As fall settles in Texas, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about seasonal home decor and upcoming holiday gatherings. With the Thanksgiving holiday right around the corner, preparation is key.

Here are some ideas to help you fully embrace the rich colors of fall decor with table centerpieces.

Illuminate with Candles

Candles are a wonderful way to create a cozy atmosphere for your gatherings. Their soft glow is especially ideal for Thanksgiving dinners. Consider pillar candles surrounded by fall foliage or smaller tea lights in glass holders. For an added touch to the table, consider scented candles with aromas like pumpkin spice or spiced apple and cinnamon to evoke the essence of fall while providing the perfect soft lighting for the table.

Add Fresh Flowers

Fresh flowers add a touch of elegance to the table. Seasonal blooms like sunflowers, chrysanthemums, and dahlias in autumn colors like deep reds, oranges, and sunny yellows will make the table feel festive and look like fall. A quick trip to Trader Joe’s can provide you with the perfect selection for your tablescape. Arrange these blooms in a gold round vase, then build your table decor around this stunning centerpiece.

Make Food Part of the Decor

Why not let the meal double as decor? Charcuterie boards are a fun and popular centerpiece idea featuring a variety of cheeses, cold cuts, fruits, crackers, and nuts. This will allow guests to nibble on something while waiting for the main course. Another idea is to fill fruit bowls with seasonal fruits like apples, pears, and cranberries for a colorful and edible display.

Holiday Themed Runners for the Table

A holiday-themed runner will beautifully frame your centerpiece. Consider colors like deep burgundy, rustic burlap, or classic plaid to set the tone. Layer fresh flowers and candles on top and accent the look with fabric-covered pumpkins, napkins, plates, and wine glasses.

DIY Fall Centerpieces

Symbolic of the season, pumpkins, gourds, leaves, and hay bales can transform your table into a stunning autumn masterpiece. Create a harvest centerpiece that is overflowing with pumpkins, rustic pine cones, and colorful leaves from your yard. 

Serve Your Favorite Dishes

There’s no better centerpiece than delicious comfort food piled onto the holiday table. While Thanksgiving is all about gratitude and coming together, it’s also about eating and enjoying good food and holiday sweets. Prepare and serve your favorite dishes in autumn-themed bakeware to keep the festive spirit of the holiday.

Embrace Fall’s Earthy Hues

Outfit your table with amber, burnt orange, and rich browns. Consider using rose gold flatware paired with matching red plates for a touch of shimmer. Toss in some faux-berry garland for movement, style, and texture.

Personalize with DIY Thanksgiving Decor

Get on board with the biophilic design trend that has moved from the office into homes. You can make cute little thanksgiving flower pots with each guest’s name on them as place settings that double as gifts. This adds a personal touch and brings a bit of the holiday flair to the table.

As you prepare for the upcoming holiday season, let these ideas inspire you to create a warm, inviting backdrop for your gatherings with loved ones.

Tammy has an extensive background in journalism, media relations, social media strategy, marketing, and brand management. She resides in Michigan with her family which includes her two sons and their Goldendoodle, Max. In her free time, she loves to read and travel.