Savvy Buffet Centerpieces

Serving food buffet-style is a simple option and the preferred choice around my house during the holidays. To add a "wow" factor, I like to create a lovely centerpiece for the buffet table using seasonal colors and plants as my inspiration. Here are my tips to help you design something fun for your family gathering this Thanksgiving.

• Add visual interest to your buffet with one statement piece or several small arrangements that create a show stopper.

• I like to focus on using seasonal décor that can be found easily this time of year. I’m a big believer of mixing dried goods (leaves, wheat stalks, branches) with fresh floral that can be purchased at the grocery store (spider mums, roses, daisies, bittersweet) with living plants (ivies, cabbage) and mini pumpkins. I go for what’s easy and accessible.

• Adding pheasant feathers or interesting dried floral can up the "designer" factor. These items can be purchased a craft stores such as Hobby Lobby and Michael's. I also look for unique containers such as old copper buckets and antique churns. The more unique the vessel the more interesting the piece…that leads to conversations about the design.

What do you think about bringing the outdoors to your centerpieces for fall? Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Tell us, what do you incorporate into your decor?

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