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    Christmas Table Centerpiece Made with Evergreens and Ornaments

    by Patti Estep · Dec 16, 2019

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    See how easy it is to make a Christmas table centerpiece with fresh evergreens a few ornaments, and some pine cones.

    Christmas centerpiece with evergreens and balls

    Having a Christmas table centerpiece is a given in our house. Even if we spend time at some of our families for our actual celebration I still like to decorate our formal dining room.

    Containers for table centerpiece

    How to Create a Simple Christmas Table Centerpiece

    One of the first things I think about is the base or container for my centerpiece. Having a container to me is important because I like to be able to easily move it out of the way so we can eat family style. 

    Being able to move the centerpiece also allows for a tall centerpiece if you like. However, if you plan on leaving it on the table, keeping it low is important so that you can see and talk easily across the table.

    Wire basket with red fabric, foil tin, flower frogs and chicken wire

    This year I went with this large wire basket. I tucked some Christmasy red fabric on the bottom for color and to fill in around and hide the aluminum pan.

    Since I am planning on using fresh evergreens the pan will hold water and help keep the centerpiece fresh much longer. 

    Then I added some flower frogs and some chicken wire on top. These will all help hold my branches in place.

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    Layering evergreen branches in basket

    Even though I plan on moving this centerpiece for dinner, I want to keep it low.

    So, starting with the cypress branches, because they drape well, place branches on each side at an angle. Then continue to fill in with more evergreens. This time using white pine and spruce.

    The greenery can be cut from whatever evergreens you have access to. If you don't have any in the yard try the local big box stores or nurseries. I've also noticed several options at Trader Joe's recently.

    Red ball ornament with wire

    For a little festive color, I added some large ornaments in the middle. Simply add a bit of wire to the top. This way you can use the wire to secure the ball to the branches.

    Pine cone with wire at bottom

    Add a few large pinecones. Again, use a little wire around the bottom to help keep them in place.

    Christmas table centerpiece

    Very simple and easy to do and you can use whatever you have access to, making this a zero cost centerpiece. Even if you buy a package of evergreens your total cost will be minimal.

    Other Centerpiece Ideas

    • Artificial greens work just as well.
    • Fresh fruit like apples, oranges, pears, and pomegranates. (Stick wooden skewers in them to help keep them in place.)
    • Set a large pillar candle in the middle, instead of ornaments
    • Use large artificial or fresh flowers such as poinsettia in the middle instead of ornaments
    • Add some faux or fresh berry branches in among the evergreens

    This is where you can get creative and make it your own. Not hard at all and I promise you will be so pleased with the results.

    Watering can in centerpiece

    Don't forget to add water every few days. Just stick a finger in the side and see if there's still plenty of water in your pan. I typically check every 3 or 4 days but this will vary depending on the temperature and humidity of your house.

    This Christmas table centerpiece should last at least 2 weeks, making it one less thing to prepare for during the days leading up to Christmas. You might have a few needles drop but as long as the stems are in the water they should stay looking great.

    Christmas centerpiece on table

    The fresh greenery smells and looks so pretty with our red tableware and white tablecloth.

    Christmas table decorations with natural centerpiece

    The only other decoration I've added to the table is two simple white taper candles. 

    Super simple but I love our table all ready for Christmas day.

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    P.S. You may also like this Wood, Candle, and Cranberry Christmas centerpiece, or this simple Poinsettia centerpiece. You can find them and much more on my Decorate Page.

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    Christmas Table Centerpiece Made with Evergreens and Ornaments

    Make a beautiful Christmas table centerpiece using evergreens and pinecones. Add pretty ornaments and whatever decorative items you have available, like berries and acorns.
    Prep Time30 minutes mins
    Active Time30 minutes mins
    Total Time1 hour hr
    Course: Holidays
    Yield: 1 Christmas Centerpiece
    Author: Patti Estep
    Cost: $10

    Equipment

    • Darice Paddle Wire, 22-Gauge, Green, 38 Yards, 114 Ft

    Materials

    • Evergreens
    • Pinecones
    • Ornaments
    • Basket
    • Pan for water
    • Fabric
    • Flower Frogs
    • Chicken Wire

    Instructions

    • Tucked red fabric on the bottom of your basket to hide the aluminum pan.
    • Place the aluminum pan into the basket.
    • Add flower frogs and some chicken wire on top.
    • Add water to the pan if you are using fresh evergreens.
    • Start adding your greenery to the pan and place branches on each side at an angle.
    • Continue to fill in with more evergreens.
    • Add some large ornaments in the middle with wire.
    • Place a few pinecones also securing them with wire.
    • Fill with water every few days.
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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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    1. Jan

      December 23, 2019 at 6:05 pm

      Thank you Patti,
      Made this with artificial greens. My Local craft store has Christmas stuff on sale 66% off so I bought the good stuff that looks real and it is beautiful. I wish I had pine trees to clip outside but none to be had. Maybe next year I’ll go to a Christmas tree lot to buy some clippings. I would love the real pine scent. I also added gingerbread men lights to the centerpiece, love it.

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      • Patti Estep

        December 24, 2019 at 6:53 am

        Jan, the artificial greens are so realistic now, I'm sure your centerpiece looks great. I love your idea of adding gingerbread men lights too. Thanks for sharing.

        Reply
    2. Carole West

      December 16, 2019 at 9:18 am

      Absolutely beautiful and love the bright red decorations too. I bet it smells amazing too. You always do up such a beautiful looking table each season and the Christmas one is always my favorite. Love and hugs!

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        December 16, 2019 at 8:23 pm

        Thank you Carole.  You are so sweet to say so.

        Reply
    3. MrsSW

      December 16, 2019 at 7:46 am

      Your dining table is beautiful, Patti.
      Sheila

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        December 16, 2019 at 7:47 am

        Thank you Sheila. As always, that is so kind of you to say.

        Reply
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