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The Modern Thanksgiving Table

Journal • The Modern Thanksgiving Table

We dropped by the home of LA-based art director Maddy Pease to talk holiday styling, hosting without the stress, and why Mud Australia ceramics are her ultimate Thanksgiving anchor.

In three words, how would you describe your Thanksgiving table vibe?

Simple, comfortable, vibrant.

How do you keep a holiday table from looking over-designed or stuffy?

Less is more! You probably don’t need the placemats, florals and candles… narrow it down to one or two statement items and let the tableware shine.

Whats unique about hosting in LA?

I like to give a long lead time before I host – people are so busy in LA, so I’ve found that giving an early heads up usually results in more people being able to make it.

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When I first walked into the Mud Australia Los Angeles showroom, I was blown away by the range of pieces they made. All perfectly crafted and shipped across the globe. The color range and wide selection of products lets me customise my holiday table to my liking. My personal aesthetic blends neutrals and vibrancy so being able to match that to my tablescapes is key.

What’s your favourite piece for Thanksgiving?

The Fish Platter! Perfect for past apps or a side dish.

Your favourite color palette combination for the holiday?

I love a blend of neutrals and colors… I’m going for Dust, Plum and Orange.

What’s one unexpected item you always put on the table that isn’t food or flowers?

I have this adorable little table broom to dust crumbs off of the table. Sometimes I’ll set it out as decor that has a practical use as well.

What’s your go-to trick for making guests feel relaxed the second they sit down?

Always make a playlist, keep the light low or candle lit, and people will melt right in.

Which Mud pieces are you gifting this holiday season?

Espresso cups.

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Mud Australia acknowledges the Gadigal peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the Eora Nation on which we create our products, we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

We recognise their continuous connection to culture, community and Country and support the Uluru Statement from the Heart.

Discover our unique collections, thoughtfully designed to suit every style and occasion.

Since 1994, Mud Australia has created elegant and timeless porcelain homewares.

The original Mud Australia store opened in Woollahra in 2007. Since then we’ve opened 14 stores globally.

A quiet place to share inspiration, stories and recipes.

Explore inspiration, gift registries, gift cards and corporate gifting.

The Modern Thanksgiving Table

Simple, comfortable, vibrant.

Less is more! You probably don’t need the placemats, florals and candles… narrow it down to one or two statement items and let the tableware shine.

I like to give a long lead time before I host – people are so busy in LA, so I’ve found that giving an early heads up usually results in more people being able to make it.

On the table

Filter available items by colour

The Fish Platter! Perfect for past apps or a side dish.

I love a blend of neutrals and colors… I’m going for Dust, Plum and Orange.

I have this adorable little table broom to dust crumbs off of the table. Sometimes I’ll set it out as decor that has a practical use as well.

Always make a playlist, keep the light low or candle lit, and people will melt right in.

Espresso cups.

The finishing touches

Filter available items by colour

A modern yet traditional Thanksgiving with John Mcilwee and Bill Damaschke

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