Posts tagged ‘Floral Arrangements’
Center Piece
A few days ago I wrote about glittered pumpkins, leafy place settings, and golden acorns as my inspiration for this year’s Thanksgiving table decorations. Well, I stuck to my inspirational photos and with a little bit of artistic license and my friend Claire, I spent all of yesterday crafting away to make this year’s Thanksgiving centerpieces better than ever. First we glittered pumpkins in mahogany red, rich gold, and coppery pink. After that I glued golden leaves to folded place cards that I rested on top of my Mom’s festive Parrot Tulip napkins. Next it was onto the floral arrangements which consist of orangey Roses, Golden Rod, and some leafy greens which add a bit of brightness to the overall rustic decor. But now my lovelies I must go and bake my pumpkin pie! Can you believe that Thanksgiving is already here!?
Table Manners
It should come as no surprise that when it comes to the holidays I go balls to the wall with decorating. While Christmas is definitely my favorite holiday to decorate for, I thoroughly enjoy the Fourth of July, Halloween and the fast approaching Thanksgiving as well. Last year my Mom and I decorated our dining room table at home in San Francisco with rustic pumpkins and pomegranates, richly colored bouquets and simple place cards attached to scrumptious clementines that worked as a perfect palette cleanser between our entrees and dessert (see below).
This Thanksgiving however, I want to get even more festive with my decorations. I’ve been saving a number of creative ideas to use as inspiration and already have a date set with my friend Claire to sit around my kitchen doing arts and crafts. From sparkly pumpkins and gilded acorns to foliage filled vases, this year’s dinner table is going to bring a whole new meaning to Thanksgiving centerpieces.
Last Year’s Decorations:
Inspiration for this Year:
• Fabric Pumpkins [via] •
• Golden Leaf Napkin Holders •
• Gilded Acorns – although shown as necklace charms here, I think they’d look fantastic spreckled around a white table cloth [via] •
• Glittery Pumpkins •
• Leafy Centerpieces •
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photos via martha stewart, flickr, design sponge
