Easy Thanksgiving Centerpiece Ideas Using Candles

If you are looking for an inexpensive, easy Thanksgiving centerpiece, try dressing up your Thanksgiving table this year with candles. Decorating with candles is a simple, cheap way to add ambiance and class to an occasion. Inexpensive candles can be found almost everywhere, and they cast a warm glow over the table, giving your Thanksgiving guests the warm, welcomed feeling every holiday guest craves during the holiday season.

One idea for easy an easy Thanksgiving table centerpiece is to find a gold platter (faux of course) to set in the center of the table. Then, arrange white pillar candles of varying heights and widths on it. You can dress your holiday centerpiece up more by tying silky ribbon around the base of each candle in rich fall colors such as gold, red, russet, rust, orange, and brown. It is a simple, chic, modern Thanksgiving centerpiece that takes virtually no time or money. Make sure the ribbons are low enough of the candles as not to be in the way of flames.

Another easy to dress your Thanksgiving table using candles as the centerpiece, is to gather seasonal vegetables and fruit, such as apples, mini-pumpkins, and small squash. Core each piece enough to hold a tea candle, or a taper candle. Arrange them on a plate in the center of the table.

If you have a long Thanksgiving table, you may need several small centerpieces going the length of the table. An easy idea for a Thanksgiving candle centerpiece is to gather clear goblets or small clear bowls. Dye them with food coloring in jewel-toned autumn colors such as ruby red and pumpkin orange. Line the table with them in a row over a pretty table runner, equal distance apart, and float candles in them. The soft glow will make the dyed water appear magical.

Finally, consider scented candles for your Thanksgiving centerpiece. Scents such as pumpkin pie, cinnamon, and apple are all popular. Make sure your thanksgiving candle scents won't conflict though. Try a combination of cinnamon apple, or vanilla and pumpkin pie, or vanilla and cinnamon for a yummy thanksgiving centerpiece that is good enough to eat.

Most of all, be grateful on Thanksgiving that you have friends or family to share it with you. Happy Thanksgiving.