The holidays are upon us, and Thanksgiving is right around the corner—one of my favorite times of the year. I love family traditions, and there’s nothing more traditional than Thanksgiving dinner. And when it comes to Thanksgiving decorations, you can’t forget the centerpiece. This year, I’m going a little off-script by showcasing a gorgeous herb centerpiece rather than a flower one. Using herbs that are usually found in your Thanksgiving dishes (rosemary and sage!) this DIY is simple yet sophisticated and will definitely impress your guests. Follow this step-by-step guide it will help you to make your own!
Gather Your Supplies
You can start by gathering all the supplies you’ll need to make your herb centerpiece. Here are some of the items you’ll want to pick up at the store:
- A large bowl or vase for holding water (a glass bowl or vase is easiest)
- A variety of herbs, including sage, rosemary, and thyme (choose whatever your favorite herbs are!)
- Turmeric powder or yellow decorating gel if you want to dye the yellow flowers gold-colored
Trim the Stems of Your Greenery
Now it’s time to trim the stems of your greenery. This step is important because you want a clean, uniform look for your design.
First, take a look at the variety of greenery that you have collected. You may want to use all one type or several types in different colors and shapes. When arranging my centerpiece, I chose herbs like rosemary, sage and thyme because their leaves are long and pointed—a nice touch when paired with other herb varieties like chives or parsley.
To trim each stem: Hold onto it with one hand; use pruners with sharp blades on both sides (not scissors) in your other hand; cut off about half an inch from each end and discard those trimmings; arrange them so that they’re about equal lengths vertically; repeat until all stems are trimmed
Arrange Your Centerpiece on the Linen
The next step is to arrange your centerpiece on the linen. This is an important part of making sure your centerpiece looks balanced and pretty. You want to make sure it’s centered so that you don’t have any awkward gaps on either side of the table. If you have tall stems (for example, if you’re using stalks of wheat), then make sure they’re not too tall—you don’t want them sticking up over the edge of the table!
Make sure there are no gaps between pieces or around your centerpiece as well. It should look like a cohesive unit: one element flows into another without any interruptions or spaces; everything should be connected together seamlessly. If you have any extra materials laying around (like extra ribbon), tuck those away somewhere so they won’t distract from what you’ve done here today!
Add Candlestick Holders, Ornaments and Napkin Rings to Your Centerpiece
- Add a few more items to your centerpiece.
- Candlestick holders, ornaments, and napkin rings are all great additions to this centerpiece. You can place them in different places on the table, or you could use them as an accent piece on your side table next to the dining room table. This will give you another place for your guests to look at when they sit down (and also gives them something else to talk about).
- If you want even more glow and warmth in your room, consider adding candles! They’re easy to find at most grocery stores so pick up some votive candles while you’re out buying herbs for your centerpiece and voila—you’ve got yourself a lovely candlelit dinner party!
Place Your Centerpiece on Your Dining Table
Place your centerpiece on your dining table. Make sure it is sturdy and balanced. Make sure it will not be knocked over by a member of your family or wait staff during dinner preparations. Also make sure that the centerpiece does not obstruct the wait staff’s path to bring out food, drinks, and other centerpieces to other tables.
Display Your Thanksgiving Table Decorations!
Once you’ve placed your centerpiece on the dining table, you can arrange the rest of the decorations. If you’re going for a simple look, it’s best to stick with similar colors and textures for everything in the room. A few fall leaves can be arranged around the base of your centerpiece to add some texture (and an extra pop of color) to your table setting.
With Thanksgiving dinner being such an exciting family affair, try not to overdo it with too many different decorations all at once!
You can use the herb as a Thanksgiving centerpiece for your next family dinner.
With herb, a Thanksgiving centerpiece is a great way to decorate your dining room table. It’s easy to make, but it will also show off your green thumb if you have one! You can use herbs from your garden or the farmer’s market to create this centerpiece for your next family dinner.
Conclusion
Now you know how to make a gorgeous herb Thanksgiving centerpiece! With this DIY centerpiece, you’ll be able to decorate your own dining table with ease and impress your guests. Thanksgiving is the perfect time to gather with family members and enjoy a delicious meal together. So whether you’re hosting or attending one of these holiday dinners, keep these tips in mind when designing an impressive table setting that will wow all who see it. Have fun experimenting with different colors and adding extra decorations like candles or festive napkins—the possibilities are endless!
