Between perfecting your turkey and pies, it can be easy to overlook the rest of the holiday table. Wow your guests with these easy to make rustic Thanksgiving table decorating ideas!
- Nutty Candles - Everyday glass containers can be transformed to be festive. Fill them with unshelled chestnuts or almonds to hold small candles in place. You can finish it off with a winding ribbon between each vase.
- Basket of Flowers - Take advantage of nature's bounty to create a beautiful Thanksgiving centerpiece! Collect berries and branches, combined with a mix of dried flowers arranged into a woven basket to bring texture and color to the table.
- Pumpkin Vase - Hide flowers in a water-filled vase inside a hollow pumpkin for a festive centerpiece. You can spruce it up by painting the pumpkin a different color or adding shiny tacks along the ridges.
- Extra Supplies - This idea is so practical w bet you're wishing you'd thought of it sooner! Roll up extra cloth napkins and tuck them into a pitcher for an inevitable spill and cute decoration. You can also put flowers into a jug to brighten up the spread.
- Single File - Elevated on a wooden paddle or cutting board, mini pumpkins can stand out in a major way. Try painting them, tucking greenery between each one, and/or tying on tags with festive phrases!
- Bay Leaf Votives - Embellish candle holders with dried herbs. They'll look and smell amazing! For a little upgrade, you can tie on a bow.
Adapted from Good Housekeeping's article:
http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/thanksgiving-ideas/g1681/thanksgiving-centerpieces-easy-elegant/?slide=13&thumbnails=