Our Thanksgiving dough bowl tablescape is a one that can be enjoyed all through fall. By using simple linens, dishes and stemware, all the focus is on the centerpiece, which is one big arrangement full of dried foliage, gourds and pumpkins.
Celebrate The Holiday
I’m happy to be joining the Celebrate The Holiday monthly blog hop hosted by Carol of BlueSky at Home. This month we are celebrating Thanksgiving tablescapes and table decorations.
If you are popping in from Masterpieces of My Life, welcome to Thistle Key Lane. I’m loving MaryJo’s monochromatic cornucopia arrangement. So pretty!
You will find all the links for everyone participating this month at the end of this post. Don’t forget to pin all these Thanksgiving ideas to your favorite holiday boards.
Thanksgiving Dough Bowl Tablescape
This year’s centerpiece is made with pieces and parts of the fall arrangements from the family room, entryway and kitchen. Remember the big dough bowl full of gourds from this post, Fall Home Tour With Neutral Colors? Yep, I’m reusing the same bowl and many of the gourds as well. I’m also using the safflowers that have dried naturally, from from a fresh floral arrangement on the entry table.
The safflowers were allowed to dry naturally, and to my delight still have their crinkly green leaves intact. I think those little pops of orange and the soft green shades really make the dried arrangement special. White oak leaves and yellow broom from my Pinterest Challenge post, Autumn Vignette With Natural Branches are in the centerpiece too.
How To Create A Dried Dough Bowl Centerpiece
- Start by creating a grid with floral tape or Scotch tape over a wooden bowl. This will give the arrangement structure to the base when adding the dried grasses and florals.
- Add layers of the dried florals and leaves working in a circle around the arrangement until you have the desired fullness.
- In the center arrange gourds of different sizes. Nestle in some faux, twig or wire pumpkins that are light weight.
- Study the arrangement from all sides and fill in gaps with mini gourds or leaves.
Setting The Table
I’m keeping the place settings simple this year with white dishes, mix-n-match stemware, family silverware and elk handle knives. Brown rattan chargers add a contrast in color with the stripe linen table cloth, and I like that they provide a bit of extra interest to the table.
Can you guess my favorite feature of the place settings? It’s the napkins! For about a millisecond I thought of using my traditional plaid napkins, but the lace trim napkins are the big winners. Each linen napkin is tied with cotton string, and a tiny branch of yellow broom is tucked in place. I love the vintage feel this adds to the table.
Flameless Candles
My original plans for the table included tappers or votive candles, but I realized my centerpiece had the potential of going up in flames. Yikes, not a good image to have! Instead I’m using flameless votive candles in pewter candle holders. They will still provide a little bit of festive ambiance, but more importantly they be much safer to use.
Be sure to follow Thistle Key Lane on Pinterest, where the boards are up to date with seasonal inspiration just for you!
I’m so happy to be planning Thanksgiving dinner this year, and with my tablescape good to go, I can concentrate on what to serve. Are you team pumpkin pie or pecan pie? For me, I can eat pumpkin pie all year long!
Thank you for stopping by today, and I hope you can use some of these ideas to make your Thanksgiving celebration a special one. Up next is my friend Kim of Perfecting Places. You will love her pretty Thanksgiving dinner table decorations with printable place cards.
Cheers!
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MaryJo Materazo says
Michelle your dough bowl looks lovely. I love when flowers dry naturally. You layered everything perfectly and I love the extra touch in the napkins. It’s so nice to share with you today. XO- MaryJo
Michelle Meyer says
Thank you so much MaryJo! Hugs!
Missy Noonan says
Oh, how I love a good dough bowl centerpiece! And this one is gorgeous! I love all of the layers. So much beautiful texture and fall color. You did a beautiful job, Michelle! Pinned!
Michelle Meyer says
Me too, I don’t think I have ever met a dough bowl arrangement I didn’t like! 😊 Thank you for pinning Missy!
Susan says
This is just the prettiest of ideas. Each photo captures the beauty of your table. You’ve inspired me to create a new arrangement with a dough bowl.
Michelle Meyer says
Thank you Susan! It will be a snap for you. All your arrangements are sooooo pretty!
Kim says
Michelle, your dough bowl centerpiece is just gorgeous! The colors, textures, and dried elements are perfect for your table! Thanks so much for sharing such a pretty idea!
Michelle Meyer says
Thanks so much Kim for the sweet comments! Hugs!
Carol@Blueskyathome says
Michelle, you can’t beat a dough bowl as the base for a beautiful arrangement. I loved your diagram – really helps to see the process. Your dough bowl centerpiece is perfect for a Thanksgiving table. I love your choice of flowers. Thanks for sharing.
Michelle Meyer says
Thank you Carol for organizing another fabulous hop! There is so much to admire in these Thanksgiving decorating ideas and tablescapes!
Linda Johnston says
So many things to like about your dough bowl arrangement and table. Sage green and orange …yes! Lace trimmed napkins with rustic twine…yes! Just to point out a few things.
Michelle Meyer says
Hi Linda, thank you so much for stopping by and the sweet comments! Hugs!