Tuesday’s With Tracy: Three Thanksgiving Centerpieces

Let's vote on three Thanksgiving Centerpieces

Hi Friends,

It’s so good to be with you on this crisp autumn day!  Thank you for joining me from all over the world.  I know some of you are in different climates and for some of you spring is in the air.

Here in Colorado the temperatures are dropping along with the leaves, candles are burning, and it’s time to get cozy.  

“Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the Autumn tree.”  – Emily Bronte 

And yes, those are Christmas lights on the back fence.  We put them up at the end of October as it can get so cold outside in November. I’ll wait to light them up but, it may or may not be before the end of this month, ha!  I used to wait until December 1st but now I want to enjoy them longer. 

Three Thanksgiving Centerpieces

In America we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday on the fourth Thursday of November.  How cool is it to have a day set aside to rest, eat food, and give thanks to God.  So, let’s set a Thanksgiving table.

The table is set but now I need your help in deciding which centerpiece to use. 

Every year the guests at our table change.  We love hosting family and friends and I always use these “Thankful For” tags at each place setting.   All subscribers to the blog have access to a free printables library as a gift from Kelly. You can find the password at the bottom of all of her emails!

The gold vintage linen napkins were my mother’s and I’m thankful to have them as a fond memory of what a gift she was.

1. CENTERPIECE NUMBER ONE

I pulled three of the wheat bundles from the sideboard and placed them in this wooden tray.  The tray will be featured in all three centerpieces.  I mean, how easy is it to just lift up a tray and replace it with food when it’s time to eat. 

2. CENTERPIECE NUMBER TWO

This centerpiece is simply gathered pine cones and battery operated candles.  These candles sit on my mantle most of the time but I love to change things up and move my decor items around. 

3. CENTERPIECE NUMBER THREE

I borrowed the two hurricane candle holders from Kelly and just nestled them into the pine cones. The hurricanes would be great just sitting on the table but I wanted to use the tray for ease of replacing it with food.

We usually extend this table with leaves and add another table to the end of it to have all our guests together.  When thinking of large dinners I typically purchase several affordable matching tablecloths and then I will mix and match napkins.

No matter what the table setting looks like, it is the people sitting around our table that are the blessing.  Let’s be grateful this November for all our gifts and blessings. 

“When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around.”  – Willie Nelson

Please vote in the comments below!

  • Number one – tray with wheat bundles
  • Number two – tray with five candles 
  • Number three – tray with two hurricanes 

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Have a happy November and a beautiful Thanksgiving.

Love,

Tracy

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57 Comments

  1. As much as I love #1, I think the height will be too high and will obscure some vision.
    Voting for #3. Classic hurricanes with the candle well below the top of the glass. Yes, I was one of those people whose cashmere sweater caught on fire at Thanksgiving due to reaching my hand over the table.

    1. Hi Jennifer, thanks for commenting! By the way, when Kelly was a child her sweatshirt arm caught on fire when reaching over a candle on the table. At least it wasn’t cashmere!!!

  2. Tracy, your table is so pretty, and what a great idea to place the centerpiece on a tray for easy moving! All three ideas are so pretty, but I really like the wheat bundles! Thanks so much for sharing, and have a very happy Thanksgiving!

      1. Hi Robin, thanks for commenting! I’m with you, candles set the mood to be very thankful. Happy Thanksgiving!

    2. Carol thanks for voting! The wheat bundles were such a fun and easy DIY craft.
      Have a thankful November!

      1. Thanks for commenting Elaine! I’m thinking those wheat bundles are a hit. Happy Thanksgiving!

  6. Tracy, my vote is #1. I really like all three but the wheat bundles represent fall and Thanksgiving to me! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

    1. Marsha you are so kind, thanks for voting. Casting your vote for the wheat bundles, and Happy Thanksgiving!

    1. Ginger thanks for your sweet comment. I too like the simplicity of the candles & cones. Happy Thanksgiving!

    1. Aw thanks Jen. I sometimes think of those wheat bundles as dancing ladies. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

    1. Gail thanks so much for your kind comment. It was fun to experiment with different things. Have a good Thanksgiving!

  10. Definitely #1…the others repeat too much similarities to other items on the table! Love the wheat!

    1. Darla thanks for commenting. I’m thinking the wheat bundles are a favorite. Have a great Thanksgiving!

  11. It looks like the wheat bundles are a common choice and I’d agree. There is something about them representing fall harvest and abundance to me, that they seem perfect for your Thanksgiving table. The others are beautiful as well, but I feel like they could be used at other time of the year. Your decorating ideas inspire me! Thanks!

    1. Jody thanks so much for your encouraging words! I am inspired by your fall harvest and abundance thoughts as that was in the back of my mind too. Happy Thanksgiving!

    1. Laura your kind comments are appreciated. I’m thinking the wheat bundles will have a place at the table. Happy Thanksgiving!

  13. I love #1. The symbolism of wheat reminds me of the bounty of food we received again this year, thanks to God.

    1. Amen to that Lynn! The harvest wheat is a wonderful reminder to be thankful. Have a blessed Thanksgiving!

  14. I love all the center pieces but I think I like number 2 the most. I also love the place cards! Thank you so much for making them available to us!
    Happy Thanksgiving!

    1. Hi Susan! There is something classic about the candles as a centerpiece. I’m so glad you liked the place cards! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

    1. Hi Raymona! Thanks for commenting, I love those hurricanes too. Stay warm and cheers to the joy of giving thanks with friends and family!

  16. the 3 wheat bundles, I feels your pulling from the past to to the present with these bundles of wheat. Be thankful!

    1. Mary thanks for commenting! I love the thought of pulling from the past… so much to be thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving!

  17. Definitely #1. The table looks amazing but I’m pretty sure you will be expanding it and adding quite a few more places for your wonderful family

    1. Hi Maggi! Those wheat bundles seem to be a hit and you are right to mention that we will be expanding the table! Thanks for your comments, they are much appreciated. Happy Thanksgiving!

    1. Hi Aussie Jo! As always I so appreciate you and your kind comments. Cheers to a time of giving thanks!

    1. Hi Sarah, thanks so much for commenting! There is something classic about the candles, I can use that one anytime. Have a great Thanksgiving!

  21. I love the wheat bundles! It is different than the typical Thanksgiving centerpiece.

    Thanks for sharing your ideas.

  22. They are all lovely, Tracy, but my favorite is the wheat bundles. It is simple and elegant. I enjoy reading your column each month as you share so many good ideas.

    1. Dawn thanks so much for your encouraging comments! I think the wheat bundles are a favorite so far. Happy Thanksgiving!

  23. They are all pretty and I typically love to have a candle or two in my centerpieces, however, I really like your wheat bundles.

  24. I love the wheat bundles in the tray. My daughter and son-in-law have a new home and this would be a wonderful centerpiece for Thanksgiving

    1. Anita I think the wheat bundles would be a wonderful Thanksgiving centerpiece in a new home. Thanks for your kind comments, and Happy Thanksgiving!

  26. #3 looks best to me. For generations, my family always uses the food as centerpieces, so we can pass seconds, thirds and more for hours.

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