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fall decor on the cheap – fall centerpiece

November 16, 2011 8 Comments

I’ve never really spent much money decorating for fall. By the time I recover from Halloween it feels like Christmas is just around the corner and it seems pointless. As I started pulling out my decorations I realized with a few modifications, Christmas decor can quickly turn to fall decor and vice versa. 


I took out my trusty red table runner and three vases I had on hand from a bridal shower I threw years ago. Tip for cheap vases – find a local wholesale floral distributor. I bought 12 of these babies for only $2 – $3 a piece and I get so much use out of them.

I filled up the vases with with scented pinecones for an inexpensive but perfect fall scent. I also threw in the pearly painted pumpkins I made for Halloween. 

The leaf trinket plates were originally green and only $1 at the craft store. Nothing some pearly spray paint can’t solve. 

The berry garland was on sale so I bought a few strands for under $5. I wrapped it around the vases, threw in some pillar candles I had on had and I have a table ready for Thanksgiving.
 

Are you doing any fall specific decorating or jumping straight into the big holidays?


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Comments

  1. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    November 16, 2011 at 12:02 pm

    i love the simplicity and natural elements! i actually just had pinecones as a centerpiece! we had collected them from the yard to glitter, and last night we finished glittering them, so they are no longer the centerpiece and have instead been glued to a wreath that we all contributed to.
    i love this look, anna!

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  2. Tiffany @ {Living Savvy} says

    November 16, 2011 at 1:59 pm

    I never really decorated for fall either, but when you write a blog you feel left out if you don’t! HA! I love those scented pine cones! I can’t wait to buy them for christmas!

    I was wondering if you would like to guest post for my blog series Spary Painters Anonymous? Let me know if you are interested!

    Tiffany

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  3. jeanette from everton terrace says

    November 16, 2011 at 2:22 pm

    Gosh I can’t even decide. I have some cute velvet pumpkins I usually take out for Halloween but didn’t this year. I am hosting quite a large Thanksgiving this year so I probably should get myself in gear. How do they scent pinecones I wonder?

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  4. Renovating Rothenbergers says

    November 16, 2011 at 3:28 pm

    Cute! Love the leaf plates! I kept my fall decorations up, but I’m skipping past Thanksgiving and right ahead to Christmas 🙂

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  5. Vanessa says

    November 16, 2011 at 5:25 pm

    HI, Anna

    Love your center pieces. Thank you for stopping by http://www.homesweetbutterfly.com.

    Have a great week.

    Vanessa

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  6. Emily @ EAKaHouse says

    November 16, 2011 at 7:42 pm

    that looks great! I’m still pretending Thanksgiving isn’t next week… that will work right?

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  7. Latoya @ The Scott's Crib says

    November 20, 2011 at 1:36 am

    Lovely job:) I love inexpensive projects!

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  8. Coley says

    November 22, 2011 at 6:43 pm

    simple, elegant, and pretty. They look great!

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