Need a centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table, but short on time? Check out this DIY Thanksgiving centerpiece that I made from items I found around my house!
It’s so easy to make – and the general concept means that you can replicate this idea quickly and inexpensively. Let’s get started!
I’ll be honest, I haven’t had any floral training, but I’ve always enjoyed working with flowers. For the longest time, I over-complicated it and I would be disappointed in the end result.
I’m learning as I go, though. When a floral designer friend shared the philosophy that anything is a vase, it resonated with me. That’s where the inspiration for this DIY Thanksgiving centerpiece took root!
Another problem I have faced when creating centerpieces is keeping the cost to a minimum. It’s easy to create a breathtaking centerpiece with $100+ of blooms, but I can’t often justify that for one dinner.
When we’re having guests, I want to make our table feel special, especially for Thanksgiving!
To create a homemade Thanksgiving centerpiece, I start by gathering. The first resource I look to is our home. What can I use that I already have? Last year, I found a beautiful vintage brass pedestal bowl on Etsy. That’s officially where this centerpiece began!
In fact, I have a complete guide for both Christmas Centerpieces and Fall Centerpieces! There’s an incredible collection of inspiration from years gone by that I just know you’ll enjoy.
Why You’ll Love this Easy DIY Thanksgiving Centerpiece
- Easy to Make
- Finish in Five Minutes
- Shop your own Home
- So Flexible
My homemade Thanksgiving centerpiece was inspired by the unique and beautiful apple pear. The soft, fall color palette is perfect for Thanksgiving and works with things I already have – my flax linen napkins and soft green velvet pillows.
Here’s What You’ll Need:
- A low bowl or tray
- Fruit
- Pine Cones
- Antlers (optional of course)
- Berries, blooms or greenery
How to Create this DIY Thanksgiving Centerpiece
- Gather. Find your foundation – a platter, bowl, cake stand and what you want to fill it with.
- Create a base (I used antlers in opposite directions to give it height and balance)
- Place your “filler” – I always start with the most inexpensive elements, in this homemade Thanksgiving centerpiece, it’s pine cones.
- Add your next layer of filler/color – I selected gorgeous apple pears, which add color & interest because you don’t see them often.
- Add your details – I inserted snips of berries & the wispy end of a floral stem. Next, I added blooms from the same floral stem.
Tips
- Want to spend even less? Use evergreen and floral clippings from your own backyard!
- Any seasonal fruit will work for this centerpiece. Think apples, pears, clementine oranges, and even sliced fresh pomegranates.
- If you want to preserve this look from season to season, choose dried fruit – the pine cones will last for ages.
Where to Use this DIY Thanksgiving Centerpiece
This style is for so much more than your Thanksgiving table centerpiece. Think of the options!
- Down a coffee table
- On a buffet or console
- Your entryway
- As Bookshelf Decor
- On your Kitchen Island
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Sometimes the most unique projects are those that take the least amount of time. We really enjoy your unique way of putting together a quick and simple, yet elegant Thanksgiving centerpiece.