8 Super Simple Décor Hacks You Need This Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving Decorating Ideas for Your Home
8 Super simple décor hacks you need this Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving is one of the most popular holidays in America. It’s also one of the easiest holidays to decorate for. Use these tips to create an amazing holiday look this season.
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1. Pumpkin Centerpiece Ideas
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A centerpiece is a focal point in your dining area; thus, it should be something that represents the theme of your dinner party. For example, if you’re having a Thanksgiving meal, then you might choose a pumpkin centerpiece or maybe you’d rather go with a harvest-themed centerpiece. Whatever you decide, make sure that it’s unique and fits the theme of your event.
Pumpkin centerpieces are perfect for Thanksgiving dinner tables. You can use pumpkins in different ways, including carving them into bowls, making candle holders out of them, or even using them as planter boxes.
If you want to go all out with your fall decorations, try using pumpkins as centerpieces. Place them on tables, hang them from the ceiling, use them as vases for flowers or even simply fill them with candy corn.
The perfect centerpiece for Thanksgiving doesn’t need to be elaborate, it just needs to be well executed. Exercise your creativity and have fun by including fresh herbs, fruits, vegetables, and even pinecones.
Here are a few quick ideas to get the creative juices flowing and use pumpkins in your centerpiece this Thanksgiving.
Pumpkin carving is a fun activity for kids at Halloween, but it’s also a great craft project for Thanksgiving. Use a pumpkin you already have and carve out a turkey shape. Next, draw eyes, a mouth, and feathers on the face. Finally, paint the entire pumpkin orange and let it dry before adding a bow.
Not an artist, simply trace your hand with a marker and cut it out, your fingers make great turkey feathers!
◘ Pro Tip: Kids love making turkeys this way.
Pumpkin Lanterns
- Pumpkin lanterns are a fun way to add a festive touch to your Thanksgiving dinner table. You’ll need something sharp like a kitchen knife, a spoon or scoop and one or more candles. You can use any color candle you’d like, but orange is always a good choice.
- Turn your pumpkin into a lantern by removing the top using you knife (be careful not to cut yourself) and scooping out the seeds with a spoon. Light candles inside and enjoy the glow.
- Pro Tip: Candle keeps falling over? Try dumping a handful of sand inside your pumpkin, then you can push your candle down in the sand like you would on a b-day cake and viola, no more fallen over candles.
- Want to make hanging pumpkin lanterns to spread around the house, we got you! You’ll need a pumpkin, string lights, and a few other supplies.
- First, cut out a hole at the top of the pumpkin using a sharp knife.
- Then, use a drill to make holes along the sides of the pumpkin.
- Next, thread the string lights through the holes and tie them together securely.
- Finally, hang the lantern from a ceiling hook or nail and plug in your string lights.
- Here’s another hanging pumpkin lantern idea, except maybe limit this one to outdoors since it uses candles instead of string light. For this idea you’ll need a lantern, a pumpkin, and some string.
- Start by cutting the top off the pumpkin.
- Then, remove the seeds. Poke a hole in each side of the pumpkin and run the string through and out the other side, multiple pumpkins can be strung together to cover longer areas.
- Now cut a hole a large hole in the other side of the pumpkin so you can insert your candle.
- Now simply light your candles and enjoy their glow throughout the night.
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2. Table Decorations
Turkey day is almost here, if you’re looking for some inspiration for your holiday table, look no further than these creative Thanksgiving décor ideas.
The table setting is one of the first things people notice about your dining area. So, it’s important to get it just right. Here are some quick tips to help you do just that.
- Set the mood. Start off by lighting candles and playing soft music. Then, add a centerpiece that matches the theme of your dinner.
- Create a focal point. Your centerpiece should be the focus of attention at the table. To achieve this, place a vase full of fresh flowers in the middle of the table.
- Add a touch of elegance. Try using bright fall themed color accents to give your table that warm Autumny feel.
If you want to add some festive flair to your Thanksgiving table, try adding some fall-inspired table decorations. Use pinecones, acorns, and dried corn stalks to create a rustic feel.
Autumnal Table Settings
Use autumnal colors to set the mood at your Thanksgiving table. Try setting the table with green and gold placemats, napkins, and plates. Add a few sprigs of greenery to each plate and arrange them in a circle around the centerpiece.
If you want to add a little bit of rustic charm to your Thanksgiving table, try making your own autumnal tablecloth. Cut out a piece of fabric and then cut out leaf shapes from felt. Sew the felt leaves onto the fabric and then tie the edges together.
Thanksgiving Dinner Table Setting
Set the tone for your Thanksgiving meal with a beautiful table setting. Choose a neutral-colored tablecloth and place it over a white table runner. Arrange your dishes on the table in a circular pattern.
Thanksgiving Table Runner
Create a rustic feel for your Thanksgiving table with a rustic table runner. Use burlap, twine, or raffia to create a unique design.
A fall table runner is a fun way to dress up your dining table. You’ll need a sheet of fabric, a sewing machine, and a few other tools.
• First, measure the width of your table and multiply that number by three.
• Cut the fabric accordingly.
• Then, sew the edges of the fabric together using a zigzag stitch.
• Sew your fringe material to the edge of the fabric.
• Fold the fabric in half lengthwise and iron it flat.
• Now, unfold the fabric and pin it to the table.
• Trim away excess fabric if necessary.
DIY Cornucopia
If you want to make a DIY cornucopia, you’ll first need to find a big bowl. Once you have it, you’ll need to paint it white. After that, you’ll need to draw a design on it using chalkboard paint. Use a stencil to create the shape of the cornucopia. Paint over the entire surface of the cornucopia and let it dry. Now, you can fill it with candy and place it on your table for that exclusive look.
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3. Fall Wreath Garland
A wreath garland is a fun way to dress up any room in your home. Try hanging a wreath garland above your fireplace mantle or over your front door.
You don’t have to wait until November to start celebrating the season. Make a wreath out of greenery and hang it on your front door to welcome guests.
Basic Fall Wreath
A fall wreath is a beautiful way to bring the spirit of autumn indoors. You’ll need a wooden dowel, ribbon, and a few other materials.
• First, wrap the dowel with twine and secure it with a knot.
• Next, insert the dowel into a glass jar filled with sand.
• Then, wrap the ribbon around the dowel and tie it in a bow.
• Finally, hang the wreath on a wall or door frame and enjoy!
DIY Pumpkin Wreath
This DIY pumpkin wreath is perfect for any fall party. All you need is a few supplies and a little time. You’ll start by cutting out pumpkin shapes from wood, foam, or even thick paper. Next, cut out circles from foam board and hot glue them onto the back of your pumpkins. Finally, add ribbon and hang them around the house.
Autumn Leaf Garland
An autumn leaf garland is a simple yet elegant decoration that adds a warm glow to any room. You’ll need a handful of fresh leaves, a length of twine, and a needle. Begin by gathering the leaves and arranging them in a circular pattern. Secure the leaves with a needle and twist the ends of the twine together. Tie the garland around a doorway or window frame.
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4. Autumn Leaf Candles
Candles are a great way to create ambiance and set the mood for any occasion. Candles are inexpensive and they don’t take up much space. Try adding scented candles to your table setting or lighting them around your room. We love candles that remind us of warm sweet treats like pumpkin spice, apple pie, and blueberry cobbler
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5. Fall Flower Arrangements
Flowers are always a welcome addition to any Thanksgiving table. Add some color to your arrangements with fall flowers like sunflowers, mums, and chrysanthemums.
Greenery adds a natural touch to your home and makes rooms look clean and fresh. You can place them in vases or bowls, or simply put it in a basket near your front door. Using greenery like natural mints further adds to the clean and fresh impression or you can opt for herbs like rosemary or oregano to make you guest hungry the minute they enter the room.
Another option to add a wonderful scent is to add some pieces from a cinnamon scented broom into your floral arrangement; they look great and smell even better!
Tip: We actually grow our own natural herbs and mint in our kitchen with our AeroGarden Hydroponic garden; you can’t beat having fresh herbs and mints always available for decorating or when cooking dinner, plus you can grow your favorite flowers or vegetables year round right inside your kitchen!
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6. Fall Candleholders
Candleholders are a great way to bring a little bit of nature indoors. Create a beautiful display with ease using a simple tea candle, a cup and saucer, and some bright autumn leaves from your front yard or artificial ones from the store. Check out this 5 minute craft below.
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- Place the cup on the saucer and fill it ¾ full of water
- Place the tea candle into the water and let it float on the surface
- Arrange the bright colored leaves on the saucer around the base of the cup.
- Light the tea candle and enjoy
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7. Turkey Decorations
Turkey decorations are great for adding a rustic feel to your Thanksgiving table. All you need are turkey feathers, pine cones, and dried corn stalks.
- Start by gather some pinecones from the front yard or simply jump on Amazon and buy a few.
- Next you’ll need a vase large enough to fit the pinecones.
- Simply drop the pinecones into the bottom of the vase. We found that a couple of layers make things more visually interesting.
- Now prep your turkey feathers by cutting off the tips of the quills removing the soft downy feathers at the very bottom.
- Next, add them to the vase like you would if they were flowers.
- Lastly, gather some other dried floral accessories and add them in with the turkey feathers.
- You can take this arrangement to the next level by adding some dried cinnamon stalks, they’re both beautiful and they smell amazing!
Whether you build your own DIY turkey décor or buy pre-made, they are always a good addition during Thanksgiving and throughout the fall months!
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8. Decorate your house with fall colors
Fall is my favorite season of the year. I love everything about it, especially the beautiful shades of red, orange, yellow, and brown. These colors make me feel warm inside and remind me of the changing seasons and fond memories of years gone by. If you want to add a little bit of color to your home, try using these colors in your décor. You can use them in pillows, curtains, rugs, and even artwork.
Here are a few quick tips on how to choose the right ones for your space.
- Choose a theme.
- Use seasonal colors. When choosing your color scheme, make sure that they match the season. For instance, if you’re having a fall party, then you should use orange and yellow.
- Keep it simple. Don’t overdo it. A simple decoration is oftentimes best
Want to take it to the next level? Incorporate some Fall wall art into your décor.
- Fall Wall Art
- Create a colorful wall art display using fall-themed items. Hang a collection of small pumpkins, apples, and gourds on a wall. Burlap pin boards work great as a base for these types of decorations also. They come pre-framed and stretched and fit in well with the feeling of fall.
- Personalize your decorations by adding pictures of family members or friends who mean something special to you.
- Here’s another idea for DIY wall art.
- First, you’ll want to get a frame and some canvas.
- Then, you’ll want to paint the frame black with your favorite paint, we like to use acrylic because it is cheap, easy to use, easy to clean up and dries relatively quickly.
- Next, you’ll want to print out your favorite pictures of autumnal scenes. This can be stock photos or could be pictures of friends and family taken with Autumn backdrops.
- Cut them out and adhere them to the canvas using spray adhesive or hot glue.
- Finally, you’ll want to put the canvas inside the frame and hang in on the wall.
- Speaking of DIY…If you’re looking for a fun activity to do with your kids, try making your own decorations. You can easily find craft supplies at your local dollar store and the options of what to make are truly endless. You can make paper chains, wreaths, homemade bows, or even the age-old handprint turkey mentioned in the beginning of this article.
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We hope you enjoyed this article and picked up a few tips, tricks, and new ideas to enjoy decorating for Thanksgiving this year.
Have fun and build memories, after all it is time to be thankful for all of the many wonderful things in your life.
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Take care and smile always!
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