I love the languorous feeling of late summer, as the last warm days slip by and the promise of fall awaits. It's like a precious pause before the bustle of the harvest season – fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving – and every year I try to use the time to plan ahead. It might seem hasty, but I'm already full of Thanksgiving table decor ideas, and I've been somewhat charmed by all the Thanksgiving table decor at Pottery Barn.

There's so much to look forward to when it comes to Thanksgiving hosting, and I love shopping for seasonal decor and leaning into gorgeous fall colors. I spend weeks trying out different Thanksgiving table setting ideas, but I usually end up with a tried-and-tested combination of warm yellow linens, gleaming gold accents, and plenty of pillar candles (plus some tasteful turkey motifs, of course). I was thrilled to see all of this and more in Pottery Barn's Thanksgiving decor collection.

Whether you're ready to embrace traditional designs or you're envisioning a more understated tablescape, Pottery Barn's Thanksgiving table decor is perfect. I'd start with the Botanical Harvest bird dinnerware set for a classic Thanksgiving look, or keep things simple and layer the Heirloom serveware collection with the Woodrow plaid cotton table runner.

Whether you want to mix statement pieces with your existing collection of plain and neutral pieces, or start from scratch and stock up on dinnerware, platters, linens, there are so many options to elevate your existing tableware. (The French glaze pumpkin collection is my top pick.)

It's never too early to shop Thanksgiving decor ideas, and you'll feel so satisfied when you're ready with plenty of time to space. Here are more of my favorite Thanksgiving pieces from Pottery Barn.

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Looking for more seasonal buys? Pottery Barn's viral terracotta jack-o-lanterns will always be a winner for fall and Halloween displays.

Perhaps it's down to the changing seasons, but I've been desperate to inject a bit of cozy nostalgia into my home. It's only right that I start with my bedroom – the ultimate site of hibernation – and so naturally I've resumed my yearly search for the best bed sheets. It wasn't long before I ended up on the Pottery Barn site, and I'm swooning over the Brandon Maxwell Groveland Toile reversible duvet cover.

Toile decor, of course, is oh-so nostalgic, bringing to mind the charming retro look that's made country grandmother-inspired tableware so popular lately. And fahion designer, Brandon Maxwell's collaboration with Pottery Barn is almost entirely dedicated to this elegant pattern, and I have a feeling that it's about to sweep the internet.

Crafted from a cotton-lyocell blend, Pottery Barn's Groveland Toile reversible duvet cover brings a luxe feel to this vintage aesthetic. It takes inspiration from classic toile prints, depicting wild stallions, rolling pastures, and wind-swept trees.

While the blue and white color palette is a nod to traditional designs, the duvet cover also caters to a much more contemporary style. Flip it over and the toile is replaced by a wide stripe print in a blend of taupe and white. This reminded me why Pottery Barn is among interior designers' favorite bedding options.

Toile is associated with 18th-century French depictions of pastoral scenes and farmland motifs – usually in shades of blue and green – but Maxwell introduced a delightfully personal angle to his Pottery Barn pieces.

'I've reimagined a classic toile with scenes from my childhood spent in the Texas countryside,' he says. 'This collection is designed to help you fill your home with love and warmth.'

Alongside bed sheets and cushions, you'll spot everything from Texas Toile dinnerware to a Groveland Toile tablecloth and Groveland Toile napkins in the collection.

The Groveland Toile reversible duvet cover is available in both a full/queen and a king/California king size, and you can pick up the matching Groveland Toile reversible shams separately. Finish the look with the Groveland Toile sheet set (I love the forest green color) and the bold Groveland toile bolster. It might be rooted in a nostalgic look, but Pottery Barn's toile duvet is guaranteed to make your bedroom feel more like a palace.

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Love the idea of decorating with toile? Check out more French decor ideas – and French country decor ideas, if you're after a more rustic look.

As a lifestyle writer, it's my job to hunt down the very best tableware deals, and I'm always excited to see what's on offer when the sales come around. There's plenty to shop for the Labor Day sales this year, but my interest was particularly piqued by the Pottery Barn dinnerware and entertaining sale, which is full of covetable pieces at knockdown prices.

It's time to start thinking about fall table decor ideas – if, like me, you've been dreaming about harvest season hosting for a while there's some incredible inspiration to be found in the Pottery Barn sale. You'll even spot some discounted game day hosting essentials like snack bowls and platters.

I was thrilled to see a good selection of seasonal pieces in the Pottery Barn sale. My favorite has to be this glass pumpkin cloche with a wood pedestal and don't miss the chance to pick up the ever-popular icon snack bowls, which I'll be purchasing to kick-start my Halloween table decor ideas.

Of course, there's an array of year-round essentials to shop, too, including the Monique L'hullier Arles dinnerware collection, and this shell double condiment server, which are both timeless neutral pieces that will elevate any tablescape year-round. I know that my fall dinner parties will be uplifted by some of these classic and more trend-led additions from Pottery Barn – here are my top picks from the sale.

Shop the Labor Day dinnerware sale at Pottery Barn

The Labor Day sales are still going strong but not for long, so check out our pick of the best Labor Day deals to grab some great discounts before they're gone.

Known for her playful use of color, lightweight fabrics and ethereal details, Cynthia Rowley has teamed up with Pottery Barn on a beautiful new tabletop and decorative accessories collab and I am coveting every piece for my summer table decor ideas.

The Pottery Barn x Cynthia Rowley collection, which has the fitting title of Midsummer Night's Dream, is a visual feast of botanical prints, pretty and playful motifs and jewel details which are so perfect for summer hosting.

I love the sense of eclecticism, fun and unexpectedness this collection brings to table dressing,

Layering and mismatching are core to this aesthetic, and, as with any maximalist look, the more the better, so go big and go bold.

From gemstone-encrusted napkin rings to eclectic monkey candlesticks and delicate floral chinaware, to richly embroidered placemats, the collection incorporates texture, color and pattern in a way that really appeals to my passion for botanical prints and hidden details.

It comes together to form a rich tapestry inspired by the designer's travels and love of art, and I love that the more you look at the pieces, the more hidden surprises you discover.

If you can't stretch to forking out for the full collection – if only – I've curated my top picks to help you choose the pieces that will make the biggest impact and create a beautiful tablescape for your guests.

Hosting a summer gathering? We've rounded up some of our favorite summer garden party decor ideas and the experts' advice on long table setting ideas to help you create a beautiful scheme for your guests.