I recently posted about dressing ourselves, but you know, we should also be dressing our dinner table. Simply put, we should make the dinner table attractive. I post lots of ideas for recipes here on RefreshHer, but it’s only a means to get you to gather around your table. That’s where the connections happen. That’s where communication, love, relationships and nurturing thrive. There’s just so much to say about the gathering around the table. Since it’s so important, we should put some thought into making it welcoming. It isn’t stuffy or pretentious, but simple and inviting. How can we do that?
I’m planning on hosting Thanksgiving for my family this year. I’m not going all out with decorations and table decor, but I want it to be special, memorable and fun.
I also want it to be stress-free as possible! For that reason this week I plan on getting some things done ahead of time. Here’s this week’s list:
As a follow-up from my recent video on setting the table, I thought I’d share a few photos of simple centerpieces for your kitchen or dining room table!
Are you ever stumped at what you could put on your kitchen table as a centerpiece? It doesn’t have to be an FTB bouquet to be pretty! Sometimes we just need a few photos to inspire us to pull out what we already own and make a pretty embellishment. Here are a few examples…
The only thing purchased for this grouping was the fruit! Included in my silver holder is a blue Mason jar with a battery operated candle, a glass gourd, copper strainer to hold the fruit, a glass acorn dish with a lid and some fall leaves. Add a variety of heights for a good visual effect.
These flowers were part of a $5.99 bouquet that I made into three separate bouquets! A short, square glass holder with a glass frog to keep the stems in place is holding the bouquet. A charger under the bouquet adds another dimension to the centerpiece,
Another part of the $5.99 centerpiece was placed into a mirrored holder, giving it a dressier and taller look. I put a fabric runner under the arrangement to add softness to the table.
A tiered stand makes a great centerpiece. I layered different textured pumpkins, some fruit and silk fall leaves, then placed the stand on a fall fabric runner.
This rustic bouquet was all gathered on my morning walk and put in a mason jar glass with a burlap ribbon tied at the top. It’s perfect for the patio table. When I edited the picture, I added some mini pumpkins to show what else you could add to make it even cuter!
Look around your house for items to use for the table. Consider:
Taper candles
A basket
Cloth napkins or a charger for under the centerpiece
Trays – Wooden, silver, black
Fruit
Fresh vegetables
Stems of tree branches
Silk leaves
Fabric pumpkins or real ones that are miniature
Tea pots, pretty jars or pitcher to hold the flowers or stems
I hope this inspires you to gather some of the things you already own and refresh your kitchen table! Even if it takes days for your family to notice, you’ll see it and it just might bring a smile to your face!
Refresh your heart by being in a Gospel preaching church this Sunday. Christ loves the church and gave Himself for it! Ephesians 5:25 Since He loves it that much, we should, too!
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