There is a lot going on for several days before Thanksgiving, if you are hosting the Thanksgiving meal. The last thing you need to think about is the Thanksgiving table centerpiece. This easy Fall centerpiece is so simple it will come together in about 5 minutes, really, 5 minutes and it could be made days, even weeks ahead!
Here is how I made this easy Fall centerpiece!
Mini orange pumpkins
- Dried fruit ~ See how I made mine, here ~ This must be done days ahead
- Indian corn
- Fall gourds
- Pinecones
- Branches
- Glass bowl or any type of vessel you have.
Step 1. Decide what container you will be using.
Step 2. When you go to the grocery store for your weekly shopping, pick up a few gourds, mini pumpkins, and a few pieces of indian corn (the indian corn will keep for years if stored in a plastic container with a tight fitting lid).
Step 3. Go outside and clip a few branches off a bush. If you have a rosemary bush, that would be a wonderful mild scent to bring into your centerpiece. If you have some pinecones pick several of those up too. If you are like me, and have none around, go buy yourself a bag like I did at any craft store. WARNING: Don’t. I repeat, DONT buy the scented ones. You don’t want that strong scent competing with the wonderful aromas of a Thanksgiving meal.
Step 4. It’s time to assemble your centerpiece. If you have a large low bowl, fill the bottom up with several pinecones as filler and then arrange the other items on top. Use whatever items you have access to that are the look of Fall, such as acorns, any nut in it’s shell (walnuts, brazil nuts, hazelnuts, etc.), and Mandarin Oranges spiked with cloves to name a few.
This is a fast and easy Fall centerpiece decor item that would look great on the Thanksgiving table if the vessel is a low bowl or on a buffet table if the container is a taller one like mine. Have fun with this arrangement, whatever you put together will look great!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Very pretty. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you!
You’re right–it IS easy. And so lovely! A great idea that I’ll use.
Enjoy!
Wonderful idea for a Thanksgiving table that sounds simple and lovely, incorporating natural fall theme. I will have to assemble one for my table
They are so simple to do and come out beautifully every time.
Simple and lovely — exactly my kind of decor. Thank you for sharing. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
Thank you, Lisa.
Omg is that gorgeous! You have hands of gold. There is no way my centerpiece would turn out like that.
I’m sure it would! Go ahead and give it a try!
That is so simple, easy economical and colorful. I’m going to try it.
I would love to see how it comes out.
Very pretty. Luckily I have no guests coming for whom to whip up centerpieces, LOL. Maybe I’ll do something similar with Christmas balls and pine cones, though. Seems easy enough (even for me).
It is really easy, Jackie.
So pretty! Thank you for a simple and lovely idea.
Thanks, laurel.
That is beautiful – love the crystal pedestal.
I like to use those prickly balls that are all over the ground in So Cal 😉
Oh Gracie, I totally forgot about the prickly balls! I will start collecting them on my walks. Thanks.
Wow, that is so pretty. Simple and sophisticated.
Thank you, Lois!
Now that is cool looking! I bet I could follow this step by step and never have mine turn out like as beautiful! Some people have that magic touch!
I know you could do it, Ruth.
I love your centerpiece and thank you for the reminder to pick up some gourds when I go to the store tomorrow.
Happy to be of help, Helene.
Pretty and simple: I love it when these words can come together, especially in a centerpiece. Thanks for the idea.
Thanks, Mary.
That is pretty and it does look easy! Thanks for both the photo and the instructions!
My pleasure, Elin
Looks great! I love things that are simple and use natural products. This is perfect!
Thanks, Wendy!