Creating centerpieces for your table doesn’t always have to include flowers. I made this cute and festive centerpiece for a Thanksgiving dinner one year that didn’t require any flowers! I simply placed a 4 x 8″ pillar candle on a large glass dish. Then I spread a layer of fake acorns around the candle, and finished it with mini ornamental pumpkins and gourds. This centerpiece would look beautiful on your dinner table surrounded by votive candles, but it could also be placed on your coffee table or sideboard. The best part about using these decorative items is they last FOREVER. We kept this centerpiece for almost two months!

A good way to save money on decorations is to buy them at the end of the season to use next year. For example, I bought these acorns and pillar candles from Pottery Barn after Thanksgiving at a 30% discount. I stored them in the closet and used them the following Thanksgiving!

Mini ornamental pumpkins and gourds could also be used to create a very simple, yet festive look for your table. Just place the pumpkins and gourds on your table, add a few leaves and candles, and you’re set!

I thought this was the cutest idea. We had a few extra decorative items, so Michael decided to create little acorn trails around the pumpkins. This would be the perfect decoration for the kids’ table at a Thanksgiving dinner!