Dress up your Thanksgiving table

Serving Trays with a Twist
Save your best serving tray for a centerpiece! Place miniature pumpkins and gourds on a white serving dish, garnished with berries and deep burgundy colored flowers.

Indoor Branches
Cut small branches from your own trees that have interesting berries and acorns. Put the thin stems into a tall, narrow vase for a quick and unique arrangement.

Cider Scents
Nothing says fall like hot apple cider. Bring the scent to life by putting red and green apples in a large, clear punch bowl and placing a cinnamon-scented wide pillar candle in the center. For an extra touch, use a scented candle and sprinkle mulberries throughout the bowl.

Pumpkin Holders
Carve out the top of a small pumpkin and use it as a vase for your favorite fall bouquet, or wedge a pillar candle in the top. Wrap a fall ribbon or lace around the pumpkin and place it on layered wooden trays.

A Fresh Coat of Paint
Paint your pumpkins with your favorite fall colors. For homes with children, use a painted on face as an alternative to carving.

With a little time and creativity, you can add some autumn spice to your home — just in time for Thanksgiving!

Questions or comments write or email: eugene.dougherty@realliving.com