Learn how to create a simple wood, candle, cranberry and fresh evergreen centerpiece for your holiday table.
A simple 2 x 10 piece of pine from home depot, is the base for this simple wood, candle, cranberry, and fresh evergreen centerpiece. Having a pretty centerpiece on the dining room table is something I love to create, especially at the holidays.
In the summer, flowers from the garden are a must, but at this time of year fresh evergreens are always available, and a perfect long-lasting choice.
I really like the look of rustic gray wood with white so I stained the wood base with a Minwax gray stain, but you could also paint it, or leave it in its natural state.
Another example of the gray vintage wood look is this dried hydrangea and eucalyptus centerpiece.
The glass vases were purchased at Dollar Tree, and the cranberries were leftover from my garland for the rustic tree decoration post. I picked up the pretty blue juniper at home depot. The other greens come from the backyard. The candles were purchased on Amazon because I wanted to make sure they fit the vases. You could also use regular thin dinner candles, that you may already have on hand.
When you are having guests over, it’s always great to be able to work ahead. This should last a good two weeks before the needles start to fall. Just one more thing you do not have to do to get ready for your party.
When we sit down to eat, I plan to move the centerpiece to the buffet shown in the background. It’s not hard at all to move, though you may have a little scattering of needles.
More importantly, I really need to clean up the clutter on the buffet. 🙂
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Bev says
August 20, 2018 at 11:02 amI like that the buffet is cluttered.It makes a room looked lived in.But seriously, it doesn’t looked cluttered to me.But ask my partner…lol.
Patti Estep says
August 20, 2018 at 11:09 amThanks, Bev. You made me feel much better.
Liz W. says
January 3, 2017 at 7:28 pmGorgeous! I love the bright pop of the cranberries against the white candles. Classy and elegant. P.S. Thanks for owning the cluttered buffet! We’ve all been there – LOTS! Thanks for sharing at Funtastic Friday!
Cecilia MyThriftStoreAddiction says
December 28, 2016 at 1:26 pmSimple elegance & fragrant greenery–love it! Blessings, Cecilia
Maria Brittis says
December 22, 2016 at 8:15 amSimple is the best way to go for the holidays! It looks beautiful! I love the the furniture and how the centerpiece it brings out the wood.
Maria
Maureen says
December 21, 2016 at 4:25 pmThis is my kind of centrepiece! I love bringing the outdoors in with the wood and the greenery. So pretty with the pop of colour the cranberries give! I bet it looks nice all lit up!
FLORENCE @ VintageSouthernPicks says
December 19, 2016 at 6:39 pmPatti, never noticed the clutter on your buffet till you mentioned it. Love the simplicity of the centerpiece! Perfect height too…guests can see over it to talk.
Patti Estep says
December 20, 2016 at 7:11 amHi Florence,
I’m so glad you like the centerpiece and I agree that it’s important to be able to see across the table.
Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!
Patti
Carole @ Garden Up Green says
December 18, 2016 at 9:58 amSo elegant… Love the touch of wood for the base a nice gray linen for napkins would make a great addition. My grandma use to set the most beautiful tables, it was something she truly enjoyed and I’m guessing you do as well. I think that’s awesome!! Love the buffet clutter and all.
Patti Estep says
December 18, 2016 at 1:44 pmHi Carole,
Your grandmother sounds like my kinda gal and I love your gray linen napkin idea.
Hope you have a great holiday week!
Patti