We all know Thanksgiving can be a hectic holiday, particularly if you’re hosting. When the 10+ pound turkey has yet to be picked up, the sides have yet to be planned, and your guests are due to arrive in hours, decorating the table is the least of your worries. Don’t be discouraged: you don’t have to be Martha Stewart to create a beautiful, easy, inexpensive holiday centerpiece. In fact, you may have all the supplies to wow those soon-to-arrive guests in five minutes flat:
Option 1: Glass Vases or Wine Bottles + String Lights
Check your cabinets for empty glass vases, hurricane candle holders – any decorative glass bowl will do. If you’re in a pinch, an empty wine bottle creates the same effect! Now, fill with string lights and voilà – instant centerpiece. Battery operated string lights are easiest because you won’t have to worry about the cord, but you can also get creative with hiding the cord under your table runner. Add pinecones and/or branches as you wish.
Images (in order) via curbly.com, chaiandhome.com, lightpositive.com, and morethanjustcards.blogspot.com.
Option 2: Leftover Halloween Pumpkins + Spray Paint
Put those (uncarved) Halloween pumpkins to good use. A couple of cans of metallic spray paint transforms them into modern & unique Thanksgiving decorations. Alternate with candles of various height to soften the look.
Option 3: Leaves of Your Choice + String Lights
This incredibly simple centerpiece looks fantastic with deep green magnolia leaves or a collection from your front yard’s best yellow/orange/red ensemble. The rustic tablecloth used in this picture matches well, but any neutral color would work.
Wishing you a safe travels and a happy holiday with your friends and family!
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