It’s November! Are you as excited for Thanksgiving as I am? I wanted to write this post in August, but I had to contain myself.
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays because it has a special meaning for me and my family. It is a holiday that reminds us that we have so much to be thankful for. Also, since we are a big family, we always end up having several dinners and get-togethers this season. Which is why I love this next project so much!
Today I am making Classic Pumpkin Flower Centerpieces!
The reason I love these centerpieces is because they are so easy to make, don’t require too many tools, are not very time consuming (15-20 mins), and you can generally make them for a low price. I made these two for under $25. (Pumpkins and flowers from Trader Joe’s)
Whether you are making them for your own dinner party, or to take to a friend’s house, they are a unique and beautiful addition to any table.
Pro TIP:
Choose pumpkins that have a flat, even base. You don’t want your centerpiece to look lopsided or tip over.
I chose the small Trader Joe’s pumpkins over big carving pumpkins because they fit along my runner and I wanted to have a few of them along the table. But if you want to do a large centerpiece with a big carving pumpkin, you totally can! Maybe double up on the flowers though.
Tools Needed:
Pumpkin(s)
Sharp Knife
Pair of garden or kitchen shears
Large spoon (for scooping)
2 Plastic disposable cups (I used 6oz)
Assorted Flowers in varying sizes and green stems.
STEP 1: Wash the outside of your pumpkin thoroughly to get rid of any dust or dirt. Dry the pumpkin and cut off the top just enough to fit a cup into, you don’t want the lid to be too wide or your cup might show.
STEP 2: Scoop all the seeds and wet stringy bits out of the pumpkin. Try to remove as much of the wet parts as possible. The dryer the inside of the pumpkin, the longer it will last.
STEP 3: Insert the plastic cup into the pumpkin. Do not fill it with water yet.
STEP 4: Line up your flowers with the outside of the pumpkin in order to determine the height needed. You will end up trimming as you go in order to give the flowers different heights. It is best to start with long stems and trim as needed.
STEP 5: Start arranging flowers. I started with chamomile first. I love how well chamomile goes with Fall colors. It is also a nice dense bunch that fills in the space. Start with the denser flowers in the middle of your centerpiece.
STEP 6: Add the larger flowers. I used orange Dahlias. I added the larger flowers at the base of the centerpiece, closer to the pumpkin lip. Trim away any excess leaves.
Pro TIP:
Set aside the unopened buds to use as fillers.
STEP 7: Check the heights of the flowers. Varying heights are more pleasing to the eye. Once you are satisfied with the arrangement of your flowers, add the greenery. I used tall grass and eucalyptus. Your greenery should be dispersed throughout the centerpiece and should stand taller than your flowers. Use as much or as little as you like.
STEP 8: Add water! I like to add water at the end to ensure that it does not spill into my pumpkin. Remember, a dry pumpkin lasts longer.
That is it my friends!
I hope you enjoy this very easy and affordable Thanksgiving Centerpiece for your next dinner party.
If you make this centerpiece, I’d love to see your photos or hear about your process.
Thank you for being here and happy decorating!