My sister-in-law is very high energy and super organized, and when we had lunch the other day she told me that she was just about finished with her Christmas shopping…
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She is in charge of table centerpieces for a neighborhood holiday party and asked me to help her with holiday centerpiece ideas
MacKenzie-Childs Inspired Fall Centerpiece
So even though I know a lot of people get upset about talking Christmas before Thanksgiving, much less Halloween, it is my duty as a blogger to prepare you for the holidays way ahead of time, because they are coming!
We can talk about Thanksgiving and Christmas and still have plenty of Halloween fun!
Witches Wicked Candlelight Supper
It is important to keep centerpieces low to promote conversation, but you can add height with candlesticks or decorations hanging from above
The September Sunflower table runner can easily be transformed for Thanksgiving by adding a small turkey or two, gourds, orange pumpkins and Indian corn
One of my favorite centerpieces was this one from Thanksgiving several years ago, a mixture of real and faux elements
Even more dramatic at night with battery operated tiny lights woven throughout
Thanksgiving Tables, Gobble Gobble
This year for Thanksgiving one of my BFFs said she is going to make a flower arrangement on a pumpkin for the center of her table inspired by my recent Birthday Bouquet Pumpkin
She actually hadn’t decorated for fall at all and after coming to my house last weekend and reading my blog posts she went out and bought pumpkins!
This made me soooo happy!
I think a floral Thanksgiving pumpkin a great idea, and I might just have to do that too!
A Turkey Pumpkin for the side board or buffet table is unexpected fun…
I suggested using fresh greens with bright red apples, pomegranates, berries, pine cones etc. to my SIL to make a beautiful centerpiece or table runner…and don’t you love the gorgeous ribbon weaving through this mantel garland from Southern Lady magazine
We are going to get together and do a mock up and play with different arrangements soon, I can’t wait!
Mary from Home is Where the Boat is used candles and big shiny ornaments with her apples and other natural elements on a festive plaid cloth
I think fresh elements in a runner or tablescape make such an impact, plus you can eat them too!
Trays make a great base for centerpieces and table runners
And they are on sale this week!!
In fact, everything is on sale, Sunday/Monday shoppers get 25% off everything with FREE shipping over on orders over $75!
Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday the sale continues with 25% off everything
So I will be doing my Christmas shopping and buying cards this week
Next time I see my SIL I can brag to her that I’m almost done too!
Be sure to stop by for some Boos at the Halloween Tablescape Hop this week!
Monday
Home is Where the Boat Is | Follow the Yellow Brick Home
Knock it Off Kim | Stately Home Lane
Tuesday
Life and Linda | The Painted Hinge
Corner of Plaid and Paisley | Loveland Lodge
Wednesday
Me and My Captain | Debbee’s Buzz
Sweet Sensations | The Painted Apron
Thursday
Camelot Art Creations | The Little Yellow Corner Store
Zucchini Sisters | Celebrate & Decorate
Friday
Red Cottage Chronicles | My French Twist
Blue Sky at Home
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featured image from Go Wild for Thanksgiving
I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Hauntingly Beautiful, Meal Plan Monday
Dishing it & Digging it, Between Naps on the Porch,
Merry Monday Make it Pretty Monday Celebrate and Decorate,
Delicious Dishes Recipe Party Oh My Heartsie Girl Full Plate Thursday