Anyone who loves to entertain wants to entertain as well as Martha Stewart. The media mogul was the first to turn the art of homemaking into a multi-million-dollar business, so when she offers inspiration, we're apt to listen. Her green and gold Thanksgiving tablescape is one of her best ideas yet.
Martha took to Instagram to share a snap of her 2022 Thanksgiving table decor idea in the brown room at her Cantitote Corners home. The multi-hyphenate purchased the Bedford, New York farm in 2000, and converted a garage attached to the 1925 farmhouse into this large space built for entertaining. It features brown sycamore veneer panelling, hardwood floors, and long wooden dining tables. Her opulent yet natural table scape is the perfect complement.
Stewart's design is dotted with Chinese money plants and gilded turkeys for a laid-back, elevated centerpiece. She weaves in more gold with placemats, name card holders, and gilded glassware. Martha's dinner plates have intricate detailing similar to these gorgeous Ginori 1735 Plates from Saks Fifth Avenue, but these slightly more casual gold-plated chargers from Crate and Barrel are a great entry-level price point alternative. White napkins ground the entire look.
Recreate Martha's Look at Home
This shapely glass adds a hint of glamor to any tablescape. The gold edge resembles those on Martha's table but with a slightly more modern edge.
This set of 6 stunning placemats are similar to those seen in Martha Stewart's autumn tablescape. They would be gorgeous paired with white plates and green plants.
Martha pursues the rule of simplicity with the greenery on her table provided by round Chinese money plants. These pretty, verdant companions create a stunning contrast when paired with gold plates.
Everyone needs multiple sets of cocktail napkins, and this olive set is as cute as it is functional. These striking linen napkins are adorable and fun.
These beautiful gold turkeys offer seasonal flair and a touch of bling. They are the perfect pairing with leafy greenery.
Display your place cards stylishly with these cute pumpkin holders. They work just as well for Thanksgiving and a Halloween dinner party.
Always the trend-setter, designers predict that Martha's earthy, glamorous style will increase in popularity this holiday season. This year, people are looking for a sustainable and naturally inspired approach to decorating. Sick of all the waste of holidays past, we are considering how to repurpose houseplants we already have. Martha's touches of gold add a little something extra.
For example, Shelley Cochrane, interior design expert at Furniture Village, predicts 'Enchanted Forest' as the biggest trend of the 2025 holidays. She explains: 'Enchanted Forest captures an understated festive charm, where classic green hues and warm wooden textures create a welcoming and cozy atmosphere. This look draws on rustic style — imagine a Christmas tree dressed in wooden decorations for natural warmth and effortless style.'
Martha Stewart taps into this aesthetic with a wooden dining table, leafy plants, and greenery in the background. Even the gold accessories conjure images of dappled sunlight in the late afternoon.
To implement the look as part of your Thanksgiving decor for this year, Shelley advises an approach similar to Martha's. She recommends: 'Layering various shades of green and styling natural materials evokes a grounding connection to nature. Choose simple, organic elements to highlight nature’s beauty throughout the festive season.'
Martha Stewart's Thanksgiving decor proves that the best tablescapes are balanced, integrating elements of multiple styles to create a unique masterpiece. Suddenly, accessible design is as simple as adding your favorite houseplants to a table of gold decor.
