Thanksgiving Centerpieces

Homemade Thanksgiving centerpieces can add a special touch to your table.   And of course they don’t  have to be elaborate.

All you need to make an easy Thanksgiving centerpiece is just a few autumnal elements that suggest an abundant harvest.

Here’s a list of just some of the items that are often used to make Thanksgiving table decorations.

Basket – perhaps a cornucopia basket.
Cake Stand
Compote
Jug or pitcher
Vase
Seasonal flowers – the red, yellow, and orange, hues of dahlias, chrysanthemums, or roses, work really well.
Mini pumpkins –  a larger pumpkin can make an unusual vase.
Gourds
Apples
Pears
Grapes – both red and green would be a good choice.
Pomegranates
Acorns
Wheat
Nuts – maybe chestnuts, hazelnuts, or walnuts.
Candles
Autumn foliage – perhaps oak leaves, or berry branches, or other Fall branches with their autumn fruits (like quince) or russet colored leaves.

PS. Your farmers’ market or grocery store is a great place to find affordable, seasonal flowers, fruit, and vegetables.  Also, this year, why not get the kids involved in making their own special Thanksgiving centerpieces.