DIY | Pumpkin Centerpiece

Since fall has officially started, and we are now in October, which I like to refer to as “pumpkin month”, I thought I would share a quick, fun & easy DIY with you! If you are like me, perusing through the grocery store and those seasonal pumpkins and gourds keep catching your eye, but you aren’t quite sure what to do with them, than this post is for you!

Come check out my easy DIY pumpkin centerpiece ~

To get started you only need a handful of items, and your favorite tray to corral them in. In this case I used a roasting pan, because I loved the dark copper finish on it, perfect for fall.

First, I grabbed my roasting pan, but you could use any type of basket or tray for this easy centerpiece.

I began by placing my orange pumpkin in the center of the pan. Even though I won’t be creating an entirely symmetrical centerpiece, keeping the largest pumpkin in the center gives the eye a landing spot, tricking the eye to believe it feels symmetrical at first glance.

Next, I placed my green squash, which is my next largest object, leaning up against my orange pumpkin in the middle.

Then I tuck my candlesticks in. Since I will be filling the rest of the empty space with the mini white pumpkins, it will be easier to put my candlesticks in now.

I chose two brass candlesticks at different heights, to offer some variety when you are looking at the centerpiece straight on. I placed them diagonally across from each other on either side of the orange pumpkin. This helps things feel more symmetrical, even though it is not identical.

Then I filled in the remaining empty spots with mini white pumpkins, making my larger pumpkin and squash feel nestled in to the roasting pan.

Now I have the perfect fall centerpiece for my table. The best part is I can leave it out all season long, whether I’m hosting a gathering or not. It’s perfect on my dining room table by itself, or as the centerpiece for my tablescape.

Do I have you in the mood to host a fall gathering now?!

To celebrate the release of my new book “The Gift of Gathering” we are having a GIVEAWAY! In case you missed it, I shared in my blog post Monday, all about the book, and how you can enter the giveaway to celebrate!

Then my long time friend Traci, from Beneath My Heart, shared yesterday HERE. So you can head to her blog for another chance to win!! That’s right, even if you entered to win on Monday, you can head to Traci’s blog for another ENTRY!

Win what, you ask?!?! I have hand selected some of my favorite tablescape elements for one lucky person to win ~

• 4 piece setting of my favorite antique silverware from Anthropologie
• A marble cake stand
• TWO Weathered wood bread boards
• 4 blue goblets
• Set of 6 mercury glass votives
• 4 blue linen napkins
• Farmhouse pitcher
• 16 piece dinnerware set

OVER THE NEXT TWO WEEKS, WE WILL BE CELEBRATING THE RELEASE OF MY BOOK, AND BELOW IS A LIST OF FRIENDS WHO ARE JOINING ME! THEY WILL BE SHARING THEIR OWN GATHERING TIPS & IDEAS, AS WELL AS ANOTHER CHANCE TO WIN MY FAVORITE TABLESCAPE ITEMS BELOW!!

• Monday 9/30 – Bre @ Rooms FOR Rent blog
• Wednesday 10/2 – Traci @ Beneath My Heart
• Friday 10/4 – Melissa @ The Inspired Room
• Monday 10/7 – Lucy @ Craftberry Bush
• Thursday 10/10 – Karianne @ Thistlewood Farms