It's Harvest Time- Outfit Me Etsy!

With Thanksgiving coming in a few days, this post is to give you some ideas get those preparations in order. It’s a bit longer than others as there were too many different things to consider, and believe me I didn’t hit them all or include all the nifty things I found. But here we go.

First, You might as well be sure to dress functional and cute as you cook. So you’ll need an apron. Check these out

The class, the festive, the reversible, the his and hers

reversible chocolate brown and thanksgiving turkey apron by daffofillies on etsy

 

Or if you want something super chic cute and classy try something by bambinoamore like this

The elegant eloise vintage inspired enchanted apron by bambinoamore on etsy

(I want a bambinoamore apron in my kitchen)

or for those of you who want something more rugged, durable, and multipurpose or if you’ll be cooking your turkey over open flame of in a bucket of oil you best look into getting one of these

 

Leather Work Apron by CyclonaDesigns on Etsy

Takes me back to welding class…

Then you will need to get cooking. I bake bread so I’d be looking for a bread pan like this

Bread Pan by TheVillageIdiot on etsy

And if you don’t cook you can cheat by bringing some of these

Chocolate Winter Spice Crinkle Cookies 2 Baker's Dozen by FancyThatCookies on etsy

And if you’ve got some of ‘man’s best friends’ try these

MiniPumpkin Muffins by Organic Doggy on Etsy

(for dogs of course…)

Or perhaps some acorns

100 lovely natural acorn bottoms by MonkeysOnTheRoof on etsy

Or if you want to go a simpler route how about some berries and serve them in this elegant berry bowl (didn’t know there was such a thing).

Winding Branch - Berry Bowl by mepottery on etsy

Now I know they exist I see a gap in my serving ware…

And if you’re looking for other fascinating serving ware how about these spoons with a twist, literally

Basic Kitchen Set - wooden utensils salad spoon fork and spatula by SlightlyTwistedWood on etsy

And perhaps some cherry

Hardcarved cherrywood spoon by heroncovewoodcarving on etsy

and keeping on the wood theme perhaps you’d find a spreader useful

Mini Wooden Spreader by firewoodfurniture on etsy

But if you’re like me you appreciate the fascinating as much as the practical and will be interested in these

Puzzle Two Spoons Set by GoodWoodDogs on etsy

And if you just want something a little different at your place settings consider these (not for vegans)

DeNatura Three Small Serving Spoons Cowhorn Flatware by DeNatura on etsy

Now perhaps you’ll be traveling for Thanksgiving. Maybe to a home you haven’t been to or maybe to one you’ve been a thousand times. Whether it’s for decor in your own home or a hostess gift you may want to check these out.

Keep the harvest going throughout the home with this natural organic soap

Calendula Sage Organic 4 oz Soap BarVegan by JenSanCandles on Etsy

For the craft types perhaps pick up this pattern and make a turkey boy to enjoy the festivities with you

Chrochet Pattern- Chester the turkey boy by Owlishly on etsy

 

And you’ll want these with all the stray glasses around the house

Autumn leaves coaster set by Vijako on etsy

And for some serious Autumn decor or a glowing hostess gift try this

Woodland Splendor- Woodsy Autumn Leaf Candle Holder by LaBellaCandela on etsy

And what will you wear?

It needs to be comfy, versatile layerable and warm so try out these tops and cowls

I adore this first pairing

soft short sleeve top by larimeloon on etsy

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fringe has got to make some of my favorite everything. I always have to be careful not to include multiple items from that shop.

I also adore the wrap? sweater?

The Year Round Wrap in Chocolate by hipknotz on etsy

And perhaps you might consider these other unique neck pieces as well

rusty orange scarflette by knme on etsy

I like the closures on these

oversized chunky urban cowl knitted in a shade of coffee mocha brown by VitalTemptation on etsy

(the title on that one is much longer with more details…)

 

And of course accesories…

Here are some harvest hearty, warm autumn accessories to go with the above pieces or whatever you might have

leaf cuff by paintedmetal on etsy

Love this cuff, so simple and strong

Fall Harvest Bracelet by BellaBeachJewelry on Etsy

yellow and red spot Boro Pendant Necklace by SerendipityByErin on etsy

And if you’ve been admiring those fancy serving spoons year after year how about a bracelet made from one…

Vintage Patina Serving Spoon Bracelet by erinschock on etsy

And if your bringing acorns, why not wear one…

Sweet Acorn Necklace Copper Leaf on Brass Chain by RhondasTreasures on Etsy

These handmade gemstone earrings are stunning

handmade gemstone earrings large faceted citrine briolette amethyst tanzanite goldfilled sterling by goreous on etsy

and keeping with the amber/citrine…

Thanksgiving Falls Fiest Vintage Key Leaf Vintage Jewel Swarovski Pearl Necklace by SSSJ on etsy

Indian Summer Earrings by TinyMishaps on etsy

And of course you’ll need a way to carry things so try one of these bags

Citrine Tote New by bayanhippo on etsy

or

The Mini Bag Orange with Black and White Bird by Expressive Stitches on Etsy

And because you look so lovely you may want to protect that outfit with a practical, if not supremely stylish, bib like these

Florence Damask Adult Bib by bibbitybibs on etsy

and for him…

Adult tuxedo Bib by sewwoman1 on etsy

 

And after the feasting is done you’ll need to clean up. So how about keeping some of these on hand

Pumpkin Pie Dishcloths by RebeccaJay on etsy

(love the photography!)

 

And in the end, isn’t it all about being thankful? Why not tell someone your thankful for them with these

Autumn Leaf Thank You Note Flat Card Pack of 5 by HeatherJaneDesign on Etsy

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