Creative and nature-inspired holiday tables

I was browsing in a store today and noticed how much 'holiday specific' tableware they had, including things like porcelain pumpkin soup tureens. It's really cute, but then I wondered, where do you store a dozen pumpkin soup tureens? And what about all the other holidays? Different themed soup tureens for each one? I know it's hard to come up with new and fresh ideas for your Thanksgiving table, so here are some simple, creative solutions that are easy to re-purpose or hold on to for other occasions.

from Pinterest via Traci Kovatch

Pumpkin Votive via Country Living

Love the idea of using scooped out squash as a small dish. via BHG.com

Stacked books, dried stalks, and various pumpkins and squashes make for a sophisticated centerpiece This theme with a close palette of white, silver and linen is like new-fallen snow, and a refreshing contrast to the usual earth tones. via theperfectpalette.com

Why not make the kids' table fun and interactive? I love the checklist for what they ate, and the colorful wishbones. from Spearmintbaby.comHave a wonderful Thanksgiving!