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Edible vase-less centerpiece
Hunter Margolf of Boulder’s Profusion Floral Design (, 303-579-4433) considers more than just one meal when he assembles edible, sustainable Thanksgiving tablescapes. “These arrangements are meant to be a feast for the stomach, as well as the eye,” he says. “Take advantage of these delicious foods when you are done with your arrangement either in soups or baked with butter and maple syrup.”
Materials
field harvest pumpkins
squash
gourds
artichokes
protea
sunflowers
ornamental cabbage
metal skewer
bamboo skewers
Directions
1. Arrange the larger squash and pumpkins on the bottom of your centerpiece.
2. Add smaller pumpkins and gourds on top of the base in a cascading effect by stringing them on a metal skewer and then securing them with bamboo skewers. The skewers are used only to hold the elements in place.
3. When you have achieved a pleasant shape for your centerpiece, you can start embellishing with the remaining materials. Use flowers to fill in the nooks and crannies between the edibles. Remember to add color in the darker spaces of the arrangement.
Shabby chic centerpiece
The Thanksgiving table is a special gathering place for family and friends. Deb Rodibaugh and Barb Andreakos of DecorArranging (, 720-922-8453) like to create a festive, welcoming scene by drawing on autumn colors and using whatever they already have on hand. “You can do as little or as much as your space allows.”
Materials:
Seasonal fruits and vegetables, including: red and green apples, grapes, pumpkins, squash, Indian corn, berries and nuts
Placemats
Chargers
Holiday linens and dishware
Candles
Cherished decorations
Directions
1. Begin with something you already own, such as a candle base or garland.
2. Arrange seasonal gourds and fruits in groupings across the table.
3. Vary the sizes and colors of the gourds.
4. Fall colors are earth tones, so they will work with any color of linens and dishes. Mixing and matching colors and patterns will add interest. Using stripes, floral patterns and plaids will add texture.
4. If you need to add height to any part of your arrangement, use a coffee mug or pieces of stemware topped with a napkin as a base.
These Thanksgiving table centerpiece ideas were provided by members of the Interior Redesign Industry Specialists ().
