We love the idea of Thanksgiving, but not everyone loves the traditional color palette. If burnt orange, deep browns, and turkey motifs feel a little too heavy for your style, I have good news. There is a fresh, whimsical alternative taking over Pinterest, and it is everything our pastel-loving hearts could dream of.

Enter: Pinksgiving.

It’s light, it’s airy, and it brings a sense of modern romance to the dinner table. Here is how to swap the pumpkins for pastels and host a Thanksgiving that feels uniquely you.

The Palette

Pinksgiving isn’t just about splashing hot pink everywhere. It’s about curating a soft, sophisticated mix of warm tones that feel cozy without being dark.

• The Base: Cream, ivory, and soft champagne.
• The Star: Dusty rose, blush, and ballet pink.
• The Accent: Metallic touches of rose gold or brushed copper (instead of traditional yellow gold or brass).
• The Greenery: Sage green and eucalyptus (fresh, not dried).

Decor & Styling

How do you make this look festive rather than like a springtime tea party? The secret is in the textures. Since we aren’t using the “heavy” colors of autumn, we need “heavy” textures to make it feel like November.

• Velvet Pumpkins: Swap the real orange gourds for plush velvet pumpkins in shades of cream and pink. They add instant luxury and warmth.
• Colored Glassware: Use blush-tinted wine glasses or water goblets to bring color to the table settings.
• Soft Florals: Instead of dried corn and wheat, use fresh arrangements of roses, dahlias, and cascading eucalyptus.
• Candlelight: Taper candles in shades of mauve or dusty rose add height and that crucial “glow.”

The Menu

You don’t have to dye your turkey pink! Keep the main meal traditional, but let the theme shine through in the appetizers and desserts.

• Rose’ All Day: Serve a sparkling Rosé or a cranberry-based cocktail that fits the color scheme.
• Grazing Boards: Use figs, pink lady apples, and pomegranate seeds on your cheese board to pull in those reddish-pink natural tones.
• Dessert: Strawberry macarons or a berry-topped pavlova look stunning alongside the traditional pumpkin pie.

The Stationery

Setting the Tone with Paper

• Typography: Look for invitations with sweeping, modern calligraphy.
• Motifs: Watercolor florals, soft bows, or minimalist geometric borders.
• The Whimsy Invites Look: Our [Insert Collection Name] collection is perfect for this. With its soft wash of pink and elegant serif fonts, it tells your guests to expect an evening of elegance and gratitude.

Thanksgiving is about gratitude and gathering, and there is no rule book that says you have to do it in orange. Embracing a “Pinksgiving” aesthetic allows you to keep things bright, cheerful, and undeniably chic.

So, pour the Rosé and pass the cranberry sauce—it’s time to celebrate in style!