Thanksgiving Decoration: Floral Inspirations for an Autumn Affair

• Glue desiccated leaves onto votive holders. Leaves have such intricate designs to them and with the glow of the candle light behind it, you can see all the details.

• Place a floral arrangement nearby to enhance the beauty of the candles.
  

This sunflower topiary is so fresh and fun!

• You can recreate this with any flower, but I love the way sunflowers look.
  

• Bonus: Since sunflowers are so big, you don't have to buy too many like you would with other types of flowers.

• Arrange this stunning display on the center of your dining table and place candles around it in a circular fashion.
  

• Orchids are my favorite flower to work with because they are so hearty and come in a huge variety of colors.
  

• Look for orchids in muted browns, golds, and oranges like the ones in the picture. These colors add elegance to your affair.
  

• Group candles into fours on your tables to create different patterns.

• Creating individual topiaries for each guest is a great way to jazz up your table, plus your guests can take them home as party favors.
  

• Here I made individual topiaries out of kumquats but you could use mini artichokes, pomegranates, or crab apples.
  

• Experiment with all different types of fruits and vegetables. Get creative at the supermarket!