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    Simple Fall Centerpiece - Inexpensive and neutral

    Published: Oct 21, 2019 · Modified: Sep 20, 2020 by momcrieff · This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

    How to make a simple and inexpensive fall table centerpiece.

    This year, I'm all about easy decor. About not spending a ton of money and using what I already have. I find that in spite of moving twice in 14 months, I still have too much. So, I don't want to go and buy more 'stuff'. I'm also finding things in my yard that I can use to add a natural element to my indoor decor. The bonus is that many decor 'ingredients' are free!

    Fall tablescape using small light orange pumpkins and white garland

    Supplies for my fall tabletop centerpiece

    Nothing was expensive and most items I already had or just needed to get from my yard.

    A Buffalo plaid table runner.
    A rectangular tray ($5.00 from Target last Christmas!)
    Boxwood branches
    2 small white pumpkins
    1 small white and orange pumpkin
    2 battery operated candles (on timers)

    Putting together my fall tabletop centerpiece

    Literally, I put the pumpkins and candles in, then strategically placed the small boxwood branches. This centerpiece has been on my table for three weeks now! The boxwood has dried but is still a pretty green.

    Super simple, but pretty.

    This year, I seem to have everything on trays.  As I mentioned before, this tray was a really inexpensive find last year.   I'm still looking for the perfect vintage dough bowl for my dining room table.  But, for now, I will use what I have.

    Centerpiece tray with white pumpkins, boxwood branches and white candles.

    What I like about this centerpiece is that it is easy to just pick up and move if we need the room on the table for delicious food!  And, as I mentioned before, there is no need to look over, around or through this to see the person you are talking to!

    This only took minutes to make and has held up well!  I'm sure I'll be keeping this until Thanksgiving!

    orange and white small pumpkins sitting on green boxwood branches.

    Can I share something about the pretty table runner?   I also ended up getting another one to use as my new kitchen valance!  Take a look at my easy, no-sew Inexpensive Kitchen Valance post for some simple and inexpensive valance ideas!

    What are your tricks and tips for simple tabletop decor?

    Let me take just one more minute and share with you my favorite butternut squash soup recipe!  It's delicious and healthy!

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    1. Deborah Harper

      November 11, 2019 at 5:46 pm

      Do u do an easy gingerbread cake or muffins?

    2. momcrieff

      November 03, 2019 at 9:08 am

      Boxwood, pumpkins and a wooden box - perfect for fall (in my humble opinion!).

    3. momcrieff

      November 03, 2019 at 9:07 am

      I've been seeing centerpieces on boards? I have lots of fun leftover wood from my renovations. This might be a good use for it!

    4. maria

      October 23, 2019 at 9:19 am

      I love pumpkins for centerpieces, just lovely.

    5. Patti

      October 21, 2019 at 1:06 pm

      This is so pretty and I love that you can move the box easily if you want when guests come over. I like to do this and in fact I just made one similar to yours on a board. Now you have me thinking about a runner. Thanks for the inspiration.

    6. Julie Briones

      October 21, 2019 at 11:46 am

      What a lovely centerpiece... I love boxwood, and pumpkins, and rustic boxes! LOL!

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