It's in the Details: How to Stage a Unique Thanksgiving Bash

Last week, I shared some Thanksgiving tablescape ideas. Today, I want to share some unique ideas that can be used to inspire your overall Thanksgiving occasion. I've included some DIY crafts, extraordinary design inspiration, and a few desserts to add your personal touch to the typical Thanksgiving dinner. 

Let me know your own special ideas, traditions, and inspirations for your Thanksgiving in the comments below! Gobble gobble.

something different...

photos | When Pigs Fly Events

Keep it light! Instead of the usual indoor traditional spread, you could opt for a fun cocktail party. Utilize the formal Thanksgiving turkey and pumpkins, but add more color, pizzaz, and fun!

photos |  Loralee Lewis Event Paper & Fine Stationary 

A fun and woodsy dinner setting, accented with cleverly themed banners and labels for food and event. 

something tasty...

photo |  Local Milk blog 

Add a little color to your dessert table by including a gorgeous Apple Rose Frangipane Tart. Find the recipe it here.

photo |  One Acre Farm 

Sweet potato ice cream with fresh ginger would pair perfectly with all  typical Thanksgiving desserts. 

photo |  Your Cup of Cake

Making a pie this Thanksgiving? Make it extra cute with these crust ideas by Martha Stewart. 

photo |  Wilton

Autumn Acorn Harvest cookies. Fun for young and the old! 

photo | Southern Living

This Hot Cider Nog combines the creaminess of egg-nog and the spiced fruitiness of apple cider, which is perfectly dressed with a cinnamon stick or apple slice. If this doesn't warm your guests' hearts, I don't know what will! 

something thoughtful...

photo | Eclectically Vintage

'Thankful Pumpkins' allow guests to participate in sharing and declaring what they are grateful for this year. It's also a great keepsake for guests to take home along with their leftovers!

photo |  Lasso The Moon

'A Thankful Heart' is an idea that urges all members of the family to give a handmade stuffed heart to someone special for whom they are grateful for. Katie from Live Craft Eat shared her idea here and says she makes the hearts using scrap fabric and fiberfill. You can find out how to make these cuties here. 

photo |  etsy

Why not say 'thanks' to someone special in a pumpkin spiced themed card? 

I dig it. 

photo |  Lia Griffith

Using decorative labels on take-away containers can add a personal touch for guests' left-overs or for care boxes of food. Lia Griffith has lots of ideas that can make any container extra special. 

photo |  Frugal Mom Eh!

Another lovely and thoughtful gift for the Thanksgiving dinner hostess...Pumpkin Latte sugar scrub for a fall-time facial! A simple DIY that tastes as good as it works!

something cute...

photo |  piebox.com

Bringing a pie to the party? Why don't you bring it in style with the pie box?

photo |  Tell Love and Party

This handmade banner will brighten up your Thanksgiving season! 

photo |  Martha Stewart 

Painting pumpkins to match your party's color scheme can add a fun artsy touch to the party. 

photo |  Martha Stewart 

Originality is awarded to this DIY painted wishbones. 

photo |  West Elm 

Copper is a popular accent color right now, and what better way then to use it in your Thanksgiving dining experience? 

photo |  Pottery Barn 

Add an accent pillow to your autumn decor. 

something to set your eyes on...

photo |  Bird is the Word

Shabby chic dessert table is stunning.

photo |  The Tom Kat Studio

Banner with sweet bows makes this buffet table perfectly arranged for a Thanksgiving dessert feast.   

photo |  Bloom Designs by Jenny Raulli

Be thankful for desserts! 

photo |  B Lovely Events 

Welcome to pie town! 

photo |  Green Wedding Shoes 

Check out this wedding dessert buffet! Cut tree trunks hold a variety of pies in this rustic dessert display, which would be an awesome touch at any Thanksgiving dinner.