Thanksgiving Tablescape: Sleek Black Rocks and Miniature Pumpkins

Go for a contemporary look by employing black rocks in your design. The contrast of ebony rocks with the rich orange pillar candles and pumpkins is stunning.

For This Tablescape You'll Need

Polished black stones or small rocks
8 - 12 miniature pumpkins
2 glass cylinder vases
2 orange pillar candles

1. Place a tablecloth on the table or consider using a table runner in the middle.

2. Arrange a long narrow bed of black rocks along the middle of the table.

3. Set mini pumpkins at various places on the rock bed.

4. Place a cylinder vase at either end of the rock bed. Rearrange rocks so they surround the base of the vase for a more cohesive look.

5. Add black rocks to the bottom of each cylinder vase.

6. Set an orange pillar candle on the rocks in each vase making sure the candle is sturdy and level.

7. Use vases that are wide enough for your candles so the flame doesn't touch the sides. To keep the vases cool and magnify the rocks, add a little water in the bottom of each vase.