With Thanksgiving only a few days away, why not skip the conventional and go for something different when decorating for the holiday.  Instead of the traditional fall hues, use a favorite moment in fashion to inspire the table setting. 

Above is a suggestion from Oscar de la Renta’s fall 2008 collection.  Purple and plum convey the richness of fall, and will add fashionable flair to your Thanksgiving table. 

Read on for more suggestions about how you can translate this look to your holiday decor.

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Ever wonder what it would be like to go into Tiffany and play with the jewelry?  Just walk into the store, and try on the rings, bracelets or necklaces without waiting for a sales associate to present them on a velvet tray.  And you don’t have to feel bad if you don’t find that perfect piece until the tenth one, or you’re just trying it on for fun.  Now, you can with Tiffany’s new store concept that just opened at the Americana at Brand in Glendale, California. 

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John Galliano, Paris

As fashion week came to a close with the end of the Spring 2009 collection in Paris, the looks seen on the European runways were about optimism.  There was a sense of joy with all the colors, fabulous prints, chic shine and embellishments.  This was not a season of basics, but of supercharged glamour. 

With all the economic turmoil happening around us, fashion this season offered a bit of escape and a sense of hope. And there are some fun and fabulous ways to translate these runway trends into your home decor.        

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It’s that exciting time of the year in the fashion world where designers showcase some of their most stunning collections to the world.  As the Spring 2009 fashion weeks continue, we can take a cue from the colors, textures and patterns of these exquisite collections and find inspirations for our homes.

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