Decorate Your Table for Thanksgiving Say it with flowers!

 

 

Do you like to do things just a little bit differently? Do you like to express your creativity? Thanksgiving is the perfect time to decorate your dining table using our floral products as a starting point! Everyone will be coming to your house for dinner, but you can give them a little something extra as well: beauty!

 

The next time you're in the store, pick up an appropriate autumn-themed or Thanksgiving centerpiece. Use a traditional cornucopia centerpiece or an autumn floral arrangement. Scatter fall leaves and nuts around your centerpiece.

 

From there, use autumn-colored candles set in wooden or rustic metal candleholders to decorate your table and to use as a centerpiece. Arrange fall foliage, wheat sprigs, clusters of berries, nuts, and mini pumpkins and other seasonal vegetables around the base.

 

Use a large, hollowed-out pumpkin instead of a vase to display a fall floral centerpiece.

 

Use napkin rings that reflect the season as well. Hand-paint leaves onto plain wooden napkin rings or use purchased napkin rings that have a similar design.

 

Use your good china or dishes with autumn colors that coordinate with the other elements of your table's decoration.

 

Use clean autumn leaves as place cards. Rinse leaves and pat dry. Write each guest's name on a leaf with a black or gold felt-tip pen. Place one leaf in the center of each plate.

 

And don't forget:

• Keep nuts in the shell if using them as part of the centerpiece or for table decoration.
• Make sure that any foliage or vegetables used as table decorations are clean before placing them on the table or near food items.
• Keep your centerpiece small if your table space is limited. Remember that you'll have to leave room for serving platters, dishes and condiments.
• Keep the centerpiece at a height that allows guests an unobstructed view of each other.
• Avoid using scented candles in your centerpiece. Their scents may interfere with the aromas of your holiday kitchen.
• Make your own tablecloth, napkins, place mats and table runner. These items are easy to make and add a special touch to any holiday table.