Easy Neutral Fall Centerpiece

I love easy DIY decor. Especially when I don't need to spend much money and use what I already have. A few years ago, I moved twice in 14 months. I had too much stuff, so I didn't want to go and buy more. I also found things in my yard that I could use to add a natural element to my indoor decor. The bonus was that many decor 'ingredients' were free!

A centerpiece in a wooden tray containing white pjmpkins, white flameless candles and boxwood clippings on a black and white buffalo plaid runner

Fall decor is my favorite. Using natural elements is accessible after the summer. Other fall decor inspiration for you are this pumpkin vase and this post on how I hid the wires doing my fall mantle.

Why I love this centerpiece

It has a comfortable farmhouse vibe. I think I'll always love black and white buffalo plaid. My house is over 100 years old and this fit.

I spent less than $2.00 (the orange and white pumpkin). Everything I already had and the boxwood clippings were from my neighbor (thanks for sharing!).

Using flameless candles, it looks great during the day and night. With a timer, there is a pretty glow at night with no worry.

What I used

Black and white buffalo plaid runner. I buy things like this off-season. I purchased two and used one as a black and white no sew valance.
Wooden tray - a great base for easy arranging. This was a cheap tray I found in the dollar section at Target.
Flameless white candles (2) that I use year round - for a warm glow without worry
White mini pumpkins (3)- a classic fall touch! Some grew in my yard and the orange and white one I purchased.
Boxwood clippings from my neighbor (thanks for sharing!)

small white pumpkins and white candles on green boxwood clippings

My DIY fall tabletop centerpiece

This type of decor is great when you don't want to spend a lot of time and money.

Find a tray, basket, or board and layer on strategically placed small boxwood branches or other leaves that as a backdrop.

I literally looked around, and then grabbed the pumpkins and candles. Keeping it simple reduces stress!

This centerpiece has been on my table for three weeks now! The boxwood has dried but is still pretty green.

It's 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 am still seeking the perfect vintage dough bowl for my dining room table, but for now, I will use what I have.

Use a tray!

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

What I like about this centerpiece is that it is easy to pick up and move if we need room for delicious food! 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!