Thanksgiving Decorating Ideas: Leaves

The Fall and Winter season are never seen without falling leaves. What a quick and inexpensive way to make more Fall decorations. Here are some inspirations I found online. Click on the link to find DIY tutorials.

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Thanksgiving Decorating Ideas: Flowers

So I think I got myself into more than what I bargained for with this post! I started looking for flower decorations, which got me wondering about which flowers were pictured. After looking around the world wide web for flower arrangements for Thanksgiving, I thought to myself "What types of flowers are considered at Thanksgiving?" There were not many options when I searched, but I did find a post on Choosing the Best Thanksgiving Flowers.

These 4 flowers have the meaning of resemblance or reflection: Adonis, Hydrangea, Rose, Statice

  

 

Flowers to celebrate autumn colors:
Black-Eyed Susan, Chrysanthemums, Gerbera Daisy, Lily, Marigold, Poppy

  

  

I would include Dahlias, Tulips, Sunflowers and Mums (pom pom version of the Chrysanthemums).

 
 

Your best bet is to get whatever is fresh and available from a local flower shop or farm (support small businesses!) Here are some photo inspirations I found:

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Thanksgiving Decoration Ideas: Candles

Everyone is jumping on the Christmas bandwagon, but Thanksgiving is around the corner!

I enjoy lighting candles in the Fall, to give any room a light warm glow. Here are some candles I found that would Light up any fall event you may be having. And most of them are simple to make!

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Fill a glass a container with water and cranberries, and add a floating candle on top.

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You can also use other fruit or nuts, like these hazelnuts. Top the glasses with a floating candle, or add a flower as pictured above.

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Add a tea light or candlesticks on top of small pumpkins to light up your dinner table.

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These apple tea lights also look like a great idea.

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Instead of adding glitter to candles, why not add different beans or corn? It would add texture and color to your display.

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Need a centerpiece? Check out this beautiful log centerpiece. Look at the website above for an easy DIY.

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