30 Quick and Easy DIY Place Cards for Your Thanksgiving Table

So we’ve helped you choose the perfect bottle of wine to pair with your turkey, and we’ve given you the Ultimate Thanksgiving Checklist to assist you in preparing your feast. Now you just need to put the finishing touches on setting your Thanksgiving table! Since we have an over-the-top obsession with organization, and Thanksgiving is the perfect opportunity to designate a seat for each and every guest ! And over here at Brit + Co., of course we’ve found some fun ways to do this!

1. Pantone-Inspired Place Cards The gorgeous colors of the season, like orange and red changing leaves, are what make fall and Thanksgiving so special. These pantone-inspired place cards bring these fabulous colors right to your Thanksgiving table! (via Frolic!)

2. Dried Leaf Place Cards Since fall is all about the falling leaves, why not incorporate them into your Thanksgiving table setting. These dried leaf escort cards won’t cost you a thing and will look just gorgeous on your Thanksgiving table as place cards. (via OnceWed)

3. Chalkboard Cloth Place Cards Keep things simple. Here’s an idea from yours truly. Cover your table with chalkboard cloth, label the food and then write “I’m thankful for _______” and your guests name next to each place setting. (via Kristi Murphy)

4. Gilded Harvest Place Cards These Gilded Harvest Place Cards will make your Thanksgiving table sparkle! We’re in love … how about you? (via Cupcakes and Cashmere)

5. Rosemary Wreath Place Cards Who doesn’t absolutely love the smell of rosemary. These place cards double as a table fragrance. (via Spoon Fork Bacon)

6. Dip-Dyed Place Card Holders We cannot wait to dip my food into some gravy this Thanksgiving. You can dip these place cards too … into some paint that is! (via Design For Mankind)

7. Leaf Cut Out Place Cards We’re obsessed with the way the white pops with these leaf cut out place cards. These leaf silhouettes would look chic directly on the plates too. (via Silhouette Blog)

8. Gold-Dipped Pear Place Cards These are one of my favorites of the group. We definitely love a good white and gold combo here at Brit HQ! (via Almost Makes Perfect … Don’t you just love this blog name btw?!)

9. Ombre Wooden Pumpkins It’s impossible to ever get sick of ombre. It is so chic and classy. (via Oh Happy Day)

10. Silhouette Place Cards This might be the most creative of the bunch! Create an actual silhouette of your guests using photos of them! (via Camille Styles)

11. Mini Pumpkin Place Cards This pop of pink is so refreshing when included in a Thanksgiving tablescape. The swirly wire stem is the perfect touch! (via A Fabulous Fete)

12. Industrial Wooden Place Cards These place cards would be wonderfully unique for a Thanksgiving table setting. They are also super simple to make which is always a plus! (via Hipp Anonymous)

13. Feather-Tied Place Cards Feathers are so in right now! This little number will make your Thanksgiving table totally on trend. (via Design Improvised)

14. Lemon Succulent Place Cards Succulents are all over my house right now. This is the perfect excuse to pick up a few more! (via Cheryl Style)

15. Printable Acorn + Leaf Place Cards Printables always make things easy. Just print these labels, and write in the names of your guests. (via The Sweetest Occasion)

16. Mixed Metallic Place Cards These mixed metallic leaves are just gorg for place cards. We can’t get enough of this blush, neutral, and gold mix! (via Make Merry!)

17. Rosemary Sprig Place Cards These rosemary sprig place cards look as simple as they do chic. (via Spoon Fork Bacon)

18. Clay Conifer Place Cards Everyone loves clay! You can involve your little ones in this place card project. (via Design Sponge)

19. 3D Apple Place Cards 3D isn’t just for the movies! Bring your place cards to life with these 3D apple place cards. (via Studio DIY)

20. Neon Pine Cone Place Cards These neon pine cone place cards will make your table setting pop. It’s a unique twist on a traditional Thanksgiving prop. (via Camille Styles)

21. Cocoa Pear Crisp Place Cards Since Thanksgiving is all about the food, why not make your place cards edible! The recipe for cocoa pear crisps and the DIY tutorial is included. (via Food 52)

22. Gilded Pear Place Cards These gilded pear place cards are so warm and inviting. They are super cost-effective too! (via Freutcake)

23. White Pumpkin Place Cards White is so crisp and fresh. These white pumpkin place cards will add another layer to your Thanksgiving tablescape. (via Sugar and Cloth)

24. Wishbone Place Cards Do you remember breaking the wishbone when you were younger? You can bring that memory back to your guests with these wishbone place cards. (via Style Me Pretty Living)

25. Turkey Feather Place Cards Shake your tail feather with these fun turkey feather place cards! These will definitely be a hit with the kiddos too! (via Almost Makes Perfect)

26. Wheat Sprig Place Cards The wheat sprigs are such a nice touch on these place cards! These are perfect for an elegant Thanksgiving affair. (via Camille Styles)

27. Thankful Place Cards Having your guests write down what they are thankful for is a great conversation starter. It’s also a great way to bring in the Thanksgiving spirit while people are committing gluttony ;-) (via Almost Makes Perfect)

28. Kraft Feather Place Cards These kraft feather place cards are adorable.We love a good paper stitch. (via Terra Savvy)

29. Mini Kraft Bag Place Cards Fill these mini kraft bags with “I’m thankful for ___________” cards for guests. Adding this to our to-make list! (via Frolic!)

30. Photo Place Cards Try putting a photo of each guest on the table. We also love how Kim from the TomKat Studio wrapped these around napkins with some beautiful ribbon. (via TomKat Studio)

How do you plan to decorate your Thanksgiving table this year? Be sure to share in the comments below!

Tablescaping has become a bit of an art form — a fun way to show off your creativity while getting everyone in the holiday mood. From stunning centerpieces to charming surprises at each place setting, these Christmas tablescape ideas will make your holiday table festive and cozy, whether you prefer to DIY or shop for the perfect accents. Plus, your guests will be totally impressed!

Disco Balls

Rose and Grey

Rose and Grey Braided Pink Napkin Rings

This tablescape is the sweetest with ric rac napkins, braided rings, colorful candles, and disco balls, because why not make it a dance party?

Velvet Bows

Norsu

Same Time Tomorrow Napkin Ring

Velvet bows are on trees, tables, and wreaths this holiday and the more the better. Add them to your napkins, your glassware, even your candles!

Ribbon-Tied Candles

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Here's a DIY to try, a simple ribbon-tied candle.

Prelit Garland

Pavel Danilyuk

Crate & Barrel Pre-Lit LED Norway Spruce Christmas Garland

Fresh or faux, add some Nordic vibes to your table with greenery and starry white lights. Add candles and vintage baubles to upgrade the look.

Vintage Baubles

cottonbro studio

Williams Sonoma Gilded Champagne Ornament Faux Centerpiece

Metallic or colorful, adding vintage-inspired glass ornaments to your table centerpiece is sure to feel festive.

Dried Oranges

Sueda Dilli

This garland DIY is a seasonal element to add to your table and gives a woodsy Christmas vibe we love. Try this easy DIY from Call Me Cupcake.

Festive Kid's Table

Meri Meri

Meri Meri Christmas Character Garland

I'm dying over the hanging lamp idea, so cute!

Honeycomb

Etsy

Etsy Honeycomb Handmade Decoration

These honeycomb ornaments would make adorable napkin rings.

Red Stripes

The Cross

The Cross Red & Pink Stripe Ruffle Linen Napkin

Go for full-on candy cane with red and white stripes or a more subtle look with these red and dusky pink striped napkins. A little ruffled edge doesn't hurt. Look for ruffled tablecloths too!

Gingerbread Centerpiece

Pottery Barn

Pottery Barn Ceramic Gingerbread Train

You can add your own Gingerbread creation or use this delightful train again and again.

Ric Rac

Bubblegum Market

Believe Christmas Ric-Rac Fringe Paper Cocktail Napkins

Ric rac always adds a playful accent to your holiday decor. Try it on napkins, tablecloths, and runners.

Cordless Lamps

Amazon

Amazon Cordless Table Lamp

Make it an intimate affair by embracing the cordless table lamp trend. These red scalloped ones are also super holiday and sweet!

Glitter!

Meri Meri

Meri Meri Candles Christmas Tree Glitter

Make or add glittery elements, like these adorable glitter trees, to your table!

Handmade Crackers

Etsy

Etsy Personalized Christmas Crackers

Velvet crackers are perfect for your elegant holiday table.

Tapers

Etsy

Etsy Christmas Tapers

Tall Christmas candles add a touch of whimsy to your table. Look for a vintage style candelabra too!

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To All The Boys will always be a comfort movie, and when Netflix announced we were getting a spinoff about our favorite little sister Kitty Song Covey (who's now a teenage matchmaker), I was over the moon! Well, fans of XO, Kitty are in for a treat because season 2 drops on January 16 — and it's one of our most-anticipated January TV shows. Not only are we reuniting with one of our favorite Coveys, but another cast member from the movie cast is making an appearance too!

Here's everything we know about XO, Kitty season 2.

Who's joining the cast this season?

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XO, Kitty season 2 stars Anna Cathcart, Audrey Huynh, Sasha Bhasin, Joshua Lee, Minyeong Choi, Gia Kim, Sang Heon Lee, Anthony Keyvan, Peter Thurnwald, and Regan Aliyah.

And the best news of all is that Noah Centineo is returning as Peter Kavinsky!! This was not on my 2025 bingo card and I'm THRILLED.

What is XO Kitty season 2 about?

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Kitty's back for her second semester at KISS, and she's hoping to scale things way back. What can we say? She's in her casual dating era! That is, until a letter from her mom's past sends her on a whole new journey. "There are so many new people now,” Anna Cathcart told Tudum. “To see her world expand is a huge, huge difference and will be a really fun thing to follow.”

It sounds like XO Kitty season 2 will be a continuation of that coming of age!

Where can I watch XO, Kitty season 2?

Netflix

XO, Kitty season 2 hits Netflix January 16, 2025.

What are you excited to see in XO, Kitty season 2? Let us know in the comments and follow us on Facebook for even more pop culture news! Don't forget to check out this year's January Movies too.

This post has been updated.

Hosting this year's Friendsgiving or Thanksgiving? Since the big meal day can be kind of stressful between scouring the Internet for the best turkey recipe and baking one or two (or three) pumpkin pies, we’ve rounded up all the tablescape inspo you’ll need to make your home feel cozy and festive. Scroll through our fave centerpiece ideas that will make this year’s feast *that* much better.

Creative Table Runners And Tablecloths

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Get Creative With Your Centerpiece

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Use Seasonal Tableware

DIY Ideas

Use mini pumpkins at your place cards. (via Brit + Co)

Or gourds as your serving dish and save on washing dishes! (via Brit + Co)

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Love is in the air – and, as it turns out, on the shelves at Target! We can always count on Target to have the cutest home decor pieces for every holiday, and right now, their Valentine’s Day decor is making us swoon. Target has everything you need to create a festive and cozy vibe (and for way less $!), whether you’re planning a romantic dinner, a Galentine’s Day party, or happily spending the season solo.

Get ready to fall head over heels for these 13 Target Valentine’s Day decor pieces that’ll help you celebrate the season, all for $10 or less.

Target

Cherry Duo Valentine's Day Figurine

This $5 figurine gives us so much joy. It'd be perfect on your desk, bedside table, or car dash to keep the love flowin' this V-Day.

Target

Metallic Hearts Wall Garland

Got a Valentine's party planned? This $10 wall garland is just the thing your space needs to feel a bit more festive.

Target

Valentine's Day Disco Ball

Everyone needs a dash of disco in their life, and this $10 heart-shaped piece makes that possible. We'd keep this one up year-round!

Target

Valentine's Day XO Love Pillow

It's not V-Day without a bunch of X's and O's! Decorate your space appropriately with this cutesy $5 pillow.

Target

Coffee & Croissant Valentine's Day Figurine

This $5 decor piece would also make a great gift to give your partner, BFF, or just the person that completes you.

Target

Light-Up Valentine's Day Hearts

These heart-shaped lights mimic conversation heart candies in the cutest (and cheekiest!) way with various sayings.

Target

3-Wick Sugared Watermelon Candle

This candle makes the season even sweeter with a delicious sugared watermelon scent.

Target

Featherly Friends 'Toots' Valentine's Day Decorative Object

Target's collection of cute spirited birds is everything. This lil' birdie comes complete with a love letter – ooh!

Target

Red Lips Pillow

Need a smooch? This $10 pillow is just what your couch is craving!

Target

Glass Heart Valentine's Candle Holders

Set the mood at the table with this adorable trio of candle stick holders in the perfect V-Day hues!

Target

Cherub Valentine's Day Figurine

This glasses-wearing cherub would look so cute on your desk during the Valentine's season.

Target

Pink & Red Taper Candle Set

These playful candle sticks come in squiggly shapes and are adorably dotted in tiny white hearts for the holiday.

Target

XO Square Valentine's Day Pillow

Perfect for the sofa or your bed, this plush pillow will last your V-Day decor game for years to come!

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In the midst of award show season, everything points to Oscar Sunday. The show, which celebrates achievement in film, is my most-important night of the year and my friends and I go all out. Themed snacks, ballots, and very loud celebrations when our favorite stars and movies win. But before the big day comes, we need to watch all the movies up for awards!

Here's where you can stream all the biggest movies of the year before the Oscars airs on March 2, 2025.

Dune: Part Two — Stream On Max

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This sequel opens after Paul has joined the Fremen, and after he escaped the murderous Harkonnen family. Now he's out to avenge his father — and come to terms with his destiny as a savior.

Dune: Part Two is on Max and stars Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Dave Bautista, Stellan Skarsgård, Josh Brolin, Javier Bardem, Charlotte Rampling, Florence Pugh, Austin Butler, Lea Seydoux, and Christopher Walken.

Twisters — Stream on Peacock

Universal Pictures

Twisters follows former storm chaser Kate. When she's roped back into chasing by her friend Javi, Kate meets social media star Tyler, and comes face-to-face with the biggest storms ever.

Twisters is on Peacock and stars Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, Brandon Perea, Anthony Ramos, Maura Tierney, Sasha Lane, Harry Hadden-Paton, David Corenswet, Daryl McCormack, Tunde Adebimpe, Katy O’Brian, Nik Dodani, Kiernan Shipka, and Paul Scheer.

Emilia Pérez — Stream On Netflix

Netflix

In this musical thriller, Cartel leader Emilia enlists the help of Rita, a lawyer, to help her retire from a life of crime and live out her truth.

Emilia Pérez is on Netflix and stars Karla Sofía Gascón, Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez, Adriana Paz, and Edgar Ramírez.

Wicked — Rent On Amazon Prime

Universal Pictures

But this year's biggest musical is definitely Wicked. This alternative origin story for the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good follows the college roommates as they come of age in Oz, and learn the Wizard isn't all as he seems. I can't for Part 2 this year!

Wicked stars Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, and Marissa Bode.

The Substance — Stream On MUBI

MUBI

Elisabeth Sparkle gets fired from her own fitness TV show after she turns 50. But she seems to find a solution when she acquires The Substance...and creates a younger version of herself. The absolutely crazy thriller was one of the buzziest movies of the year — and won Demi Moore her first Golden Globe!

The Substance is on MUBI and stars Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, and Dennis Quaid.

Challengers — Stream On Prime Video

Amazon MGM Studios

In Challengers, former tennis star Tashi coaches her husband Art, but her job gets way more complicated when he ends up in a match against his former best friend (and her ex) Patrick.

Challengers is on Prime Video and MGM+ and stars Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O'Connor.

Inside Out 2 — Stream On Disney+

Walt Disney Studios

Riley's becoming a teenager in Inside Out 2, which means Joy, Sadness, Anger, Envy, Fear, and Disgust have to make way for new emotions like Anxiety and Envy. What could go wrong?

Inside Out 2 is on Disney+ and stars Liza Lapira, Tony Hale, Ayo Edebiri, Maya Hawke, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Paul Walter Hauser, Amy Poehler, Lewis Black, Phyllis Smith, Kensington Tallman, Lilimar, Diane Lane, and Kyle MacLachlan.

Deadpool & Wolverine — Stream On Disney+

Marvel Studios

Deadpool teams up with the one and only Wolverine (well, after meeting dozens throughout the multiverse) after learning the TVA plans on destroying his timeline and his loved ones.

Deadpool & Wolverine is on Disney+ and stars Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin, Stefan Kapičić, Brianna Hildebrand, Shioli Kutsuna, Owen Wilson, Matthew Macfadyen, Emma Corrin, Jennifer Garner, Chris Evans, Wesley Snipes, Channing Tatum, Blake Lively, and Dafne Keen.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice  — Stream On Max

Warner Bros.

Lydia Deetz and her daughter Astrid return to Winter River after a family tragedy, and wind up enlisting Beetlejuice's help (if you can even call it that) after Astrid opens a portal to the afterlife.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is on Max and stars Jenna Ortega, Winona Ryder, Michael Keaton, Willem Dafoe, and Justin Theroux.

Gladiator 2 — Rent On Amazon Prime

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After the death of his wife, Lucius becomes a gladiator with a mission: take revenge on the general responsible for her death.

Gladiator 2 is on Amazon Prime and stars Paul Mescal, Connie Nielsen, Fred Hechinger, Joseph Quinn, Pedro Pascal, and Denzel Washington.

Anora — Rent On Amazon Prime

Neon

When sex worker Anora and politician's son Vanya tie the knot so Vanya can get a green card and escape his father, their lives totally flip upside down — and not just because Vanya's family sets out to end the marriage.

Anora is on Amazon Prime and stars Mikey Madison, Mark Eydelshteyn, Yura Borisov, Karren Karagulian, Vache Tovmasyan, and Aleksei Serebryakov.

Conclave — Stream On Peacock

Focus Features

This movie takes place during a conclave to choose the next pope, and is totally unprepared for the scandals he uncovers along the way.

Conclave is on Peacock and stars Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Sergio Castellitto, and Isabella Rossellini.

A Real Pain — Rent On Amazon Prime

Searchlight Pictures

Two Jewish American cousins who reconnect and embark on a Holocaust tour in Poland after the death of their grandmother. This was one of my favorite movies of the year and I couldn't recommend it more!

A Real Pain is on Amazon Prime and stars Jesse Eisenberg, Kieran Culkin, Will Sharpe, Jennifer Grey, Kurt Egyiawan, Liza Sadovy, and Daniel Oreskes.

The Wild Robot — Rent On Amazon Prime

Universal Pictures

Robot Roz crashes on a deserted island and quickly adopts an orphaned gosling, teaching him to fly and prepping him for the annual migration. Prepare to cry, like, a lot!!

The Wild Robot is on Amazon Prime and stars Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, Kit Connor, Catherine O'Hara, Bill Nighy, Stephanie Hsu, and Mark Hamill.

Alien: Romulus — Stream On Hulu

20th Century Studios

A group of young space colonizers are tasked with exploring an abandoned space station and must confront the most terrifying life form in the universe.

Alien: Romulus is on Hulu and stars Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, Spike Fearn, and Aileen Wu.

Stay tuned for the official 2025 Oscar nominations and check out 25 New TV Shows You NEED To Watch In 2025!