed. The overall setting evolved from our idea for a centerpiece made primarily of fabric that echoed the shape of a Cornucopia. The figure included foraged lemons, eucalyptus, flowers, and dried wheat. The table cloth was made from raw canvas to reflect our ideas about the table as a colorful abstract image that was also functional, like a landscape for a meal. The placemats and napkins extended the palette of the centerpiece. We set the table with the utensils in the position indicating a finished meal with the napkins tossed haphazardly onto the plates, giving rise to an immediate sense of conviviality. The glassware combined the elegance of crystal stemware with the homespun feel of canning jars. The Bauhaus-inspired plates and the terracotta coasters that we used as candle holders added a sculptural counterpoint in the composition. We extended the centerpiece by placing flowers and leaves across the length of the table alongside the candles in order to disseminate the focus of color for each guest to admire.
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