I’ve always been a bit over the top. Some might call me a bit “extra.” So, one fall, when I saw these gorgeous pumpkin florals on Pinterest, I thought, “I’ll give it a go! I love a good tablescape!” Usually, these end as “Pinterest fails,” but this time, it worked out! They were super easy and turned out lovely. I’ve even brought them as hostess gifts for various family gatherings over the years. Since this was such an easy project with very little effort, I thought I’d share it with you, just in time for your Thanksgiving tablescape!
When choosing your pumpkin, the possibilities are truly endless. I love to go with a Cinderella pumpkin. But, there is no right or wrong pumpkin to choose.
First, cut off the top and remove all of the pumpkin guts. This is the best part!
Take a Mason jar about the same height as the pumpkin and fill with water. Then, make a grid out of tape (Scotch or floral).
Gather a variety of greenery and flowers in the color scheme of your choosing. Believe it or not, I was able to forage all of the greenery and small flowers from my mom’s garden! I had the faux fall florals lying around and decided to add them into my arrangements, too.
TA DA!!!
I made place cards with mini pumpkins and foliage. Just print the names on card stock, cut a slit in the pumpkin and add the place cards. I included a small sprig from the foliage I used in the centerpiece.
I made a couple smaller arrangements with the remaining foliage.
Now, the best part is setting up that tablescape! I placed a burlap runner down the middle of the table and a candlestick at each end. I had some wood slices that I used as my “chargers”. I did a simple trim-fold with the napkin and laid the plate on top. Lastly, added the small pumpkins and place cards to each setting.
On the buffet behind the table, I placed the smaller florals on each end. In the middle, I used another cinderella pumpkin that was the same size and color as my pumpkin floral. I think this nicely ties the table and buffet together. Behind the pumpkin, I tucked in some branches that I also foraged. And voila! A beautiful tablescape prefect for your Thanksgiving dinner. Enjoy!
