Thanksgiving centerpieces are a tradition in
celebrating the season and decorating a beautiful holiday table. This
year, create one of your own using the materials, colors and themes of
fall.
Dessert Tray
If you have a spare tiered dessert tray, use
it to create a beautiful multi-layer centerpiece. Decorate each tier of
the tray with small pumpkins, squash, fall leaves, twigs, acorns,
apples, in-husk corn and fall flowers.
Set one tray in the center of your table or place several in a line.
For added light, place small, flameless tea lights in amongst the décor.
If you decide to use real candles, make sure they are tall enough for
the flame to stand at least one inch above any decorations around it and
avoid fire hazards.
Stuffed Pumpkin
Pumpkins aren't just for Halloween. You can
easily transform any sized pumpkin into a crafty flower pot perfect for
Thanksgiving centerpieces. Simply cut the top off a pumpkin and carve
out the inside. Set fall flowers, twigs, small branches with fall leaves
and other autumn harvest décor into the pumpkin, which acts a bright,
seasonal vase. You can even use the pumpkin as a candle holder, with
autumn décor surrounding the candle placed inside. Just be sure the top
of the candle is at least several inches above the top of the pumpkin,
and is not near any flammable décor.
Lit Leaf Garland
For long, large tables, lit garlands are a beautiful addition. Provide lighting for guests and stylish décor by creating your own leaf garland
with small white lights. Wrap a white string of white lights around a
leaf garland with lighter colored golden/orange leaves, or a green
string of white lights around a garland with darker red, orange and
green leaves. The garland looks best when wrapped around the base of a
long, rectangular centerpiece, though it can be used as a centerpiece on
its own. Simply plug one end into the wall on a side of the table where
guests will not trip over it, and enjoy the softly lit leaves across
your Thanksgiving dining table.
Corn Husk Candle
Depending on the size of the candle you select, use either corn husks, or a full in-husk ear of corn to create a centerpiece.
For Large Candles:
Purchase 5-to-10 in-husk ears of corn, depending on the size of your
candle. Stand each corn on end, in a circle around the candle. Secure in
place with twine or ribbon. Peel back enough of each husk to reveal the
brown, yellow and white shades of the corn beneath.
For Smaller Candles:
Peel the husk off several ears of corn and cut pieces to match the
height of your candle. Wrap the pieces of husk around the candle itself,
or a clear candle holder and secure in place with twine or ribbon.
Hurricane Candleholders
Whether you currently decorate your dining
room table with large hurricane candleholders, or wish to purchase some
specifically for Thanksgiving, give each a special, seasonal touch by
adding several fall décor pieces beneath the candles. Fill the
candleholder one quarter to half way full with acorns, fall leaves,
uncooked corn kernels or berries. Create varying layers of materials
within each candleholder for extra color; just be sure not to move the
candleholder after pouring them in.
Thankful Tree
Beautiful, fall branches are a great way to
bring fall foliage indoors, and can make gorgeous centerpieces when
bundled in tall, clear vases. For a special Thanksgiving touch, have
family members write what they are thankful for on small pieces of
paper. Tie the papers to the branches in your centerpiece, and create a
beautiful and meaningful tree to set in the center of your holiday
table.
Harvest Floral Arrangements
If you normally prefer to use flowers as your
dining room table centerpiece, Thanksgiving is no exception. Select
bright orange, yellow and red flowers with autumn fillers for the
perfect holiday floral arrangement. Try using:
Sunflowers
Daises
Mums
Orange and roses
Solidago
Oak leaves
Maple Leaves
Twigs
Bittersweet
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