20 Thanksgiving Centerpieces That Won't Get in the Way of the Turkey
Now that it is fall, Thanksgiving is around the corner. As we begin to think about what we will be cooking this year, where and if we will have to travel, and how we are going to store all those leftovers, there is one more aspect many moms may need to consider: The dinner table. For those who will be hosting a large feast -- or even a small cozy dinner -- Thanksgiving is the time to go all out when it comes to the table setting. And the most important part of a Thanksgiving table (other than the food) is often the centerpiece. There are tons of DIY, store-bought, and found object ideas for a memorable Thanksgiving centerpiece.
Most Thanksgiving centerpieces incorporate popular aspects of fall, such as pumpkins and colorful leaves. But there are a lot of ways to use those objects and make it distinctive. One person crocheted mini pumpkins instead of using real ones. Another person decorated their pumpkin centerpiece with glitter, while another used paint and beads to bedazzle it. Fruits and vegetables can also make nice centerpieces. It can be fun and easy to play with the different colors and shapes and it goes along with the theme of a fresh harvest. A more sentimental approach is to use a "gratitude tree" as a centerpiece. One family put sticks in a vase and attached paper leaves to them that expressed things they were grateful for. Other items that can be expertly incorporated into a fabulous centerpiece are succulents, acorns, Mason jars, candles and repurposed wood. Here are 20 elegant centerpiece ideas for the perfect Thanksgiving table.
Apples Thanksgiving Centerpiece
This person explained their centerpiece on Instagram. First, the crafter raided the fridge for apples and clementines. Using pine cones from outside and boxwood trimmings, it was arranged in a wooden bowl. The bowl was then set on top of a mirror made from old tin ceiling tiles.
Tree Branch Thanksgiving Centerpiece
This sweet crafted Thanksgiving centerpiece is a fun way for the family to share their gratitude. This mom wrote on Instagram: "We searched our woods this week for just the right branches for a gratitude tree. Already there’s something powerful about seeing this at the center of our family table each day. Even for a three year old. A tangible reminder to count gifts."